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(final record: 11-14-1)

The Year in Review
See write-ups from all 2002 White Sox games.

December:
1st
  • MABL wins the Second Annual Winterball Extravaganza, 6 to 3! The game was played today, December 1st in a 31 degree chill. From the White Sox, Brett Rudy (2 for 3), Mike Lembo (2 for 3) and Murray Reed all played.

    Check out the 2002 Winterball Extravaganza Photos and read the game details.


    Murray Reed shovels home plate


    Brett Rudy ready to hit

October:
21st
Congratulations to the Boston United for sweeping their division in the MSBL World Series this past week with a perfect 5-0 record! Brett Rudy, this year's sole White Sox representative on the United, hit .333 in the series. Unfortunately, the United lost to the Sacramento Braves in the first round of the playoffs. The Bay Area Rockies went on to win the Championship.

See the
United Photo Album.

4th
The 2002 MABL Banquet was held Friday, October 4th, 7:00 p.m. -- McKeon Post in Dorchester. Awards for the MABL Champions were distributed, as well as for the 24 different individual award winners -- including the White Sox' Jon Mead who was voted the Premier Secondbaseman in the MABL.
See pictures from the 2002 MABL Banquet.

View all 2002 MABL Award winners.

September:
4th The White Sox Team Party was held today, Saturday, September 28th at Sam Voolich's place. Many Sox players and guests were in attendance for El Pelon provided food and a keg of Harpoon.


Sam Voolich tries to hit the
Jon Mead wiffle-curve.


Timmons, Voolich, Gordon, Mead,
Hutchins and Rudy.

2nd

There have been extensive updates to the White Sox website this holiday weekend:

  • All player pages were updated to contain tons of photos, updated stats and new write-ups based on 2002 performances. Access these via the Roster Page.
  • Sox All-Time leaders were updated, including an Excel spreadsheet which you can download for batting and pitching to see how you stack up against the best of All-Time.
  • The All-Time roster was updated to include the 1996 season -- thanks to the help of some old scorebooks across the MABL and Gary Howard's assistance.

July:
29th Yesterday, the 4th Annual Rockies Open was held at George Wright Golf Course in Hyde Park. Fifteen foursomes, with 7 MABL teams represented, as well as Rockies friends and family participated. From the White Sox, Brett Rudy, Jim Baldayga and Rob Gnoinski participated and finished 7 over par with a 77.


Rudy, Baldayga and Gnoinski
7 over par

27th Today at Jim Rice Field, the Boston Baseball League hosted the 1st Annual South End Youth Baseball Camp to improve youth baseball in Boston. Throughout the day, close to 35 kids aged 8-12 participated in drills and a mini-scrimmage. Red Sox' pitching great Luis Tiant also was in attendance. From the White Sox, Brett Rudy, Josh Gordon, Dave Timmons and Sam Voolich were in attendance. Check out South End Youth Baseball Camp Photo Gallery.


Dave Timmons poses with
Red Sox great, Luis Tiant


Josh Gordon and Sam Voolich
provide instruction

24th The White Sox put on quite a display at the MABL All-Star game this past weekend.

Jon Mead was selected the All-Star MVP, as he hit a 2-RBI double to drive in the game's first runs. Al Wiesner was one of only two All-Stars to collect 2 hits. And Mike McInnis legged out an infield single. Overall, Sox were 4 for 8 with 1 run, 2RBI and a stolen base.


2002 White Sox All-Stars

Get all the details and view the All-Star photo album.

June:
15th The White Sox battled the Mariners at Olympic Stadium, home of the Montreal Expos. It was the first Boston Baseball League game ever played outside of the United States. View the Montreal Photo Album.


Sam Voolich picks gets the start in Montreal


Jon Mead gets hang time.

May:
25th The White Sox are proud to announce the beginning of a new relationship with El Pelón Taquería, our new team sponsor. El Pelón serves authentic Mexican food and is located right around the corner from Fenway Park at 92 Peterborough Street. Their specialties include Fish Tacos, Horchata, Pozole and Chile Rellenos -- all for under $6. Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., 7 days a week.

2002 El Pelon White Sox
2002 El Pelon White Sox

12th imassradio logo aired the White Sox vs. Athletics game from Saturday on Monday at 8:00 p.m. The White Sox' own Levi Litman was one of the announcers for the game. Buy the CD or see the complete 2002 iMassRadio schedule and purchase past games.