1995 Nashville Sounds season
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The Nashville Sounds
' 1995 season was the franchise's eighteenth year of play. The team finished the regular season with a record of 68 wins and 76 losses. They finished sixth in the league, as the American Association
was not divided into divisions that year, which kept them out of the post-season.
s. The team got off to a 3–15 start and was never able to recover in the standings.
Originally, Michael Jordan
, who played with the White Sox's Double-A Birmingham Barons
in 1994, was signed to play the 1995 season as a non-drafted free agent for the Sounds. However, with the ongoing MLB strike, Jordan decided to quit the sport rather than becoming a replacement player and being labeled a strikebreaker.
and pitcher Joey Vierra were named to the league's mid-season All-Star team.
First baseman Mike Robertson (.992), second baseman Doug Brady
(.975), and third baseman Olmedo Sáenz
(.939) had the best fielding percentage
among players in their positions. Pitcher Rodney Bolton
's 2.88 ERA
was the lowest in the league.
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...
' 1995 season was the franchise's eighteenth year of play. The team finished the regular season with a record of 68 wins and 76 losses. They finished sixth in the league, as the American Association
American Association (20th century)
The American Association was a minor league baseball league at the Triple-A level of baseball in the United States from to and to . Together with the International League, it contested the Junior World Series which determined the championship team in minor league baseball, at least for the...
was not divided into divisions that year, which kept them out of the post-season.
Regular season
Due to the 1994 Major League Baseball strike, the Sounds' roster was heavily populated by replacement playerReplacement player
In professional sports, a replacement player is an athlete who is not a member of the league's players association and plays during a labor dispute such as a strike or lockout.- National Football League – 1987 :...
s. The team got off to a 3–15 start and was never able to recover in the standings.
Originally, Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan
Michael Jeffrey Jordan is a former American professional basketball player, active entrepreneur, and majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats...
, who played with the White Sox's Double-A Birmingham Barons
Birmingham Barons
The Birmingham Barons are a minor league baseball team based in Birmingham, Alabama. The team, which plays in the Southern League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox major-league club....
in 1994, was signed to play the 1995 season as a non-drafted free agent for the Sounds. However, with the ongoing MLB strike, Jordan decided to quit the sport rather than becoming a replacement player and being labeled a strikebreaker.
Season standings
| American Association | ||||
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| Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
| 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... |
88 | 56 | .611 | — |
| 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... |
82 | 62 | .569 | 6 |
| Omaha Royals Omaha 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,... |
76 | 68 | .528 | 12 |
| Louisville Redbirds | 74 | 70 | .514 | 14 |
| Iowa Cubs Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs are a Triple-A minor league baseball team, affiliated with the Chicago Cubs, that plays in the Pacific Coast League. Their home games are played in Des Moines, Iowa, at Principal Park.-Franchise history:... |
69 | 74 | .483 | 18½ |
| Nashville Sounds | 68 | 76 | .472 | 20 |
| New Orleans Zephyrs New Orleans Zephyrs The New Orleans Zephyrs are a minor league baseball team based in Metairie, Louisiana, a suburb of New Orleans. The Zephyrs play in the Pacific Coast League and are the Triple-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins. The Zephyrs play their home games at Zephyr Field.... |
63 | 79 | .444 | 24 |
| Oklahoma City 89ers | 54 | 89 | .378 | 33½ |
Game log
| 1995 Game Log | |
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Roster
| 1995 Nashville Sounds roster | |||||||||
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Pitchers
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Andrew Lorraine Andrew Jason Lorraine is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played from -. He also played for the La New Bears in Taiwan's Chinese Professional Baseball League.... Isidro Marquez Isidro Márquez Espinoza is a Major League Baseball pitcher. He currently plays for the Petroleros de Minatitlán in the Mexican League.... Rafael Novoa Rafael Angel Novoa is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played during two seasons at the major league level for the San Francisco Giants and Milwaukee Brewers. He was drafted by the Giants in the 9th round of the 1989 amateur draft... Donn Pall Donn Steven "The Pope" Pall , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1988-1998. He is currently a Community Relations Representative for the White Sox.-External links:... Dave Righetti David Allan Righetti is a former left-handed pitcher for various Major League Baseball teams, primarily the New York Yankees. He is currently the pitching coach for the San Francisco Giants and was the first player in history to both pitch a no-hitter and also lead the league in saves in his career... Scott Ruffcorn Scott Patrick Ruffcorn was a Major League Baseball pitcher from 1993 to 1997 for the Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia Phillies. He was a first round draft pick of the Chicago White Sox in the June 1991 draft, and played with the White Sox at the major league level, from 1993-1996. In 1997 he... Bill Simas William Anthony Simas was a Major League Baseball pitcher.He was originally drafted by the California Angels in the 6th round of the 1992 MLB Draft and was then traded by the Angels to the Chicago White Sox in 1995 for Jim Abbott and Tim Fortugno... Mike Sirotka Michael Robert Sirotka is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He is an alumnus of Louisiana State University.... Steve Wilson (baseball) Stephen Douglas Wilson is a retired Canadian Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher... |
Catchers
Robert Machado Robert Alexis Machado [ma-CHAH-do] is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who played most recently with the Texas Rangers organization. Previously, Machado played for the Chicago White Sox , Montreal Expos , Seattle Mariners , Chicago Cubs , Milwaukee Brewers , and Baltimore Orioles... Junior Ortiz Adalberto "Junior" Ortiz Colón , is a former Major League Baseball catcher. He played all or part of thirteen seasons in the majors from 1982-94. He was a member of the 1991 World Champion Minnesota Twins.... Chris Tremie Christopher James Tremie is a former Major League Baseball player who served primarily as a catcher. He began his MLB career in with the Chicago White Sox... Infielders
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Outfielders
Henry Cotto Henry Cotto is a former professional baseball outfielder. He played all or part of ten seasons in Major League Baseball, from until . He also played one season in Japan for the Yomiuri Giants in , winning a world championship... Dann Howitt Dann Paul John Howitt is a retired Major League Baseball outfielder. He played college baseball at Cal State Fullerton, graduating in 1986 and was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 18th round of the 1986 amateur draft. He played during six seasons at the major league level for the... Lyle Mouton Lyle Joseph Mouton , is a former professional baseball player who played outfield in the Major Leagues from 1995-2001. He also played part of 1998 in Japan for the Yakult Swallows.... Javier Ortiz (baseball) Javier Victor Ortiz is a retired Major League Baseball outfielder. He played during two seasons at the major league level for the Houston Astros. He was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 1st round of the amateur draft... Fernando Ramsey Fernando David Ramsey Ramsey is a retired Major League Baseball outfielder. He played during one season at the major league level for the Chicago Cubs. He was drafted by the Cubs in the 33rd round of the amateur draft... Bob Zupcic Robert "Bob" Zupcic is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox . He batted and threw right-handed.... |
Manager
Rick Renick Warren Richard Renick is a retired Major League Baseball infielder and outfielder. He played during five seasons at the major league level for the Minnesota Twins. After his playing career, he began a career managing in the minor leagues... Coaches
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Awards and honors
Center fielder Fernando RamseyFernando Ramsey
Fernando David Ramsey Ramsey is a retired Major League Baseball outfielder. He played during one season at the major league level for the Chicago Cubs. He was drafted by the Cubs in the 33rd round of the amateur draft...
and pitcher Joey Vierra were named to the league's mid-season All-Star team.
First baseman Mike Robertson (.992), second baseman Doug Brady
Doug Brady
Stephen Douglas Brady is a retired Major League Baseball second baseman. He played during one season at the major league level for the Chicago White Sox, and one season in the Korea Baseball Organization for the Lotte Giants.He was drafted by the White Sox in the 12th round of the 1991 amateur draft...
(.975), and third baseman Olmedo Sáenz
Olmedo Sáenz
Olmedo Sáenz Sánchez is a former Major League Baseball player. Though primarily a pinch hitter, he occasionally played first base or third base.-Chicago White Sox:...
(.939) had the best fielding percentage
Fielding percentage
In baseball statistics, fielding percentage, also known as fielding average, is a measure that reflects the percentage of times a defensive player properly handles a batted or thrown ball...
among players in their positions. Pitcher Rodney Bolton
Rodney Bolton
Rodney Earl Bolton is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played during two seasons at the major league level for the Chicago White Sox. He was drafted by the White Sox in the 19th round of the 1990 amateur draft...
's 2.88 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...
was the lowest in the league.