1982 Toronto Blue Jays season
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The Toronto Blue Jays
season was a season in American baseball
. It involved the Blue Jays finishing 6th in the American League
East with a record of 78 wins and 84 losses. Bobby Cox
would become the third field manager in team history.
Dave Stieb
established himself as one of the top pitchers in the American League as he led the AL with 19 Complete Games and 5 Shutouts.
and Ottawa’s Lansdowne Park
). On July 30, 1982, Paul Godfrey
sold the first ceremonial beer at Exhibition Stadium to William Turner, a fan from London, Ontario.
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball 's American League ....
season was a season in American baseball
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
. It involved the Blue Jays finishing 6th 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...
East with a record of 78 wins and 84 losses. Bobby Cox
Bobby Cox
Robert Joseph "Bobby" Cox is a former Major League Baseball third baseman and manager. He first led the Atlanta Braves from 1978 to 1981, and then managed the Toronto Blue Jays from 1982 to 1985. He later rejoined the Braves in 1985 as a general manager...
would become the third field manager in team history.
Dave Stieb
Dave Stieb
David Andrew Stieb [STEEB] is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.-Playing career:Born in Santa Ana, California, Stieb played varsity baseball at Southern Illinois University as an outfielder...
established himself as one of the top pitchers in the American League as he led the AL with 19 Complete Games and 5 Shutouts.
Offseason
- November 17, 1981: Aurelio RodríguezAurelio RodríguezAurelio Rodríguez Ituarte, Jr. , was a third baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the California Angels , Washington Senators , Detroit Tigers , San Diego Padres , New York Yankees , Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles...
was traded by the New York Yankees to the Toronto Blue Jays for a player to be named later. The Toronto Blue Jays sent Mike Lebo (minors) (December 9, 1981) to the New York Yankees to complete the trade. - November 27, 1981: Danny AingeDanny AingeDaniel Ray "Danny" Ainge is an American basketball manager and retired professional basketball and baseball player, currently serving as President of Basketball Operations for the Boston Celtics....
was released by the Blue Jays. - December 28, 1981: Paul MirabellaPaul MirabellaPaul Thomas Mirabella is a former professional baseball pitcher. Mirabella, who threw left-handed, played all or part of thirteen seasons in Major League Baseball for the Texas Rangers , New York Yankees , Toronto Blue Jays , Baltimore Orioles , Seattle Mariners and Milwaukee Brewers .Mirabella...
was traded by the Blue Jays to the Chicago CubsChicago CubsThe Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
for a player to be named later. The Cubs completed the deal by sending Dave GeiselDave GeiselJohn David Geisel is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He graduated from Tonawanda High School in Tonawanda, New York in 1973. Geisel pitched in all or part of seven seasons between and...
to the Blue Jays on March 25. - March 25, 1982: Phil HuffmanPhil HuffmanPhillip Lee Huffman , is a retired Major League Baseball player who played pitcher in two seasons: 1979 and 1985...
was traded by the Blue Jays to the Kansas City RoyalsKansas City RoyalsThe Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
for Rance MulliniksRance MulliniksSteven Rance Mulliniks is a former Major League Baseball player.Originally drafted as a shortstop, Mulliniks made his major league debut in for the California Angels, batting .269 in 78 games...
.
Regular season
One of the key events of the season was that the Toronto Blue Jays sold its first beer. Exhibition Stadium was the only stadium in the major leagues that did not sell beer. The Ontario Legislature reached a decision on July 7, 1982. Dr. Robert Elgie, the minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations announced that beer would be sold on a trial basis at Exhibition Stadium (along with Hamilton’s Ivor Wynne StadiumIvor Wynne Stadium
Ivor Wynne Stadium is a Canadian football stadium located at the corner of Balsam and Beechwood Avenues, two blocks west of Gage Avenue North in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada...
and Ottawa’s Lansdowne Park
Lansdowne Park
Lansdowne Park is a historic sports, exhibition and entertainment facility in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, owned by the City of Ottawa. It is located along Bank Street and is adjacent to the Rideau Canal, in central Ottawa...
). On July 30, 1982, Paul Godfrey
Paul Godfrey
Paul Victor Godfrey, CM, OOnt is a businessman and former Canadian politician. During his career, Godfrey was a North York alderman, Chairman of Metro Toronto, President of the Toronto Sun and head of the Toronto Blue Jays. He was instrumental in bringing the Toronto Blue Jays to Toronto and has...
sold the first ceremonial beer at Exhibition Stadium to William Turner, a fan from London, Ontario.
Opening Day Lineup
- Jesse BarfieldJesse BarfieldJesse Lee Barfield is a former Major League Baseball right fielder who played for the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees . He batted and threw right-handed. He lived in Tenafly, a suburb of New York City.Barfield was well known for his powerful, accurate throwing arm...
- Mark BombackMark Bomback (baseball)Mark Vincent Bomback was a pitcher in Major League Baseball.-Sources:...
- Dámaso GarcíaDámaso GarcíaDámaso Domingo García Sánchez is a former Major League Baseball player best known for his time spent with the Toronto Blue Jays in the 1980s....
- Alfredo GriffinAlfredo GriffinAlfredo Claudino Griffin is a former Major League Baseball player, who played shortstop for four teams from 1976 to 1993. He is currently the first base coach for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.-Playing career:...
- John MayberryJohn MayberryJohn Claiborn Mayberry is a former Major League Baseball player who played for the Houston Astros, Kansas City Royals, Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees from 1968 to 1982.-High school and minor leagues:...
- Lloyd MosebyLloyd MosebyLloyd Anthony Moseby was a Major League Baseball player. A center fielder, and good all-around athlete, Moseby's nickname Shaker was said to stem from his ability to get away from or "shake" players who attempted to defend him on the basketball court.Born in Portland, Arkansas, Moseby graduated...
- Rance MulliniksRance MulliniksSteven Rance Mulliniks is a former Major League Baseball player.Originally drafted as a shortstop, Mulliniks made his major league debut in for the California Angels, batting .269 in 78 games...
- Willie UpshawWillie UpshawWillie Clay Upshaw is a retired Major League Baseball player who played first base for the Toronto Blue Jays and Cleveland Indians , both of the American League. Following his Major League career, he played two seasons in Japan for the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks...
- Ernie WhittErnie WhittLeo Ernest "Ernie" Whitt is a former Major League Baseball catcher and coach who is the current manager for the minor league Clearwater Threshers. He is noted for the twelve years he spent as a player with the Toronto Blue Jays...
- Al WoodsAlvis WoodsAlvis "Al" Woods is a former left fielder who played in Major League Baseball between and . He batted and threw left-handed....
Notable transactions
- April 2, 1982: Aurelio RodríguezAurelio RodríguezAurelio Rodríguez Ituarte, Jr. , was a third baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the California Angels , Washington Senators , Detroit Tigers , San Diego Padres , New York Yankees , Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles...
was traded by the Blue Jays to the Chicago White SoxChicago White SoxThe Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
for Wayne NordhagenWayne NordhagenWayne Oren Nordhagen is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and designated hitter. He played eight seasons in the majors for the Chicago White Sox , Toronto Blue Jays , Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs .Drafted by the New York Yankees in 1968, Nordhagen played in 502 games in his eight...
. - May 5, 1982: John MayberryJohn MayberryJohn Claiborn Mayberry is a former Major League Baseball player who played for the Houston Astros, Kansas City Royals, Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees from 1968 to 1982.-High school and minor leagues:...
was traded by the Blue Jays to the New York YankeesNew York YankeesThe New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
for Dave ReveringDave ReveringDavid Alvin Revering , is a former Major League Baseball first baseman from 1978-1982. Revering graduated from Bella Vista High School...
, Tom DoddTom DoddThomas Marion Dodd is a former Major League Baseball player. He is likely best remembered for being one of the players included in the deal that brought Fred McGriff to the Toronto Blue Jays as a minor league prospect.-Yankee farmhand:...
, and Jeff Reynolds (minors). - June 7, 1982: 1982 Major League Baseball Draft1982 Major League Baseball Draft-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1982 Major League Baseball draft.- Other notable players :*Barry Bonds was drafted by the Giants in the 2nd round of the 1982 amateur draft, but did not sign...
- Jimmy KeyJimmy KeyJames Edward "Jimmy" Key is a former left-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Toronto Blue Jays , New York Yankees , and Baltimore Orioles...
was drafted by the Blue Jays in the 3rd round. Player signed June 12, 1982. - Mike HennemanMike HennemanMichael Alan Henneman was a pitcher with a 10-year career from 1987 to 1996. He played for the Detroit Tigers and Texas Rangers, both of the American League, and the Houston Astros of the National League....
was drafted by the Blue Jays in the 27th round, but did not sign.
- Jimmy Key
- June 15, 1982: Wayne NordhagenWayne NordhagenWayne Oren Nordhagen is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and designated hitter. He played eight seasons in the majors for the Chicago White Sox , Toronto Blue Jays , Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs .Drafted by the New York Yankees in 1968, Nordhagen played in 502 games in his eight...
was traded by the Blue Jays 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 Dick DavisDick DavisRichard Earl Davis is a former professional baseball player. He played all or part of six seasons in Major League Baseball from 1977 until 1982, primarily as an outfielder. He also played five seasons in Japan with the Kintetsu Buffaloes from 1984 until 1988....
. - June 22, 1982: Dick Davis was traded by the Blue Jays to the Pittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh PiratesThe Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
for a player to be named later. The Pirates completed the deal by sending Wayne Nordhagen to the Blue Jays on June 25.
Roster
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Game log
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Starters by position
Note: G = Games played; AB = At Bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; AVG = Batting average; SB = Stolen bases| Pos. | Player | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | AVG | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 105 | 284 | 28 | 74 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 42 | .261 | 3 | |
| 1B | 160 | 580 | 77 | 155 | 25 | 7 | 21 | 75 | .267 | 8 | |
| 2B | 147 | 597 | 89 | 185 | 32 | 3 | 5 | 42 | .310 | 54 | |
| 3B | 129 | 417 | 45 | 119 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 36 | .285 | 3 | |
| SS | 162 | 539 | 57 | 130 | 20 | 8 | 1 | 48 | .241 | 10 | |
| LF | 140 | 437 | 59 | 128 | 26 | 3 | 6 | 49 | .293 | 14 | |
| CF | 147 | 487 | 51 | 115 | 20 | 9 | 9 | 52 | .236 | 11 | |
| RF | 139 | 394 | 54 | 97 | 13 | 2 | 18 | 58 | .246 | 1 | |
| DH | 72 | 185 | 12 | 50 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 20 | .270 | 0 |
Other batters
| Player | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | AVG | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112 | 311 | 32 | 76 | 25 | 0 | 4 | 35 | .244 | 3 | |
| 112 | 265 | 43 | 73 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 26 | .275 | 4 | |
| 96 | 260 | 26 | 63 | 17 | 0 | 10 | 37 | .242 | 1 | |
| 85 | 201 | 20 | 47 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 24 | .234 | 1 | |
| 70 | 98 | 17 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 14 | .235 | 3 | |
| 55 | 135 | 15 | 29 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 18 | .215 | 0 | |
| 40 | 105 | 6 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .229 | 1 | |
| 30 | 66 | 2 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11 | .258 | 0 | |
| 28 | 52 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .192 | 1 | |
| 17 | 33 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .273 | 0 | |
| 16 | 44 | 3 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .364 | 0 | |
| 9 | 20 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | 0 | |
| 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | |
| 3 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .286 | 0 |
Pitching
Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts| Player | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 14 | 3.25 | 38 | 38 | 0 | 288.1 | 116 | 104 | 75 | 141 | |
| 16 | 14 | 3.71 | 40 | 40 | 0 | 266.2 | 122 | 110 | 77 | 139 | |
| 12 | 15 | 3.93 | 38 | 38 | 0 | 249.2 | 113 | 109 | 79 | 111 | |
| 8 | 6 | 3.21 | 44 | 0 | 8 | 70.0 | 27 | 25 | 30 | 49 | |
| 8 | 7 | 3.16 | 56 | 0 | 11 | 111.0 | 48 | 39 | 32 | 60 | |
| 8 | 8 | 3.06 | 48 | 2 | 6 | 97.0 | 37 | 33 | 31 | 71 | |
| 5 | 10 | 4.43 | 30 | 23 | 0 | 136.0 | 76 | 67 | 66 | 82 | |
| 1 | 0 | 5.87 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 15.1 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 8 | |
| 1 | 1 | 7.25 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 58.1 | 48 | 47 | 26 | 35 | |
| 1 | 1 | 3.98 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 31.2 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 22 | |
| 1 | 5 | 6.03 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 59.2 | 44 | 40 | 25 | 22 | |
| 0 | 0 | 4.91 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 22.0 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 20 | |
| 0 | 3 | 5.45 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 38.0 | 28 | 23 | 14 | 16 | |
| Totals | 78 | 84 | 3.95 | 162 | 162 | 25 | 1443.0 | 701 | 633 | 493 | 776 |
Award winners
- Jim ClancyJim Clancy (baseball)James Clancy is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Toronto Blue Jays , Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves . He batted and threw right-handed....
, American League All-Star Selection, Reserve - Dámaso GarcíaDámaso GarcíaDámaso Domingo García Sánchez is a former Major League Baseball player best known for his time spent with the Toronto Blue Jays in the 1980s....
, 2B, Silver Slugger Award - Dave StiebDave StiebDavid Andrew Stieb [STEEB] is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.-Playing career:Born in Santa Ana, California, Stieb played varsity baseball at Southern Illinois University as an outfielder...
, The Sporting News Pitcher of the Year AwardThe Sporting News Pitcher of the Year AwardBefore there was a Cy Young Award, there was the Pitcher of the Year Award, established by The Sporting News in 1944, though no awards were given in 1946 or 1947. The award is given annually to the pitcher in each league judged by TSN baseball experts as having had the most outstanding season... - Dave Stieb, American League Leader, 19 Complete Games
- Dave Stieb, American League Leader, 5 Shutouts