1980 Detroit Tigers season
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The 1980 Detroit Tigers
finished in fourth place in the American League East
with a record of 84-78, 19 games behind the Yankees
. They outscored their opponents 830 to 757. The Tigers drew 1,785,293 fans to Tiger Stadium in 1980, ranking 7th of the 14 teams in the American League
.
Note: pitchers' batting statistics not included
Aurelio López
Jack Morris
Lance Parrish
Alan Trammell
Milt Wilcox
in 2001:
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
finished in fourth place in the American League East
American League East
The American League Eastern Division is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions . This division was created before the start of the 1969 season along with the Western Division...
with a record of 84-78, 19 games behind the Yankees
1980 New York Yankees season
The 1980 New York Yankees season was the 78th season for the franchise in New York, and its 80th season overall. The team finished with a record of 103-59, finishing in first place in the American League East, 3 games ahead of the Baltimore Orioles. The Kansas City Royals swept the Yanks in the...
. They outscored their opponents 830 to 757. The Tigers drew 1,785,293 fans to Tiger Stadium in 1980, ranking 7th of the 14 teams 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...
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Offseason
- December 7, 1979: Ron LeFloreRon LeFloreRonald LeFlore is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He played six seasons with the Detroit Tigers before being traded to the Montreal Expos, retiring as a Chicago White Sox in . He stole 455 bases in his career, and was an American League All-Star selection in 1976...
was traded by the Tigers to the Montreal ExposMontreal ExposThe Montreal Expos were a Major League Baseball team located in Montreal, Quebec from 1969 through 2004, holding the first MLB franchise awarded outside the United States. After the 2004 season, MLB moved the Expos to Washington, D.C. and renamed them the Nationals.Named after the Expo 67 World's...
for Dan SchatzederDan SchatzederDaniel Ernest Schatzeder is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the major leagues from - for nine different teams. Schatzeder played college baseball at the University of Denver...
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Notable transactions
- June 2, 1980: Al GreeneAl GreeneAltar Alfonse Greene was a player for the Detroit Tigers in 1979.-External links:...
and John MartinJohn Martin (baseball)John Robert Martin is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who attended Eastern Michigan University. After appearing in nine games, starting five, in his rookie year of 1980, Martin recorded his best year in 1981, recording eight wins against five losses, four complete games, and a 3.42 ERA...
were traded by the Tigers 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 Jim LentineJim LentineJames Matthew Lentine is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He played all or part of three seasons in the majors, from until , for the St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers.-External links:...
. - June 3, 1980: Chuck Hensley was drafted by the Tigers in the 10th round of the 1980 Major League Baseball Draft1980 Major League Baseball Draft-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1980 Major League Baseball draft.- Compensation Picks :*William Erickson, was drafted in the second round by the San Francisco Giants, 31st pick overall. *Jeff Horne was drafted in the second round by the Pittsburgh Pirates,...
. - June 6, 1980: Bárbaro GarbeyBarbaro GarbeyBárbaro Garbey is a former utility player in Major League Baseball. Garbey played at outfield, first and third bases, and also served as designated hitter. He batted and threw right-handed....
was signed as an amateur free agent by the Tigers. - September 21, 1980: Roger Mason was signed as an amateur free agent by the Tigers.
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 | 144 | 553 | 158 | .286 | 24 | 82 | |
| 1B | 104 | 341 | 99 | .290 | 12 | 82 | |
| 2B | 145 | 477 | 111 | .233 | 1 | 45 | |
| 3B | 151 | 509 | 140 | .275 | 10 | 66 | |
| SS | 146 | 560 | 168 | .300 | 9 | 65 | |
| LF | 135 | 508 | 149 | .293 | 21 | 101 | |
| CF | 133 | 477 | 139 | .291 | 2 | 42 | |
| RF | 108 | 403 | 113 | .280 | 5 | 42 | |
| DH | 120 | 347 | 103 | .297 | 17 | 60 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126 | 372 | 102 | .274 | 16 | 65 | |
| 51 | 175 | 46 | .263 | 9 | 16 | |
| 67 | 161 | 42 | .261 | 1 | 17 | |
| 84 | 153 | 44 | .288 | 3 | 18 | |
| 65 | 130 | 23 | .177 | 2 | 9 | |
| 36 | 126 | 27 | .214 | 4 | 20 | |
| 46 | 114 | 27 | .237 | 3 | 17 | |
| 48 | 108 | 20 | .185 | 4 | 11 | |
| 45 | 72 | 17 | .236 | 0 | 3 | |
| 30 | 55 | 14 | .255 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2 | 7 | 1 | .143 | 0 | 0 |
Note: pitchers' batting statistics not included
Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 250 | 16 | 15 | 4.18 | 112 | |
| 32 | 198.2 | 13 | 11 | 4.48 | 97 | |
| 32 | 192.2 | 11 | 13 | 4.02 | 94 | |
| 27 | 164.2 | 10 | 9 | 3.94 | 88 | |
| 9 | 44.1 | 2 | 3 | 5.68 | 16 |
Other pitchers
Note: G = Games; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 144.2 | 6 | 9 | 3.92 | 49 | |
| 19 | 63.2 | 3 | 0 | 4.10 | 42 | |
| 15 | 51.2 | 4 | 2 | 6.62 | 23 | |
| 9 | 21.1 | 1 | 0 | 7.59 | 8 |
Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; GF = Games finished; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | W | L | SV | GF | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | 13 | 6 | 21 | 59 | 3.77 | 97 | |
| 49 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 24 | 3.59 | 60 | |
| 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3.98 | 34 | |
| 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4.40 | 18 | |
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.36 | 3 |
Awards and honors
- Lance ParrishLance ParrishLance Michael Parrish, aka "Big Wheel", is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the Detroit Tigers , Philadelphia Phillies , California Angels , Seattle Mariners , Cleveland Indians , Pittsburgh Pirates , and the Toronto Blue Jays...
, AL Silver Slugger Award, catcher - Alan TrammellAlan TrammellAlan Stuart Trammell is a retired American baseball shortstop of the Detroit Tigers from to . Trammell, nicknamed "Tram", played his entire career with the Tigers, highlighted by a World Series championship in and an American League East division championship in . Although his arm was not...
, AL Gold Glove AwardGold Glove AwardThe Rawlings Gold Glove Award, usually referred to as the Gold Glove, is the award given annually to the Major League Baseball players judged to have exhibited superior individual fielding performances at each fielding position in both the National League and the American League , as voted by the...
, shortstop - Alan Trammell, Tiger of the Year Award, from Detroit sportswriters
All Star selections
- Lance ParrishLance ParrishLance Michael Parrish, aka "Big Wheel", is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the Detroit Tigers , Philadelphia Phillies , California Angels , Seattle Mariners , Cleveland Indians , Pittsburgh Pirates , and the Toronto Blue Jays...
, AL All Star Team, catcher - Alan TrammellAlan TrammellAlan Stuart Trammell is a retired American baseball shortstop of the Detroit Tigers from to . Trammell, nicknamed "Tram", played his entire career with the Tigers, highlighted by a World Series championship in and an American League East division championship in . Although his arm was not...
, AL All Star Team, shortstop
League top ten finishers
Steve KempSteve Kemp
Steven F. Kemp is a former Major League Baseball outfielder from 1977 to 1986 and 1988. He is of Armenian heritage.-Professional career:...
- #2 in MLB in time grounded into double plays (24)
- #5 in AL in sacrifice flies
Aurelio López
Aurelio López
Aurelio Alejandro López was a Mexican relief pitcher. Over the course of an eleven year Major League career , he acquired the nickname "Señor Smoke" in Detroit due to his Mexican heritage and his overpowering fastball, which had been measured as high as 93 mph.-Early career:Born in Tecamachalco,...
- #3 in AL in games (67)
- #3 in AL in games finished (59)
Jack Morris
Jack Morris
John Scott "Jack" Morris is a former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher. He played in 18 big league seasons between 1977 and 1994, mainly for the Detroit Tigers, and won 254 games throughout his career...
- #3 in AL in earned runs allowed (116)
- #4 in AL in games started (36)
- #10 in MLB in bases on balls allowed (87)
- #10 in MLB in losses (15)
Lance Parrish
Lance Parrish
Lance Michael Parrish, aka "Big Wheel", is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the Detroit Tigers , Philadelphia Phillies , California Angels , Seattle Mariners , Cleveland Indians , Pittsburgh Pirates , and the Toronto Blue Jays...
- #2 in MLB in time grounded into double plays (24)
- #4 in AL in strikeouts (109)
- #10 in MLB in extra base hits (64)
Alan Trammell
Alan Trammell
Alan Stuart Trammell is a retired American baseball shortstop of the Detroit Tigers from to . Trammell, nicknamed "Tram", played his entire career with the Tigers, highlighted by a World Series championship in and an American League East division championship in . Although his arm was not...
- #5 in AL in runs scored (107)
- #6 in AL in sacrifice hits (13)
Milt Wilcox
Milt Wilcox
Milton Edward Wilcox was a pitcher who had a sixteen-year career from 1970 to 1975, 1977–1986. He played for the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs of the National League and the Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners of the American League...
- #10 in MLB in complete games (13)
Players ranking among top 100 all time at position
The following members of the 1979 Detroit Tigers are among the Top 100 of all time at their position, as ranked by The Bill James Historical Baseball AbstractThe Bill James Historical Baseball Abstract
The Bill James Historical Baseball Abstract is a reference-type book written by Bill James featuring an overview of baseball decade by decade, along with rankings of the top 100 players at each position. The original edition was published in 1985 by Villard Books, followed by The New Bill James...
in 2001:
- Lance ParrishLance ParrishLance Michael Parrish, aka "Big Wheel", is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the Detroit Tigers , Philadelphia Phillies , California Angels , Seattle Mariners , Cleveland Indians , Pittsburgh Pirates , and the Toronto Blue Jays...
: 19th best catcher of all time - Lou Whitaker: 13th best second baseman of all time
- Alan TrammellAlan TrammellAlan Stuart Trammell is a retired American baseball shortstop of the Detroit Tigers from to . Trammell, nicknamed "Tram", played his entire career with the Tigers, highlighted by a World Series championship in and an American League East division championship in . Although his arm was not...
: 9th best shortstop of all time