2003 New York Yankees
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Table of Contents
The final standing | Lost the World Series Against Florida Marlins |
Regular season record | 101–61-1 (.623) |
Post-season record | 9-8 |
Divisional rank | 1st |
ALDS record and opponent | Won 3-1 vs Minnesota Twins |
AL rank | 1 |
ALCS record and opponent | Won 4-3 vs Boston Red Sox |
World Series record and opponent | Lost 2-4 vs Miami Marlins |
Manager | Joe Torre |
Captain | Derek Jeter |
Top batter | Home run: Jason Giambi (41), Alfonso Soriano (38), Jorge Posada (30) BA: Derek Jeter (.324), Alfonso Soriano (.290), Hideki Matsui (.287) Runs: Alfonso Soriano (114), Jason Giambi (97), Derek Jeter (87) RBI: Jason Giambi (107), Hideki Matsui (106), Jorge Posada (101) |
Top pitcher/ (W-L, ERA) | Roger Clemens: 17-9, 3.91 Andy Pettitte: 21-8, 4.02 Mike Mussina: 17-8, 3.40 |
Attendance record | 3,465,600 (1st of 14) |
2003 New York Yankees season: A brief summary
The 2003 New York Yankees season, the 101st for the storied franchise, unfolded as a rollercoaster of emotions for the passionate fans clad in pinstripes. Under the managerial helm of Joe Torre, the team clinched the AL East title with an impressive record of 101-61-1, finishing six games ahead of arch-rivals Boston Red Sox.
The regular season showcased a powerhouse 2003 New York Yankees roster, featuring a formidable rotation led by Andy Pettitte, Roger Clemens, Mike Mussina, and David “Boomer” Wells. Mariano Rivera, the indomitable closer, secured 40 saves, solidifying his reputation as a bullpen legend.
The 2003 New York Yankees offensive lineup was equally imposing, with Derek Jeter, Jason Giambi, Alfonso Soriano, and Jorge Posada delivering standout performances. Bernie Williams etched his name in postseason history with his 19th homer, while Hideki Matsui, the first Japanese player to don the Yankees uniform, left an indelible mark with a World Series home run.
The 2003 New York Yankees season triumphs culminated in a thrilling ALCS showdown against the Red Sox. The defining moment came in the 11th inning of Game 7, when Aaron Boone’s unforgettable home run secured the American League Pennant, sending the Yankee Stadium faithful into delirium.
As the 2003 New York Yankees set their sights on the World Series, they faced the Florida Marlins, a team with a lower payroll but armed with talent. The series unfolded as a tale of two narratives, with the Marlins ultimately emerging victorious in a six-game clash. Controversy loomed as speculations surfaced about questionable strike calls favoring the Marlins’ pitchers.
Despite outscoring their opponents, the 2003 New York Yankees fell short of claiming their 27th World Series title. But the 2003 season remains etched in memory for Aaron Boone’s heroic swing that clinched the pennant, even in the face of World Series disappointment.
Among the 2003 New York Yankees standout performers, Jorge Posada emerged as a candidate for team MVP, putting up a near-historic season. His offensive prowess and defensive contributions behind the plate were crucial to the team’s success. While Mike Mussina and Jason Giambi also presented compelling cases, Posada’s excellence in a challenging position earned him the nod.
2003 New York Yankees: Boone’s blast made history
The most memorable moment of the 2003 New York Yankees season unfolded in the bottom of the 11th inning during Game 7 of the ALCS against the Boston Red Sox. This moment was etched in history by the unlikeliest hero, Aaron Boone. Acquired in a midseason trade with the Cincinnati Reds on July 31, 2003, Boone’s role was initially seen as a placeholder at third base. However, his struggles at the plate during the ALCS forced manager Joe Torre to bench him in favor of the less-experienced Enrique Wilson.
Boone’s regular-season performance had fallen below expectations, posting a 90 OPS+ in 54 games with the 2003 New York Yankees, a significant drop from his 113 OPS+ with the Reds. His playoff struggles were even more pronounced, managing only five hits in 34 at-bats, with just one extra-base hit, a double during the ALDS. In Game 7 against the Red Sox, Boone started the game on the bench, entering as a pinch-runner for Ruben Sierra in the bottom of the 8th inning. His first at-bat came in the critical 11th inning.
With the score tied at five, Boone faced the formidable Tim Wakefield, a pitcher he had struggled against. The tension in Yankee Stadium was palpable as fans held their breath, hoping for a spark. And then, with one swing of the bat, Boone transformed from a struggling mid-season acquisition to a legendary figure.
Boone connected with a pitch from Wakefield, sending it deep into the left-field stands. The crack of the bat echoed through the stadium as Yankee fans erupted in jubilation. The dramatic home run not only secured the victory in Game 7 but propelled the 2003 New York Yankees to the World Series. The legend of Aaron “F**kin” Boone was born in that instant, and the Curse of the Bambino, haunting the Red Sox for decades, met its final act.
The image of Boone rounding the bases and the deafening roar of the Yankee faithful became an indelible part of Yankees lore. One swing, one pitch, and Aaron Boone had etched his name into baseball history, becoming a legend in the saga of the Yankees’ storied franchise.
2003 New York Yankees season in videos
2003 ALDS result
Yankees 3-1 Twins
# | Date | Opponent | Score | Win | Loss | Save | Location | Attendance | Record |
1 | September 30 | Twins | 1–3 | Hawkins (1–0) | Mussina (0–1) | Guardado (1) | Yankee Stadium | 56,292 | 0–1 |
2 | October 2 | Twins | 4–1 | Pettitte (1–0) | Radke (0–1) | Rivera (1) | Yankee Stadium | 56,479 | 1–1 |
3 | October 4 | @ Twins | 3–1 | Clemens (1–0) | Lohse (0–1) | Rivera (2) | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 55,915 | 2–1 |
4 | October 5 | @ Twins | 8–1 | Wells (1–0) | Santana (0–1) | — | Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome | 55,875 | 3–1 |
2003 ALCS result
Yankees 4-3 Red Sox
# | Date | Opponent | Score | Win | Loss | Save | Location | Attendance | Record | |
1 | October 8 | Red Sox | 2–5 | Wakefield (1–0) | Mussina (0–1) | Williamson (1) | Yankee Stadium | 56,281 | 1–0 | |
2 | October 9 | Red Sox | 6–2 | Pettitte (1–0) | Lowe (0–1) | — | Yankee Stadium | 56,295 | 1–1 | |
3 | October 11 | @ Red Sox | 4–3 | Clemens (1–0) | Martinez (0–1) | Rivera (1) | Fenway Park | 34,209 | 2–1 | |
– | October 12 | @ Red Sox | Postponed (rain) Rescheduled for October 13 | |||||||
4 | October 13 | @ Red Sox | 2–3 | Wakefield (2–0) | Mussina (0–2) | Williamson (2) | Fenway Park | 34,599 | 2–2 | |
5 | October 14 | @ Red Sox | 4–2 | Wells (1–0) | Lowe (0–2) | Rivera (2) | Fenway Park | 34,619 | 3–2 | |
6 | October 15 | Red Sox | 6–9 | Embree (1–0) | Contreras (0–1) | Williamson (3) | Yankee Stadium | 56,277 | 3–3 | |
7 | October 16 | Red Sox | 6–5 (11) | Rivera (1–0) | Wakefield (2–1) | — | Yankee Stadium | 56,279 | 4–3 |
2003 World Series
Yankees 2-4 Marlins
# | Date | Opponent | Score | Win | Loss | Save | Location | Attendance | Record |
1 | October 18 | Marlins | 2–3 | Penny (1–0) | Wells (0–1) | Urbina (1) | Yankee Stadium | 55,769 | 0–1 |
2 | October 19 | Marlins | 6–1 | Pettitte (1–0) | Redman (0–1) | — | Yankee Stadium | 55,750 | 1–1 |
3 | October 21 | @ Marlins | 6–1 | Mussina (1–0) | Beckett (0–1) | Rivera (1) | Pro Player Stadium | 65.731 | 2–1 |
4 | October 22 | @ Marlins | 3–4 (12) | Looper (1–0) | Weaver (0–1) | — | Pro Player Stadium | 65.934 | 2–2 |
5 | October 23 | @ Marlins | 4–6 | Penny (2–0) | Contreras (0–1) | Urbina (2) | Pro Player Stadium | 65.975 | 2–3 |
6 | October 25 | Marlins | 0–2 | Beckett (1–1) | Pettitte (1–1) | — | Yankee Stadium | 55,773 | 2–4 |
2003 New York Yankees roster
Name | Age | B | T | Ht | Wt | DoB | Yrs | G | GS | WAR | Salary |
Juan Acevedo | 33 | R | R | 6′ 2″ | 245 | May 5, 1970 | 8 | 25 | 0 | -1 | $900,000 |
Erick Almonte | 25 | R | R | 6′ 2″ | 245 | Feb 1, 1978 | 2 | 31 | 29 | -0.4 | |
Jason Anderson | 24 | L | R | 6′ 0″ | 188 | Jun 9, 1979 | 1st | 22 | 0 | 0.1 | $300,000 |
Armando Benitez | 30 | R | R | 6′ 4″ | 180 | Nov 3, 1972 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0.2 | |
Aaron Boone | 30 | R | R | 6′ 2″ | 190 | Mar 9, 1973 | 7 | 54 | 52 | 1.4 | |
Randy Choate | 27 | L | L | 6′ 1″ | 205 | Sep 5, 1975 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
Brandon Claussen | 24 | R | L | 6′ 2″ | 200 | May 1, 1979 | 1st | 1 | 1 | 0.2 | |
Roger Clemens | 40 | R | R | 6′ 4″ | 205 | Aug 4, 1962 | 20 | 33 | 33 | 4 | $10,100,000 |
José Contreras | 31 | R | R | 6′ 4″ | 255 | Dec 6, 1971 | 1st | 18 | 9 | 1.9 | $5,500,000 |
Jorge De Paula | 24 | R | R | 6′ 1″ | 160 | Nov 10, 1978 | 1st | 4 | 1 | 0.5 | |
David Dellucci | 29 | L | L | 5′ 10″ | 180 | Oct 31, 1973 | 7 | 21 | 15 | -0.1 | |
John Flaherty | 35 | R | R | 6′ 1″ | 195 | Oct 21, 1967 | 12 | 40 | 31 | 0.6 | $750,000 |
Karim Garcia | 27 | L | L | 6′ 0″ | 210 | Oct 29, 1975 | 9 | 52 | 46 | 0.4 | |
Jason Giambi | 32 | L | R | 6′ 3″ | 240 | Jan 8, 1971 | 9 | 156 | 154 | 4.8 | $11,428,571 |
Charles Gipson | 30 | R | R | 6′ 2″ | 180 | Dec 16, 1972 | 6 | 18 | 2 | -0.1 | |
Chris Hammond | 37 | L | L | 6′ 1″ | 190 | Jan 21, 1966 | 11 | 62 | 0 | 1.5 | $2,200,000 |
Drew Henson | 23 | R | R | 6′ 5″ | 222 | Feb 13, 1980 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | |
Felix Heredia | 28 | L | L | 6′ 0″ | 180 | Jun 18, 1975 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 0.4 | |
Michel Hernandez | 24 | R | R | 6′ 0″ | 215 | Aug 12, 1978 | 1st | 5 | 1 | 0 | |
Sterling Hitchcock | 32 | L | L | 6′ 1″ | 200 | Apr 29, 1971 | 12 | 27 | 1 | -0.1 | $6,000,000 |
Derek Jeter HOF | 29 | R | R | 6′ 3″ | 195 | Jun 26, 1974 | 9 | 119 | 118 | 3.6 | $15,600,000 |
Nick Johnson | 24 | L | L | 6′ 3″ | 235 | Sep 19, 1978 | 3 | 96 | 90 | 2.5 | $364,100 |
Chris Latham | 30 | B | R | 6′ 0″ | 195 | May 26, 1973 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0.1 | $400,000 |
Hideki Matsui | 29 | L | R | 6′ 2″ | 210 | Jun 12, 1974 | 1st | 163 | 158 | 2.3 | $6,000,000 |
Dan Miceli | 32 | R | R | 6′ 1″ | 185 | Sep 9, 1970 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
Raúl Mondesí | 32 | R | R | 5′ 11″ | 202 | Mar 12, 1971 | 11 | 98 | 96 | 2.3 | $13,000,000 |
Mike Mussina HOF | 34 | L | R | 6′ 2″ | 185 | Dec 8, 1968 | 13 | 31 | 31 | 6.5 | $12,000,000 |
Jeff Nelson | 36 | R | R | 6′ 8″ | 225 | Nov 17, 1966 | 12 | 24 | 0 | 0.2 | |
Jesse Orosco | 46 | R | L | 6′ 2″ | 174 | Apr 21, 1957 | 24 | 15 | 0 | -0.4 | |
Antonio Osuna | 30 | R | R | 5′ 11″ | 160 | Apr 12, 1973 | 9 | 48 | 0 | 0.8 | $2,400,000 |
Andy Pettitte | 31 | L | L | 6′ 5″ | 235 | Jun 15, 1972 | 9 | 33 | 33 | 3.1 | $11,500,000 |
Jorge Posada | 32 | B | R | 6′ 2″ | 215 | Aug 17, 1970 | 9 | 142 | 133 | 5.9 | $8,000,000 |
Curtis Pride | 34 | L | R | 6′ 0″ | 205 | Dec 17, 1968 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | |
Bret Prinz | 26 | R | R | 6′ 3″ | 185 | Jun 15, 1977 | 3 | 2 | 0 | -0.2 | |
Alberto Reyes | 33 | R | R | 6′ 1″ | 230 | Apr 10, 1970 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 0.3 | |
Juan Rivera | 24 | R | R | 6′ 2″ | 220 | Jul 3, 1978 | 3 | 57 | 43 | 0.7 | |
Mariano Rivera HOF | 33 | R | R | 6′ 2″ | 195 | Nov 29, 1969 | 9 | 64 | 0 | 3.6 | $10,500,000 |
Fernando Seguignol | 28 | B | R | 6′ 5″ | 257 | Jan 19, 1975 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | |
Ruben Sierra | 37 | B | R | 6′ 1″ | 175 | Oct 6, 1965 | 17 | 63 | 40 | 0.1 | |
Luis Sojo | 38 | R | R | 5′ 11″ | 172 | Jan 3, 1965 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
Alfonso Soriano | 27 | R | R | 6′ 1″ | 195 | Jan 7, 1976 | 5 | 156 | 154 | 5.4 | $800,000 |
Bubba Trammell | 31 | R | R | 6′ 3″ | 205 | Nov 6, 1971 | 7 | 22 | 15 | -0.1 | $2,500,000 |
Robin Ventura | 35 | L | R | 6′ 1″ | 185 | Jul 14, 1967 | 15 | 89 | 77 | 1.7 | $5,000,000 |
Jeff Weaver | 26 | R | R | 6′ 5″ | 200 | Aug 22, 1976 | 5 | 32 | 24 | -0.2 | $4,150,000 |
David Wells | 40 | L | L | 6′ 3″ | 187 | May 20, 1963 | 17 | 31 | 30 | 4.3 | $3,250,000 |
Gabe White | 31 | L | L | 6′ 2″ | 200 | Nov 20, 1971 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
Bernie Williams | 34 | B | R | 6′ 2″ | 180 | Sep 13, 1968 | 13 | 119 | 116 | 1 | $12,357,143 |
Enrique Wilson | 29 | B | R | 5′ 11″ | 160 | Jul 27, 1973 | 7 | 63 | 33 | -0.4 | $700,000 |
Todd Zeile | 37 | R | R | 6′ 1″ | 190 | Sep 9, 1965 | 15 | 66 | 48 | -0.4 | $1,500,000 |
2003 New York Yankees plyer additions, transactions, and trades
November
- November 8, 2002: Chris Widger became a Free Agent.
- November 14, 2002: Corey Lee was signed as a free agent.
- November 21, 2002: Matt Beech joined as a free agent.
- November 22, 2002: Winston Abreu was signed as a free agent (exact date uncertain).
- November 23, 2002: Ben Rivera was signed as a free agent (approximate date).
- December 4, 2002: Chris Latham joined as a free agent.
- December 6, 2002: Robin Ventura signed as a free agent.
- December 7, 2002: Chris Widger returned as a free agent.
- December 13, 2002: Chris Hammond signed as a free agent.
- December 16, 2002: Mike Cervenak was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 2002 Rule 5 draft.
- December 19, 2002: Todd Zeile and Hideki Matsui were signed as free agents.
- December 21, 2002: Christian Parker and Shane Spencer became Free Agents.
- December 30, 2002: Roger Clemens, Ryan McGuire, and Christian Parker were signed as free agents.
January
- January 3, 2003: Brandon Knight was released.
- January 15, 2003: Orlando Hernandez was traded to the Chicago White Sox, receiving Eddi Candelario (minors) and Antonio Osuna.
- January 16, 2003: John Flaherty joined as a free agent.
- January 21, 2003: Fernando Seguignol signed as a free agent.
- January 27, 2003: Juan Acevedo signed as a free agent.
February
- February 4, 2003: Jon Lieber was signed as a free agent.
- February 5, 2003: Randy Keisler was released.
- February 6, 2003: José Contreras joined as an amateur free agent.
March
- March 1, 2003: Francisco Cervelli signed as an amateur free agent.
- March 5, 2003: Ramon Ramirez joined as a free agent.
- March 7, 2003: Ben Rivera was released.
- March 19, 2003: Rondell White was traded to the San Diego Padres, receiving Mark Phillips (minors), Bubba Trammell, and cash.
- March 21, 2003: Winston Abreu was released.
- March 22, 2003: Willie Banks and Mike Thurman signed as free agents.
- March 24, 2003: Greg Hansell and Alberto Reyes signed as free agents.
- March 26, 2003: Marcus Jensen was purchased from the Philadelphia Phillies.
- March 30, 2003: Bob Smith signed as a free agent.
April
- April 7, 2003: Charles Gipson signed as a free agent. Chris Widger was released.
- April 21, 2003: Craig Wilson signed as a free agent.
- April 24, 2003: Chris Latham was released.
May
- May 7, 2003: Rolando Arrojo signed as a free agent.
- May 15, 2003: Matt DeSalvo joined as an amateur free agent.
- May 22, 2003: Jose Nieves signed as a free agent.
- May 23, 2003: Curtis Pride was purchased from Nashua (Atlantic).
June
- June 3, 2003: Tyler Clippard was drafted in the 9th round of the 2003 amateur draft, signed on June 6, 2003. T.J. Beam was drafted in the 10th round of the 2003 amateur draft, signed on June 18, 2003. Jeff Karstens was drafted in the 19th round of the 2003 amateur draft, signed on June 11, 2003. Justin Berg was drafted in the 43rd round of the 2003 amateur draft, signed on May 21, 2004. Daniel McCutchen was drafted in the 47th round of the 2003 amateur draft but did not sign.
- June 6, 2003: Marcus Thames was traded to the Texas Rangers for Ruben Sierra.
- June 10, 2003: Juan Acevedo was released.
- June 25, 2003: Dan Miceli was received from the Cleveland Indians in a conditional deal. Karim Garcia was purchased from the Cleveland Indians. Willie Banks was released.
- June 28, 2003: Ryan McGuire was released.
July
- July 2, 2003: Melky Mesa signed as an amateur free agent.
- July 16, 2003: Matt Beech was released. Ryan Bicondoa (minors), Jason Anderson, and Anderson Garcia were traded to the New York Mets for Armando Benitez.
- July 21, 2003: Ryan McGuire was released.
- July 22, 2003: Jesse Orosco was received from the San Diego Padres in a conditional deal.
- July 24, 2003: Manny Acosta was released.
- July 25, 2003: Alberto Reyes was released.
- July 29, 2003: Dan Miceli was sent to the Houston Astros in a conditional deal. Raul Mondesí and cash were traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Jon-Mark Sprowl (minors), David Dellucci, and Bret Prinz.
- July 31, 2003: Gabe White was received from the Cincinnati Reds in a conditional deal. Brandon Claussen, Charlie Manning, and cash were traded to the Cincinnati Reds for Aaron Boone. Robin Ventura was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Bubba Crosby and Scott Proctor.
August
- August 6, 2003: Armando Benitez was traded to the Seattle Mariners for Jeff Nelson.
- August 18, 2003: Todd Zeile was released.
- August 22, 2003: Sterling Hitchcock was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals for Ben Julianel (minors) and Justin Pope (minors).
- August 25, 2003: Felix Heredia was selected off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds.
- August 31, 2003: Jesse Orosco was traded to the Minnesota Twins for a player to be named later (Juan Padilla sent on September 2, 2003, to complete the trade).
September
- September 29, 2003: Charles Gipson became a Free Agent.
October
- October 7, 2003: Mike Thurman became a Free Agent. Bubba Trammell was released.
2003 New York Yankees player debuts
- Jason Anderson – 03-31-2003 – 23 years old
- Brandon Claussen – 06-28-2003 – 24 years old
- Jose Contreras – 03-31-2003 – 31 years old
- Jorge de Paula – 09-05-2003 – 23 years old
- Michel Hernandez – 09-06-2003 – 25 years old
- Hideki Matsui – 03-31-2003 – 28 years old
2003 New York Yankees team stats (batting)
Pos | Name | Age | G | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA |
C | Jorge Posada | 32 | 142 | 588 | 481 | 83 | 135 | 24 | 0 | 30 | 101 | 2 | 4 | 93 | 110 | 0.281 |
1B | Jason Giambi | 32 | 156 | 690 | 535 | 97 | 134 | 25 | 0 | 41 | 107 | 2 | 1 | 129 | 140 | 0.25 |
2B | Alfonso Soriano | 27 | 156 | 734 | 682 | 114 | 198 | 36 | 5 | 38 | 91 | 35 | 8 | 38 | 130 | 0.29 |
SS | Derek Jeter | 29 | 119 | 542 | 482 | 87 | 156 | 25 | 3 | 10 | 52 | 11 | 5 | 43 | 88 | 0.324 |
3B | Robin Ventura | 35 | 89 | 326 | 283 | 31 | 71 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 62 | 0.251 |
LF | Hideki Matsui | 29 | 163 | 695 | 623 | 82 | 179 | 42 | 1 | 16 | 106 | 2 | 2 | 63 | 86 | 0.287 |
CF | Bernie Williams | 34 | 119 | 521 | 445 | 77 | 117 | 19 | 1 | 15 | 64 | 5 | 0 | 71 | 61 | 0.263 |
RF | Raúl Mondesí | 32 | 98 | 403 | 361 | 56 | 93 | 23 | 3 | 16 | 49 | 17 | 7 | 38 | 66 | 0.258 |
DH | Nick Johnson | 24 | 96 | 406 | 324 | 60 | 92 | 19 | 0 | 14 | 47 | 5 | 2 | 70 | 57 | 0.284 |
CI | Todd Zeile | 37 | 66 | 214 | 186 | 29 | 39 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 36 | 0.21 |
3B | Aaron Boone | 30 | 54 | 209 | 189 | 31 | 48 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 31 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 30 | 0.254 |
DH | Ruben Sierra | 37 | 63 | 189 | 174 | 19 | 48 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 20 | 0.276 |
LF | Juan Rivera | 24 | 57 | 185 | 173 | 22 | 46 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 27 | 0.266 |
RF | Karim Garcia | 27 | 52 | 161 | 151 | 17 | 46 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 32 | 0.305 |
IF | Enrique Wilson | 29 | 63 | 147 | 135 | 18 | 31 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 0.23 |
C | John Flaherty | 35 | 40 | 116 | 105 | 16 | 28 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 0.267 |
SS | Erick Almonte | 25 | 31 | 111 | 100 | 17 | 26 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 24 | 0.26 |
DH | Bubba Trammell | 31 | 22 | 61 | 55 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 0.2 |
RF | David Dellucci | 29 | 21 | 58 | 51 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0.176 |
CF | Charles Gipson | 30 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.2 |
OF | Curtis Pride | 34 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.083 |
1B | Fernando Seguignol | 28 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.143 |
3B | Drew Henson | 23 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.125 |
C | Michel Hernandez | 24 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.25 |
IF | Luis Sojo | 38 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
OF | Chris Latham | 30 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Team Totals | 30.4 | 163 | 6431 | 5605 | 877 | 1518 | 304 | 14 | 230 | 845 | 98 | 33 | 684 | 1042 | 0.271 | |
Rank in 14 AL teams | 7 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 5 |
2003 New York Yankees team stats (pitching)
Pos | Name | Age | W | L | W-L% | ERA | G | GS | GF | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER |
SP | Mike Mussina | 34 | 17 | 8 | 0.68 | 3.4 | 31 | 31 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 214.2 | 192 | 86 | 81 |
SP | David Wells | 40 | 15 | 7 | 0.682 | 4.14 | 31 | 30 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 213 | 242 | 101 | 98 |
SP | Roger Clemens | 40 | 17 | 9 | 0.654 | 3.91 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 211.2 | 199 | 99 | 92 |
SP | Andy Pettitte | 31 | 21 | 8 | 0.724 | 4.02 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 208.1 | 227 | 109 | 93 |
SP | Jeff Weaver | 26 | 7 | 9 | 0.438 | 5.99 | 32 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 159.1 | 211 | 113 | 106 |
CL | Mariano Rivera | 33 | 5 | 2 | 0.714 | 1.66 | 64 | 0 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 70.2 | 61 | 15 | 13 |
RP | Chris Hammond | 37 | 3 | 2 | 0.6 | 2.86 | 62 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 63 | 65 | 23 | 20 |
RP | Antonio Osuna | 30 | 2 | 5 | 0.286 | 3.73 | 48 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.2 | 58 | 22 | 21 |
RP | Sterling Hitchcock | 32 | 1 | 3 | 0.25 | 5.44 | 27 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49.2 | 57 | 33 | 30 |
RP | Juan Acevedo | 33 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.71 | 25 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 25.2 | 34 | 24 | 22 |
José Contreras | 31 | 7 | 2 | 0.778 | 3.3 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 52 | 27 | 26 | |
Jason Anderson | 24 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4.79 | 22 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.2 | 23 | 13 | 11 | |
Jeff Nelson | 36 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4.58 | 24 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17.2 | 17 | 9 | 9 | |
Alberto Reyes | 33 | 0 | 0 | 3.18 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 6 | ||
Felix Heredia | 28 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1.2 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 2 | |
Gabe White | 31 | 2 | 1 | 0.667 | 4.38 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.1 | 8 | 7 | 6 | |
Jorge De Paula | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0.79 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||
Armando Benitez | 30 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 1.93 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.1 | 8 | 4 | 2 | |
Brandon Claussen | 24 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.42 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.1 | 8 | 2 | 1 | |
Dan Miceli | 32 | 0 | 0 | 5.79 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | ||
Jesse Orosco | 46 | 0 | 0 | 10.38 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.1 | 4 | 6 | 5 | ||
Randy Choate | 27 | 0 | 0 | 7.36 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | ||
Bret Prinz | 26 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | ||
Team Totals | 33.8 | 101 | 61 | 0.623 | 4.02 | 163 | 163 | 155 | 8 | 3 | 49 | 1462 | 1512 | 716 | 653 | |
Rank in 14 AL teams | 1 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 3 |
2003 New York Yankees record vs. opponents/ team splits
Opponent (Games) | Won | Lost | WP |
Anaheim Angels (9) | 6 | 3 | 0.667 |
Baltimore Orioles (20) | 13 | 6 | 0.684 |
Boston Red Sox (19) | 10 | 9 | 0.526 |
Chicago Cubs (3) | 1 | 2 | 0.333 |
Chicago White Sox (6) | 2 | 4 | 0.333 |
Cincinnati Reds (3) | 1 | 2 | 0.333 |
Cleveland Indians (7) | 5 | 2 | 0.714 |
Detroit Tigers (6) | 5 | 1 | 0.833 |
Houston Astros (3) | 2 | 1 | 0.667 |
Kansas City Royals (6) | 4 | 2 | 0.667 |
Minnesota Twins (7) | 7 | 0 | 1.000 |
New York Mets (6) | 6 | 0 | 1.000 |
Oakland Athletics (9) | 3 | 6 | 0.333 |
Seattle Mariners (9) | 5 | 4 | 0.556 |
St. Louis Cardinals (3) | 3 | 0 | 1.000 |
Tampa Bay Devil Rays (19) | 14 | 5 | 0.737 |
Texas Rangers (9) | 4 | 5 | 0.444 |
Toronto Blue Jays (19) | 10 | 9 | 0.526 |
2003 New York Yankees monthly record
Month (Games) | Won | Lost | WP |
March (1) | 1 | 0 | 1.000 |
April (26) | 20 | 6 | 0.769 |
May (28) | 11 | 17 | 0.393 |
June (27) | 20 | 7 | 0.741 |
July (24) | 14 | 10 | 0.583 |
August (29) | 17 | 12 | 0.586 |
September (28) | 18 | 9 | 0.667 |
2003 New York Yankees All-Stars
- Jorge Posada
- Alfonso Soriano
- Hideki Matsui
- Roger Clemens
- Jason Giambi
2003 New York Yankees awards and honors
- Gold Glove Award: Mike Mussina
- Silver Slugger Award: Jorge Posada
- ALCS MVP: Mariano Rivera
Other Achievements
- Jorge Posada finished 3rd in AL MVP voting.
- Andy Pettitte finished 6th in AL Cy Young Voting.
- Hideki Matsui finished 2nd in AL Rookie of the Year voting.
- Joe Torre finished 5th in AL Manager of the Year voting.
2003 New York Yankees 4 top moments
Harmonies of fate: The 2003 ALCS ballet of triumph and turmoil
Step into the theater of the Yankees-Red Sox saga during the 2003 ALCS, where the diamond transformed into a canvas for a spellbinding baseball drama. From the spellbinding duel of Pedro Martinez and Roger Clemens in Game 3 to Mike Mussina’s courageous relief in the climactic Game 7, the series choreographed an intricate dance of rivalry. Giambi’s symphony of two home runs off Martinez, an eighth-inning crescendo, and Mariano Rivera’s virtuoso three-inning performance all played their part, but they were merely the overture to the grandest act in Yankee history.
Soriano’s leadoff sonata: Defying the plate’s symphony
The 2003 New York Yankees lineup resonated with power from Giambi and Posada, Alfonso Soriano emerged as the unorthodox leadoff virtuoso for the 2003 Yankees. A cleanup hitter tasked with leading the charge, Soriano orchestrated history with an unparalleled 13 first-inning leadoff home runs. His avant-garde approach disrupted pitchers from the opening note, carving his name into the annals of baseball history and adding a dynamic crescendo to the Yankees’ offensive symphony.
Clemens’ dual crescendos: An epic June nocturne
On the evening of June 13, 2003, Roger Clemens faced the St. Louis Cardinals with two historic notes lingering in the air—his 300th win and 4000th strikeout. The Rocket, a maestro on the mound, wasted no time, orchestrating a first-inning trio of strikeouts to secure his 300th win. Joining the exclusive ranks of Nolan Ryan and Steve Carlton, Clemens composed a masterpiece, achieving two monumental notes in a single game that resonated through time, solidifying his legacy as one of the game’s immortal composers.
Matsui’s debut: A home opener’s ode
In the grandeur of the 2003 New York Yankees’ home opener, the newly arrived Hideki Matsui performed a breathtaking overture that echoed through the hearts of the pinstripe faithful. Against the Twins, Matsui seized the moment in the fifth, bases loaded. With a fusion of power and poise, he launched a 3-2 pitch into the right field bleachers, composing the first grand slam by a Yankee in their inaugural game at Yankee Stadium. Matsui’s historic debut set the stage for the legendary opus he would craft in the mid-2000s, culminating in a pivotal role during the triumphant 2009 World Series.
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