2002 Richmond Braves Roster
Team Record: 75-67
Finished 2nd in the IL's South Division
Manager: Fredi González (75-67)
Affiliation: Atlanta Braves
Location: Richmond, Virginia
Ballpark: The Diamond
Attendance: 452,961, Avg. 6,565 in 69 home dates
The Richmond Braves of the International League ended the 2002 season with a record of 75 wins and 67 losses, finishing second in the league's South Division.
The Braves scored 613 runs and allowed 562 runs. Mike Hessman led Richmond with 26 home runs, and Ozzie Timmons walloped 15 or more, too. Mike Hessman drove in 77 runs. Bo Porter topped batters with significant playing time by hitting .296. Trey Hodges paced the team with 15 wins, while Doug Linton recorded a 2.53 ERA, best among qualifying pitchers.
Members of the 2002 Richmond Braves who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were George Lombard, J. C. Boscán, Tim Unroe, Mike Saipe, Trey Hodges, Kevin Gryboski, Mark DeRosa, Jesse Garcia, Tim Spooneybarger, Steve Torrealba, Joe Winkelsas, Andy Pratt, Joey Dawley, Jake Robbins, Mike Hessman, Kris Keller, Jason Marquis, Ozzie Timmons, Darren Bragg, Scott Sobkowiak, Wilson Betemit, Aaron Small, Matt Franco, Marcus Giles, Chris Petersen, Dan Wheeler, Damon Hollins, John Foster, Bo Porter, Doug Linton and Ramón Castro.
Fredi González served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Beasley | R | L | October 26, 1976 | 5'11" | 160 | Savannah, GA US |
| Wilson Betemit | S | R | November 2, 1981 | 6'2" | 220 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| J. C. Boscán | R | R | December 26, 1979 | 6'2" | 215 | Maracaibo, Zulia VE |
| Darren Bragg | L | R | September 7, 1969 | 5'9" | 180 | Waterbury, CT US |
| Ramón Castro | R | R | October 23, 1979 | 6'0" | 195 | Valencia, Carabobo VE |
| Joey Dawley | R | R | September 19, 1971 | 6'4" | 205 | Riverside, CA US |
| Mark DeRosa | R | R | February 26, 1975 | 6'1" | 215 | Passaic, NJ US |
| John Foster | L | L | May 17, 1978 | 6'0" | 200 | Stockton, CA US |
| Matt Franco | L | R | August 19, 1969 | 6'2" | 200 | Santa Monica, CA US |
| Jesse Garcia | R | R | September 24, 1973 | 5'10" | 155 | Corpus Christi, TX US |
| Marcus Giles | R | R | May 18, 1978 | 5'8" | 180 | San Diego, CA US |
| Kevin Gryboski | R | R | November 15, 1973 | 6'5" | 220 | Wilkes-Barre, PA US |
| Mike Hessman | R | R | March 5, 1978 | 6'5" | 215 | Fountain Valley, CA US |
| Trey Hodges | R | R | June 29, 1978 | 6'3" | 187 | Houston, TX US |
| Damon Hollins | R | L | June 12, 1974 | 5'11" | 180 | Fairfield, CA US |
| Kris Keller | R | R | March 1, 1978 | 6'2" | 225 | Williamsport, PA US |
| Garrett Lee | R | R | August 17, 1976 | 6'5" | 210 | Burbank, CA US |
| Derrick Lewis | R | R | May 7, 1976 | 6'5" | 210 | Montgomery, AL US |
| Doug Linton | R | R | February 9, 1965 | 6'1" | 185 | Santa Ana, CA US |
| George Lombard | L | R | September 14, 1975 | 6'0" | 208 | Atlanta, GA US |
| Pee Wee Lopez | R | R | October 22, 1976 | 6'0" | 200 | Miami, FL US |
| Jason Marquis | L | R | August 21, 1978 | 6'1" | 220 | Manhasset, NY US |
| Lou Martinez | R | R | November 1, 1976 | 6'0" | 170 | Tampa, FL US |
| Dax Norris | R | R | January 14, 1972 | 5'10" | 190 | La Grange, GA US |
| Chris Petersen | R | R | November 6, 1970 | 5'11" | 180 | Boston, MA US |
| Bo Porter | R | R | July 5, 1972 | 6'2" | 195 | Newark, NJ US |
| Andy Pratt | L | L | August 27, 1979 | 5'11" | 160 | Mesa, AZ US |
| Jake Robbins | R | R | May 23, 1976 | 6'5" | 190 | Charlotte, NC US |
| Mike Saipe | R | R | September 10, 1973 | 6'1" | 190 | San Diego, CA US |
| Aaron Small | R | R | November 23, 1971 | 6'5" | 200 | Oxnard, CA US |
| Stewart Smothers | R | R | April 29, 1976 | 5'10" | 180 | San Diego, CA US |
| Scott Sobkowiak | R | R | October 26, 1977 | 6'5" | 230 | Woodstock, IL US |
| Tim Spooneybarger | R | R | October 21, 1979 | 6'3" | 190 | San Diego, CA US |
| Billy Sylvester | R | R | October 1, 1976 | 6'5" | 210 | Darlington, SC US |
| Kazuhiro Takeoka | R | R | January 25, 1975 | 6'4" | 190 | Rito, Shiga JP |
| Ozzie Timmons | R | R | September 18, 1970 | 6'2" | 205 | Tampa, FL US |
| Steve Torrealba | R | R | February 24, 1978 | 6'0" | 175 | Barquisimeto, Lara VE |
| Tim Unroe | R | R | October 7, 1970 | 6'3" | 200 | Round Lake Beach, IL US |
| Dan Wheeler | R | R | December 10, 1977 | 6'3" | 220 | Providence, RI US |
| Travis Wilson | R | R | July 10, 1977 | 6'2" | 180 | Christchurch, NZ |
| Joe Winkelsas | R | R | September 14, 1973 | 6'3" | 188 | Buffalo, NY US |
| L. J. Yankosky | R | R | February 1, 1975 | 6'2" | 200 | Fairfax, VA US |
| A. J. Zapp | L | R | April 24, 1978 | 6'3" | 190 | Indianapolis, IN 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.
