2000 Tampa Bay Devil Rays season


The 2000 Tampa Bay Devil Rays season was their third since the franchise was created. They finished last in the AL East division with a record of 69-92. Their manager was Larry Rothschild, who entered his 3rd year with the club. This season is sometimes referred to as the "Hit Show" because the club signed several big-name sluggers in hopes of the team putting up better offensive numbers.

Offseason

On September 28, 2000, the Yankees played the Devil Rays at Tampa Bay. In the top of the 2nd inning, Jose Canseco was walked. Tino Martinez then hit a double to center field. The ball was fielded by Gerald Williams and relayed to Mike DiFelice. He tagged Jose Canseco at the plate and proceeded to tag out Tino Martinez who was running right behind Canseco. Mike DiFelice tagged both runners out at the plate.

Opening Day starters

Season standings

Record vs. opponents

Notable transactions

The 2000 Citrus Series between the Devil Rays and the Florida Marlins ended in a 3–3 tie. Florida had won the series during the prior two seasons.

Player stats

Batting

Starters by position

Note: Pos = position; G = Games played; AB = At Bats; R = Runs; H = Hits; HR = Home Runs; RBI = Runs Batted In; Avg. = Batting Average; SB = Stolen Bases
PosPlayerGABHAvg.HRRBISB
C1093941031039.2610
1B15856615727106.2772
2B11937598134.26128
3B8533173642.2211
SS10629964217.2149
LF1274611172874.2548
CF1466321732189.27412
RF10531680.25310413
DH6618952733.2753

Other batters

Note: G = Games played; AB = At Bats; R = Runs; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting Average; HR = Home Runs; RBI = Runs Batted In; SB = Stolen Bases
PlayerGABHHRRBIAvg.SB
116318901135.2831
6121856930.2572
6020449619.2400
7418547217.2544
4917541626.2342
5115940116.2526
3912235414.2870
401143028.2631
6310726212.2431
2910427112.2601
37832008.2416
124114413.3410
1531402.1290

Pitching

Starting pitchers

Other pitchers

Relief pitchers

Game log

Farm system