The 2002 Central American and Caribbean Games were held in San Salvador, El Salvador from 27 November through 7 December 2002. The defending champion Cuban national baseball team did not come, citing security concerns.
Puerto Rico won its second Gold for baseball in a Central American and Caribbean Games, both of which came when Cuba skipped the event.
Panama claimed Silver.
Dominican Republic won Bronze.
Nicaragua was 4th at 4-3.
Mexico (3-4), Netherlands Antilles (2-5), El Salvador (2-4), Venezuela (3-3), Honduras (0-4) and Guatemala (0-4) completed the pack.
