2003 Tri-City ValleyCats Roster
Team Record: 44-32
Finished 2nd in the NYPL's Stedler Division
Manager: Iván de Jesús (44-32)
Affiliation: Houston Astros
Location: Troy, New York
Ballpark: Joseph L. Bruno Stadium
Attendance: 103,984, Avg. 2,971 in 35 home dates
The Tri-City ValleyCats of the New York-Pennsylvania League ended the 2003 season with a record of 44 wins and 32 losses, finishing second in the league's Stedler Division.
The ValleyCats tallied 349 runs and allowed 292 runs. Adam Seuss drove in 40 runs. Wade Robinson led all regular batters by connecting at a .306 clip. Matt Albers, Derick Grigsby, Jamie Merchant and Joey DeLeon topped the team with 5 wins each, while Joey DeLeon recorded a 2.48 ERA, leading regular hurlers.
Players from the 2003 Tri-City ValleyCats who spent time in Major League Baseball during their careers included Jason Hirsh, Edwin Maysonet, Josh Anderson and Matt Albers.
Iván de Jesús served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Albers | L | R | January 20, 1983 | 6'1" | 225 | Houston, TX US |
| Josh Anderson | L | R | August 10, 1982 | 6'2" | 195 | Somerset, KY US |
| Andres Astacio | R | R | August 5, 1980 | 6'2" | 160 | El Seibo, DO |
| Jonathan Beltre | L | L | July 1, 1980 | 5'10" | 175 | Azua, Azua DO |
| Mike Collar | R | R | October 16, 1981 | 6'3" | 210 | Portland, ME US |
| Brendon Davis | R | R | April 18, 1980 | 6'5" | 196 | Ypsilanti, MI US |
| Joey DeLeon | R | R | October 21, 1982 | 5'11" | 180 | Seguin, TX US |
| Bo Edmiston | R | R | August 1, 1981 | 6'5" | 220 | Greenville, MS US |
| Rodrigo Escobar | R | R | February 11, 1983 | 5'11" | 170 | Cartagena, Bolivar CO |
| Kerri Fair | R | R | February 20, 1982 | 5'11" | 190 | Pell City, AL US |
| Sam Fischer | R | R | September 20, 1980 | 6'0" | 180 | Oak Lawn, IL US |
| Derick Grigsby | R | R | June 30, 1982 | 6'0" | 190 | Marshall, TX US |
| Beau Hearod | R | R | April 3, 1981 | 5'10" | 205 | Beaumont, TX US |
| Jason Hirsh | R | R | February 20, 1982 | 6'8" | 250 | Santa Monica, CA US |
| Brock Koman | R | R | October 11, 1980 | 6'0" | 205 | Pueblo, CO US |
| Jeff Mackor | R | R | June 17, 1980 | 6'1" | 215 | Lawrence, MA US |
| Monte Mansfield | R | R | March 22, 1981 | 6'4" | 215 | Whittier, CA US |
| Edwin Maysonet | R | R | October 17, 1981 | 6'1" | 180 | Arecibo, PR |
| Randy McGarvey | L | R | February 6, 1979 | 6'3" | 195 | Savannah, GA US |
| Jamie Merchant | R | R | March 19, 1981 | 6'4" | 270 | Burlington, VT US |
| Josh Muecke | L | L | January 9, 1982 | 6'3" | 195 | San Diego, CA US |
| Pat O'Brien | R | R | January 17, 1981 | 6'1" | 200 | Cincinnati, OH US |
| Frank Pedrique | R | R | November 27, 1978 | 5'10" | 195 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Chad Prosser | R | R | May 11, 1981 | 5'6" | 155 | Marietta, GA US |
| Rob Ramsey | R | R | September 26, 1981 | 6'2" | 185 | Houston, TX US |
| Jason Reuss | R | R | November 2, 1979 | 6'6" | 210 | Fullerton, CA US |
| Scott Robinson | L | L | October 14, 1983 | 6'1" | 195 | La Jolla, CA US |
| Wade Robinson | L | R | January 12, 1981 | 6'2" | 165 | Bastrop, LA US |
| Andy Salmela | R | R | February 14, 1980 | 6'3" | 210 | St. Paul, MN US |
| Adam Seuss | L | R | August 31, 1980 | 6'0" | 195 | Tarzana, CA US |
| Rory Shortell | R | R | June 3, 1981 | 6'3" | 205 | Portland, OR US |
| Brian Skaug | R | R | April 13, 1981 | 6'1" | 190 | Wenatchee, WA US |
| Rob Stiehl | R | R | December 9, 1980 | 6'3" | 215 | New Orleans, LA US |
| Michael Walls | R | R | August 9, 1981 | 6'1" | 190 | Wilmington, DE US |
| Ryan Yurek | R | R | April 3, 1981 | 6'3" | 200 | Great Falls, MT 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.
