1982 Cleveland Indians season
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Offseason
- January 15, 1982: Rick WaitsRick WaitsMichael Richard Waits is a former professional baseball pitcher. Waits, who threw left-handed, played all or part of twelve seasons in Major League Baseball for the Texas Rangers , Cleveland Indians , and Milwaukee Brewers...
was signed as a free agent by the Indians. - February 13, 1982: Mike StantonMike Stanton (right-handed pitcher)Michael Thomas Stanton is a former professional baseball pitcher. Stanton pitched in all or part of seven seasons in Major League Baseball between and ....
was released by the Indians. - February 16, 1982: Sid MongeSid MongeIsidro "Sid" Monge Pedroza is a retired Major League Baseball relief pitcher with a ten-year career from 1975 to 1984...
was traded by the Indians to the Philadelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia PhilliesThe Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
for Bake McBrideBake McBrideArnold Ray "Bake" McBride , also nicknamed "Shake n' Bake" and "The Callaway Kid", is a former Major League Baseball outfielder, known primarily as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies' teams of the late 1970s and early 1980s. He made his major league debut for the St...
. - March 26, 1982: Dave Rosello was released by the Indians.
Notable transactions
- September 12, 1982: John DennyJohn DennyJohn Allen Denny is a former right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher from 1974 to 1986 for the St. Louis Cardinals, Cleveland Indians, Philadelphia Phillies, and Cincinnati Reds. He won the Cy Young Award in 1983.-Career:Denny was born in Prescott, Arizona and attended Prescott High School...
was traded by the Indians to the Philadelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia PhilliesThe Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
for Jerry Reed, Wil CulmerWil CulmerWilfred Hillard Culmer was a Major League Baseball player for the Cleveland Indians. He was originally signed by the Philadelphia Phillies in 1977 before being traded to the Indians in 1982.-References:...
, and Roy SmithRoy Smith (1980s pitcher)Le Roy Purdy Smith is a former professional baseball pitcher and executive. He played all or part of eight seasons in Major League Baseball from until . He is currently a scout for the New York Mets.-Playing career:...
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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 | 113 | 323 | 81 | .251 | 5 | 34 | |
| 1B | 160 | 591 | 160 | .271 | 4 | 65 | |
| 2B | 93 | 219 | 52 | .237 | 0 | 15 | |
| 3B | 162 | 602 | 183 | .304 | 25 | 78 | |
| SS | 112 | 276 | 74 | .268 | 0 | 21 | |
| LF | 104 | 379 | 89 | .235 | 3 | 25 | |
| CF | 152 | 562 | 152 | .270 | 8 | 44 | |
| RF | 150 | 527 | 132 | .250 | 14 | 82 | |
| DH | 161 | 589 | 161 | .273 | 32 | 116 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 85 | 31 | .365 | 0 | 13 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 244.2 | 15 | 11 | 3.90 | 187 | |
| 32 | 189.1 | 10 | 15 | 5.61 | 62 | |
| 21 | 138.1 | 6 | 11 | 5.01 | 94 | |
| 25 | 115 | 2 | 13 | 5.40 | 44 | |
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 |
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| 25 | 80.2 | 3 | 4 | 3.35 | 44 | |
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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Awards and honors
- Andre ThorntonAndre ThorntonAndré Thornton , nicknamed "Thunder," is a former first baseman and designated hitter in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago Cubs, Montreal Expos and Cleveland Indians during a 14-year career...
, Hutch AwardHutch AwardThe Hutch Award is given annually to an active Major League Baseball player who best exemplifies the fighting spirit and competitive desire of Fred Hutchinson...
All-Star Game
1982 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
The 1982 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 53rd midseason exhibition between the all-stars of the American League and the National League , the two leagues comprising Major League Baseball. The game was played on July 13, 1982 at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, home of the...