1995 Cincinnati Reds season
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The Cincinnati Reds
' 1995 season
was a season in American baseball
. It consisted of the Reds winning the National League Central
, and the National League Division Series
in three straight games over the Los Angeles Dodgers
before losing the National League Championship Series
in four games to the eventual World Champion Atlanta Braves
.
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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....
' 1995 season
1995 Major League Baseball season
Due to the 1994 Major League Baseball strike which carried into the 1995 season, a shortened 144 game schedule commenced on April 25, when the Florida Marlins played host to the Los Angeles Dodgers.-Regular season:...
was a season in American 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...
. It consisted of the Reds winning the National League Central
National League Central
The National League Central Division is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions. This division was created in 1994, by moving two teams from the Western Division and three teams from the Eastern Division of the National League...
, and the National League Division Series
National League Division Series
In Major League Baseball, the National League Division Series determine which two teams from the National League will advance to the National League Championship Series...
in three straight games over the Los Angeles 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...
before losing the National League Championship Series
National League Championship Series
In Major League Baseball, the National League Championship Series is a round in the postseason that determines who wins the National League pennant and advances to Major League Baseball's championship, the World Series, facing the winner of the American League Championship Series. The reigning...
in four games to the eventual World Champion Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves
The 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....
.
Offseason
- October 13, 1994: Jacob BrumfieldJacob BrumfieldJacob Donnell Brumfield , is a former professional baseball player who played outfield in the Major Leagues from 1992-1999.-External links:...
was traded by the Reds 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 Danny ClyburnDanny ClyburnDanny Clyburn was an outfielder for the Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Devil Rays. He was traded to Tampa Bay prior to the season for pitcher Jason Johnson....
. - November 3, 1994: Joe Oliver was released by the Reds.
- November 4, 1994: Damon BerryhillDamon BerryhillDamon Scott Berryhill is a former Major League Baseball catcher who played ten seasons for the Chicago Cubs, the Atlanta Braves, the Boston Red Sox, the Cincinnati Reds, and the San Francisco Giants from to . He threw right and was a switch hitter...
was signed as a free agent by the Reds. - December 1, 1994: 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 released by the Reds. - December 22, 1994: Jack MorrisJack MorrisJohn Scott "Jack" Morris is a former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher. He played in 18 big league seasons between 1977 and 1994, mainly for the Detroit Tigers, and won 254 games throughout his career...
was signed as a free agent by the Reds.
Notable transactions
- April 5, 1995: Eric AnthonyEric AnthonyEric Todd Anthony is a former Major League Baseball outfielder.Drafted by the Houston Astros in the 34th round of the 1986 MLB amateur draft, Anthony would make his Major League Baseball debut with the Houston Astros on July 28, 1989, and appear in his final game on September 27, 1997...
was signed as a free agent by the Reds. - May 3, 1995: Tim BelcherTim BelcherTimothy Wayne Belcher is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He won the Sporting News Rookie Pitcher of the Year Award in for the National League...
was signed as a free agent by the Reds. - May 15, 1995: Tim Belcher was traded by the Reds to the Seattle MarinersSeattle MarinersThe Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...
for Roger SalkeldRoger SalkeldRoger William Salkeld is an American former Major League Baseball player. A pitcher, Salkeld played Major League Baseball for the Seattle Mariners in and and the Cincinnati Reds in...
. - June 12, 1995: Jarvis BrownJarvis BrownJarvis Ardel Brown was a Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the Minnesota Twins, San Diego Padres, Atlanta Braves, and Baltimore Orioles. He won the World Series with the Twins.-Career:...
was signed as a free agent by the Reds. - June 14, 1995: Jarvis Brown was sent by the Reds to the Baltimore OriolesBaltimore OriolesThe Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
as part of a conditional deal. - July 21, 1995: Ricky PickettRicky PickettCecil Lee "Ricky" Pickett is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher.Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 28th round of the 1992 MLB amateur draft, Pickett made his Major League Baseball debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 28, 1998, and appeared in his final game on May 5,...
, John RoperJohn Roper (baseball)John Christopher Roper is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played in parts of three seasons in the majors, from until , for the Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants. He has one daughter, Mileah Renee' Roper.-Sources:...
, Deion SandersDeion SandersDeion Luwynn Sanders , nicknamed "Prime Time" and "Neon Deion", is a former National Football League cornerback and Major League Baseball outfielder who currently works as an NFL Network analyst...
, Scott ServiceScott ServiceScott David Service is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the major leagues between and . He also pitched one season in Japan for the Chunichi Dragons in .-External links:...
, and David McCartyDavid McCartyDavid Andrew McCarty is a former first baseman and outfielder in Major League Baseball. From 1993 through 2005, McCarty played with the Minnesota Twins , San Francisco Giants , Seattle Mariners , Kansas City Royals , Tampa Bay Devil Rays , Oakland Athletics and Boston Red Sox...
were traded by the Reds to the San Francisco GiantsSan Francisco GiantsThe San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
for Mark PortugalMark PortugalMark Steven Portugal is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues from 1985 to 1999.-Career:Portugal attended Norwalk High School in Norwalk, California. He was signed by the Minnesota Twins in 1980...
, Dave BurbaDave BurbaDavid Allen Burba is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers, and Milwaukee Brewers from 1990 to 2004. In his 15-year major league career, Burba's record was 115-87, with 1,398 strikeouts,...
and Darren LewisDarren LewisDarren Joel Lewis is a former center fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Oakland Athletics , San Francisco Giants , Cincinnati Reds , Chicago White Sox , Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox ; he played his final season in 2002 with the Chicago Cubs...
. - July 25, 1995: Frank ViolaFrank ViolaFrank John Viola, Jr. is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Minnesota Twins , New York Mets , Boston Red Sox , Cincinnati Reds and Toronto Blue Jays . A three-time All-Star, he was named World Series MVP with the Twins in 1987 and won the AL Cy Young Award in 1988...
signed as a Free Agent with the Cincinnati Reds. - August 8, 1995: Mariano DuncanMariano DuncanMariano Duncan Nalasco is a retired second baseman and shortstop who played for several Major League Baseball teams during his 12 year career. He was the infield coach and 1st base coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers under Managers Grady Little and Joe Torre...
was selected off waivers by the Reds from the Philadelphia PhilliesPhiladelphia PhilliesThe Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
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Roster
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 81 | 266 | 76 | .286 | 11 | 44 | |
| 1B | 101 | 359 | 100 | .279 | 11 | 51 | |
| 2B | 138 | 513 | 137 | .267 | 15 | 68 | |
| 3B | 122 | 331 | 86 | .260 | 12 | 45 | |
| SS | 131 | 496 | 158 | .319 | 15 | 66 | |
| LF | 119 | 410 | 113 | .276 | 29 | 88 | |
| CF | 58 | 163 | 40 | .245 | 0 | 8 | |
| RF | 133 | 484 | 148 | .306 | 28 | 99 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 134 | 36 | .269 | 5 | 23 | |
| 34 | 82 | 15 | .183 | 2 | 11 | |
| 113 | 281 | 85 | .302 | 3 | 26 | |
| 80 | 218 | 62 | .284 | 9 | 44 | |
| 101 | 197 | 41 | .208 | 2 | 16 | |
| 81 | 171 | 58 | .339 | 3 | 30 | |
| 102 | 162 | 47 | .290 | 8 | 22 | |
| 47 | 134 | 36 | .269 | 5 | 23 | |
| 33 | 129 | 31 | .240 | 1 | 10 | |
| 34 | 82 | 15 | .183 | 2 | 11 | |
| 40 | 79 | 17 | .215 | 1 | 9 | |
| 29 | 69 | 20 | .290 | 3 | 13 | |
| 8 | 19 | 2 | .105 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | 18 | 5 | .278 | 1 | 2 | |
| 5 | 7 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | 3 | 1 | .333 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 1.000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 190.1 | 18 | 7 | 3.22 | 160 | |
| 28 | 176.2 | 12 | 5 | 3.46 | 124 | |
| 19 | 79 | 3 | 4 | 5.70 | 33 | |
| 14 | 77.2 | 6 | 5 | 3.82 | 33 | |
| 11 | 72.2 | 6 | 5 | 3.59 | 50 | |
| 14 | 69 | 5 | 4 | 4.17 | 62 | |
| 9 | 32.1 | 1 | 3 | 6.12 | 18 | |
| 4 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 5.82 | 10 | |
| 3 | 14.1 | 0 | 1 | 6.28 | 4 | |
| 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10.29 | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 98.1 | 6 | 5 | 3.84 | 38 | |
| 15 | 63.1 | 6 | 2 | 3.27 | 50 | |
| 11 | 24.1 | 1 | 2 | 6.66 | 14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 3 | 2 | 28 | 2.82 | 62 | |
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1995 National League Division Series
Cincinnati wins the series, 3-0| Game | Score | Date | Location | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati - 7, Dodgers - 2 | October 3 | Dodger Stadium Dodger Stadium Dodger Stadium, also sometimes called Chavez Ravine, is a stadium in Los Angeles. Located adjacent to Downtown Los Angeles, Dodger Stadium has been the home ballpark of Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers team since 1962... |
44,199 |
| 2 | Cincinnati - 5, Dodgers - 4 | October 4 | Dodger Stadium Dodger Stadium Dodger Stadium, also sometimes called Chavez Ravine, is a stadium in Los Angeles. Located adjacent to Downtown Los Angeles, Dodger Stadium has been the home ballpark of Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers team since 1962... |
46,051 |
| 3 | Dodgers - 1, Cincinnati - 10 | October 6 | Riverfront Stadium | 53,276 |
1995 National League Championship Series
| Game | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta Atlanta Braves The 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.... 2, Cincinnati 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 |
October 10, 1995 |
| 2 | Atlanta Atlanta Braves The 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.... 6, Cincinnati 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.... 2 |
October 11, 1995 |
| 3 | Cincinnati 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.... 2, Atlanta Atlanta Braves The 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.... 5 |
October 13, 1995 |
| 4 | Cincinnati 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.... 0, Atlanta Atlanta Braves The 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.... 6 |
October 14, 1995 |
Farm system
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