1986 Pittsburgh Pirates season
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In his rookie season, Barry Bonds
led the Pirates with 36 Stolen Bases and finished second on the club with 16 Home Runs.
1986 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
Barry Bonds
Barry Lamar Bonds is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder. Bonds played from 1986 to 2007, for the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants. He is the son of former major league All-Star Bobby Bonds...
led the Pirates with 36 Stolen Bases and finished second on the club with 16 Home Runs.
Offseason
- December 10, 1985: Bobby BonillaBobby BonillaRoberto Martin Antonio "Bobby" Bonilla is a former player in Major League Baseball who played from 1986 to 2001. Known in his playing days as "Bobby Bo," Bonilla is of Puerto Rican descent.-Playing career:...
was drafted from the Pirates by 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...
in the 1985 rule 5 draftRule 5 draftThe Rule 5 draft is a Major League Baseball player draft that occurs each year in December, at the annual Winter Meeting of general managers. The Rule 5 draft aims to prevent teams from stockpiling too many young players on their minor league affiliate teams when other teams would be willing to...
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Regular season
- May 30, 1986: The Pirates recalled Barry BondsBarry BondsBarry Lamar Bonds is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder. Bonds played from 1986 to 2007, for the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants. He is the son of former major league All-Star Bobby Bonds...
from the Triple A Hawaii IslandersHawaii IslandersThe Hawaii Islanders were a AAA minor league baseball team, based in Honolulu, Hawaii, that played in the Pacific Coast League from 1961 through 1987. The Islanders were originally an affiliate of the Kansas City Athletics. They played their home games at Honolulu Stadium, Honolulu's Aloha Stadium...
. At the time of the callup, Bonds was hitting .311, with 7 Home Runs, 37 RBIs and 16 stolen bases at Triple A.
Notable transactions
- July 23, 1986: Lee MazzilliLee MazzilliLee Louis Mazzilli, , is a former Major League Baseball player, coach, and manager. On December 11, 2006, he was hired as the lead studio analyst for SportsNet New York, the New York Mets' cable television network...
was released by the Pirates. - July 23, 1986: José DeLeónJose DeLeonJosé DeLeón Chestaro is a former professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher over parts of thirteen seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago White Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, and Montreal Expos. He was the National League strikeout champion in 1989 with...
was traded by the Pirates to the Chicago White Sox for Bobby Bonilla. - September 30, 1986: Jeff ZaskeJeff ZaskeLloyd Jeffery Zaske was a baseball player for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1984 at the age of 23. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed. He was born in Seattle, Washington.-References:...
was traded by the Pirates to the Texas RangersTexas Rangers (baseball)The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
for Randy KramerRandy KramerRandall John Kramer is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched in all or part of four seasons in the majors, between and , for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs and Seattle Mariners.-Sources:...
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Draft Picks
- 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:...
- Stan BelindaStan BelindaStanley Peter Belinda is a former Major League Baseball player. A right-handed relief pitcher who batted from the right side, Belinda is 6'3" tall and weighs 187 pounds. He pitched from a three-quarters arm slot and threw both a regular low-90's fastball and a split-fingered fastball...
was drafted by the Pirates in the 10th round. Player signed June 5, 1986. - Archi CianfroccoArchi CianfroccoAngelo Dominic "Archi" Cianfrocco is a former professional baseball player. He played all or part of seven seasons in Major League Baseball, mostly at first and third base, from 1992-1998....
was drafted by the Pirates in the 4th round of the Secondary Phase, but did not sign.
- Stan Belinda
Roster
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Outfielders | Manager Coaches (bullpen) (first base) (third base) (pitching) (hitting) |
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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 |
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| CF | Barry Bonds Barry Bonds Barry Lamar Bonds is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder. Bonds played from 1986 to 2007, for the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants. He is the son of former major league All-Star Bobby Bonds... |
113 | 413 | 92 | .223 | 16 | 48 |
Other batters
| Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Diaz Mike Diaz Michael Anthony Diaz is a former professional baseball player. He played all or part of four seasons in Major League Baseball between 1983 and 1988, for the Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago White Sox... |
97 | 209 | 56 | .268 | 12 | 36 |
| Bobby Bonilla Bobby Bonilla Roberto Martin Antonio "Bobby" Bonilla is a former player in Major League Baseball who played from 1986 to 2001. Known in his playing days as "Bobby Bo," Bonilla is of Puerto Rican descent.-Playing career:... |
63 | 192 | 46 | .240 | 1 | 17 |
| Lee Mazzilli Lee Mazzilli Lee Louis Mazzilli, , is a former Major League Baseball player, coach, and manager. On December 11, 2006, he was hired as the lead studio analyst for SportsNet New York, the New York Mets' cable television network... |
61 | 93 | 21 | .226 | 1 | 8 |
| Rick Renteria Rick Renteria Richard Avina Renteria is currently the bench coach for the San Diego Padres. During his playing career, he was usually called "Rich", but now goes by "Rick".... |
10 | 12 | 3 | .250 | 0 | 1 |
| Rubén Rodríguez | 2 | 3 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 |
Starting pitchers
| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
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| Stan Fansler Stan Fansler Stanley Robert Fansler is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Fansler started five games for the Pittsburgh Pirates in , losing three and winning none.-Sources:... |
5 | 24 | 0 | 3 | 3.75 | 13 |
Other pitchers
| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| José DeLeón Jose DeLeon José DeLeón Chestaro is a former professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher over parts of thirteen seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago White Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, and Montreal Expos. He was the National League strikeout champion in 1989 with... |
9 | 16.1 | 1 | 3 | 8.27 | 11 |
Relief pitchers
| Player | G | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
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| Hipólito Peña Hipólito Peña Hipólito Peña Concepción is a former professional baseball pitcher. He pitched parts of three seasons in Major League Baseball, from 1986 until 1988, for the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees.-Sources:... |
10 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 8.64 | 6 |
Awards and honors
- Barry Bonds, Led all rookies in home runs (16)
1986 Major League Baseball 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...
- Tony PenaTony PeñaAntonio Francisco Peña Padilla is a former professional baseball player, manager and current coach. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball for the Pirates, Cardinals, Red Sox, Indians, White Sox, and Astros. Peña was the manager of the Kansas City Royals between 2002 and 2005. He...
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