2002 ALL-STAR GAME

The 2002 Mid-West Winter League All-Star Game was held on Saturday Night, November 16th, 2002, in the home of the Hampton Huskies.

Starting Pitchers:
Pedro Martinez 15-7 (2.24) vs. Jamie Moyer 21-7 (2.06)

2002 Mid-West Winter League (MWWL) All-Star Game Recap

A.L. Pitching Dominates in All-Star Duel

Garciaparra’s Triple the Difference as American League Bests National League, 2-0

In a contest defined by masterful pitching and strategic maneuvering, the American League All-Stars shut out the National League All-Stars 2-0 in the 2002 Mid-West Winter League All-Star Game. The victory marks the American League’s 26th win in the 33 All-Star games played, further cementing its command in the series rivalry.

From the first pitch, it was clear that runs would be at a premium. The game began as a classic pitcher’s duel, with both starting lineups struggling to make an impact. National League starter J. Moyer pitched a clean first inning, striking out Barry Bonds. His American League counterpart, P. Martinez, was equally impressive, tossing two perfect innings and striking out one batter. Continue reading →

2003 DRAFT LOTTERY RESULTS – ADJUSTED DRAFT ORDER

The 2003 Mid-West Winter League (MWWL) Draft Lottery took place on Sunday, August 3rd, 2025, at 9:00 PM ET.

The following Long Beach Titans won the Lottery, but their 1st pick was traded to the Houghton Penguins, who became the big winners, with the chance to draft Miguel Cabrera.

Southlake Stealers won the 2nd overall Draft Pick, but that pick was also traded, this time to the California Quakes.

Dondero wins the 3rd Pick of the Draft.

Winnipeg & Hampton slide down a couple of spots. Continue reading →

2002 WORLD SERIES

FLORA-BAMA MULLETS @ CALIFORNIA QUAKES
PREVIEW – The MWWL media bots have been rather one sided in their predictions of domination by the powerhouse from Northern California who won a MWWL best 116 games during the season. This isn’t anything new for Flora-Bama who was also a major underdog going into the NLCS. Will the mighty Quakes bring home the title to California or can the Mullets scrappy regulars and deep bench complete the repeat?

FLORA-BAMA MULLETS @ CALIFORNIA QUAKES

PREVIEW – The MWWL media bots have been rather one sided in their predictions of domination by the powerhouse from Northern California who won a MWWL best 116 games during the season. This isn’t anything new for Flora-Bama who was also a major underdog going into the NLCS. Will the mighty Quakes bring home the title to California or can the Mullets scrappy regulars and deep bench complete the repeat?

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2002 WORLD SERIES PREVIEW

FLORA-BAMA MULLETS @ CALIFORNIA QUAKES
PREVIEW – Mullets vs. Quakes – A Clash of Leagues! Baseball fans across the Mid-West Winter League are buzzing with excitement as the Flora-Bama Mullets, champions of the National League, prepare to face off against the formidable California Quakes, winners of the American League, in the much-anticipated 2002 World Series! Both teams finished the regular season tied for the best record in their respective leagues, with the Quakes at 116-46 (.716) and the Mullets at 108-54 (.667). This promises to be an epic seven-game battle. Let’s break down the key matchups.

FLORA-BAMA MULLETS @ CALIFORNIA QUAKES

PREVIEW – Mullets vs. Quakes – A Clash of Leagues!

Baseball fans across the Mid-West Winter League are buzzing with excitement as the Flora-Bama Mullets, champions of the National League, prepare to face off against the formidable California Quakes, winners of the American League, in the much-anticipated 2002 World Series! Both teams finished the regular season tied for the best record in their respective leagues, with the Quakes at 116-46 (.716) and the Mullets at 108-54 (.667). This promises to be an epic seven-game battle. Let’s break down the key matchups.

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2002 AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

HARPER WOODS EXPOS vs. CALIFORNIA QUAKES
PREVIEW – The American League Central and West Division Champions, Harper Woods Expos (97-65) and California Quakes (116-46), meet up in the American League Championship Series. California enters the series with the overall advantage in defense and offense. The Quakes led the Expos in pitching during the regular season, with the Quakes and Expos holding team ERAs of 2.77 and 3.91, respectively, but held only marginal advantages both defensively and offensively. California’s defense boasted a .983 fielding percentage while giving up only 62 unearned during the regular season, while the Expos nearly matched this with a .983 fielding percentage and 63 unearned runs. Similarly, the Quakes slightly edged the Expose in offense, batting .288/.352/.447 with a 5.6 R/G versus the Expos .272/.331/.433 line and 5.3 R/G. To advance to the World Series, the Quakes would need a big showing from their superior pitching staff, while the Expose would need their superior sluggers and perennial all-stars, L. Walker and T. Helton.

HARPER WOODS

EXPOS

vs.

CALIFORNIA

QUAKES

PREVIEW – The American League Central and West Division Champions, Harper Woods Expos (97-65) and California Quakes (116-46), meet up in the American League Championship Series. California enters the series with the overall advantage in defense and offense. The Quakes led the Expos in pitching during the regular season, with the Quakes and Expos holding team ERAs of 2.77 and 3.91, respectively, but held only marginal advantages both defensively and offensively. California’s defense boasted a .983 fielding percentage while giving up only 62 unearned during the regular season, while the Expos nearly matched this with a .983 fielding percentage and 63 unearned runs. Similarly, the Quakes slightly edged the Expose in offense, batting .288/.352/.447 with a 5.6 R/G versus the Expos .272/.331/.433 line and 5.3 R/G. To advance to the World Series, the Quakes would need a big showing from their superior pitching staff, while the Expose would need their superior sluggers and perennial all-stars, L. Walker and T. Helton.

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