1990 Nashville Sounds season
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The Nashville Sounds
' 1990 season was the franchise's thirteenth year of play. The team finished the regular season with a record of 86 wins and 61 losses. They finished in a tie for first place in their division with the Buffalo Bisons
. Nashville won the Eastern Division title against Buffalo in a one game playoff. In post-season play, the team had two wins and three losses; they were defeated in the league championship series.
, the Sounds won the Eastern Division championship in a one-game playoff. The extra-inning affair was ended by Chris Jones’ two-run homer in the top of the eighteenth inning. That year, Nashville set their all-time attendance record when a total of 605,122 fans came out to Greer Stadium.
This was also outfielder Skeeter Barnes
' last season with the team. After four non-consecutive years with the team, Barnes became the team’s career leader in four categories: games (514), at bat
s (1,848), hit
s (517), and double
s (94).
in the best-of-five league championship series. This marked the first time that the Sounds made a post-season appearance in the American Association and as a Triple-A franchise. After splitting the first two games, the teams met in game three which lasted 20 innings, resulting in a Nashville loss. The Sounds won game four to tie the series at two games each. Omaha defeated Nashville in game five by a score of eight runs to seven, denying the Sounds their first American Association Championship.
was named to the league's mid-season All-Star team, while pitcher Chris Hammond
was named to the post-season squad. Hammond also won the league's Allie Reynolds Award for Pitcher of the Year.
Outfielder Skeeter Barnes
paced with league with 156 hit
s. Hammond led the league's pitchers in four categories: win
s (15), winning percentage
(.938, 15–1), ERA
(2.17), and strikeout
s (149).
Nashville Sounds
The Nashville Sounds are a minor league baseball team of the Pacific Coast League , and the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. They are located in Nashville, Tennessee, and are named for the city's association with the music industry...
' 1990 season was the franchise's thirteenth year of play. The team finished the regular season with a record of 86 wins and 61 losses. They finished in a tie for first place in their division with the Buffalo Bisons
Buffalo Bisons
The Buffalo Bisons are a minor league baseball team based in Buffalo, New York. They currently play in the International League and are the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets...
. Nashville won the Eastern Division title against Buffalo in a one game playoff. In post-season play, the team had two wins and three losses; they were defeated in the league championship series.
Regular season
The Sounds 1990 season proved to be their most successful season as a part of the American Association, when they compiled an 86–61 record. Finishing the regular season in a tie with the Buffalo BisonsBuffalo Bisons
The Buffalo Bisons are a minor league baseball team based in Buffalo, New York. They currently play in the International League and are the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets...
, the Sounds won the Eastern Division championship in a one-game playoff. The extra-inning affair was ended by Chris Jones’ two-run homer in the top of the eighteenth inning. That year, Nashville set their all-time attendance record when a total of 605,122 fans came out to Greer Stadium.
This was also outfielder Skeeter Barnes
Skeeter Barnes
William Henry "Skeeter" Barnes is a retired Major League Baseball utility player for the Cincinnati Reds , Montreal Expos , St...
' last season with the team. After four non-consecutive years with the team, Barnes became the team’s career leader in four categories: games (514), at bat
At bat
In baseball, an at bat or time at bat is used to calculate certain statistics, including batting average, on base percentage, and slugging percentage. It is a more restricted definition of a plate appearance...
s (1,848), hit
Hit (baseball)
In baseball statistics, a hit , also called a base hit, is credited to a batter when the batter safely reaches first base after hitting the ball into fair territory, without the benefit of an error or a fielder's choice....
s (517), and double
Double (baseball)
In baseball, a double is the act of a batter striking the pitched ball and safely reaching second base without being called out by the umpire, without the benefit of a fielder's misplay or another runner being put out on a fielder's choice....
s (94).
Season standings
| American Association - Eastern Division | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
| Nashville Sounds | 86 | 61 | .585 | — |
| Buffalo Bisons Buffalo Bisons The Buffalo Bisons are a minor league baseball team based in Buffalo, New York. They currently play in the International League and are the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets... |
85 | 62 | .578 | 1 |
| Indianapolis Indians Indianapolis Indians The Indianapolis Indians are a minor league baseball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team, which plays in the International League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates major-league club. The Indians play at Victory Field, located in downtown Indianapolis... |
72 | 59 | .507 | 11½ |
| Louisville Redbirds | 61 | 85 | .418 | 24½ |
American Association Championship
The Eastern Division champion Sounds faced off against the Western Division champion Omaha RoyalsOmaha Royals
The Omaha Storm Chasers are a United States minor league baseball team currently based in the Omaha suburb of Papillion, Nebraska. The team is the Triple-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals major league club and has been a member of the expanded Pacific Coast League since 1998. From 1969 to 1997,...
in the best-of-five league championship series. This marked the first time that the Sounds made a post-season appearance in the American Association and as a Triple-A franchise. After splitting the first two games, the teams met in game three which lasted 20 innings, resulting in a Nashville loss. The Sounds won game four to tie the series at two games each. Omaha defeated Nashville in game five by a score of eight runs to seven, denying the Sounds their first American Association Championship.
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Roster
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Pitchers
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Catchers
Terry McGriff Terence Roy McGriff was a major league baseball player who played for the Cincinnati Reds, Houston Astros, Florida Marlins, and St. Louis Cardinals. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 8th round of the 1981 Major League Baseball Draft, and he made his ML debut on July 11, 1987... Donnie Scott Donald Malcolm Scott was a catcher in Major League Baseball. From through , Scott played a role as backup and part-time catcher for the Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners and Cincinnati Reds. While bouncing around in the minor leagues, Scott was also a member of the farm system for the Baltimore... Infielders
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Outfielders
Skeeter Barnes William Henry "Skeeter" Barnes is a retired Major League Baseball utility player for the Cincinnati Reds , Montreal Expos , St... Tony DeFrancesco Anthony John DeFrancesco is an American minor league baseball manager. In , he will pilot the Oklahoma RedHawks, Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros. Previously, he spent six seasons as manager of the Sacramento River Cats, and served one season as third-base coach for the Oakland Athletics... Leo Garcia Leo Garcia was a Major League Baseball player who played outfield for the Cincinnati Reds in 1987 and 1988. He was born November 6, 1962 in Santiago, Dominican Republic. He debuted on April 6, 1987 and managed 1 RBI in his debut. His last game in the majors was June 1, 1988. He is currently the... Hal Morris William Harold Morris III is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball who played primarily for the Cincinnati Reds. He attended Munster High School in Munster, Indiana, and the University of Michigan. Morris was the Player of the Year while attending Munster High School... Darryl Motley Darryl DeWayne Motley is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played six seasons for the Kansas City Royals and Atlanta Braves between and . In his MLB career, Motley played in 413 games, hit 44 home runs, 324 hits, 159 RBIs, and batted .243... |
Manager
Pete Mackanin Peter Mackanin, Jr. is a former second baseman and manager in Major League Baseball who most recently served as the acting manager of the Cincinnati Reds, having replaced Jerry Narron in 2007 before being replaced at season's end by Dusty Baker... Coaches
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Awards and honors
Center fielder Leo GarciaLeo Garcia
Leo Garcia was a Major League Baseball player who played outfield for the Cincinnati Reds in 1987 and 1988. He was born November 6, 1962 in Santiago, Dominican Republic. He debuted on April 6, 1987 and managed 1 RBI in his debut. His last game in the majors was June 1, 1988. He is currently the...
was named to the league's mid-season All-Star team, while pitcher Chris Hammond
Chris Hammond
Christopher Andrew Hammond is a former left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball.Hammond was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the sixth round of the amateur draft. Hammond had not sustained considerable success until his revival as a relief pitcher with the Atlanta Braves...
was named to the post-season squad. Hammond also won the league's Allie Reynolds Award for Pitcher of the Year.
Outfielder Skeeter Barnes
Skeeter Barnes
William Henry "Skeeter" Barnes is a retired Major League Baseball utility player for the Cincinnati Reds , Montreal Expos , St...
paced with league with 156 hit
Hit (baseball)
In baseball statistics, a hit , also called a base hit, is credited to a batter when the batter safely reaches first base after hitting the ball into fair territory, without the benefit of an error or a fielder's choice....
s. Hammond led the league's pitchers in four categories: win
Win (baseball)
In professional baseball, there are two types of decisions: a win and a loss . In each game, one pitcher on the winning team is awarded a win and one pitcher on the losing team is given a loss in their respective statistics. These pitchers are collectively known as the pitchers of record. Only...
s (15), winning percentage
Winning percentage
In sports, a winning percentage is the fraction of games or matches a team or individual has won. It is defined as wins divided by wins plus losses . Ties count as a ½ loss and a ½ win...
(.938, 15–1), ERA
Earned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
(2.17), and strikeout
Strikeout
In baseball or softball, a strikeout or strike-out occurs when a batter receives three strikes during his time at bat. A strikeout is a statistic recorded for both pitchers and batters....
s (149).