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 American League East with a record of 69–92. Their manager was Larry Rothschild, who entered his third year with the club. This season is sometimes referred to by rays' fans as the "Hit Show" because the club signed several big-name sluggers in hopes of the team putting up better offensive numbers.

Offseason

• December 13, 1999: Scott McClain was released by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
• March 31, 2000: Billy Taylor was signed as a free agent with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

Regular season

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

• April 13, 2000: Dwight Gooden was purchased by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays from the Houston Astros.
• May 25, 2000: Dwight Gooden was released by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
• June 5, 2000: Rocco Baldelli was drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 1st round (6th pick) of the 2000 amateur draft. Player signed June 19, 2000.

Citrus Series

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.

• June 9 - Devil Rays vs Marlins: 6 – 4
• June 10 - Devil Rays vs Marlins: 1 – 5
• June 11 - Devil Rays vs Marlins: 7 – 6
• July 7 - Devil Rays @ Marlins: 8 – 3
• July 8 - Devil Rays @ Marlins: 5 – 6
• July 9 - Devil Rays @ Marlins: 9 – 10

Roster

Player stats

Batting

Starters by position

Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; Avg. = Batting average; SB = Stolen bases

Other batters

Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; Avg. = Batting average; SB = Stolen bases

Pitching

Starting pitchers

Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts

Other pitchers

Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts; SV = Saves

Relief pitchers

Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts; SV = Saves

Game log

Farm system

References

• 2000 Tampa Bay Devil Rays at Baseball Reference
• 2000 Tampa Bay Devil Rays team page at www.baseball-almanac.com