1994 Florida Marlins season
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The 1994 Florida Marlins
season started off with the team trying to improve on their record from 1993
. Their manager was Rene Lachemann
. They played home games at Joe Robbie Stadium
. They finished with a record of 51-64, last in the National League East
. The season ended early as a result of the 1994 players strike.
Charlie Hough was 46 when he took the hill on Opening Day for the Marlins. He was the second oldest pitcher to pitch on opening day. Jack Quinn
started for the Brooklyn Dodgers
on Opening Day in 1931 at the age of 47.
Florida Marlins
The Miami Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. Established in 1993 as an expansion franchise called the Florida Marlins, the Marlins are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Marlins played their home games at...
season started off with the team trying to improve on their record from 1993
1993 Florida Marlins season
The 1993 Florida Marlins season was the inaugural year for the team, part of the 1993 Major League Baseball expansion. Their manager was Rene Lachemann. They played home games at Joe Robbie Stadium...
. Their manager was Rene Lachemann
Rene Lachemann
Rene George Lachemann is a former coach, catcher and manager in Major League Baseball. Lachemann served as the first manager in the history of the Florida Marlins and also skippered the Seattle Mariners and Milwaukee Brewers...
. They played home games at Joe Robbie Stadium
Dolphin Stadium
Sun Life Stadium is an American football stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, a suburb of Miami. It is the home stadium of the Miami Dolphins National Football League team, and the University of Miami Hurricanes football team. It also hosts the Orange Bowl, an annual college football bowl game. It...
. They finished with a record of 51-64, last in the National League East
National League East
The National League East Division is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions. The Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies are tied for the most National League East Division titles . All of Atlanta's NL East titles came during a record stretch of 14 consecutive division titles...
. The season ended early as a result of the 1994 players strike.
Offseason
- December 15, 1993: Mario Diaz was signed as a Free Agent with the Florida Marlins.
- December 20, 1993: Charlie HoughCharlie HoughCharles Oliver Hough is a former Major League Baseball knuckleball pitcher. He is currently a senior adviser of player development for the Los Angeles Dodgers.-Playing career:...
was signed as a free agent by the Marlins. - December 20, 1993: Kerwin MooreKerwin MooreKerwin Lamar Moore is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played for the Oakland Athletics in 1996.-External links:...
was traded by the Marlins to the Oakland AthleticsOakland AthleticsThe Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
for Kurt AbbottKurt AbbottKurt Thomas Abbott is a former Major League Baseball player who played primarily as a shortstop from -....
. - March 30, 1994: Mario Diaz was released by the Florida Marlins.
Regular season
By Friday, August 12, the Marlins had compiled a 51-64 record through 115 games. They had scored 468 runs (4.07 per game) and allowed 576 runs (5.01 per game).Charlie Hough was 46 when he took the hill on Opening Day for the Marlins. He was the second oldest pitcher to pitch on opening day. Jack Quinn
Jack Quinn (baseball)
John Picus "Jack" Quinn, born Joannes Pajkos , was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. Quinn pitched for eight teams in three major leagues and made his final appearance at the age of 50.-Biography:Born in Štefurov, Slovakia , Quinn emigrated to America as an...
started for the Brooklyn Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
on Opening Day in 1931 at the age of 47.
1994 Opening Day lineup
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| Chuck Carr | CF |
| Jerry Browne Jerry Browne Jerome 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:... |
3B |
| Gary Sheffield Gary Sheffield Gary Antonian Sheffield , nicknamed "Sheff", is an American retired Major League Baseball outfielder. He played for eight major league ball clubs from 1988 to 2009, primarily as an outfielder.-Biography:... |
RF |
| Orestes Destrade Orestes Destrade Orestes Cucuas Destrade , is a former Major League Baseball infielder.-Biography:Destrade was born in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, but emigrated to the United States with his family at the age of six. During his youth, he played Khoury League at Flagami Park in Miami. He graduated from Christopher... |
1B |
| Jeff Conine Jeff Conine Jeffrey Guy Conine is a former Major League Baseball first baseman/outfielder who played several years with the Florida Marlins. Previously, Conine played with the Kansas City Royals , Florida Marlins , Baltimore Orioles , Philadelphia Phillies , Cincinnati Reds , and New York Mets . He batted and... |
LF |
| Bret Barberie Bret Barberie Bret Edward Barberie is a former professional baseball infielder. He is an alumnus of the University of Southern California.... |
2B |
| Benito Santiago Benito Santiago Benito Santiago Rivera is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball player. He played for twenty seasons as a catcher in Major League Baseball from to , most notably for the San Diego Padres... |
C |
| Kurt Abbott Kurt Abbott Kurt Thomas Abbott is a former Major League Baseball player who played primarily as a shortstop from -.... |
SS |
| Charlie Hough Charlie Hough Charles Oliver Hough is a former Major League Baseball knuckleball pitcher. He is currently a senior adviser of player development for the Los Angeles Dodgers.-Playing career:... |
P |
Notable transactions
- April 3, 1994: Matt TurnerMatt Turner (baseball)William Matthew Turner is a former middle-relief pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from through . He batted and threw right-handed....
was traded by the Marlins to the Cleveland IndiansCleveland IndiansThe 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...
for Jeremy HernandezJeremy HernandezJeremy Stuart Hernandez is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Hernandez, who is of Mexican descent, played in five seasons in the major leagues, from until . During that time, he pitched in 133 games, all in relief.-External links:...
. - May 30, 1994: Mario Diaz was signed as a Free Agent with the Florida Marlins.
- June 2, 1994: Josh BootyJosh BootyJoshua Gibson Booty is a National Football League quarterback and former Major League Baseball third baseman. He is currently a free agent after being waived by the Oakland Raiders...
was drafted by the Marlins in the 1st round (5th pick) of the 1994 Major League Baseball Draft1994 Major League Baseball Draft-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1994 Major League Baseball draft.-Compensation picks:-Other notable players:*A.J. Pierzynski , Minnesota Twins, 3rd round*Bobby Howry , San Francisco Giants, 5th round...
. Player signed July 14, 1994.
Roster
| 1994 Florida Marlins | |||||||||
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| Roster | |||||||||
| Pitchers |
Catchers Infielders |
Outfielders |
Manager Coaches (Pitching) (Bullpen) (1st Base) (Hitting) (Bullpen) (3rd Base) |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF | 106 | 433 | 114 | .263 | 2 | 30 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 136 | 34 | .250 | 0 | 9 | |
| 28 | 49 | 11 | .224 | 2 | 4 | |
| 17 | 39 | 7 | .179 | 0 | 4 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 113.2 | 5 | 9 | 5.15 | 65 | |
| 8 | 47 | 1 | 5 | 4.94 | 32 | |
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 |
|---|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 2.95 | 60 | |
| 44 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3.54 | 41 | |
| 29 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3.73 | 22 | |
| 21 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 2.70 | 13 | |