1989 Cleveland Indians season
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The 1989 Cleveland Indians
season was their 89th season in the American League
. For the 3rd consecutive season, the Indians had a losing record. The Indians had at least 73 wins for the 2nd consecutive season.
The first Ohio Cup
, which was an annual pre-season
baseball
game, was played in 1989. The single-game cup was played at Cooper Stadium
in Columbus, Ohio
, and was staged just days before the start of each new Major League Baseball
season.
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
season was their 89th season 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...
. For the 3rd consecutive season, the Indians had a losing record. The Indians had at least 73 wins for the 2nd consecutive season.
Offseason
- November 28, 1988: The Indians traded a player to be named later 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 Denny GonzálezDenny GonzalezDenio Mariano "Denny" González Manzueta is a retired Major League Baseball infielder. He played during five seasons at the major league level for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland Indians. He was signed by the Pirates as an amateur free agent in...
and a player to be named later. The deal was completed on March 25, 1989, with the Pirates sending Félix FermínFelix FerminFélix José Fermín Minaya is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates , Cleveland Indians , Seattle Mariners and Chicago Cubs ....
to the Indians and the Indians sending Jay BellJay BellJay Stuart Bell is a former Major League Baseball shortstop and second baseman who played for the Cleveland Indians , Pittsburgh Pirates , Kansas City Royals , Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Mets .He played his high school baseball at J.M...
to the Pirates. - December 2, 1988: Luis Aguayo was signed as a Free Agent with the Cleveland Indians.
- December 3, 1988: Jesse OroscoJesse OroscoJesse Russell Orosco is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who holds the major league record for career pitching appearances. He pitched most notably for the New York Mets in the 1980s. He won a World Series in 1986 with the Mets and in 1988 with the Dodgers. He threw left-handed,...
was signed as a free agent by the Indians. - December 5, 1988: Bud BlackBud BlackHarry Ralston "Bud" Black is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher and current manager of the San Diego Padres.-College:Black played two years at Lower Columbia College in Longview...
was signed as a free agent by the Indians. - December 6, 1988: Julio FrancoJulio FrancoJulio César Robles Franco is a former Major League Baseball infielder and designated hitter. In , Franco was the oldest active player in the major leagues at the age of 49....
was traded by the Indians 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 Pete O'BrienPete O'Brien (first baseman)Peter Michael O'Brien is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Texas Rangers , Cleveland Indians and Seattle Mariners...
, Oddibe McDowellOddibe McDowellOddibe McDowell is a former center fielder in Major League Baseball who played from to for the Texas Rangers, Cleveland Indians and Atlanta Braves. McDowell was the first player to hit for the cycle for the Rangers when he accomplished that feat on July 23, 1985...
, and Jerry BrowneJerry BrowneJerome Austin "The Governor" Browne was a Major League Baseball second baseman from to . Currently, he is the hitting coach for the Syracuse Chiefs.-External links:...
. - March 26, 1989: Keith AthertonKeith AthertonKeith Rowe Atherton , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues primarily in relief from -. Atherton played for the Oakland Athletics , Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Indians ....
was traded by the Minnesota Twins to the Cleveland Indians for Carmelo CastilloCarmen CastilloMonte Carmelo Castillo is a former right-handed outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Cleveland Indians and Minnesota Twins.-External links:...
.
Ohio Cup
Ohio Cup
The Ohio Cup was an annual pre-season baseball game, which pitted the Ohio rivals Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds.In its first series it was a single-game cup, played each year at minor-league Cooper Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, was staged just days before the start of each new Major League...
, which was an annual pre-season
Spring training
In Major League Baseball, spring training is a series of practices and exhibition games preceding the start of the regular season. Spring training allows new players to try out for roster and position spots, and gives existing team players practice time prior to competitive play...
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...
game, was played in 1989. The single-game cup was played at Cooper Stadium
Cooper Stadium
Cooper Stadium is a baseball stadium in Columbus, Ohio and was the home of the minor league Columbus Clippers from 1977 to 2008. Cooper Stadium has had several names over the years, including Red Bird Stadium, Jets Stadium and Franklin County Stadium, but in 1984 the stadium was renamed in honor of...
in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus is the capital of and the largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio. The broader metropolitan area encompasses several counties and is the third largest in Ohio behind those of Cleveland and Cincinnati. Columbus is the third largest city in the American Midwest, and the fifteenth largest city...
, and was staged just days before the start of each new Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
season.
| No. | Year | Winner | Runner-up | Score | Venue | Date | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1989 | Indians Cleveland Indians The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona... |
Reds Cincinnati Reds The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890.... |
1-0 | Cooper Stadium Cooper Stadium Cooper Stadium is a baseball stadium in Columbus, Ohio and was the home of the minor league Columbus Clippers from 1977 to 2008. Cooper Stadium has had several names over the years, including Red Bird Stadium, Jets Stadium and Franklin County Stadium, but in 1984 the stadium was renamed in honor of... |
April 2 | 15,978 |
Notable transactions
- June 5, 1989: 1989 Major League Baseball Draft1989 Major League Baseball Draft-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1989 Major League Baseball draft.-Supplemental first round selections:-External links:*...
- Alan EmbreeAlan EmbreeAlan Duane Embree is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher who is currently a free agent. Previously, Embree played with the Cleveland Indians , Atlanta Braves , Arizona Diamondbacks , San Francisco Giants , Chicago White Sox , San Diego Padres , Boston Red Sox , New York...
was drafted by the Indians in the 5th round. Player signed September 6, 1989. - Jim ThomeJim ThomeJames Howard "Jim" Thome is a Major League Baseball player for the Philadelphia Phillies. He is the eighth player to hit 600 home runs in the major leagues. He is widely considered a future Hall of Famer.-Cleveland Indians :...
was drafted by the Indians in the 13th round. Player signed June 18, 1989. - Brian GilesBrian GilesBrian Stephen Giles is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. During his career he played for the Cleveland Indians, Pittsburgh Pirates and San Diego Padres...
was drafted by the Indians in the 17th round. Player signed July 18, 1989.
- Alan Embree
- June 22, 1989: Willie CañateWillie CañateWillie Cañate [cah-NYAH-tay] is a former Major League Baseball left fielder and right-handed batter who played for the Toronto Blue Jays in 1993...
was signed by the Indians as an amateur free agent. - July 27, 1989: Doug PiattDoug PiattDouglas William Piatt is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He appeared in 21 games for the Montreal Expos in , all in relief. Despite putting up an impressive 2.60 earned run average and striking out 29 batters in 34 2/3 innings, Piatt never received another chance in the major leagues...
was traded by the Indians to the Montreal ExposWashington NationalsThe Washington Nationals are a professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. The Nationals are a member of the Eastern Division of the National League of Major League Baseball . The team moved into the newly built Nationals Park in 2008, after playing their first three seasons in RFK Stadium...
for Rick Carriger (minors). - August 7, 1989: Keith Atherton was released by the Cleveland Indians.
Roster
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Manager Coaches |
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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 | 111 | 323 | 75 | .232 | 3 | 17 | |
| 1B | 155 | 554 | 144 | .260 | 12 | 55 | |
| 2B | 153 | 598 | 179 | .299 | 5 | 45 | |
| 3B | 147 | 519 | 141 | .272 | 13 | 64 | |
| SS | 156 | 484 | 115 | .238 | 0 | 21 | |
| LF | 69 | 239 | 53 | .222 | 3 | 22 | |
| CF | 162 | 651 | 158 | .243 | 39 | 112 | |
| RF | 132 | 489 | 105 | .215 | 18 | 59 | |
| DH | 102 | 253 | 60 | .237 | 8 | 29 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 245 | 75 | .306 | 4 | 29 | |
| 62 | 218 | 49 | .225 | 7 | 37 | |
| 71 | 198 | 47 | .237 | 8 | 33 | |
| 79 | 178 | 41 | .230 | 1 | 13 | |
| 47 | 97 | 17 | .175 | 1 | 8 | |
| 30 | 83 | 17 | .205 | 4 | 8 | |
| 30 | 77 | 17 | .221 | 2 | 7 | |
| 32 | 59 | 11 | .186 | 1 | 5 | |
| 8 | 17 | 5 | .294 | 0 | 1 | |
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 | 222.1 | 12 | 11 | 3.36 | 88 | |
| 31 | 208 | 9 | 14 | 3.63 | 132 | |
| 31 | 206 | 13 | 6 | 3.37 | 129 | |
| 28 | 184.1 | 13 | 10 | 3.10 | 124 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 113.2 | 5 | 9 | 4.28 | 47 | |
| 12 | 25.2 | 1 | 1 | 8.06 | 12 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | 7 | 10 | 32 | 2.34 | 65 | |
| 69 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2.08 | 79 | |
| 32 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4.15 | 13 | |
| 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.36 | 4 | |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.60 | 7 | |
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15.00 | 0 | |
Awards and honors
All-Star Game1989 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
The 1989 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 60th 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 11, 1989 at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California, the home of...
- Doug Jones, Relief Pitcher, Reserve
- Greg SwindellGreg SwindellForest Gregory "Greg" Swindell is an American former Major League Baseball player, who had a 17-year career as a left-handed pitcher from to...
, Pitcher, Reserve
Team Leaders
- Games - Joe Carter (162)
- AB - Jerry Browne (598)
- Runs - Jerry Browne (83)
- Hits - Jerry Browne (179)
- Doubles - Joe carter (32)
- Triples - Brook Jacoby (5)
- Home Runs - Joe Carter (35)
- RBI - Joe Carter (105)
- Walks - Pete O'Brien (83)
- Strikeouts - Cory Snyder (134)
- Stolen Bases - Jerry Browne (14)
- Batting Average - Dion James (.306)
- On-Base Percentage - Jerry Browne (.370)
- Hit by Pitch - Joe Carter (8)
- Wins - Tom Candiotti, Greg Swindell (13)
- Strikeouts - John Farrell - (132)
- Earned Run Average - Jesse Orosco - (2.08)
- Saves - Doug Jones - (32)