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The Gulf Coast League is a rookie classification minor league. It was the first complex-based league, designed to give prospects a chance to play without crowd pressure. The Sarasota Rookie League began operations in 1964. The league changed names to the Florida Rookie League in 1965, and finally the Gulf Coast League in 1966. Games are played at the spring training complexes of various major league teams in Florida. It traditionally has been a first stop for many high school draft picks, and young players from Latin America who may have already had a first taste of professional baseball in the Dominican Summer League or the Venezuelan Summer League; college players tend to get skipped to higher levels. In 1966, all games were played at Sarasota, FL. From 1967-1987, all games were played at Sarasota and Bradenton, FL.

  • Opening Date: June 19
  • Closing Date: August 27
  • Regular Season: 54 games
  • Divisional Alignment:
  • Eastern:
    • GCL Dodgers (Los Angeles)
    • GCL Marlins (Florida)
    • GCL Mets (NY Mets)
    • GCL Nationals (Washington)
  • Northern:
    • GCL Braves (Atlanta)
    • GCL Phillies (Philadelphia)
    • GCL Tigers (Detroit)
    • GCL Yankees (NY Yankees)
  • Southern:
    • GCL Pirates (Pittsburgh)
    • GCL Red Sox (Boston)
    • GCL Reds (Cincinnati)
    • GCL Twins (Minnesota)
    • GCL Orioles(Orioles)
  • Playoff Format: The division winner with the best record gets a bye. The other two division winners meet in a one-game playoff. The winner advances to face the division winner with the best record in a best-of-three series.
  • All-Star Game: None
  • Roster Limit: 35 active, only 30 of whom may be in uniform and eligible to play in any given game. At least 10 must be pitchers as of July 1.
  • Player Eligibility Rule: No player 20 or older may have two or more years of prior Minor League service, excluding rookie leagues outside the United States and Canada. Players under 20 who have already been credited with two years of Minor League service may play their third Minor League season in the league.

There have been other leagues named the Gulf Coast League the first was a Class D league that operated in 1907 and part of 1908, lasting only until June 2. The second, also at Class D, was active in 1926, and had 3 of the 4 teams move during its only season. The third operated from 1950 to 1953, the first season as a Class C loop, and the next three at Class B. All three leagues were based around the Gulf coasts of Texas and Louisiana.

Contents

[edit] Cities Represented Teams and Statistics

[edit] 1907 D, 1908 D, 1926 D

1907-1908

1926

1907 D Gulf Coast League
President: Paul O. Moss

Team StandingsWLPCTGB Managers
Lake Charles Creoles7446.6170Dan Collins
Alexandria White Sox 6450.5647Jack Auslit
Monroe Municipals6355.53410Jim Lighton
Orange Hoos-Hoos5065.43521.5Tim Cook / Roland Vitter / Mac McDonald
Lafayette Browns4864.42922Roland Vitter / B. Hubbard
Opelousas Indians4867.41723.5D. Edmonds
Playoffs: Lake Charles 4 games, Alexandria 1. Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Silver BraunAlexandriaBA.348H.B. WeeksAlexandriaW20
Burleigh EmeryLake CharlesRuns80A.H. RichardsonOrangePct.900; 9-1
Silver BraunAlexandriaHits125

1908 D Gulf Coast League
President: Paul O. Moss

Team StandingsWLPCTGB Managers
Lake Charles Creoles189.6670L.A. McCoy
Orange Hoos-Hoos 1514.5174W. Rucker
Alexandria White Sox1415.4835B. Carbo / A. Hoffman
Beaumont Cubs #1113.4585.5M.L. Gibbs / Bob Smith
Morgan City Oyster Shuckers ##1316.4486H.G. Stearn / Bill Hitchcroft
Crowley Rice Birds ##1317.4336.5W.E. Trotter / Alexander
#Beaumont disbanded May 28.
Crowley and Morgan City disbanded June 2, causing the league to disband.
No Individual Statistics.

1926 D Gulf Coast League
President: Pat Newnam

Team StandingsWLPCTGB Managers
Beeville / Laredo #5941.5900Emmett Rodgers / E. Newbery
Victoria / Edinburg ###5148.5157.5Bart Cahill / Cam Hill
Kingsville / Mission ##4652.46912Tom Deering / Fred Paschal / Ed Harburger
Corpus Christi Seahawks4358.42616.5Chick Brandon
#Beeville (4-9) moved to Laredo May 29.
##Kingsville (14-26) moved to Mission July 9, first home game July 16.
###Victoria (17-19 in the second half) moved to Edinburg August 24.
Playoff: Edinburg 4 games, Laredo, 3, one tie.
No Individual Statistics.

[edit] Cities Represented Teams and Statistics

[edit] 1950 C, 1951 B, 1952 B, 1953 B

1950 C Gulf Coast League C
President: Howard Green

Team StandingsWLPCTGBAttend Managers
Crowley Millers9056.616079,640John George
Galveston White Caps8068.5411189,592Ben Phillips
Jacksonville Jax7968.53711.536,029Charles Baron
Lufkin / Leesville Angels #7570.51714.526,456Carl Carter
Lake Charles Lakers5988.40131.578,441George Milstead / Head / Elliott / Monahan
Port Arthur Sea Hawks5891.38933.566,861Jesse Landrum / Bill Wilson / Harper
#Lufkin (43-51) moved to Leesville July 15.
Playoffs: Crowley 4 games Leesville 2; Jacksonville 4 games, Galveston 1.
Finals: Jacksonville 4 games, Crowley 2. Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Art EdingerJacksonvilleBA.378G.T. WaltersCrowleyW30
Alois TurkCrowleyRuns126Bob UptonJacksonvilleSO346
Art EdingerJacksonvilleHits212Ramon RogerGalvestonERA2.51
Charles HarperPort ArthurRBI126Conklyn MeriwetherLake CharlesHR24
Charles HarperPort ArthurHR24

1951 B Gulf Coast League
President: Howard Green

Team StandingsWLPCTGBAttend Managers
Corpus Christi Aces9856.636089,632Red Davis
Harlingen Capitals8668.5591265,762Sam Harshaney / Earl Caldwell / Carpenter
Brownsville Charros7974.51618.546,360Jesse Landrum
Laredo Apaches7579.4872348,049Julian Morgan / Marty Errante / SoRelle
Galveston White Caps7183.4612763,037Harry Gumbert
Texas City Texans7084.4552846,617Rollie Hemsley / William Rogers
Port Arthur Sea Hawks6984.45128.579,601Charles Baron / Carl Carter
Lake Charles Lakers6686.4343167,468Harry Chozen
Playoffs: Corpus Christi 4 games Laredo 2; Brownsville 4 games, Harlingen 2.
Finals: Brownsville 4 games, Corpus Christi 3. Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Stan GoletzBrownsvilleBA.378Bud ChipmanPort ArthurW22
Stan GoletzBrownsvilleRuns137Ramon SalgadoTexas CitySO270
Stan GoletzBrownsvilleHits207Earl CaldwellHarlingenERA2.21
Robert MoyerCorpus ChristiRBI164Robert MoyerCorpus ChristiHR37
Stan GoletzBrownsvilleHR37

1952 B Gulf Coast League
President: Howard Green

Team StandingsWLPCTGBAttend Managers
Port Arthur Sea Hawks8965.578086,240Carl Carter
Corpus Christi Aces8073.5238.573,687Tom Pullig
Harlingen Capitals8073.5238.579,985Bob Hamric
Galveston White Caps8074.519961,824Stan Goletz / Harry Gumbert
Laredo Apaches7677.49712.548,254Joe King
Brownsville Charros7677.49712.569,991Dick Midkiff / Richard Gosselin
Lake Charles Lakers6985.4482082,270Sid Gautreaux / Joe Kracher
Texas City Texans6490.4162544,001Bones Sanders / Derrast Williams / Skinner
Playoffs: Port Arthur 4 games, Galveston 2; Harlingen 4 games, Corpus Christi 3.
Finals: Harlingen 4 games, Port Arthur 1. Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Bill RadulovichPort ArthurBA.389Ray ContrerasGalvestonW22
Walter SessiBrownsvilleRuns148William GuthrieHarlingenSO166
Bill RadulovichPort ArthurHits212Earl CaldwellHarlingenERA2.73
Walter SessiBrownsvilleRBI179Walter SessiBrownsvilleHR45

1953 B Gulf Coast League
President: Guy Airey

Team StandingsWLPCTGBAttend Managers
Galveston White Caps9448.562052,763Barney White
Texas City Texans8757.604836,354Bones Sanders
Harlingen Capitals7769.5271953,649Bob Hamric
Laredo Apaches7176.48325.542,347Speedy Montalvo / Bobby Herrera
Brownsville Charros6978.46927.544,266Hayden Greer / Walter Sessi / Harshaney
Port Arthur Sea Hawks6780.45629.548,805Carl Carter
Corpus Christi Aces6183.4243453,489Jack Trench / George Fisher
Lake Charles Lakers5489.37840.552,669Buddy Hancken
Playoffs: Galveston 4 games, Laredo 1; Texas City 4 games, Harlingen 3.
Finals: Texas City 4 games, Galveston 2. Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Juan SentiesLaredoBA.379Bill J. BagwellTexas CityW26
Ron GiffordCorpus ChristiRuns135Tillman ConovanGalvestonSO212
Juan SentiesLaredoHits211James PriceHarlingenERA1.93
Henry RobinsonGalvestonRBI130Henry RobinsonGalvestonHR29

[edit] League Records 1950-1953

Batting
Player TeamStat TotYrPlayerTeamStatTotYr
Herb NauertHarlingenG15451Bill RadulovichPort ArthurBA.38952
John FaucettGalvestonAB65152Bill RadulovichPort ArthurRuns14852
Arthur EdingerJacksonvilleH21250Bill RadulovichPort ArthurH21252
Walter SessiBrownsvilleRBI17952Bill RadulovichPort Arthur2B5452
Warren SchroederPort Arthur3B1953Walter SessiBrownsvilleHR4552
Walter SessiBrownsvilleTB38052Jack TerrillLufkin/LeesvSAC1850
Eugene DepperschmidtPort ArthurSB5053Walter SessiBrownsvilleBB12852
Claudio BarcelloPort ArthurSO11952


Pitching
Player TeamStat TotYrPlayerTeamStatTotYr
Leslie KashPort ArthurGA5453Vallie EavesLufkin/LeesviCG3150
G.T. WaltersCrowleyW3050Dempsey SterlingPort ArthurL1950
James PriceHarlingenPct.857, 24-453James PriceHarlingenERA1.9353
Bob UptonJacksonvilleIP32650James HaganJacksonvilleShO650
James PriceHarlingenShO653Bob UptonJacksonvilleSO34650
G.T. WaltersCrowleyBB18350




[edit] Teams, Managers and Statistics 1966-2007

[edit] Rookie 1966-2007

1966 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: George MacDonald, Sr.

Team StandingsWLPCTGB Managers
GCL Yankees3216.6670Dick Berardino
GCL Braves2721.5635Tom Saffell
GCL Twins2424.5008Fred Waters
GCL Cardinals2028.41712George Kissell
GCL White Sox1731.35415Frank Parenti
All games played at Sarasota, Florida. Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Tony SolaitaYankeesBA.324Tom HallTwinsW6
Joe PactwaYankeesRuns37Wenty FordBravesW6
Wayne DeesCardinalsHits48Tom HallTwinsSO100
Tony SolaitaYankeesRBI40Eugene DamronBravesRBI1.88
Fred WinstonYankeesHR5

1967 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: George MacDonald, Sr.

Team StandingsWLPCTGB Managers
GCL Athletics3522.6140Connie Ryan
GCL Indians3029.5086Gordon Seyfried
GCL Twins2929.5006.5Fred Waters
GCL White Sox2729.4827.5Bruce Andrew
GCL Braves2732.4589Tom Saffell
GCL Cardinals2532.43910George Kissell
Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida.
Total Attendance: 10,103 Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Phil TrombinoCardinalsBA.331Dave GoltzTwinsW6
Edward SouthardIndiansRuns41Ron ButterfieldIndiansW6
Edward SouthardIndiansHits61Ron ButterfieldIndiansSO64
Joe FanningBravesRBI29Dave GoltzTwinsERA2.00
Bob StormTwinsHR7

1968 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: George MacDonald, Sr.

Team StandingsWLPCTGB Managers
GCL Athletics3921.6500Billy Herman
GCL Cardinals3427.5575.5George Kissell / Ray Hathaway
GCL Indians3327.5506Ken Aspromonte
GCL Twins3227.5426.5Fred Waters
GCL Reds2833.45911.5Bill Lajoie
GCL Pirates2733.45012Buddy Pritchard
GCL Tigers2736.42913.5Wayne Blackburn
GCL White Sox2137.36217Tom Saffell
Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida.
Total Attendance: 12,579 Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Joe BowenWhite SoxBA.338William IngramAthleticsW8
Rennie StennettTwinsRuns46Ron OglesbyTwinsW8
Rennie StennettTwinsHits74Dave SellsPiratesW8
Rennie StennettTwinsRBI40John HefferonAthleticsSO80
Michael HolbrookTwinsHR8John HowellIndiansSO80
John HefferonAthleticsERA1.67

1969 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: George MacDonald, Sr.

Team StandingsWLPCTGB Managers
GCL Expos3122.5850Jay Porter
GCL Indians3023.5661Joe Lutz
GCL Reds3024.5561.5George Scherger
GCL Pirates2826.5193.5Buddy Pritchard
GCL White Sox2627.4915Bruce Andrew
GCL Twins2132.39610Fred Waters
GCL Cardinals2133.38910.5Tom Burgess
Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida.
Total Attendance: 8,817 Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Ray JohnsonIndiansBA.304Clarence CooperRedsW8
Tim MappinTwinsRuns32Balor MooreExposW91
Ray JohnsonIndiansHits55Balor MooreExposERA0.27
Doug HeykensRedsRBI30Russ BodkinCardinalsHR4
Ronald McDonaldTwinsHR4Mike PoeppingTwinsHR4

1970 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: George MacDonald, Sr.

Team StandingsWLPCTGB Managers
GCL White Sox3624.6000Joe Jones
GCL Expos3627.5711.5Ed Sadowski
GCL Indians3426.5672Joe Lutz
GCL Twins3429.5493.5Fred Waters
GCL Cardinals3228.5334Tom Burgess
GCL Reds2535.41711Ron Plaza
GCL Tourists2637.41311.5Ed Napoleon
GCL Pirates2340.36514.5Dick Cole
Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida.
Total Attendance: 8,772 Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Mark CarlsonTwinsBA.359Harold McClainWhite SoxW10
Burnel FlowersIndiansRuns55Harold McClainWhite SoxSO108
Mark CarlsonTwinsHits78Harold McClainWhite SoxERA1.27
Jeff NewmanIndiansRBI53Bob GorinskiTwinsHR6
Dave ParkerPiratesHR6Jeff NewmanIndiansHR6

1971 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: George MacDonald, Sr.

Team StandingsWLPCTGB Managers
GCL Royals4013.7350Buzz Keller
GCL White Sox3022.5779.5Joe Jones
GCL Indians2824.53811.5Len Johnston
GCL Reds2329.44216.5Ron Plaza
GCL Twins2230.42317.5Fred Waters
GCL Pirates2032.38519.5Ed Napoleon
GCL Cardinals2033.37720Tom Burgess
Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida.
Total Attendance: 10,818 Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Jim NorrisIndiansBA.382Bob GipsonRoyalsW7
Jim NorrisIndiansRuns34Hector ArtilesRedsSO64
Jim NorrisIndiansHits63Paul SandsWhite SoxERA1.89
Dave ReveringRedsRBI33Dave ReveringRedsHR8

1972 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: George MacDonald, Sr. / George MacDonald Jr.

Team StandingsWLPCTGB Managers
GCL Cubs4122.6510Walt Dixon
GCL Royals4122.6510Buzzy Keller
GCL Indians3426.5675.5Pinky May
GCL White Sox3427.5576Joe Jones
GCL Cardinals2732.45812Bobby Dews
GCL Red Birds2335.39715.5Julio Gotay
GCL Pirates2139.35018.5Ed Napoleon
GCL Reds2139.35018.5Ron Plaza
Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida.
Total Attendance: 8,306 Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Cleo KilpatrickWhite SoxBA.329Donald OxindineRoyalsW8
Cleo KilpatrickWhite SoxRuns46Larry HubbardRoyalsSO90
Cleo KilpatrickWhite SoxHits77Glenn BryantWhite SoxSO90
Cleo KilpatrickWhite SoxRBI38Larry HubbardRoyalsERA1.24
Cleo KilpatrickWhite SoxHR5

1973 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: George MacDonald, Jr.

Team StandingsWLPCTGB Managers
GCL Rangers4115.7320Bill Haywood
GCL Indians3224.5719Len Johnston
GCL White Sox2926.52711.5Joe Jones
GCL Red Birds2927.51812Lee Thomas
GCL Royals2728.49113.5Buzzy Keller
GCL Cubs2728.49113.5Q.V. Lowe
GCL Cardinals2530.45515.5Ken Boyer
GCL Reds2032.38519Ron Plaza
GCL Pirates1737.31523Ed Napoleon
Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida. Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Larry FosterWhite SoxBA.382Len BarkerRangersW7
Gary CooperRangersRuns50Jim McCutchinIndiansW7
Curt MingesWhite SoxHits59Barry SmithWhite SoxW7
Jonathan AstrothRangersRBI43James TempleCubsW7
Hector EduardoCardinalsHR6Mike KrukowCubsSO80
Byron WilkersonCubsERA1.13

1974 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: George MacDonald, Jr.

Team StandingsWLPCTGB Managers
GCL Cubs3314.7020Jack Mull
GCL Royals Academy3516.6860Billy Goodman
GCL Rangers3220.6153.5Bill Haywood
GCL Royals2919.6044.5Billy Scripture
GCL Cardinals2721.5636.5Tom Burgess / Bobby Dews
GCL White Sox2326.46911Joe Jones
GCL Expos2133.38915.5Pat Daugherty
GCL Indians1636.30819.5Wilfredo Calvino
GCL Pirates1142.20825Woody Huyke
Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida. Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Joe GatesAcademyBA.379Paul BockWhite SoxW8
Joe GatesAcademyRuns54Steve HamrickCubsSO87
Darrell ParkerAcademyHits67Steve HamrickCubsERA0.93
Darrell ParkerAcademyRBI38Edwin OlsztaWhite SoxHR4

1975 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: George MacDonald, Jr.

Team StandingsWLPCTGB Managers
GCL Rangers4112.7740Joe Klein
GCL Royals3118.6338Gary Blaylock
GCL Cubs3024.55611.5Jack Hiatt
GCL Pirates2331.42618.5Woody Huyke
GCL White Sox2331.42618.5Joe Jones
GCL Indians1933.36521.5Tony Pacheco
GCL Cardinals1735.32723.5Fred Koenig
Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida. Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
James AlessioCubsBA.331Bob BarrRoyalsW6
Ed MillerRangersRuns47Dave McCarthyRangersW6
Nelson NormanPiratesHits53Randy McMurrayRangersW6
Clint HurdleRoyalsRBI31Mark SorokoRangersW6
Luis SilverioRoyalsHR5Don RobinsonPiratesSO70
Harold KellyRangersERA0.88

1976 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: George MacDonald, Jr.

Team StandingsWLPCTGB Managers
GCL Rangers3816.7040Joe Klein
GCL Cubs3617.6791.5Walt Dixon
GCL Royals2925.5379Jose Martinez
GCL Cardinals2724.5299.5Dave Ricketts
GCL White Sox2330.43414.5Joe Jones
GCL Braves2132.39616.5Chuck Goggin / Pedro Gonzalez
GCL Pirates1141.21226Woody Huyke
Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida. Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Billy SampleRangersBA.382Danny EnglandCubsW10
Greg JemisonRangersRuns40Fred HowardWhite SoxSO76
John HoscheidtRoyalsHits59Steve ComerRangersERA0.90
Dave RiveraRangersRBI40Dave RiveraRangersHR4
Darrell VosejpkaRoyalsHR4

1977 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: George MacDonald, Jr.

Team StandingsWLPCTGB Managers
GCL White Sox3814.7310Joe Jones
GCL Royals3419.6424.5Billy Scripture
GCL Cubs3024.5569Ron Matney
GCL Rangers2727.50012Joe Klein
GCL Braves2231.41516.5Pedro Gonzalez
GCL Astros2232.40717Julio Linares
GCL Pirates2232.40717Woody Huyke
GCL Expos1935.35220Ray Bellino
Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida. Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Dennis WebbRoyalsBA.374Rich BarnesWhite SoxW8
Anthony HillWhite SoxRuns49Rich BarnesWhite SoxSO61
Rusty KuntzWhite SoxRuns49Vince ValentiniCubsERA0.98
Dennis WebbRoyalsRuns49Dennis WebbRoyalsHits73
Marv WootenRoyalsRBI47Phil WestendorfRoyalsHR8

1978 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: George MacDonald, Jr.

Team StandingsWLPCTGB Managers
GCL Rangers3322.6000Joe Klein
GCL Royals3124.5642Jose Martinez
GCL Cubs3024.5562.5Randy Hundley
GCL Braves2530.4558Pedro Gonzalez
GCL Astros2331.4269.5Julio Linares
GCL Pirates2132.39611Woody Huyke
Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida. Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Tim TolmanAstrosBA.344Juan AldueyBravesW6
Ray BresnahanRoyalsRuns41Stephen HarteryCubsW6
Ray BresnahanRoyalsHits54Kevin KirbyCubsW6
Terry BogenerRangersRBI32Kevin HustonAstrosSO65
Ira TurnerRoyalsHR7Mike VickersRangersERA1.96

1979 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: George MacDonald, Jr.

Team StandingsWLPCTGB Managers
GCL Astros3319.6350Julio Linares
GCL Rangers3321.6111Andy Hancock
GCL Royals Gold2923.5584Jose Martinez
GCL Braves2628.4818Pedro Gonzalez
GCL Royals Blue2429.4539.5Brian Murphy
GCL Pirates2032.38513Woody Huyke
GCL Cubs1931.38013.5Ken Rudolph
Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida. Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Mike BrewerRoyals GoldBA.371Doug WelencAstrosW7
Robin TownleyRoyals GoldRuns43Doug WelencAstrosSO51
Mike BrewerRoyals GoldHits76Michael RobertsRangersERA0.71
Mike BrewerRoyals GoldRBI47Greg DikosBravesHR5
Leon DoakRoyals GoldHR5Miguel SosaBravesHR5

1980 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

Team StandingsWLPCTGB Managers
GCL Royals Blue4023.6350Joe Jones
GCL Astros Blue3824.6131.5Eric Swanson
GCL Braves3725.5972.5Pedro Gonzalez
GCL Rangers3528.5565Andy Hancock
GCL Astros Orange3428.5485.5Fernando Tatis
GCL Cubs3329.5326.5Rich Morales
GCL Yankees2735.43512.5Carlos Tosca
GCL Pirates2439.38116Woody Huyke
GCL Royals Gold2240.35517.5Roy Tanner
GCL White Sox2241.34918Duane Shaffer
Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida.
Total Attendance: 10,680 Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Marc ThomasAstros BlueBA.338Junior CooperRoyals BlueW8
Bill WeemsAstros BlueRuns52Bert JohnsonRoyals BlueW8
Butch DavisRoyals BlueHits74Mike MasonRangersSO55
Tom JohnsonCubsRBI42Scott EichholzCubsERA1.15
Bert GjesdalYankeesHR7

1981 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

Team StandingsWLPCTGB Managers
GCL Royals Gold4420.6880Roy Tanner
GCL White Sox4123.6413John Boles
GCL Royals Blue3528.5568.5Joe Jones
GCL Astros Orange3328.5419.5Lyle Olsen
GCL Pirates3228.53310Woody Huyke
GCL Rangers3230.51611Andy Hancock
GCL Yankees3029.50812.5Carlos Tosca
GCL Braves2834.45215Pedro Gonzalez
GCL Blue Jays2639.40018.5Rich Hacker
GCL Cubs2538.39718.5Hugh Yancy
GCL Padres2538.39718.5James Zarilla
GCL Astros Blue2238.36720Eric Swanson
Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida. Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Wendell HendersonCubsBA.356Mark GubiczaRoyals GoldW8
Bill PecotaRoyals BlueRuns61Jack HardyWhite SoxW8
Wendell HendersonCubsHits72Jack HardyWhite SoxSO78
Tom ThompsonRoyals Gold/BlueRBI44Ed ReillyAstros OrangeERA1.30
Tom ThompsonRoyals Gold/BlueHR10

1982 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

Team StandingsWLPCTGB Managers
GCL Yankees4221.6670Carlos Tosca
GCL White Sox4023.6352John Boles
GCL Rangers3627.5716Tom Grieve
GCL Braves3231.50810Pedro Gonzalez
GCL Blue Jays3033.47612Hector Torres
GCL Cubs3033.47612Jim Fairey
GCL Padres2934.46013Manny Crespo
GCL Royals2835.44414Joe Jones
GCL Pirates2735.43514.5Woody Huyke
GCL Astros2042.32321.5Jose Tartabull
Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida. Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
David McLaughlinWhite SoxBA.350Rich DeVincenzoWhite SoxW9
David McLaughlinWhite SoxRuns48Daryl HumphreyYankeesW9
David McLaughlinWhite SoxHits83Rich DeVincenzoWhite SoxSO94
Fred McGriffYankeesRBI41Dave HopkinsRangers ERA1.67
Fred McGriffYankeesHR9Darnel NelsonYankeesRBI41

1983 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

North StandingsWLPCTGB Managers
GCL Dodgers3723.6170Gary LaRocque
GCL Braves3228.5335Pedro Gonzalez
GCL Pirates2832.4679Woody Huyke
GCL Blue Jays1546.24622.5Epy Guerrero
South StandingsWLPCTGB Managers
GCL Rangers4022.6450Andy Hancock
GCL White Sox3824.6132Steve Dillard
GCL Royals3031.4929.5Joe Jones
GCL Astros2932.47510.5Jose Tartabull
GCL Mets2435.40714.5Vern Hoscheit
Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida.
Playoff: Dodgers 1 game, Rangers, 0. Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Peter MuellerAstrosBA.376Kevin KristanWhite SoxW9
Michael TaylorWhite SoxRuns55Dennis PowellDodgersSO103
Peter MuellerAstrosHits79Ricky HesterRangersERA1.17
Warren BachmannBravesRBI47Michael TaylorWhite SoxHR8
Dimas GutierrezPiratesHR8

1984 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

North StandingsWLPCTGB Managers
GCL Rangers3627.5710Mike Bucci
GCL Dodgers3429.5402Jose Alvarez
GCL Braves3132.4925Pedro Gonzalez
GCL Blue Jays2934.4607Ray Webster
GCL Pirates2142.33315Woody Huyke
South StandingsWLPCTGB Managers
GCL White Sox4122.6510Steve Dillard
GCL Astros3627.5715Jose Tartabull
GCL Reds3231.5089Sam Mejias
GCL Yankees2835.44413Jack Gillis
GCL Phillies2736.42914Roly de Armas
Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida.
Playoff: Rangers 1 game, White Sox 0. Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Drew DensonBravesBA.322Jim FilippiWhite SoxW10
Jerry BertolaniWhite SoxRuns49Mark CieslakRedsSO76
Drew DensonBravesHits77Jim FilippiWhite SoxERA0.61
Drew DensonBravesRBI45Michael SmiciklasBravesHR10
Drew DensonBravesHR10

1985 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

North StandingsWLPCTGB Managers
GCL Rangers3329.5320Rudy Jaramillo
GCL Dodgers2833.4594.5Jose Alvarez
GCL Braves2635.4266.5Pedro Gonzalez
GCL Blue Jays2339.37110Rocket Wheeler
GCL Pirates1547.24218Woody Huyke
South StandingsWLPCTGB Managers
GCL Yankees4318.7050Carlos Tosca
GCL White Sox4022.6453.5J.C. Martin
GCL Royals3824.6135.5Joe Jones
GCL Reds3824.6135.5Sam Mejias
GCL Astros2437.39319Julio Linares
Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida.
Playoff: Yankees and Rangers were rained out. Yankees were declared
champions on the basis of overall winning percentage. Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Rob LambertYankeesBA.350Wayne EdwardsWhite SoxW7
Rob LambertYankeesRuns51Donn PallWhite SoxW7
Rob LambertYankeesHits79Dick Sisler,Jr.YankeesW7
Ted HigginsYankeesRBI36Ricky RojasRoyalsSO78
Chris AlvarezWhite SoxHR5Alvin WestRangersERA1.33

1986 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

North StandingsWLPCTGB Managers
GCL Dodgers3328.5410Jose Alvarez
GCL Expos3329.532.5Mike Easom
GCL Rangers3131.5002.5Rudy Jaramillo
GCL Braves2934.4605Pedro Gonzalez
GCL Pirates2439.38110Woody Huyke
South StandingsWLPCTGB Managers
GCL Reds3428.5480Sam Mejias
GCL Astros3429.540.5Julio Linares
GCL Yankees3329.5321Tony Ferreira
GCL White Sox3132.4923.5Steve Dillard
GCL Royals3033.4764.5Luis Silverio
Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida.
Playoff:Dodgers 1 game, Reds 0. Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
John JoslynRoyalsBA.339Carl ThomasDodgersW8
Bernie WilliamsYankeesRuns45Carl ThomasDodgersSO77
Amilcar ValdezDodgersHits69Wayne RosenthalRangersERA.073
Edwardo GonzalezYankeesRBI48Edwardo GonzalezYankeesHR9

1987 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

North StandingsWLPCTGB Managers
GCL Dodgers4320.6830Jose Alvarez
GCL Pirates3330.51610Woody Huyke
GCL Yankees3132.49212Tony Ferreira
GCL Expos2142.33322Jethro McIntyre
GCL Braves2043.31723Pedro Gonzalez
South StandingsWLPCTGB Managers
GCL Royals4023.6350Luis Silverio
GCL White Sox3924.6191Steve Dillard
GCL Astros3230.5167.5Julio Linares
GCL Reds3231.5088Sam Mejias
GCL Rangers2339.37116.5Stan Hough
Games played at Sarasota and Bradenton Florida.
Playoff:Dodgers 1 game, Royals 0. Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Henry RodriguezDodgersBA.331Bruce ColsomRedsW7
Bob KnechtRoyalsRuns55Greg KarklinsRoyalsW7
Luke SableRangersHits69Danny NewmanAstrosW7
Eric AnthonyAstrosRBI46Carl NordstromRedsW7
Eric AnthonyAstrosHR10Chris CernyDodgersSO72
Chris LeeAstrosERA1.15

1988 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

North StandingsWLPCTGB Managers
GCL Royals3924.6190Carlos Tosca
GCL Indians3825.6031Billy Williams
GCL Astros2835.44411Julio Linares
GCL Reds2142.33318Sam Mejias
South StandingsWLPCTGB Managers
GCL Yankees4518.7140Brian Butterfield
GCL Dodgers4320.6832Jose Alvarez
GCL White Sox4221.6673Art Kusnyer
GCL Rangers3528.58610Chino Cadahia
GCL Pirates2637.41319Julio Garcia
GCL Expos2439.38121Dave Jauss
GCL Mets2142.33324John Tamargo
GCL Braves1647.25429Pedro Gonzalez
Games played at Sarasota, Bradenton, Baseball City and Kissimmee, Florida.
Playoff:Yankees 1 game, Royals 0. Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Scott TedderWhite SoxBA.341Robin NinaDodgersW10
Darrin CampbellIndiansRuns45Cullen HartzogYankeesSO82
Scott TedderWhite SoxHits73Garland KiserIndiansERA1.29
Marc TepperIndiansRBI45Steve LemuthExposHR8

1989 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

North StandingsWLPCTGB Managers
GCL Dodgers4023.6350Jerry Royster
GCL Reds3726.5873Sam Mejias
GCL Royals3528.5565Carlos Tosca
GCL Indians3429.5406Mike Bucci
GCL Red Sox2736.42913Felix Maldonado
GCL Astros1647.25424Julio Linares
South StandingsWLPCTGB Managers
GCL Yankees4122.6510Jack Gillis
GCL White Sox4023.6351.5Ed Pebley
GCL Braves3726.5874Jim Procopio
GCL Rangers3330.5248Chino Cadahia
GCL Expos2835.44413Jerry Weinstein
GCL Twins2736.42914Joel Lepel
GCL Mets2538.39716John Tamargo
GCL Pirates2142.33320Woody Huyke
Games played at Sarasota, Bradenton, Baseball City,
Kissimmee, Plant City and Port Charlotte, Florida.
Playoff:Yankees 2 games, Dodgers 1. Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Freddy GonzalezDodgersBA.380Sterling HitchcockYankeesW9
Ossie ApolinarioBravesRuns54Sterling HitchcockYankeesSO98
Ossie ApolinarioBravesHits74Mike ShepherdBravesERA1.43
Ramon JimenezYankeesRBI46Ramon JimenezYankeesHR7

1990 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

North StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL DodgersKissimmee3825.6030Ivan DeJesus
GCL RedsPlant City3627.5712Sam Mejias
GCL Red SoxWinter Haven3429.5404Felix Maldonado
GCL AstrosKissimmee3330.5245Julio Linares
GCL RoyalsBaseball City2538.39713Carlos Tosca
GCL IndiansWinter Haven2340.36515Dean Treanor
South StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL ExposBradenton4023.6350Lorenzo Bundy
GCL RangersPort Charlotte3627.5714Chino Cadahia
GCL BravesBradenton3329.5326.5Jim Procopio
GCL YankeesSarasota3230.5167.5Glenn Sherlock
GCL TwinsSarasota3230.5167.5Joel Lepel
GCL MetsSarasota2930.4929John Tamargo
GCL PiratesBradenton2537.40314.5Julio Garcia
GCL White SoxSarasota2142.33319Mike Gellinger
Playoff: Dodgers 2 games, Expos 0. Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Tom HoukTwinsBA.344Melvin GonzalesRed SoxW9
Domingo MotaDodgersRuns46Jose MartinezMetsSO90
Amadoz AriasRedsRuns46Mariano RiveraYankeesERA0.17
Domingo MotaDodgersHits73Pedro ValdesDodgersRBI43
Jamie DismukeRedsHR7

1991 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

North StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL Red SoxWinter Haven3327.5500Felix Maldonado
GCL RoyalsBaseball City3129.5172Bob Herold
GCL DodgersKissimmee2931.4834Ivan DeJesus
GCL AstrosKissimmee2733.4506Julio Linares
Central StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL ExposBradenton3228.5330Keith Snider
GCL White SoxSarasota3029.5081.5Jaime Garcia
GCL PiratesBradenton3029.5081.5Woody Huyke
GCL BravesBradenton3029.5081.5Jim Saul
GCL YankeesTampa2732.4584.5Ken Dominguez
South StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL OriolesSarasota3524.5930Ed Napoleon
GCL Blue JaysPort Charlotte3128.5254Omar Malave
GCL RangersPort Charlotte3029.5085Chino Cadahia
GCL Twins Ft. Myers2733.4508.5Dan Rohn
GCL MetsSarasota2435.40711Junior Roman
Playoff: Expos 1 game, Red Sox 0. Finals: Expos 2 games, Orioles 1. Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Angel DotelDodgersBA.400Young Chul SohnDodgersW7
Elston HansenYankeesRuns45Rick ForneyOriolesW7
Elston HansenYankeesHits68Candy BersonRoyalsW7
Joe CalderPiratesRBI45Mike BoveeRoyalsSO76
Duane ThomasRoyalsHR10Ihosvany MarquezOriolesERA1.12

1992 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

East StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL ExposWest Palm Beach3524.5930Nelson Norman
GCL DodgersPort St. Lucie3227.5423John Shoemaker
GCL MetsPort St. Lucie2930.4926Junior Roman
GCL BravesWest Palm Beach2237.37313Jim Saul
Central StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL RoyalsBaseball City4118.6950Mike Jirschele
GCL MarlinsKissimmee3327.5508.5Carlos Tosca
GCL AstrosKissimmee2733.45014.5Julio Linares
GCL PiratesBradenton2337.38318.5Woody Huyke
GCL Red SoxWinter Haven1841.30523Frank White
West StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL Blue JaysDunedin3524.5930Omar Malave
GCL YankeesTampa3128.5254Gary Denbo
GCL TwinsLee County3028.5174.5Jim Lemon
GCL White SoxSarasota3029.5085Mike Rojas
GCL OriolesSarasota2929.5005.5Phillip Wellman
GCL RangersPort Charlotte2831.4757Chino Cadahia
Playoff: Expos 1 game, Blue Jays 0. Finals: Royals 2 games, Expos 1. Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Johnny DamonRoyalsBA.349Fernando DaSilvaExposW10
Johnny DamonRoyalsRuns58Fernando DaSilvaExposSO86
Chris BurrRangersHits70Jeff CindrichYankeesERA0.80
Chris BurrRangersRBI47Fernando DaSilvaExposPct.909; 10-1
Chris BurrRangersHR6

1993 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

East StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL MetsPort St. Lucie3920.6610Junior Roman
GCL BravesWest Palm Beach3226.5526.5Jim Saul
GCL ExposWest Palm Beach2731.46611.5Nelson Norman
GCL CubsPort St. Lucie1940.32220Butch Hughes
North StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL AstrosKissimmee3524.5930Julio Linares
GCL MarlinsKissimmee3228.5333.5Jim Hendry
GCL YankeesTampa3029.5085Glenn Sherlock
GCL Blue JaysDunedin2238.36713.5Hector Torres
West StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL RangersPort Charlotte4020.6670Chino Cadahia
GCL White SoxSarasota3227.5427.5Mike Rojas
GCL Red SoxFt. Myers3228.5338Felix Maldonado
GCL OriolesSarasota3028.5179Oneri Fleita
GCL RoyalsLee County2930.49210.5Bob Herold
GCL TwinsLee County2336.39016.5Jose Marzan
GCL PiratesBradenton2138.35618.5Woody Huyke
Playoff: Astros 1 game, Mets 0. Finals: Rangers 2 games, Astros 0. Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Larry EphanRangersBA.350John LombardiOriolesW7
Tomas ArveloMetsRuns50Joe AtwaterMetsW7
Mike BellRangersHits73Kevin HodgesRoyalsW7
Larry EphanRangersRBI38Ryan CreekAstrosW7
Marc NiethammerExposHR6Jason TatarTwinsSO73
John LombardiOriolesERA0.92

1994 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

East StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL MarlinsMelbourne3821.6440Juan Bustabad
GCL ExposWest Palm Beach3524.5933Nelson Norman
GCL MetsPort St. Lucie3227.5426Junior Roman
GCL BravesWest Palm Beach1346.22025Jim Saul
North StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL AstrosKissimmee4118.6950Bobby Ramos
GCL YankeesTampa2632.44814.5Hector Lopez
GCL Blue JaysDunedin2634.43315.5Doug Ault
GCL CubsKissimmee2534.42416Phil Bradley
West StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL RoyalsLee County4712.7970Bob Herold
GCL Red SoxFt. Myers4020.6677.5Felix Maldonado
GCL RangersPort Charlotte3228.53315.5Chino Cadahia
GCL PiratesBradenton2535.41722.5Woody Huyke
GCL OriolesSarasota2336.39024Oneri Fleita
GCL TwinsLee County2238.36725.5Jose Marzan
GCL White SoxSarasota2040.33327.5Mike Rojas
Playoff: Astros 1 game, Marlins 0. Finals: Astros 2 games, Royals 1. Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Sergio NunezRoyalsBA.397Rodney NelsonRoyalsW9
Sergio NunezRoyalsRuns64Tony MounceAstrosSO72
Sergio NunezRoyalsHits92Jose RosadoRoyalsERA1.25
Mendy LopezRoyalsRBI50Daniel VasquezRangersHR9

1995 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

East StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL MarlinsMelbourne4016.7140Juan Bustabad
GCL MetsPort St. Lucie3819.6672.5John Stephenson
GCL ExposWest Palm Beach2135.37519Luis Dorante
GCL BravesWest Palm Beach1443.24626.5Jim Saul
North StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL TigersLakeland3324.5790Kevin Bradshaw
GCL YankeesTampa3226.5521.5Hector Lopez
GCL AstrosKissimmee3226.5521.5Bobby Ramos
GCL Blue JaysDunedin1940.32215Rocket Wheeler
Northwest StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL White SoxSarasota3622.6210Mike Gellinger
GCL OriolesSarasota3425.5762.5Julio Garcia
GCL RangersPort Charlotte2434.41412Chino Cadahia
GCL PiratesBradenton2336.39013.5Woody Huyke
Southwest StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL RoyalsLee County3720.6490Bob Herold
GCL CubsFt. Myers3522.6142Sandy Alomar Sr.
GCL Red SoxFt. Myers2136.36816Felix Maldonado
GCL TwinsLee County2035.36416Mike Boulanger
Playoff: Tigers 1 game, Marlins 0; Royals 1 game, White Sox 0.
Finals: Royals 2 games, Tigers 0. Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Jose CepedaRoyalsBA.348Octavio DotelMetsW7
Thomas PeckBlue JaysRuns42James NicholsWhite SoxW7
Shawn GallagherRangersHits71Octavio DotelMetsSO86
Gary CoffeeRoyalsRBI45Jeff MartinRoyalsERA1.47
Gary CoffeeRoyalsHR11

1996 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

East StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL ExposWest Palm Beach4118.6950Jim Gabella
GCL MarlinsMelbourne3425.5767Juan Bustabad
GCL MetsPort St. Lucie2930.49212Mickey Brantley
GCL BravesWest Palm Beach1445.23727Robert Lucas / Chino Cadahia
North StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL YankeesTampa3721.6380Ken Dominguez
GCL AstrosKissimmee3128.5256.5Bobby Ramos
GCL TigersLakeland2634.43312Kevin Bradshaw
GCL Devil RaysSt. Pete2435.40713.5Bill Evers
Northwest StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL RangersPort Charlotte3723.6170Jim Byrd
GCL OriolesSarasota3624.6001Tommy Shields
GCL PiratesBradenton2831.4758.5Woody Huyke
GCL White SoxSarasota2040.33317Hector Rincones
Southwest StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL CubsFt. Myers3426.5670Sandy Alomar Sr.
GCL RoyalsFt. Myers3029.5083.5Al Pedrique
GCL TwinsFt. Myers3030.5004Mike Boulanger
GCL Red SoxFt. Myers2436.40010Bob Geren

Playoff: Yankees 1 game, Expos 0;
Rangers 1 game, Cubs 0;
Finals: Yankees 2 games, Rangers 0.
Yankees, 1996 GCL Champions

Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Donny LeonYankeesBA.361Jonathan WiderskiMarlinsW8
Aaron MilesAstrosRuns48Jeriome RobertsonAstrosSO98
Franklin FontCubsHits72Antonio GholarTwinsERA1.72
Donny LeonYankeesRBI46Derrick BlyCubsHR13

1997 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

East StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL MetsPort St. Lucie4218.7000Mickey Brantley / Doug Flynn
GCL MarlinsMelbourne3128.52510.5Jon Deeble
GCL ExposWest Palm Beach2535.41717Luis Dorante
GCL BravesWest Palm Beach2138.35620.5Frank Howard
Western StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL YankeesTampa4020.6670Ken Dominguez
GCL TigersLakeland3129.5179Kevin Bradshaw
GCL Devil RaysSt. Pete2535.41715Bobby Ramos
GCL AstrosKissimmee2436.40016Julio Linares
Northwest StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL RoyalsFt. Myers3624.6000Al Pedrique
GCL RangersPort Charlotte3426.5672James Byrd
GCL Red SoxFt. Myers3128.5254.5Luis Aguayo
GCL TwinsFt. Myers2832.4678Steve Liddle
GCL PiratesBradenton2732.4588.5Woody Huyke
GCL OriolesSarasota2733.4509Butch Davis
GCL White SoxSarasota2634.43310Roly de Armas

Playoff: Mets 1 game, Yankees 0;
Rangers 1 game, Royals 0;
Finals: Mets 2 games, Rangers 0.
Mets 1997 Champions

Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Willy RuizRoyalsBA.360Geraldo PaduaYankeesW8
Marcus ThamesYankeesRuns51Mark MartinezRed SoxSO78
Willy RuizRoyalsHits71Marquis RobertsDevil RaysERA0.51
Jose TaverasRoyalsRBI39Michael RiveraTigersHR10

1998 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

Eastern StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL MarlinsMelbourne3822.6330Jon Deeble
GCL ExposWest Palm Beach3227.5425.5Frank Kremblas
GCL BravesWest Palm Beach2535.41713Rick Albert
GCL MetsPort St. Lucie2435.40713.5John Stephenson
Northern StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL Devil RaysSt. Pete3624.6000Bobby Ramos
GCL YankeesTampa3426.5672Kenney Dominguez
GCL TigersLakeland2832.4678Kevin Bradshaw
GCL AstrosKissimmee2238.36714Julio Linares
Western StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL TwinsFt. Myers3426.5670Steve Liddle
GCL RangersPort Charlotte3426.5670Darryl Kennedy
GCL RoyalsFt. Myers3228.5332Andre David
GCL OriolesSarasota2832.4676Butch Davis
GCL Red SoxFt. Myers2733.4507Luis Aguayo
GCL PiratesBradenton2535.4179Woody Huyke

Playoff: Rangers 1 game, Twins 0;
Devil Rays 1 game, Marlins 0;
Finals: Rangers 2 games, Devil Rays 0.
Rangers 1998 Champions

Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
David GoodwinRoyalsBA.367Willy MarinDevil RaysW8
Juan RiveraYankeesRuns43Jairo PinedaAstrosSO83
Tonayne BrownRed SoxHits71Wes AndersonMarlinsERA1.39
Juan RiveraYankeesRBI45Juan RiveraYankeesHR12

1999 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

Eastern StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL MetsPort St. Lucie3921.6500John Stephenson
GCL ExposWest Palm Beach2931.48310Bill Masse
GCL BravesWest Palm Beach2733.45012Rick Albert
GCL MarlinsMelbourne2535.41714Jon Deeble
Northern StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL RoyalsFt. Myers3327.5500Bobby Ramos
GCL YankeesTampa3228.5331Ken Dominguez
GCL TigersLakeland2931.4834Gary Green
GCL PhilliesClearwater2634.4337Ramon Aviles
Western StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL RangersPort Charlotte3723.6170Darryl Kennedy
GCL Twins #Ft. Myers3326.5593.5Al Newman
GCL Orioles #Sarasota3128.5255.5Jesus Alfaro
GCL Red Sox #Ft. Myers3029.5086.5John Sanders
GCL Pirates #Bradenton2435.40712.5Woody Huyke
GCL RedsTampa2337.38314Donnie Scott
# The Twins, Orioles, Red Sox and Pirates had one tie game each.

Playoff: Mets 1 game, Royals 0;
Twins 1 game, Rangers 0;
Finals: Mets 2 games, Twins 0.
Mets 1999 Champions

Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Hank BlalockRangersBA.361David TavarezOriolesW9
Charlie DeesOriolesHR9David MartinezYankeesSO67
Hank BlalockRangersHits69Kyle CottonBravesERA1.79
Hank BlalockRangersRBI38Marc SauerMarlinsIP69.2

2000 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

Eastern StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL MarlinsJupiter4020.6670Kevin Boles
GCL TigersLakeland3426.5676Kevin Bradshaw
GCL BravesKissimmee2634.43314Rick Albert
GCL RoyalsMelbourne2040.33320Ron Karkovice / Andre David
Northern StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL YankeesTampa3822.6330Derek Shelton
GCL PiratesBradenton3426.5674Woody Huyke
GCL PhilliesClearwater3129.5177Ramon Aviles
GCL ExposMelbourne1743.28321Steve Phillips
Western StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL RangersPort Charlotte3818.6790Darryl Kennedy
GCL Twins Ft. Myers3323.5895Al Newman
GCL Red Sox Ft. Myers2926.5278.5John Sanders
GCL Orioles Sarasota2531.44613Jesus Alfaro
GCL Reds Sarasota1441.25523.5Luis Quinones

Playoff: Yankees 1 game, Marlins 0;
Finals: Rangers 2 games, Yankees 1;
Rangers 2000 Champions


Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Justin MorneauTwinsBA.402Jeffrey RandazzoTwinsW7
Justin MorneauTwinsRuns47Manuel EsquiviaMarlinsSO77
Justin MorneauTwinsHits78Yoel HernandezPhilliesERA1.35
Justin MorneauTwinsRBI58Jeffrey RandazzoTwinsIP68.2
Tony BlancoRed SoxHR13Bryan BarnowskiRed SoxHR13

2001 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

Eastern StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL DodgersVero Beach4119.6830Juan Bustabad
GCL BravesKissimmee3030.50011Rick Albert
GCL MarlinsJupiter2931.48312Jon Deeble
GCL ExposMelbourne2040.33321Dave Dangler
Northern StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL YankeesTampa3525.5830Derek Shelton
GCL TigersLakeland3426.5671Howard Bushong
GCL PhilliesClearwater3129.5174Roly De Armas
GCL RoyalsMelbourne2040.33315Lino Diaz
Western StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL Red SoxFt. Myers3722.6270John Sanders
GCL Reds Sarasota3622.621.5Edgar Caceres
GCL Twins Ft. Myers3226.5524.5Al Newman
GCL Rangers Port Charlotte2435.40713Carlos Subero
GCL Pirates Bradenton2234.39313.5Woody Huyke
GCL OriolesSarasota2234.39313.5Jesus Alfaro

Playoff: Yankees 1 game, Red Sox 0;
Finals: Yankees 2 games, Dodgers 1;
Yankees 2001 Champions


Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Victor DiazDodgersBA.354Emilo FerreiraTwinsW8
Bronson SardinhaYankeesRuns42Chad PettyTigersERA1.11
Victor DiazDodgersHits69Luis DiazTigersSO71
Adrian MendozaDodgersRBI37Ronald BelizarioMarlinsIP73
Juan TejedaTigersRBI37Matt CooperRed SoxHR7

2002 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

Eastern StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL DodgersVero Beach3327.5500Luis Salazar
GCL MarlinsJupiter3129.5172Jesus Campos
GCL ExposMelbourne2832.4675Andy Skeels
GCL BravesKissimmee2832.4675Jim Saul
Northern StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL PhilliesClearwater3921.6500Ruben Amaro Sr.
GCL YankeesTampa3624.6003Manny Crespo
GCL TigersLakeland2337.38316Howard Bushong
GCL RoyalsBaseball City2238.36717Lloyd Simmons
Western StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL PiratesBradenton3723.6170Woody Huyke
GCL Twins Ft. Myers3525.5852Rudy Hernandez
GCL Reds Sarasota3030.5007Edgar Caceres
GCL Rangers Port Charlotte2832.4679Carlos Subero
GCL Red Sox Ft. Myers2634.43311John Sanders
GCL OriolesSarasota2436.40013Jesus Alfaro
Playoff: Dodgers 1 game, Pirates 0;
Finals: Phillies 2 games, Dodgers 1;
Phillies 2002 Champions Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Rajai DavisPiratesBA.384Zach DukePiratesW8
Rajai DavisPiratesHits86Elizardo RamirezPhilliesERA1.10
Mike ArbingerPiratesRBI46Manuel MateoBravesSO76
Travis WongRedsHR10Elizardo RamirezPhilliesIP73

2003 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

Eastern StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL BravesKissimmee3822.6330Ralph Henriquez
GCL DodgersVero Beach2931.4839Luis Salazar
GCL MarlinsJupiter2632.44811Tim Cossins
GCL ExposMelbourne2533.43112Bob Henley
Northern StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL PiratesBradenton3620.6430Woody Huyke
GCL TigersLakeland2829.4918.5Howard Bushong
GCL YankeesTampa2631.45610.5Dan Radison
GCL PhilliesClearwater2333.41113Ruben Amaro Sr.
Western StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL Red SoxFt. Myers3326.5590Ralph Treuel
GCL Orioles Sarasota3228.5331.5Jesus Alfaro
GCL Twins Ft. Myers2831.4755Rudy Hernandez
GCL Reds Sarasota2634.4337.5Edgar Caceres

Playoff: Braves 1 game, Red Sox 0;
Finals: Braves 2 games, Pirates 0;
Braves 2003 Champions

Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Gilberto MejiaTigersBA.360Luis RamirezOriolesW6
Steve DoetschBravesHits73Wimer MendezOriolesERA1.52
Carl LoadenthalBravesRuns41Luis RamirezOriolesSO76
Juan GutierrezOriolesRBI40Matt CappsPiratesIP62.2
Carlos MoretaBravesHR8Steve DoetschBravesHR8

2004 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

Eastern StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL MetsPort St. Lucie3624.6000Brett Butler
GCL MarlinsJupiter3129.5175Tim Cossins
GCL DodgersVero Beach3129.5175Luis Salazar
GCL ExposMelbourne2238.36714Arturo DeFreitas
Northern StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL YankeesTampa3623.6100Oscar Acosta
GCL PhilliesClearwater3624.600.5Roly De Armas
GCL TigersLakeland2436.40012.5Kevin Bradshaw
GCL BravesKissimmee2336.39013Ralph Henriquez
Southern StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL Red SoxFt. Myers3424.5860Ralph Treuel
GCL Twins Ft. Myers3126.5442.5Riccardo Ingram
GCL Pirates Bradenton3028.5174.5Woody Huyke
GCL Reds Sarasota2037.35113.5Luis Aguayo

Playoff: Red Sox 1 game, Mets 0;
Finals: Yankees 2 games, Red Sox 0;
Yankees 2004 Champions

Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Jonathan TierceYankeesBA.361Scott MitchinsonPhilliesW7
Jamie HoffmannDodgersHits71Gabriel HernandezMetsERA1.09
Jamie HoffmannDodgersRuns40Gabriel SosaExposSO63
Jamie HoffmannDodgersRBI36Scott MitchinsonPhilliesIP61.2
Juan PortesTwinsHR8

2005 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

Eastern StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL MetsPort St. Lucie3716.6980Gary Carter
GCL DodgersVero Beach2529.46312.5Luis Salazar
GCL MarlinsJupiter2430.44413.5Edwin Rogers
GCL NationalsMelbourne2132.39616Wendell Kim
Northern StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL YankeesTampa3320.6230Oscar Acosta
GCL PhilliesClearwater2427.4718Jim Morrison
GCL BravesKissimmee2428.4628.5Luis Ortiz
GCL TigersLakeland2430.4449.5Kevin Bradshaw
Southern StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL Red SoxFt. Myers3024.5560Ralph Treuel
GCL Pirates Bradenton2826.5192Jeff Livesey
GCL Twins Ft. Myers2826.5192Nelson Prada
GCL Reds Sarasota2232.4078Luis Aguayo

Playoff: Yankees 1 game, Red Sox 0;
Finals: Yankees 2 games, Mets 0;
Yankees 2005 Champions

Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Eduardo Perez (minors)DogersBA.352Robert ManuelMetsW8
Eduardo Perez (minors)DodgersHits63Jacob RuckleMetsW8
Emmanuel GarciaMetsHits63Jason HermanPiratesERA1.93
Emmanuel GarciaMetsRuns43Timothy CoxRed SoxSO56
Angel ReyesTigersHR9Yulkin GermanRed SoxSO56

2006 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

Eastern StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL DodgersVero Beach3222.5930Juan Bustabad
GCL MarlinsJupiter2924.5472.5Edwin Rodriguez
GCL MetsSt. Lucie2330.4348.5Bobby Floyd
GCL NationalsMelbourne2331.4269Bob Henley
Northern StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL TigersLakeland3218.6400Kevin Bradshaw
GCL YankeesTampa3120.6081.5Matt Martin
GCL BravesKissimmee2327.4609Luis Ortiz
GCL IndiansWinter Haven2129.42011Chris Tremie
GCL PhilliesClearwater1831.36713.5Jim Morrison
Southern StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL Red SoxFt. Myers3519.6480Dave Tomlin
GCL Pirates Bradenton2726.5097.5Pete Mackanin
GCL Twins Ft. Myers2627.4918.5Nelson Prada
GCL Reds Sarasota1834.34616Luis Aguayo

Playoff: Dodgers 1 game, Tigers 0;
Finals: Red Sox 2 games, Dodgers 1;
Red Sox 2006 Champions

Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Gorkys HernandezTigersBA.327Jhonny NunezDodgersW6
Gorkys HernandezTigersRuns41Grant DuffYankeesERA1.14
Gorkys HernandezTigersHits67Grant DuffYankeesSO59
Christopher CarlsonTigersHR11Jhonny NunezDodgersIP57

2007 Rookie Gulf Coast League
President: Tom Saffell

Eastern StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL DodgersVero Beach4015.7270Luis Salazar
GCL MarlinsJupiter2925.53710.5Edwin Rodriguez
GCL CardinalsJupiter2430.44415.5Eude Brito
GCL NationalsMelbourne2331.42616.5Bob Henley
GCL MetsPort St. Lucie2035.36420Juan Lopez
Northern StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL YankeesTampa4217.7120Jody Reed
GCL Blue JaysDunedin3624.6006.5Clayton McCullough
GCL IndiansWinter Haven2831.47514Rouglas Odor
GCL PhilliesClearwater2832.46714.5Roly de Armas
GCL TigersLakeland2832.46714.5Kevin Bradshaw
GCL BravesKissimmee1743.28325.5Luis Ortiz
Southern StandingsCityWLPCTGB Managers
GCL TwinsFt. Myers3719.6610Nelson Prada
GCL Orioles Sarasota3224.5715Ramon Santiago
GCL Red Sox Ft. Myers3026.5367Ralph Treuel
GCL Pirates Bradenton2630.46411Jeff Livesey
GCL Reds Sarasota1541.26822Luis Aguayo

Playoff: Yankees 1 game, Twins 0;
Finals: Yankees 2 games, Dodgers 1;
Yankees 2007 Champions

Player Statistics
Player TeamStat TotPlayerTeamStatTot
Alfredo SilverioDodgersBA.373Conrad OrmanOriolesW8
Alfredo SilverioDodgersHits72Daniel BerlindTwinsERA1.93
Alfredo SilverioDodgersRBI46Cole McCurryOriolesIP67.1
Ben RevereTwinsRuns46Joel CarrenoBlue JaysSO64
John TolisanoBlue JaysHR10

[edit] Source

The Encyclopedia of Minor league baseball: Second Edition.(1907-1996)
The Sporting News Official Baseball Guide and The Baseball America Almanac, courtesy National Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, NY. (1997-2007).
Gulf Coast League Office, Sarasota, Florida.

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