2003 Nashville Sounds Roster
Team Record: 81-62
Finished 1st in the PCL's East Division of the American Conference
Manager: Trent Jewett (81-62)
Affiliation: Pittsburgh Pirates
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Ballpark: Herschel Greer Stadium
Attendance: 387,345, Avg. 5,781 in 67 home dates
Playoffs - Nashville Sounds 3 games, Albuquerque Isotopes 1
Finals - Sacramento River Cats 3 games, Nashville Sounds 0
The Nashville Sounds of the Pacific Coast League ended the 2003 season with a record of 81 wins and 62 losses, finishing first in the league's East Division of the American Conference.
The Sounds scored 651 runs and allowed 601 runs. J. J. Davis led Nashville with 26 home runs John Barnes drove in 69 runs and topped hitters with significant playing time by hitting .323. Nelson Figueroa and Ryan Vogelsong paced the squad with 12 wins each, while Nelson Figueroa registered a 2.98 earned run average, best among hurlers with significant time on the mound.
Members of the 2003 Nashville Sounds who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Josh Fogg, Nelson Figueroa, Brian Meadows, J. J. Davis, Jorge Toca, Mark Corey, Shawn Camp, John Grabow, Adam Hyzdu, Mike Gulan, Tom Fordham, Jim Mann, Freddy Sanchez, Duaner Sánchez, Bobby Hill, Jeff Bennett, David Doster, Aaron Holbert, Ryan Vogelsong, Ariel Prieto, Carlos Rivera, Matt Guerrier, John Wasdin, Rob Mackowiak, Shawn Gilbert, Mike Lincoln, Mike Gonzalez, Humberto Cota, Tomás de la Rosa, Rich Thompson, Jeff Reboulet, Salomón Torres, Tike Redman, Frank Brooks, John Barnes, Chan Perry, Mike Holtz, David Williams, Tony Alvarez, Matt Stairs, Pat Mahomes and Randall Simon.
Trent Jewett served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Alvarez | R | R | May 10, 1979 | 6'1" | 200 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| John Barnes | R | R | April 24, 1976 | 6'2" | 205 | San Diego, CA US |
| Blake Barthol | R | R | April 7, 1973 | 5'11" | 200 | Bethlehem, PA US |
| Jeff Bennett | R | R | June 10, 1980 | 6'3" | 200 | Donelson, TN US |
| Frank Brooks | L | L | September 6, 1978 | 6'1" | 190 | Brooklyn, NY US |
| Matt Bruback | R | R | January 12, 1979 | 6'5" | 205 | Scott AFB, IL US |
| Shawn Camp | R | R | November 18, 1975 | 6'1" | 205 | Fairfax, VA US |
| Mark Corey | R | R | November 16, 1974 | 6'2" | 220 | Coudersport, PA US |
| Humberto Cota | R | R | February 7, 1979 | 5'11" | 225 | San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora MX |
| J. J. Davis | R | R | October 25, 1978 | 6'4" | 250 | Glendora, CA US |
| Tomás de la Rosa | R | R | January 28, 1978 | 5'10" | 165 | La Victoria, Santo Domingo DO |
| David Doster | R | R | October 8, 1970 | 5'10" | 185 | Fort Wayne, IN US |
| Nelson Figueroa | S | R | May 18, 1974 | 6'1" | 185 | Brooklyn, NY US |
| Josh Fogg | R | R | December 13, 1976 | 6'2" | 205 | Lynn, MA US |
| Tom Fordham | L | L | February 20, 1974 | 6'2" | 210 | San Diego, CA US |
| Shawn Gilbert | R | R | March 12, 1965 | 5'9" | 170 | Camden, NJ US |
| Mike Gonzalez | R | L | May 23, 1978 | 6'2" | 200 | Corpus Christi, TX US |
| John Grabow | L | L | November 4, 1978 | 6'1" | 205 | Arcadia, CA US |
| Matt Guerrier | R | R | August 2, 1978 | 6'3" | 195 | Cleveland, OH US |
| Mike Gulan | R | R | December 18, 1970 | 6'1" | 192 | Steubenville, OH US |
| Bobby Hill | S | R | April 3, 1978 | 5'10" | 175 | San Jose, CA US |
| Aaron Holbert | R | R | January 9, 1973 | 6'0" | 160 | Torrance, CA US |
| Mike Holtz | L | L | October 10, 1972 | 5'9" | 172 | Arlington, VA US |
| Adam Hyzdu | R | R | December 6, 1971 | 6'2" | 210 | San Jose, CA US |
| Brad King | R | R | December 3, 1974 | 6'2" | 210 | Philadelphia, PA US |
| Mike Lincoln | R | R | April 10, 1975 | 6'2" | 211 | Carmichael, CA US |
| Rob Mackowiak | L | R | June 20, 1976 | 5'10" | 166 | Oak Lawn, IL US |
| Pat Mahomes | R | R | August 9, 1970 | 6'1" | 175 | Bryan, TX US |
| Jim Mann | R | R | November 17, 1974 | 6'3" | 225 | Brockton, MA US |
| Brian Meadows | R | R | November 21, 1975 | 6'4" | 210 | Montgomery, AL US |
| Chan Perry | R | R | September 13, 1972 | 6'2" | 200 | Live Oak, FL US |
| Ariel Prieto | R | R | October 22, 1969 | 6'3" | 220 | La Habana, La Habana CU |
| Jeff Reboulet | R | R | April 30, 1964 | 6'0" | 167 | Dayton, OH US |
| Tike Redman | L | L | March 10, 1977 | 5'11" | 175 | Tuscaloosa, AL US |
| Justin Reid | R | R | June 30, 1977 | 6'5" | 225 | Lakewood, CA US |
| Carlos Rivera | L | L | June 10, 1978 | 5'11" | 230 | Fajardo, PR |
| Duaner Sánchez | R | R | October 14, 1979 | 6'2" | 210 | Cotui, Sanchez Ramirez DO |
| Freddy Sanchez | R | R | December 21, 1977 | 6'0" | 200 | Hollywood, CA US |
| Ben Shaffar | S | R | September 28, 1977 | 6'3" | 195 | Paducah, KY US |
| Randall Simon | L | L | May 25, 1975 | 6'0" | 180 | Willemstad, CW |
| Chris Snusz | R | R | November 8, 1972 | 6'0" | 210 | Buffalo, NY US |
| Matt Stairs | L | R | February 27, 1968 | 5'9" | 200 | St. John, NB CA |
| Rich Thompson | L | R | April 23, 1979 | 6'2" | 190 | Reading, PA US |
| Jorge Toca | R | R | January 7, 1971 | 6'3" | 220 | Remedios, Villa Clara CU |
| Salomón Torres | R | R | March 11, 1972 | 5'11" | 150 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Ryan Vogelsong | R | R | July 22, 1977 | 6'4" | 215 | Charlotte, NC US |
| John Wasdin | R | R | August 5, 1972 | 6'2" | 190 | Fort Belvoir, VA US |
| David Williams | L | L | March 12, 1979 | 6'3" | 215 | Anchorage, AK US |
Average attendance is based upon the number of actual home dates where known (most leagues from 1992 and later). Where the number of home dates is not known, the average is calculated using half the team's total games.
