2003 Tigers Roster
Gulf Coast League (GCL) - Class: R
Team Record: 28-29
Finished 2nd in the GCL's North Division
Manager: Howie Bushong (28-29)
Affiliation: Detroit Tigers
Location: Lakeland, Florida
Ballpark: Joker Marchant Stadium
2003 Tigers StatisticsTeam Record: 28-29
Finished 2nd in the GCL's North Division
Manager: Howie Bushong (28-29)
Affiliation: Detroit Tigers
Location: Lakeland, Florida
Ballpark: Joker Marchant Stadium
The Tigers of the Gulf Coast League ended the 2003 season with a record of 28 wins and 29 losses, finishing second in the league's North Division.
The Tigers scored 296 runs, most in the league. The team conceded 317 runs, most in the circuit. Wilkin Ramírez accounted for 35 RBI. Gilberto Mejia paced hitters with significant playing time by hitting .360, while Lavon Lewis recorded a 3.17 ERA, tops among pitchers with enough qualifying appearances.
Players from the 2003 Tigers who spent time in the Majors during their careers included Jay Sborz, Frankie De La Cruz, Wilkin Ramírez, Jair Jurrjens, Freddy Dolsi and Cristhian Martínez.
Howie Bushong served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Barnes | R | R | October 13, 1980 | 6'3" | 210 | Meridian, MS US |
| Kris Billmaier | R | R | October 16, 1980 | 5'10" | 185 | San Jose, CA US |
| Jesse Caraballo | R | R | July 17, 1986 | 6'1" | 190 | San Cristobal, San Cristobal DO |
| Francisco Castro | S | R | June 13, 1983 | 5'10" | 170 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Manuel Contreras | R | R | March 20, 1981 | 6'0" | 170 | Altagracia, La Romana DO |
| Jorge Cordova | R | R | January 13, 1978 | 6'0" | 190 | Cumana, Sucre VE |
| Frankie De La Cruz | R | R | March 12, 1984 | 5'11" | 214 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Herman Dean | R | R | November 25, 1980 | 6'3" | 190 | West Covina, CA US |
| Freddy Dolsi | R | R | January 9, 1983 | 6'0" | 160 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Mario Eugenio | R | R | September 24, 1981 | 6'0" | 170 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Bo Flowers | R | R | November 12, 1983 | 6'0" | 185 | Maywood, IL US |
| Felipe Garcia | R | R | September 20, 1982 | 5'11" | 185 | Hato Mayor del Rey, Hato Mayor DO |
| Luis Gil | R | R | February 12, 1984 | 6'1" | 170 | Castillo, DO |
| Jose Gonzales | R | R | April 9, 1983 | 6'3" | 190 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Jose Herrera | R | R | September 2, 1982 | 6'5" | 190 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Jair Jurrjens | R | R | January 29, 1986 | 6'1" | 200 | Santa Maria, CW |
| Rick Kirsten | R | R | July 23, 1978 | 6'0" | 185 | Rolling Meadows, IL US |
| Jeramy Laster | R | R | April 5, 1985 | 6'1" | 185 | Nashville, TN US |
| Jonathan Lee | R | R | February 7, 1980 | 5'11" | 190 | Statesville, NC US |
| Lavon Lewis | R | R | December 17, 1983 | 6'4" | 205 | Phoenix, AZ US |
| Cristhian Martínez | R | R | March 6, 1982 | 6'1" | 185 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional DO |
| Kevin McDonald | L | R | March 8, 1980 | 6'1" | 210 | Starkville, MS US |
| Aaron McRae | L | R | April 11, 1980 | 6'2" | 203 | Surrey, BC CA |
| Gilberto Mejia | S | R | September 1, 1982 | 5'9" | 160 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Rafael Mendez | R | R | April 24, 1984 | 6'0" | 190 | Caguas, PR |
| Jorge Patino | R | R | January 25, 1986 | 5'10" | 150 | Puerto La Cruz, Anzoategui VE |
| Kurt Piantek | R | R | June 19, 1981 | 6'3" | 215 | Meriden, CT US |
| Josh Rainwater | R | R | April 9, 1985 | 6'1" | 230 | DeRidder, LA US |
| Wilkin Ramírez | R | R | October 25, 1985 | 6'2" | 230 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Joel Roa | R | R | January 2, 1984 | 6'0" | 175 | Elias Pina, DO |
| Luis Sabino | S | R | May 24, 1983 | 6'2" | 190 | Rio Piedras, PR |
| Jay Sborz | R | R | January 24, 1985 | 6'4" | 210 | Washington, DC US |
| Dustin Smith | R | R | July 5, 1980 | 6'4" | 220 | Clarksville, TN US |
| Robbie Sovie | R | R | November 24, 1983 | 6'2" | 200 | Jacksonville, FL US |
| Sendy Vasquez | S | R | August 10, 1982 | 6'1" | 160 | Hato Mayor del Rey, Hato Mayor DO |
| Matt Williams | S | R | November 18, 1983 | 6'2" | 170 | San Bernardino, CA US |
