1960 Baltimore Orioles season
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The 1960
Baltimore Orioles
season involved the Orioles finishing second in the American League
with a record of 89 wins and 65 losses, eight games behind the AL Champion New York Yankees
.
1960 in baseball
-Major League Baseball:*World Series: Pittsburgh Pirates over New York Yankees ; Bobby Richardson, MVP*All-Star Game , July 11 at Municipal Stadium: National League, 5-3*All-Star Game , July 13 at Yankee Stadium: National League, 6-0...
Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
season involved the Orioles finishing second 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...
with a record of 89 wins and 65 losses, eight games behind the AL Champion New York Yankees
1960 New York Yankees season
The New York Yankees season was the 58th season for the team in New York, and its 60th season overall. The team finished with a record of 97-57, winning its 25th pennant, finishing 8 games ahead of the Baltimore Orioles. New York was managed by Casey Stengel. The Yankees played their home games at...
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Offseason
- November 30, 1959: Billy LoesBilly LoesWilliam Loes was an American right-handed pitcher who spent eleven seasons in Major League Baseball with the Brooklyn Dodgers , Baltimore Orioles and San Francisco Giants...
and Billy O'DellBilly O'DellWilliam Oliver O'Dell , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1954 and 1956-1967...
were traded by the Orioles to the San Francisco GiantsSan Francisco GiantsThe San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
for Jackie BrandtJackie BrandtJohn George Brandt Jr. is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He was signed by the St. Louis Cardinals as an amateur free agent before the 1953 season, and played for the Cardinals , New York Giants , San Francisco Giants , Baltimore Orioles , Philadelphia Phillies , and Houston Astros...
, Gordon JonesGordon Jones (baseball)Gordon Bassett Jones was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. The , right-hander was a native of Portland, Oregon. He was signed by the St...
, and Roger McCardellRoger McCardellRoger Morton McCardell was an American professional baseball player who played in four games for the San Francisco Giants during the season....
. - December 2, 1959: Bob NiemanBob NiemanRobert Charles Nieman was a Major League Baseball outfielder and right-handed batter who played for the St. Louis Browns , Detroit Tigers , Chicago White Sox , Baltimore Orioles , St. Louis Cardinals , Cleveland Indians and San Francisco Giants...
was traded by the Orioles to the St. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis CardinalsThe St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
for Gene GreenGene Green (baseball)Gene Leroy Green was a Major League Baseball outfielder-catcher. Born in Los Angeles, California, he was signed by the St. Louis Cardinals before the 1952 season. He played for the Cardinals , Baltimore Orioles , Washington Senators , Cleveland Indians , and Cincinnati Reds...
and Charles Staniland (minors). - December 23, 1959: Chico CarrasquelChico CarrasquelAlfonso Carrasquel Colón, better known as Chico Carrasquel was a Venezuelan professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a shortstop for the Chicago White Sox , Cleveland Indians , Kansas City Athletics and the Baltimore Orioles...
was released by the Orioles.
Opening Day starters
- Jackie BrandtJackie BrandtJohn George Brandt Jr. is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He was signed by the St. Louis Cardinals as an amateur free agent before the 1953 season, and played for the Cardinals , New York Giants , San Francisco Giants , Baltimore Orioles , Philadelphia Phillies , and Houston Astros...
- Marv BreedingMarv BreedingMarvin Eugene Breeding was an infielder who played in Major League Baseball from through . Breeding batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Decatur, Alabama....
- Jim GentileJim GentileJames Edward Gentile , also nicknamed "Diamond Jim", is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and left-handed batter who played with the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers ; Baltimore Orioles , Kansas City Athletics , Houston Astros and Cleveland Indians .A powerful slugger listed at 6' 4",...
- Ron HansenRon Hansen (baseball)Ronald Lavern Hansen is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the Baltimore Orioles , Chicago White Sox , Washington Senators , New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals...
- John PowersJohn Powers (baseball)John Calvin Powers was an American professional baseball player, an outfielder who played for all or parts of six seasons in Major League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds, Baltimore Orioles and Cleveland Indians.The native of Birmingham, Alabama, batted left-handed, threw...
- Brooks RobinsonBrooks RobinsonBrooks Calbert Robinson, Jr. is a former American professional baseball player. He played his entire 23-year major league career for the Baltimore Orioles . Nicknamed "The Human Vacuum Cleaner", he is generally acclaimed as the greatest defensive third-basemen in major league history...
- Gus TriandosGus TriandosGus Triandos is a Greek-American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball mostly as a catcher but also played as a first baseman for the New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles and the Detroit Tigers of the American League and the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros...
- Jerry WalkerJerry WalkerJerry Allen Walker is a former right-handed pitcher in American Major League Baseball who performed for the Baltimore Orioles, Kansas City Athletics and Cleveland Indians between and ....
- Gene WoodlingGene WoodlingEugene Richard Woodling was a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Cleveland Indians , Pittsburgh Pirates , New York Yankees , Baltimore Orioles , Washington Senators , and the New York Mets in their expansion year of 1962...
Notable transactions
- April 18, 1960: Joe GinsbergJoe GinsbergMyron Nathan "Joe" Ginsberg was a catcher for the Detroit Tigers , Cleveland Indians , Kansas City Athletics , Baltimore Orioles , Chicago White Sox , Boston Red Sox , and New York Mets...
was signed as a free agent by the Orioles. - May 12, 1960: John PowersJohn Powers (baseball)John Calvin Powers was an American professional baseball player, an outfielder who played for all or parts of six seasons in Major League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds, Baltimore Orioles and Cleveland Indians.The native of Birmingham, Alabama, batted left-handed, threw...
was acquired by the Cleveland IndiansCleveland IndiansThe Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
off waivers from the Orioles. - June 9, 1960: Gene StephensGene StephensGlen Eugene Stephens was an Outfielder for the Boston Red Sox , Baltimore Orioles , Kansas City Athletics and Chicago White Sox...
was acquired by the Orioles from the Boston Red SoxBoston Red SoxThe Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
in exchange for Willie TasbyWillie TasbyWillie Tasby Jr. was a Major League Baseball player for six seasons, all in the American League. Tasby came up with the Baltimore Orioles and spent time with the Boston Red Sox, Washington Senators, and Cleveland Indians...
. - June 15, 1960: Joe Ginsberg was released by the Orioles.
- June 30, 1960: Jim BusbyJim BusbyJames Franklin Busby was an American center fielder in Major League Baseball and right-handed batter who played for the Chicago White Sox , Washington Senators , Cleveland Indians , Baltimore Orioles , Boston Red Sox and Houston Colt .45's .Busby was born in Kenedy, Texas, and attended...
was signed as a free agent by the Orioles. - July 4, 1960: Bobby ThomsonBobby ThomsonRobert Brown "Bobby" Thomson was a Scottish-born American professional baseball player. Nicknamed "The Staten Island Scot", he was an outfielder and right-handed batter for the New York Giants , Milwaukee Braves , Chicago Cubs , Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles .His season-ending three-run...
was signed by the Orioles as a free agent. - September 1, 1960: Dave PhilleyDave PhilleyDavid Earl Philley is a former outfielder who played in Major League Baseball. A switch-hitter who threw right-handed, he debuted on September 6, and played his final game on August 6, . He was born in Paris, Texas....
was purchased by the Orioles from the San Francisco GiantsSan Francisco GiantsThe San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
. - September 7, 1960: Del RiceDel RiceDelbert Rice Jr. was an American professional baseball player, coach and manager. He played for 17 seasons as a catcher in Major League Baseball from to , most notably for the St. Louis Cardinals...
was acquired by the Orioles off waivers from the St. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis CardinalsThe St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
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Roster
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Starters by position
Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in| Pos | Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 109 | 364 | 98 | .269 | 12 | 54 | |
| 1B | 138 | 384 | 112 | .292 | 21 | 98 | |
| 2B | 152 | 551 | 147 | .267 | 3 | 43 | |
| 3B | 152 | 595 | 175 | .294 | 14 | 88 | |
| SS | 153 | 530 | 135 | .255 | 22 | 86 | |
| LF | 140 | 535 | 123 | .283 | 11 | 62 | |
| CF | 145 | 511 | 130 | .254 | 15 | 65 | |
| RF | 104 | 194 | 48 | .247 | 4 | 17 |
Other batters
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in| Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | 193 | 46 | .238 | 5 | 11 | |
| 79 | 179 | 48 | .268 | 4 | 21 | |
| 79 | 159 | 41 | .258 | 0 | 12 | |
| 83 | 154 | 35 | .227 | 1 | 12 | |
| 54 | 113 | 21 | .186 | 5 | 11 | |
| 39 | 85 | 18 | .212 | 0 | 3 | |
| 71 | 82 | 26 | .317 | 0 | 9 | |
| 48 | 82 | 20 | .244 | 1 | 6 | |
| 46 | 43 | 9 | .209 | 1 | 6 | |
| 14 | 34 | 9 | .265 | 1 | 5 | |
| 14 | 30 | 8 | .267 | 0 | 6 | |
| 10 | 18 | 2 | .111 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | 16 | 1 | .063 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | 6 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | 6 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | 5 | 1 | .200 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1 | 4 | 1 | .250 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | ---- | 0 | 0 |
Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 205.2 | 15 | 11 | 3.37 | 126 | |
| 36 | 208.2 | 18 | 11 | 3.58 | 144 | |
| 36 | 181.2 | 10 | 7 | 3.22 | 112 | |
| 30 | 159 | 12 | 5 | 3.06 | 66 |
Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 197.2 | 12 | 11 | 3.41 | 99 | |
| 41 | 147 | 11 | 8 | 3.31 | 107 | |
| 29 | 118 | 3 | 4 | 3.74 | 48 | |
| 13 | 40.2 | 3 | 2 | 4.43 | 15 |
Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
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| 29 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4.42 | 30 | |
| 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4.34 | 14 | |
| 17 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2.88 | 23 | |
| 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11.25 | 0 | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.50 | 1 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.00 | 0 |
Awards and honors
- Paul RichardsPaul Richards (baseball)Paul Rapier Richards was an American professional baseball player, manager, scout and executive in Major League Baseball. During his playing career, he was a catcher and right-handed batter with the Brooklyn Dodgers , New York Giants , Philadelphia Athletics and Detroit Tigers...
, Associated Press AL Manager of the Year