1986 New York Yankees season
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The New York Yankees
' 1986 season
was the 84th season for the Yankees. The team finished with a record of 90-72, finishing in second-place, 5.5 games behind the Boston Red Sox
. New York was managed by Lou Piniella
. The Yankees played at Yankee Stadium.
at Yankee Stadium. The plaque contains the words, There has never been a greater competitor than Billy. Martin told the crowd, "I may not have been the greatest Yankee to put on the uniform, but I am the proudest."
On 24 May 1986, on the season finale of Saturday Night Live
, co-host Martin was "fired" by executive producer
Lorne Michaels
for being "drunk" in a skit, slurring his lines. During the goodnights, Martin "sets fire" to the dressing room in retaliation. (Only three cast members would be re-hired the next season.) In 1988, on Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update
, comedian Dennis Miller
opened the sports with, "In Calgary tonight, Katarina Witt won the gold medal in figure skating, prompting Yankees owner George Steinbrenner to fire manager Billy Martin."
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New York Yankees
The 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...
' 1986 season
1986 in baseball
-Major League Baseball:*World Series: New York Mets over Boston Red Sox ; Ray Knight, MVP*American League Championship Series MVP: Marty Barrett*National League Championship Series MVP: Mike Scott...
was the 84th season for the Yankees. The team finished with a record of 90-72, finishing in second-place, 5.5 games behind the Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The 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"...
. New York was managed by Lou Piniella
Lou Piniella
Louis Victor Piniella is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and manager. He has been nicknamed "Sweet Lou," both for his swing as a major league hitter and, facetiously, to describe his demeanor as a player and manager...
. The Yankees played at Yankee Stadium.
Offseason
- November 7, 1985: Bob GerenBob GerenRobert Peter Geren is a former Major League Baseball catcher and manager. During a 5-year playing career, he played for the New York Yankees and the San Diego Padres . He managed the Oakland Athletics from 2007 through 2011...
was signed as a free agent by the Yankees. - December 6, 1985: Billy SampleBilly SampleWilliam Amos Sample , is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues primarily as an outfielder from 1978-1986. Sample played for the Texas Rangers , New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves ....
was traded by the Yankees to the Atlanta BravesAtlanta BravesThe Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
for Miguel Sosa (minors). - December 12, 1985: Ron HasseyRon HasseyRonald William Hassey is a retired Major League Baseball catcher. Hassey began his career with the Cleveland Indians after the Indians drafted him in the 18th round of the 1976 MLB amateur draft...
and Joe CowleyJoe Cowley (baseball)Joseph Alan Cowley is a former professional baseball pitcher who played for the Atlanta Braves , New York Yankees , Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia Phillies . On September 19, 1986, Cowley threw a no-hitter for the White Sox with seven walks versus the California Angels in a 7-1 victory...
were traded by the Yankees 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 Britt BurnsBritt BurnsRobert Britt Burns is a former Major League Baseball pitcher from 1978 until 1985, pitching for the Chicago White Sox compiling a career mark of 70 wins and 60 losses with a 3.66 ERA....
, Glen Braxton (minors), and Mike Soper (minors). - December 12, 1985: Rex Hudler was traded by the New York Yankees with Rich Bordi to the Baltimore Orioles for a player to be named later and Gary Roenicke. The Baltimore Orioles sent Leo Hernandez (December 16, 1985) to the New York Yankees to complete the trade.
- December 14, 1985: Roger MarisRoger MarisRoger Eugene Maris was an American Major League Baseball right fielder. During the 1961 season, he hit a record 61 home runs for the New York Yankees, breaking Babe Ruth's single-season record of 60 home runs...
, the Yankees record holder for most Home Runs in one season died after a battle with lymphomatic cancer. - February 13, 1986: Neil AllenNeil AllenNeil Patrick Allen is a former Major League Baseball pitcher currently serving as pitching coach for the Triple-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, the Durham Bulls.-New York Mets:...
, Scott BradleyScott Bradley (baseball)Scott William Bradley is a former Major League Baseball catcher in the major leagues from to . He played for the Chicago White Sox, Seattle Mariners, New York Yankees, and Cincinnati Reds. He is currently the head coach of Princeton University's baseball team.On June 26, 1986, Bradley was traded...
, Glen Braxton (minors), and cash were traded by the Yankees to the Chicago White Sox for Ron Hassey, Matt WintersMatt WintersMatthew Littleton Winters is a former major league baseball player from Buffalo, New York. He played with the Kansas City Royals, and the Nippon Ham Fighters in Nippon Professional Baseball.-Biography:...
, Chris Alvarez (minors) and Eric Schmidt (minors). - March 28, 1986: Don BaylorDon BaylorDonald Edward Baylor is a Major League Baseball coach currently the hitting coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and a former player and manager. During his 19-year playing career, he was a power hitter who played as a first baseman, outfielder, and designated hitter...
was traded by the New York Yankees to the Boston Red Sox for Mike Easler.
Regular season
- Don MattinglyDon MattinglyDonald Arthur "Don" Mattingly is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and current manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Nicknamed "The Hit Man" and "Donnie Baseball", he played his entire 14-year baseball career for the New York Yankees...
became the sixth player in Major League history to have at least 230 hits, 100 RBIs, and 30 home runs in a season. He holds the distinction of being the first American Leaguer to reach that milestone. - Don Mattingly became the first Yankee since Lou GehrigLou GehrigHenry Louis "Lou" Gehrig , nicknamed "The Iron Horse" for his durability, was an American Major League Baseball first baseman. He played his entire 17-year baseball career for the New York Yankees . Gehrig set several major league records. He holds the record for most career grand slams...
to have three consecutive seasons of 200 hits. - Dave WinfieldDave WinfieldDavid Mark Winfield is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder. He is currently Executive Vice President/Senior Advisor of the San Diego Padres and an analyst for the ESPN program Baseball Tonight...
became the first Yankee since Joe DiMaggioJoe DiMaggioJoseph Paul "Joe" DiMaggio , nicknamed "Joltin' Joe" and "The Yankee Clipper," was an American Major League Baseball center fielder who played his entire 13-year career for the New York Yankees. He is perhaps best known for his 56-game hitting streak , a record that still stands...
to achieve five straight 100 RBI seasons. DiMaggio did it from 1936 to 1942. - Willie RandolphWillie RandolphWillie Larry Randolph is a former Major League Baseball second baseman and manager, most recently the third base coach for the Baltimore Orioles...
became the all-time Yankee leader for games played at second base. The previous record holder was Tony LazzeriTony LazzeriAnthony Michael "Tony" Lazzeri was an American Major League Baseball player during the 1920s and 1930s, predominantly with the New York Yankees. He was part of the famed "Murderers' Row" Yankee batting lineup of the late 1920s , along with Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and Bob Meusel...
. Lazzeri held the record with 1,446 games. - Mark McGwireMark McGwireMark David McGwire , nicknamed "Big Mac", is an American former professional baseball player who played his major league career with the Oakland Athletics and the St. Louis Cardinals. He is currently the hitting coach for the St...
made his Major League debut on August 22, 1986 in a game versus the New York Yankees. He had three at-bats and no hits.
Notable transactions
- May 2, 1986: Tommy John signed as a Free Agent with the New York Yankees.
- June 2, 1986: 1986 Major League Baseball Draft1986 Major League Baseball DraftThe 1986 Major League Baseball Draft was the 22nd MLB draft that took place in 1986. During this draft, five all-stars were drafted in five different teams.-First round selections:...
- Andy StankiewiczAndy StankiewiczAndrew Neal Stankiewicz in Inglewood, California, U.S. is a retired Major League Baseball middle-infielder, presently minor league field coordinator for the Seattle Mariners...
was drafted by the Yankees in the 12th round. Player signed June 10, 1986. - Kevin MaasKevin MaasKevin Christian Maas is a former Major League Baseball player. He was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 22nd round of the 1986 draft after attending the University Of California. He made his major league debut for Yankees on June 29, 1990 when they called him up from the Columbus Clippers...
was drafted by the Yankees in the 22nd round. Player signed July 20, 1986.
- Andy Stankiewicz
- June 30, 1986: Ken Griffey, Sr.Ken Griffey, Sr.George Kenneth "Ken" Griffey is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He currently serves as Manager for the Bakersfield Blaze, the Reds' Single A minor league affiliate. He is the father of former professional outfielder Ken Griffey, Jr. and former minor leaguer Craig Griffey. He and his...
and Andre RobertsonAndre RobertsonAndre Levett Robertson is a retired Major League Baseball second baseman and shortstop. He played during five seasons at the major league level for the New York Yankees. He was signed by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 4th round of the amateur draft...
were traded by the Yankees to the Atlanta BravesAtlanta BravesThe Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
for Claudell WashingtonClaudell WashingtonClaudell Washington is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Oakland Athletics , Texas Rangers , Chicago White Sox , New York Mets , Atlanta Braves , New York Yankees and California Angels...
and Paul ZuvellaPaul ZuvellaPaul Zuvella is a former Major League Baseball player and minor league baseball manager. Primarily a shortstop and second baseman, he stood 6'0" tall, weighed 178 pounds, and batted and threw right-handed.-Atlanta Braves:...
. - July 4, 1986: Ozzie CansecoOzzie CansecoOsvaldo "Ozzie" Canseco Capas is a former Major League Baseball player and the identical twin brother of former Major League Baseball player José Canseco....
was released by the Yankees. - July 9, 1986: Ed WhitsonEd WhitsonEddie Lee Whitson is a former Major League Baseball pitcher best remembered for his short and turbulent stint with the New York Yankees in the mid 1980s. He batted and threw right-handed.-Pittsburgh Pirates:...
was traded by the Yankees to the San Diego PadresSan Diego PadresThe San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
for Tim StoddardTim StoddardTimothy Paul Stoddard is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He is one of only two known men to have played in both a World Series and an NCAA basketball national championship game....
. - July 30, 1986: Ron Hassey, Carlos Martínez and a player to be named later were traded by the Yankees to the Chicago White Sox for Ron KittleRon KittleRonald Dale Kittle is a former left fielder and designated hitter in Major League Baseball who was known mostly for his home run power, being named the 1983 AL Rookie of the Year...
, Wayne TollesonWayne TollesonJimmy Wayne Tolleson is a former Major League Baseball player. A switch hitter who threw right-handed, Tolleson was listed at 5'9" tall and 160 pounds during his playing career.-Western Carolina University:...
, and Joel SkinnerJoel SkinnerJoel Patrick Skinner is a former Major League Baseball catcher and former third base coach of the Cleveland Indians. Skinner was dismissed effective with the end of the 2009 season on September 30, 2009. He is the son of Bob Skinner, a National League outfielder in the 1950s and '60s...
. The Yankees completed the deal by sending Bill LindseyBill LindseyWilliam Donald Lindsey is a retired Major League Baseball catcher. He played during one season at the major league level for the Chicago White Sox. He was signed by the New York Yankees as an amateur free agent in...
to the White Sox on December 24.
Season standings
1986 was the first time since 1904 that the Yankees finished second in the standings to the Red Sox.Roster
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Billy Martin
On August 10, 1986, the Yankees retired Martin's uniform number 1 and dedicated a plaque in his honor for Monument ParkMonument Park (Yankee Stadium)
Monument Park is an open-air museum located at the new Yankee Stadium containing a collection of monuments, plaques, and retired numbers honoring distinguished members of the New York Yankees....
at Yankee Stadium. The plaque contains the words, There has never been a greater competitor than Billy. Martin told the crowd, "I may not have been the greatest Yankee to put on the uniform, but I am the proudest."
On 24 May 1986, on the season finale of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live is a live American late-night television sketch comedy and variety show developed by Lorne Michaels and Dick Ebersol. The show premiered on NBC on October 11, 1975, under the original title of NBC's Saturday Night.The show's sketches often parody contemporary American culture...
, co-host Martin was "fired" by executive producer
Executive producer
An executive producer is a producer who is not involved in any technical aspects of the film making or music process, but who is still responsible for the overall production...
Lorne Michaels
Lorne Michaels
Lorne Michaels, CM is a Canadian-American television producer, writer, and comedian best known for creating and producing Saturday Night Live and producing the various film and TV projects that spun off from it.-Early life:...
for being "drunk" in a skit, slurring his lines. During the goodnights, Martin "sets fire" to the dressing room in retaliation. (Only three cast members would be re-hired the next season.) In 1988, on Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update
Weekend Update
Weekend Update is a Saturday Night Live sketch that comments on and parodies current events. It is the show's longest running recurring sketch, having been on since the show's first broadcast, and is typically presented in the middle of the show immediately after the first musical performance...
, comedian Dennis Miller
Dennis Miller
Dennis Miller is an American stand-up comedian, political commentator, actor, sports commentator, and television and radio personality. He is known for his critical assessments laced with pop culture references...
opened the sports with, "In Calgary tonight, Katarina Witt won the gold medal in figure skating, prompting Yankees owner George Steinbrenner to fire manager Billy Martin."
Player stats
| = Indicates team leader |
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 | Butch Wynegar Butch Wynegar Harold Delano "Butch" Wynegar, Jr. is a former professional baseball player and is the current hitting coach for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees Triple A affiliate of the New York Yankees... |
61 | 194 | 40 | .206 | 7 | 29 |
| 1B | Don Mattingly Don Mattingly Donald Arthur "Don" Mattingly is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and current manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Nicknamed "The Hit Man" and "Donnie Baseball", he played his entire 14-year baseball career for the New York Yankees... |
162 | 677 | 238 | .352 | 31 | 113 |
| 2B | Willie Randolph Willie Randolph Willie Larry Randolph is a former Major League Baseball second baseman and manager, most recently the third base coach for the Baltimore Orioles... |
141 | 492 | 136 | .276 | 5 | 50 |
| 3B | Mike Pagliarulo Mike Pagliarulo Michael Timothy Pagliarulo, aka "Pags" , is a former Major League Baseball third baseman during the 1980s and into the mid 1990s... |
149 | 504 | 120 | .238 | 28 | 71 |
| SS | Wayne Tolleson Wayne Tolleson Jimmy Wayne Tolleson is a former Major League Baseball player. A switch hitter who threw right-handed, Tolleson was listed at 5'9" tall and 160 pounds during his playing career.-Western Carolina University:... |
60 | 215 | 61 | .284 | 0 | 14 |
| LF | Dan Pasqua Dan Pasqua Daniel Anthony Pasqua , is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1985-1994. He was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 3rd round of the 1982 amateur draft. Pasqua attended William Paterson University in New Jersey... |
102 | 280 | 82 | .293 | 16 | 45 |
| CF | Rickey Henderson Rickey Henderson Rickey Henley Henderson is a former Major League Baseball left fielder who played for nine teams from 1979 to 2003, including four stints with his original team, the Oakland Athletics. Nicknamed The Man of Steal, he is widely regarded as the sport's greatest leadoff hitter and baserunner... |
153 | 608 | 160 | .263 | 28 | 74 |
| RF | Dave Winfield Dave Winfield David Mark Winfield is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder. He is currently Executive Vice President/Senior Advisor of the San Diego Padres and an analyst for the ESPN program Baseball Tonight... |
154 | 565 | 148 | .262 | 24 | 104 |
| DH | Mike Easler Mike Easler Michael Anthony Easler is a retired Major League Baseball outfielder who enjoyed a 14 year major league career from 1973 to 1987 with the Houston Astros, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, California Angels, Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees... |
146 | 490 | 148 | .302 | 14 | 78 |
Other batters
| Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Griffey, Sr. Ken Griffey, Sr. George Kenneth "Ken" Griffey is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He currently serves as Manager for the Bakersfield Blaze, the Reds' Single A minor league affiliate. He is the father of former professional outfielder Ken Griffey, Jr. and former minor leaguer Craig Griffey. He and his... |
59 | 198 | 60 | .303 | 9 | 26 |
| Ron Hassey Ron Hassey Ronald William Hassey is a retired Major League Baseball catcher. Hassey began his career with the Cleveland Indians after the Indians drafted him in the 18th round of the 1976 MLB amateur draft... |
64 | 191 | 57 | .298 | 6 | 29 |
| Joel Skinner Joel Skinner Joel Patrick Skinner is a former Major League Baseball catcher and former third base coach of the Cleveland Indians. Skinner was dismissed effective with the end of the 2009 season on September 30, 2009. He is the son of Bob Skinner, a National League outfielder in the 1950s and '60s... |
54 | 166 | 43 | .259 | 1 | 17 |
| Bobby Meacham Bobby Meacham Robert Andrew Meacham is a former Major League Baseball shortstop who spent his entire six year career with the New York Yankees... |
56 | 161 | 36 | .224 | 0 | 10 |
| Gary Roenicke Gary Roenicke Gary Steven Roenicke is a former Major League Baseball outfielder for the Montreal Expos , Baltimore Orioles , New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves .-Early career:... |
69 | 136 | 36 | .265 | 3 | 18 |
| Claudell Washington Claudell Washington Claudell Washington is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Oakland Athletics , Texas Rangers , Chicago White Sox , New York Mets , Atlanta Braves , New York Yankees and California Angels... |
54 | 135 | 32 | .237 | 6 | 16 |
| Dale Berra Dale Berra Dale Anthony Berra , is a former Major League Baseball player who primarily played as an infielder from through . He is the son of Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra.-Early years:... |
42 | 108 | 25 | .231 | 2 | 13 |
| Mike Fischlin Mike Fischlin Michael Thomas Fischlin is a former professional baseball player. He played all or part of ten seasons in Major League Baseball between 1977 and 1987 for the Houston Astros , Cleveland Indians , New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves , primarily as a backup shortstop and second baseman.Fischlin... |
71 | 102 | 21 | .206 | 0 | 3 |
| Henry Cotto Henry Cotto Henry Cotto is a former professional baseball outfielder. He played all or part of ten seasons in Major League Baseball, from until . He also played one season in Japan for the Yomiuri Giants in , winning a world championship... |
35 | 80 | 17 | .213 | 1 | 6 |
| Ron Kittle Ron Kittle Ronald Dale Kittle is a former left fielder and designated hitter in Major League Baseball who was known mostly for his home run power, being named the 1983 AL Rookie of the Year... |
30 | 80 | 19 | .238 | 4 | 12 |
| Paul Zuvella Paul Zuvella Paul Zuvella is a former Major League Baseball player and minor league baseball manager. Primarily a shortstop and second baseman, he stood 6'0" tall, weighed 178 pounds, and batted and threw right-handed.-Atlanta Braves:... |
21 | 48 | 4 | .083 | 0 | 2 |
| Bryan Little Bryan Little (baseball) Richard Bryan "Twig" Little is a former professional baseball player. He played all or part of five seasons in Major League Baseball, primarily as a second baseman... |
14 | 41 | 8 | .195 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan Espino Juan Espino Juan Espino Reyes is a retired Major League Baseball catcher. He played during four seasons at the major league level for the New York Yankees. He was signed as an amateur free agent by the Yankees in... |
27 | 37 | 6 | .162 | 0 | 5 |
| Phil Lombardi Phil Lombardi Phillip Arden Lombardi is a former professional baseball player. He played parts of three seasons in Major League Baseball, between and , for the New York Yankees and New York Mets... |
20 | 36 | 10 | .278 | 2 | 6 |
| Leo Hernández Leo Hernández Leonardo Jesús Hernández , commonly known as Leo Hernandez , is a former Major League Baseball third baseman and right-handed batter who played for the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees .... |
7 | 22 | 5 | .227 | 1 | 4 |
| Iván DeJesús Ivan DeJesus Iván Alvarez DeJesús is a former Major League Baseball player from 1974 to 1988 for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, San Francisco Giants, and Detroit Tigers. DeJesús was regarded as a good fielding but light hitting shortstop... |
7 | 4 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 |
Starting pitchers
| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Rasmussen Dennis Rasmussen Dennis Lee Rasmussen is a former starting pitcher for Major League Baseball's San Diego Padres , New York Yankees , Cincinnati Reds , Chicago Cubs and Kansas City Royals... |
31 | 202 | 18 | 6 | 3.88 | 131 |
| Ron Guidry Ron Guidry Ronald Ames Guidry , nicknamed "Louisiana Lightning" and "Gator", is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He played his entire 14-year baseball career for the New York Yankees... |
30 | 192.3 | 9 | 12 | 3.98 | 140 |
| Joe Niekro Joe Niekro Joseph Franklin Niekro was an American Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He was the younger brother of pitcher Phil Niekro, and the father of Minor League Baseball pitcher Lance Niekro. A native of Blaine, Ohio, Niekro attended Bridgeport High School in Bridgeport, Ohio and attended West... |
25 | 125.7 | 9 | 10 | 4.87 | 59 |
| Doug Drabek Doug Drabek Douglas Dean Drabek is a former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. Known for his fluid pitching motion and sound mechanics, he won the National League Cy Young Award in 1990.-Early life:... |
27 | 131.7 | 7 | 8 | 4.10 | 76 |
| Bob Tewksbury Bob Tewksbury Robert Alan Tewksbury is a former Major League Baseball pitcher.Tewksbury's talent was initially discovered by Andy Michael in Concord. Michael contacted the New York Yankees and Tewksbury was drafted by them out of Saint Leo University in the 19th round of the 1981 draft... |
23 | 130.3 | 9 | 5 | 3.31 | 49 |
| Tommy John Tommy John Thomas Edward John Jr. is a former left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball whose 288 career victories rank as the seventh highest total among left-handers in major league history... |
13 | 70.7 | 5 | 3 | 2.93 | 28 |
| Scott Nielsen Scott Nielsen Jeffrey Scott Nielsen is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played during four seasons at the major league level for the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox. He was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 6th round of the amateur draft... |
10 | 56.0 | 4 | 4 | 4.02 | 20 |
Other pitchers
| Player | G | IP | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Stoddard Tim Stoddard Timothy Paul Stoddard is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He is one of only two known men to have played in both a World Series and an NCAA basketball national championship game.... |
24 | 49.3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3.83 | 34 |
| Ed Whitson Ed Whitson Eddie Lee Whitson is a former Major League Baseball pitcher best remembered for his short and turbulent stint with the New York Yankees in the mid 1980s. He batted and threw right-handed.-Pittsburgh Pirates:... |
14 | 37.0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 7.54 | 27 |
| Alfonso Pulido Alfonso Pulido Alfonso Pulido Manzo is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Pulido played parts of three seasons in Major League Baseball, with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1983-1984 and with the New York Yankees in 1986, appearing in 12 career games with a 1-1 record.Before signing with Major League Baseball,... |
10 | 30.7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4.70 | 13 |
| John Montefusco John Montefusco John Joseph Montefusco Jr. is a former Major League Baseball pitcher from 1974 to 1986 for the San Francisco Giants, Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, and New York Yankees. Named the National League Rookie of the Year in 1975, Montefusco's nickname was "The Count", a pun on his last name which... |
4 | 12.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.19 | 3 |
| Mike Armstrong Mike Armstrong Michael Dennis Armstrong played Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1987, mainly as a relief pitcher. Armstrong batted and threw right-handed. He played college baseball for the University of Miami.... |
7 | 8.7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9.35 | 8 |
| Brad Arnsberg Brad Arnsberg Bradley James Arnsberg is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball and was the Houston Astros pitching coach.-Playing career:... |
2 | 8.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.38 | 3 |
Relief pitchers
| Player | G | IP | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Righetti Dave Righetti David Allan Righetti is a former left-handed pitcher for various Major League Baseball teams, primarily the New York Yankees. He is currently the pitching coach for the San Francisco Giants and was the first player in history to both pitch a no-hitter and also lead the league in saves in his career... |
74 | 106.7 | 8 | 8 | 46 | 2.45 | 83 |
| Brian Fisher Brian Fisher (baseball) Brian Kevin Fisher is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played during seven seasons at the major league level for the New York Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, Houston Astros, and Seattle Mariners. He was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 2nd round of the amateur draft... |
62 | 96.7 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 4.93 | 67 |
| Bob Shirley Bob Shirley Robert Charles Shirley is a former professional baseball pitcher. He played all or part of eleven seasons in Major League Baseball, from 1977 to 1987, for the San Diego Padres, St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals... |
39 | 105.3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 5.04 | 64 |
| Rod Scurry Rod Scurry Rodney Grant Scurry was a Major League pitcher for eight seasons, and was the first Major League Baseball player directly linked to the Pittsburgh drug trials that dogged baseball during the mid-1980s... |
31 | 39.3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3.66 | 36 |
| Al Holland Al Holland Alfred Willis Holland is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher who mostly pitched in the Major Leagues from to .... |
25 | 40.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5.09 | 37 |
Awards and Records
- Rickey HendersonRickey HendersonRickey Henley Henderson is a former Major League Baseball left fielder who played for nine teams from 1979 to 2003, including four stints with his original team, the Oakland Athletics. Nicknamed The Man of Steal, he is widely regarded as the sport's greatest leadoff hitter and baserunner...
– American League Leader Stolen Bases (87) - Rickey HendersonRickey HendersonRickey Henley Henderson is a former Major League Baseball left fielder who played for nine teams from 1979 to 2003, including four stints with his original team, the Oakland Athletics. Nicknamed The Man of Steal, he is widely regarded as the sport's greatest leadoff hitter and baserunner...
– American League Leader Runs Scored (130) - Don MattinglyDon MattinglyDonald Arthur "Don" Mattingly is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and current manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Nicknamed "The Hit Man" and "Donnie Baseball", he played his entire 14-year baseball career for the New York Yankees...
– American League Leader Hits (238) - Don Mattingly, Silver SluggerSilver SluggerThe Silver Slugger Award is awarded annually to the best offensive player at each position in both the American League and the National League, as determined by the coaches and managers of Major League Baseball...
award - Don Mattingly, Yankees Single Season Record, Hits in a Season (238)
- Don Mattingly, Yankees Single Season Record, Doubles in a Season (53)
- Dave Righetti, Major League Record (since broken), Most Saves in One Season by a Relief Pitcher(46)
- Dave Righetti, Major League Record, Most Saves in One Season by a Left-handed Pitcher(46)
All-Star Game
1986 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
The 1986 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 57th playing of the midsummer classic between the all-stars of the American League and National League , the two leagues comprising Major League Baseball. The game was held on July 15, 1986 at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas, the home of the...
- Rickey Henderson, Starting Lineup, Outfield
- Dave Winfield, Starting Lineup, Outfield
- Don Mattingly, Reserve, First Baseman
- Dave Righetti, Reserve, Pitcher