2002 Chicago White Sox season
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The 2002
Chicago White Sox
season was the White Sox's 103rd season, and their 102nd in Major League Baseball
. They finished with a record 81-81, good enough for 2nd place in the American League
Central
, 13.5 games behind the champion Minnesota Twins
.
2002 Major League Baseball season
The Major League Baseball season finished with the Anaheim Angels defeating the San Francisco Giants in Game 7 of the 2002 World Series.-Major league baseball final standings:...
Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
season was the White Sox's 103rd season, and their 102nd in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
. They finished with a record 81-81, good enough for 2nd place in the American League
American League
The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League , is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major...
Central
American League Central
The American League Central Division is one of six divisions in Major League Baseball. This division was formed in the realignment in 1994, and its teams are all located in the Midwestern United States...
, 13.5 games behind the champion Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The team is named after the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. They played in Metropolitan Stadium from 1961 to 1981 and the...
.
Regular season
- On May 2, 2002, Mike Cameron of the Mariners hit four home runs in one game versus the White Sox.
- On July 2, the Tigers and White Sox set a Major League Baseball record by combining to hit for 12 home runs in one game. The box score for the Home Runs is as follows:
- Detroit Young 2 (7,1st inning off Ritchie 0 on, 2 out,9th inning off Howry 0 on, 2 out); Fick (11,1st inning off Ritchie 1 on, 2 out); Lombard (1,7th inning off Ritchie 0 on, 1 out); Magee (6,9th inning off Howry 0 on, 0 out); Easley (4,9th inning off Howry 1 on).
- Chicago Lofton (4,1st inning off Bernero 0 on, 0 out); Ordonez 2 (15,1st inning off Bernero 0 on, 2 out,8th inning off Paniagua 3 on, 1 out); Valentin (11,2nd inning off Bernero 0 on, 0 out); Alomar 2 (6,4th inning off Bernero 0 on, 2 out,6th inning off Lima 0 on).
Opening Day lineup
- Kenny LoftonKenny LoftonKenneth Lofton is a former Major League Baseball outfielder known for his great speed on the base paths as well as in the field, award-winning defensive play , timely hitting, and playful spirit. He batted and threw left-handed...
, cf - Ray DurhamRay DurhamRay Durham , nicknamed The Sugarman, is a former Major League Baseball second baseman.A two-time All-Star, Durham in his prime was one of the premier offensive catalysts in all of baseball, providing prototypical lead-off hitting with power...
, 2b - Frank ThomasFrank Thomas (AL baseball player)Frank Edward Thomas, Jr. , nicknamed "The Big Hurt", is a former Major League Baseball designated hitter and first baseman....
, dh - Magglio OrdóñezMagglio OrdóñezMagglio José Ordóñez Delgado is a Venezuelan Major League Baseball right fielder. He has played for the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers . Ordóñez is six feet, one inch tall and weighs .-Professional career:...
, rf - Paul KonerkoPaul KonerkoPaul Henry Konerko is an American professional baseball first baseman who has played for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball since 1999. He previously played with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds . Konerko helped the Chicago White Sox win the 2005 World Series, the...
, 1b - José ValentínJosé ValentínJosé Antonio Valentín is a former Major League Baseball infielder, who played with the Milwaukee Brewers , Chicago White Sox , Los Angeles Dodgers , and New York Mets .-Early years:...
, 3b - Carlos LeeCarlos LeeCarlos Noriel Lee is a first basemen in Major League Baseball who plays for the Houston Astros. He bats and throws right-handed....
, lf - Sandy Alomar Jr., c
- Royce ClaytonRoyce ClaytonRoyce Spencer Clayton is an American former Major League Baseball shortstop and occasional actor.-Baseball career:Clayton was born in Burbank, California. He was drafted out of St...
, ss - Mark BuehrleMark BuehrleMark Alan Buehrle is a Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He has pitched his entire baseball career for the Chicago White Sox, starting the opening game every season from 2002 to 2006 and again from 2008 to 2011....
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Notable transactions
- May 16, 2002: Brooks KieschnickBrooks KieschnickMichael Brooks Kieschnick is a former Major League Baseball player. He was primarily a relief pitcher and left-handed pinch hitter...
was signed as a Free Agent with the Chicago White Sox. - July 25, 2002: Ray DurhamRay DurhamRay Durham , nicknamed The Sugarman, is a former Major League Baseball second baseman.A two-time All-Star, Durham in his prime was one of the premier offensive catalysts in all of baseball, providing prototypical lead-off hitting with power...
was traded by the Chicago White Sox with cash to the Oakland Athletics for Jon Adkins. - July 28, 2002: Kenny LoftonKenny LoftonKenneth Lofton is a former Major League Baseball outfielder known for his great speed on the base paths as well as in the field, award-winning defensive play , timely hitting, and playful spirit. He batted and threw left-handed...
was traded by the Chicago White Sox to the San Francisco Giants for Felix Diaz and Ryan Meaux (minors). - July 29, 2002: Sandy Alomar, Jr.Sandy Alomar, Jr.Santos "Sandy" Alomar, Jr., or in the Spanish-language naming system Santos Alomar Velázquez , is a former Major League Baseball catcher who played for the San Diego Padres , Cleveland Indians , Chicago White Sox and , Colorado Rockies , Texas Rangers , Los Angeles Dodgers , and New York Mets...
was traded by the Chicago White Sox to the Colorado Rockies for Enemencio Pacheco (minors).
Roster
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Batting
Note: G = Games played; AB = At Bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; BB = Base on balls; SO = Strikeouts; AVG = Batting average; SB = Stolen bases| Player | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Alomar Jr., C | 51 | 167 | 21 | 48 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 25 | 5 | 14 | .287 | 0 |
| Joe Borchard Joe Borchard Joseph Edward Borchard is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He last played in the major leagues in 2007. Borchard was the 12th pick of the first round in the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft out of Stanford University by the Chicago White Sox... , OF |
16 | 36 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 14 | .222 | 0 |
| Mark Buehrle Mark Buehrle Mark Alan Buehrle is a Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He has pitched his entire baseball career for the Chicago White Sox, starting the opening game every season from 2002 to 2006 and again from 2008 to 2011.... , P |
34 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .167 | 0 |
| Royce Clayton Royce Clayton Royce Spencer Clayton is an American former Major League Baseball shortstop and occasional actor.-Baseball career:Clayton was born in Burbank, California. He was drafted out of St... , SS |
112 | 342 | 51 | 86 | 14 | 2 | 7 | 35 | 20 | 67 | .251 | 5 |
| Joe Crede Joe Crede Joseph Taylor Crede is a Major League Baseball third baseman who is currently a free agent. Crede attended high school at Fatima High School in Westphalia, Missouri which he led to 3 district championships and two final four berths as a pitcher... , 3B |
53 | 200 | 28 | 57 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 35 | 8 | 40 | .285 | 0 |
| Ray Durham Ray Durham Ray Durham , nicknamed The Sugarman, is a former Major League Baseball second baseman.A two-time All-Star, Durham in his prime was one of the premier offensive catalysts in all of baseball, providing prototypical lead-off hitting with power... , 2B |
96 | 345 | 71 | 103 | 20 | 2 | 9 | 48 | 49 | 59 | .299 | 20 |
| Keith Foulke Keith Foulke -Career:After graduating from Hargrave High School in Huffman, Texas in 1991, he attended Galveston College and Lewis-Clark State College in Idaho. He began his career in the minor-league system of the San Francisco Giants, but was traded to the Chicago White Sox in 1997 with five other prospects... , P |
65 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 |
| Jon Garland Jon Garland Jon Steven Garland is a right-handed starting pitcher, who is currently a free agent.-High school career:At John F... , P |
33 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 |
| Gary Glover Gary Glover John Gary Glover was a Major League Baseball pitcher who currently plays for the SK Wyverns of the Korean Baseball League... , P |
41 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0 |
| Tony Graffanino Tony Graffanino Anthony Joseph Graffanino is a former American Major League Baseball second baseman, third baseman, and shortstop. Though he never officially retired, Graffanino has not played since .-Career:... , 3B,2B,SS |
70 | 229 | 35 | 60 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 31 | 22 | 38 | .262 | 2 |
| Willie Harris Willie Harris William Charles Harris is a Major League Baseball outfielder and infielder. Harris is known for his quick feet and base-stealing abilities, with currently 94 career stolen bases. Harris was formerly a member of the Baltimore Orioles , Chicago White Sox , Boston Red Sox , Atlanta Braves , and... , 2B,CF |
49 | 163 | 14 | 38 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 21 | .233 | 8 |
| D'Angelo Jimenez D'Angelo Jiménez D'Angelo Jiménez is a Major League Baseball player who is currently in the Minnesota Twins organization. He is an infielder that plays primarily second base. He made his major league debut with the New York Yankees in .In , Jiménez appeared in a game as a pitcher for the San Diego Padres... , 2B,SS |
27 | 108 | 22 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 16 | 10 | .287 | 2 |
| Mark Johnson Mark Johnson Mark Johnson may refer to:Academics*Mark Johnson , philosophy professor*Mark H. Johnson , developmental neuroscience professorSports*In baseball:**Mark Johnson... , C |
86 | 263 | 31 | 55 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 30 | 52 | .209 | 0 |
| Paul Konerko Paul Konerko Paul Henry Konerko is an American professional baseball first baseman who has played for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball since 1999. He previously played with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds . Konerko helped the Chicago White Sox win the 2005 World Series, the... , 1B |
151 | 570 | 81 | 173 | 30 | 0 | 27 | 104 | 44 | 72 | .304 | 0 |
| Carlos Lee Carlos Lee Carlos Noriel Lee is a first basemen in Major League Baseball who plays for the Houston Astros. He bats and throws right-handed.... , LF |
140 | 492 | 82 | 130 | 26 | 2 | 26 | 80 | 75 | 73 | .264 | 1 |
| Jeff Liefer Jeff Liefer Jeffrey David Liefer is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and outfielder. He was drafted in the first round of the Major League Baseball Draft by the Chicago White Sox... , OF,1B,DH |
76 | 204 | 28 | 47 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 26 | 19 | 60 | .230 | 0 |
| Kenny Lofton Kenny Lofton Kenneth Lofton is a former Major League Baseball outfielder known for his great speed on the base paths as well as in the field, award-winning defensive play , timely hitting, and playful spirit. He batted and threw left-handed... , CF |
93 | 352 | 68 | 91 | 20 | 6 | 8 | 42 | 49 | 51 | .259 | 22 |
| Damaso Marte Dámaso Marté Dámaso Marté Sabinon is a Dominican Major League Baseball relief pitcher who is currently a free agent. He previously played for the Seattle Mariners , Pittsburgh Pirates , and Chicago White Sox .-Seattle Mariners:... , P |
68 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0 |
| Miguel Olivo Miguel Olivo Miguel Eduardo Olivo Peña is a Major League Baseball catcher for the Seattle Mariners. He bats and throws right-handed.-Career:... , C |
6 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5 | .211 | 0 |
| Magglio Ordonez Magglio Ordóñez Magglio José Ordóñez Delgado is a Venezuelan Major League Baseball right fielder. He has played for the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers . Ordóñez is six feet, one inch tall and weighs .-Professional career:... , RF |
153 | 590 | 116 | 189 | 47 | 1 | 38 | 135 | 53 | 77 | .320 | 7 |
| Josh Paul Josh Paul Joshua William Paul is a former Major League Baseball catcher who is currently the manager of the Class A short-season Staten Island Yankees.-Playing career:... , C |
33 | 104 | 11 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 9 | 22 | .240 | 2 |
| Todd Ritchie Todd Ritchie Todd Everett Ritchie is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues from -.... , P |
27 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .250 | 0 |
| Aaron Rowand Aaron Rowand Aaron Ryan Rowand is an outfielder in Major League Baseball who has played for the San Francisco Giants, Chicago White Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies. He was released by the Giants in September 2011.-Early life and college career:... , CF |
126 | 302 | 41 | 78 | 16 | 2 | 7 | 29 | 12 | 54 | .258 | 0 |
| Frank Thomas Frank Thomas (AL baseball player) Frank Edward Thomas, Jr. , nicknamed "The Big Hurt", is a former Major League Baseball designated hitter and first baseman.... , DH,1B |
148 | 523 | 77 | 132 | 29 | 1 | 28 | 92 | 88 | 115 | .252 | 3 |
| Jose Valentin José Valentín José Antonio Valentín is a former Major League Baseball infielder, who played with the Milwaukee Brewers , Chicago White Sox , Los Angeles Dodgers , and New York Mets .-Early years:... , 3B |
135 | 474 | 70 | 118 | 26 | 4 | 25 | 75 | 43 | 99 | .249 | 3 |
| Dan Wright Dan Wright Jonathan Daniel Wright is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Wright played four seasons in the majors for the Chicago White Sox.... , P |
33 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | 0 |
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162 | 5502 | 856 | 1475 | 289 | 29 | 217 | 819 | 555 | 952 | .268 | 75 |
Pitching
Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; H = Hits allowed; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; HR = Home runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts| Player | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | K |
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| Lorenzo Barcelo Lorenzo Barceló Lorenzo Barceló is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Chicago White Sox from –.He was one of six prospects traded to the White Sox in the infamous White Flag Trade.... |
0 | 1 | 9.00 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Rocky Biddle Rocky Biddle Lee Francis "Rocky" Biddle is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago White Sox and Montreal Expos. He was drafted by the White Sox in the 1st round of the 1997 amateur draft.-External links:... |
3 | 4 | 4.06 | 44 | 7 | 1 | 77.2 | 72 | 42 | 35 | 13 | 43 | 64 |
| Mark Buehrle Mark Buehrle Mark Alan Buehrle is a Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He has pitched his entire baseball career for the Chicago White Sox, starting the opening game every season from 2002 to 2006 and again from 2008 to 2011.... |
19 | 12 | 3.58 | 34 | 34 | 0 | 239.0 | 236 | 102 | 95 | 25 | 68 | 134 |
| Keith Foulke Keith Foulke -Career:After graduating from Hargrave High School in Huffman, Texas in 1991, he attended Galveston College and Lewis-Clark State College in Idaho. He began his career in the minor-league system of the San Francisco Giants, but was traded to the Chicago White Sox in 1997 with five other prospects... |
2 | 4 | 2.90 | 65 | 0 | 11 | 77.2 | 65 | 26 | 25 | 7 | 15 | 58 |
| Jon Garland Jon Garland Jon Steven Garland is a right-handed starting pitcher, who is currently a free agent.-High school career:At John F... |
12 | 12 | 4.58 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 192.2 | 188 | 109 | 98 | 23 | 84 | 112 |
| Matt Ginter Matt Ginter Matthew Shane Ginter , is a right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros organization.... |
1 | 0 | 4.47 | 33 | 0 | 1 | 54.1 | 59 | 34 | 27 | 6 | 21 | 37 |
| Gary Glover Gary Glover John Gary Glover was a Major League Baseball pitcher who currently plays for the SK Wyverns of the Korean Baseball League... |
7 | 8 | 5.20 | 41 | 22 | 1 | 138.1 | 136 | 86 | 80 | 21 | 53 | 70 |
| Bob Howry Bob Howry Bobby Dean Howry is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher.-Early life:Howry attended Deer Valley High School in Arizona,then he attended McNeese State University and was drafted by the San Francisco Giants... |
2 | 2 | 3.91 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 50.2 | 45 | 22 | 22 | 7 | 19 | 31 |
| Damaso Marte Dámaso Marté Dámaso Marté Sabinon is a Dominican Major League Baseball relief pitcher who is currently a free agent. He previously played for the Seattle Mariners , Pittsburgh Pirates , and Chicago White Sox .-Seattle Mariners:... |
1 | 1 | 2.83 | 68 | 0 | 10 | 60.1 | 44 | 19 | 19 | 5 | 20 | 72 |
| Antonio Osuna Antonio Osuna Antonio Pedro Osuna is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He bats and throws right-handed.Osuna signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers in , and made his major league debut with them in , appearing in 39 games for them that year. Going into 1995, he had been the Dodgers #2 prospect and #15... |
8 | 2 | 3.86 | 59 | 0 | 11 | 67.2 | 64 | 32 | 29 | 1 | 32 | 66 |
| Jim Parque Jim Parque James Vo Parque is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox and Tampa Bay Devil Rays from to .-High school:... |
1 | 4 | 9.95 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 25.1 | 34 | 29 | 28 | 11 | 16 | 13 |
| Mike Porzio Mike Porzio Lawrence Michael Porzio is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played three seasons in the majors: for the Colorado Rockies in 1999, and for the Chicago White Sox in 2002 and 2003. He last pitched professionally in 2008 for the Bridgeport Bluefish.-External links:... |
2 | 2 | 4.81 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 43.0 | 40 | 25 | 23 | 10 | 25 | 33 |
| Jon Rauch Jon Rauch Jon Erich Rauch is a right-handed relief pitcher who is currently a free agent. At 6' 11" , he is the tallest player in Major League Baseball history. He is also an Olympic Gold Medalist.-Early years:... |
2 | 1 | 6.59 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 28.2 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 7 | 16 | 19 |
| Todd Ritchie Todd Ritchie Todd Everett Ritchie is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues from -.... |
5 | 15 | 6.06 | 26 | 23 | 0 | 133.2 | 176 | 104 | 90 | 18 | 54 | 77 |
| Dan Wright Dan Wright Jonathan Daniel Wright is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Wright played four seasons in the majors for the Chicago White Sox.... |
14 | 12 | 5.18 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 196.1 | 200 | 124 | 113 | 32 | 72 | 136 |
| Kelly Wunsch Kelly Wunsch Kelly Douglas Wunsch is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He is an alumnus of Texas A&M University.... |
2 | 1 | 3.41 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 31.2 | 26 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 20 | 22 |
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81 | 81 | 4.53 | 162 | 162 | 35 | 1423.0 | 1422 | 798 | 716 | 190 | 559 | 945 |