2001 Chicago White Sox season
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The 2001
Chicago White Sox
season was the White Sox's 102nd season, and their 101st in Major League Baseball
. They finished with a record 83-79, good enough for 3rd place in the American League
Central
, 8 games behind the champion Cleveland Indians
.
, 2b
José Valentín
, cf
Frank Thomas, dh
Magglio Ordóñez
, rf
Paul Konerko
, 1b
Carlos Lee
, lf
Herbert Perry
, 3b
Sandy Alomar Jr., c
Royce Clayton
, ss
David Wells
, p
2001 Major League Baseball season
The Major League Baseball season finished with the Arizona Diamondbacks defeating the New York Yankees in a Game 7 of the 2001 World Series. The attacks of September 11 pushed the end of the regular-season from September 30 to October 7. Because of that, the World Series was not completed until...
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 102nd season, and their 101st 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 83-79, good enough for 3rd 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...
, 8 games behind the champion Cleveland Indians
2001 Cleveland Indians season
-Offseason:* December 28, 2000: Fausto Carmona was signed by the Indians as an amateur free agent.* January 9, 2001: Juan González was signed as a free agent by the Indians.-Regular season:...
.
Offseason
- December 18, 2000: 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 signed as a Free Agent with the Chicago White Sox.
Opening Day lineup
Ray DurhamRay 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
José Valentín
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:...
, cf
Frank Thomas, dh
Magglio Ordóñez
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
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
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
Herbert Perry
Herbert Perry
Herbert Edward Perry, Jr. is a former American college and professional baseball player who was an infielder in Major League Baseball for all or part of nine season during the 1990s and 2000s...
, 3b
Sandy Alomar Jr., c
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
David Wells
David Wells
David Lee Wells , nicknamed "Boomer", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Wells was considered to be one of the game's better left-handed pitchers, especially during his years with the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays. He pitched the fifteenth perfect game in baseball history...
, p
Notable transactions
- June 20, 2001: José CansecoJosé CansecoJosé Canseco Capas, Jr. is a Cuban-American professional baseball manager, outfielder, and designated hitter for the Yuma Scorpions of the North American League and former Major League Baseball player. He is the identical twin brother of former major league player and current teammate Ozzie Canseco...
signed as a Free Agent with the Chicago White Sox. - June 29, 2001: Alan EmbreeAlan EmbreeAlan Duane Embree is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher who is currently a free agent. Previously, Embree played with the Cleveland Indians , Atlanta Braves , Arizona Diamondbacks , San Francisco Giants , Chicago White Sox , San Diego Padres , Boston Red Sox , New York...
was traded by the San Francisco Giants with cash to the Chicago White Sox for Derek Hasselhoff (minors). - August 23, 2001: Bill PulsipherBill PulsipherWilliam Thomas Pulsipher is a professional baseball pitcher. Pulsipher, a left-handed pitcher, has played in Major League Baseball for the New York Mets, Milwaukee Brewers, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, and St. Louis Cardinals over six seasons from to . He currently plays for the Somerset...
was selected off waivers by the Chicago White Sox from the Boston Red Sox.
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 | 70 | 220 | 17 | 54 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 21 | 12 | 17 | .247 | 1 |
| Harold Baines Harold Baines Harold Douglas Baines is a former right fielder and designated hitter in Major League Baseball who played for five American League teams from 1980 to 2001. He is best known for his three stints with the Chicago White Sox, the team on which he now serves as coach... , DH |
32 | 84 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 16 | .131 | 0 |
| James Baldwin, P | 17 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0 |
| 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:... , P |
30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 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 |
32 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | 0 |
| Jose Canseco José Canseco José Canseco Capas, Jr. is a Cuban-American professional baseball manager, outfielder, and designated hitter for the Yuma Scorpions of the North American League and former Major League Baseball player. He is the identical twin brother of former major league player and current teammate Ozzie Canseco... , DH,RF |
76 | 256 | 46 | 66 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 49 | 45 | 75 | .258 | 2 |
| McKay Christensen McKay Christensen McKay Christensen is a former Major League Baseball outfielder.Christensen played for three different ballclubs during his career: the Chicago White Sox , Los Angeles Dodgers , and New York Mets . He made his Major League Baseball debut on April 6, 1999... , CF |
7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | 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 |
135 | 433 | 62 | 114 | 21 | 4 | 9 | 60 | 33 | 72 | .263 | 10 |
| 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 |
17 | 50 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 11 | .220 | 1 |
| Mark Dalesandro Mark Dalesandro Mark Anthony Dalesandro was a Major League Baseball catcher and third baseman. He is an alumnus of Chicago's St... , C |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | --- | 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 |
152 | 611 | 104 | 163 | 42 | 10 | 20 | 65 | 64 | 110 | .267 | 23 |
| 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 |
35 | 2 | 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 |
74 | 145 | 23 | 44 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 16 | 29 | .303 | 4 |
| 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 |
61 | 173 | 21 | 43 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 18 | 23 | 31 | .249 | 2 |
| 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 |
156 | 582 | 92 | 164 | 35 | 0 | 32 | 99 | 54 | 89 | .282 | 1 |
| 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 |
150 | 558 | 75 | 150 | 33 | 3 | 24 | 84 | 38 | 85 | .269 | 17 |
| 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,3B,DH |
83 | 254 | 36 | 65 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 39 | 20 | 69 | .256 | 0 |
| Sean Lowe Sean Lowe Jonathan Sean Lowe is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played during seven seasons at the major league level for the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago White Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates, Colorado Rockies, and Kansas City Royals. He was drafted by the Cardinals in the 1st round of the 1992... , P |
45 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | 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 |
160 | 593 | 97 | 181 | 40 | 1 | 31 | 113 | 70 | 70 | .305 | 25 |
| 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 |
57 | 139 | 20 | 37 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 13 | 25 | .266 | 6 |
| Herbert Perry Herbert Perry Herbert Edward Perry, Jr. is a former American college and professional baseball player who was an infielder in Major League Baseball for all or part of nine season during the 1990s and 2000s... , 3B,1B,DH |
92 | 285 | 38 | 73 | 21 | 1 | 7 | 32 | 23 | 55 | .256 | 2 |
| Julio Ramirez Julio Ramirez Julio Cesar Ramírez is a former Major League Baseball center fielder. He played 5 seasons, starting in 1999 with the Florida Marlins, then moving on to the Chicago White Sox, Anaheim Angels and San Francisco Giants.-External links:... , CF |
22 | 37 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15 | .081 | 2 |
| 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,LF,RF |
63 | 123 | 21 | 36 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 15 | 28 | .293 | 5 |
| Chris Singleton Chris Singleton (baseball) Christopher Verdell Singleton is a former center fielder in Major League Baseball. During his six-year major league career , he played for the Chicago White Sox , Baltimore Orioles , Oakland Athletics and Tampa Bay Devil Rays . During his playing career, his listed height and weight were 6'2",... , CF |
140 | 392 | 57 | 117 | 21 | 5 | 7 | 45 | 20 | 61 | .298 | 12 |
| 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 |
20 | 68 | 8 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 12 | .221 | 0 |
| 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,SS,CF |
124 | 438 | 74 | 113 | 22 | 2 | 28 | 68 | 50 | 114 | .258 | 9 |
| David Wells David Wells David Lee Wells , nicknamed "Boomer", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Wells was considered to be one of the game's better left-handed pitchers, especially during his years with the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays. He pitched the fifteenth perfect game in baseball history... , P |
16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0 |
| Kip Wells Kip Wells Robert "Kip" Wells is a right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.-High school career:... , P |
40 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .167 | 1 |
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162 | 5464 | 798 | 1463 | 300 | 29 | 214 | 770 | 520 | 998 | .268 | 123 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Baldwin | 7 | 5 | 4.61 | 17 | 16 | 0 | 95.2 | 109 | 56 | 49 | 15 | 38 | 42 |
| 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.... |
1 | 0 | 4.71 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 24 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 15 |
| 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:... |
7 | 8 | 5.39 | 30 | 21 | 0 | 128.2 | 137 | 87 | 77 | 16 | 55 | 85 |
| 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.... |
16 | 8 | 3.29 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 221.1 | 188 | 89 | 81 | 24 | 50 | 126 |
| Cal Eldred Cal Eldred Calvin John Eldred is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for 14 seasons from to .... |
0 | 1 | 13.50 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6.0 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| Alan Embree Alan Embree Alan Duane Embree is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher who is currently a free agent. Previously, Embree played with the Cleveland Indians , Atlanta Braves , Arizona Diamondbacks , San Francisco Giants , Chicago White Sox , San Diego Padres , Boston Red Sox , New York... |
1 | 2 | 5.03 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 34.0 | 31 | 21 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 34 |
| Josh Fogg Josh Fogg Joshua Smith Fogg is an American professional baseball player who has been a pitcher for nine Major League Baseball seasons. Fogg played college baseball for the University of Florida, and was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the third round of the 1998 Major League Baseball Draft... |
0 | 0 | 2.03 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 13.1 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 17 |
| 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... |
4 | 9 | 2.33 | 72 | 0 | 42 | 81.0 | 57 | 21 | 21 | 3 | 23 | 75 |
| 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... |
6 | 7 | 3.69 | 35 | 16 | 1 | 117.0 | 123 | 59 | 48 | 16 | 57 | 61 |
| Matt Ginter Matt Ginter Matthew Shane Ginter , is a right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros organization.... |
1 | 0 | 5.22 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 39.2 | 34 | 23 | 23 | 2 | 16 | 24 |
| 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... |
5 | 5 | 4.93 | 46 | 11 | 0 | 100.1 | 98 | 61 | 55 | 16 | 35 | 63 |
| 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... |
4 | 5 | 4.69 | 69 | 0 | 5 | 78.2 | 85 | 41 | 41 | 11 | 39 | 64 |
| Sean Lowe Sean Lowe Jonathan Sean Lowe is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played during seven seasons at the major league level for the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago White Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates, Colorado Rockies, and Kansas City Royals. He was drafted by the Cardinals in the 1st round of the 1992... |
9 | 4 | 3.61 | 45 | 11 | 3 | 127.0 | 123 | 55 | 51 | 12 | 34 | 71 |
| 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... |
0 | 0 | 20.77 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4.1 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 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:... |
0 | 3 | 8.04 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 28.0 | 36 | 26 | 25 | 7 | 11 | 15 |
| Bill Pulsipher Bill Pulsipher William Thomas Pulsipher is a professional baseball pitcher. Pulsipher, a left-handed pitcher, has played in Major League Baseball for the New York Mets, Milwaukee Brewers, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, and St. Louis Cardinals over six seasons from to . He currently plays for the Somerset... |
0 | 0 | 7.88 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 4 |
| Ken Vining Ken Vining Ken Vining is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Vining played for the Chicago White Sox in . In 8 career games, he had a 0-0 record with a 17.55 ERA. He batted and threw left-handed.... |
0 | 0 | 17.55 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
| David Wells David Wells David Lee Wells , nicknamed "Boomer", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Wells was considered to be one of the game's better left-handed pitchers, especially during his years with the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays. He pitched the fifteenth perfect game in baseball history... |
5 | 7 | 4.47 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 100.2 | 120 | 55 | 50 | 12 | 22 | 59 |
| Kip Wells Kip Wells Robert "Kip" Wells is a right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.-High school career:... |
10 | 11 | 4.79 | 40 | 20 | 0 | 133.1 | 145 | 80 | 71 | 14 | 66 | 99 |
| 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.... |
5 | 3 | 5.70 | 13 | 12 | 0 | 66.1 | 78 | 45 | 42 | 12 | 40 | 36 |
| 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 | 7.66 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 22.1 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 4 | 10 | 16 |
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83 | 79 | 4.55 | 162 | 162 | 51 | 1433.1 | 1465 | 795 | 725 | 181 | 538 | 921 |