2002 Somerset Patriots Roster
Team Record: 65-60
Finished 4th in the AL's South Division
Manager: Sparky Lyle (65-60)
Location: Bridgewater, New Jersey
Ballpark: Commerce Bank Ballpark
Attendance: 358,049, Avg. 5,189 in 69 home dates
The Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League ended the 2002 season with a record of 65 wins and 60 losses, finishing fourth in the league's South Division.
The Patriots plated 597 runs and conceded 557 runs. Mike Glavine paced Somerset with 21 home runs, while Will Pennyfeather walloped 15 or more also. Will Pennyfeather recorded 76 runs batted in. Desi Wilson led batters with significant playing time by connecting at a .329 clip. Ricardo Jordan topped the squad with 12 wins, and Robert Dodd recorded a 2.86 ERA, leading pitchers with enough qualifying appearances.
Members of the 2002 Somerset Patriots who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Kevin Foster, Sean Mulligan, Mike Glavine, Jeff Berblinger, Will Pennyfeather, Ricardo Jordan, Robert Dodd, DaRond Stovall, Desi Wilson, Orlando Miller, John Briscoe, Jim Bullinger and Darrin Winston.
Sparky Lyle served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Baxter | R | R | January 15, 1974 | 6'0" | 195 | Bridgewater, NJ US |
| Jeff Berblinger | R | R | November 19, 1970 | 6'0" | 190 | Wichita, KS US |
| John Briscoe | R | R | September 22, 1967 | 6'3" | 185 | La Grange, IL US |
| Jim Bullinger | R | R | August 21, 1965 | 6'2" | 185 | New Orleans, LA US |
| Lance Calmus | R | R | January 19, 1973 | 6'5" | 225 | Tulsa, OK US |
| Stan Cameron | R | R | July 5, 1969 | 6'5" | 195 | Knoxville, TN US |
| Edwin Corps | R | R | November 3, 1972 | 5'11" | 190 | Humacao, PR |
| Derek Dace | L | L | April 11, 1975 | 6'7" | 200 | Rolla, MO US |
| Ray Davis | R | R | February 6, 1973 | 6'1" | 225 | Gainesville, FL US |
| Sandy DeLeon | R | R | December 20, 1979 | 6'1" | 225 | Higuey, La Altagracia DO |
| Andrew DiOrio | R | R | December 4, 1973 | 6'1" | 195 | Brooklyn, NY US |
| Robert Dodd | L | L | March 14, 1973 | 6'3" | 195 | Kansas City, KS US |
| Emiliano Escandon | S | R | November 6, 1974 | 5'10" | 180 | Fontana, CA US |
| Jason Fennell | S | R | November 15, 1977 | 6'3" | 210 | Pittsburgh, PA US |
| Kevin Foster | R | R | January 13, 1969 | 6'1" | 160 | Evanston, IL US |
| Derek Gaskill | R | R | May 6, 1974 | 6'6" | 194 | Portsmouth, VA US |
| Mike Glavine | L | L | January 24, 1973 | 6'3" | 210 | Concord, MA US |
| Kirk Griffin | R | R | June 4, 1975 | 6'1" | 185 | Sacramento, CA US |
| Billy Hall | S | R | June 17, 1969 | 5'9" | 180 | Wichita, KS US |
| Justin Jensen | L | L | December 19, 1973 | 6'3" | 210 | Santa Cruz, CA US |
| Ricardo Jordan | L | L | June 27, 1970 | 6'0" | 175 | Boynton Beach, FL US |
| Brian Lane | R | R | December 5, 1980 | 6'3" | 220 | Clinton, MD US |
| Rob Luce | S | R | July 19, 1974 | 6'0" | 168 | Panorama City, CA US |
| Jason Martines | L | R | January 21, 1976 | 6'2" | 190 | Jackson, MI US |
| Orlando Miller | R | R | January 13, 1969 | 6'1" | 180 | Changuinola, PA |
| Sean Mulligan | R | R | April 25, 1970 | 6'2" | 210 | Lynwood, CA US |
| Will Pennyfeather | R | R | May 25, 1968 | 6'2" | 195 | Perth Amboy, NJ US |
| Charles Poe | R | R | November 9, 1971 | 6'0" | 185 | West Covina, CA US |
| Raul Rodarte | R | R | April 9, 1970 | 5'11" | 190 | Los Angeles, CA US |
| Rich Saitta | R | R | July 28, 1975 | 5'10" | 170 | Brooklyn, NY US |
| T. J. Staton | L | L | February 17, 1975 | 6'3" | 210 | Norfolk, VA US |
| DaRond Stovall | S | L | January 3, 1973 | 6'1" | 185 | St. Louis, MO US |
| Mike Warner | L | L | May 9, 1971 | 5'10" | 170 | Lakewood, NJ US |
| Desi Wilson | L | L | May 9, 1969 | 6'7" | 230 | Glen Cove, NY US |
| Darrin Winston | R | L | July 6, 1966 | 6'0" | 195 | Passaic, NJ 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.
