1998 Chicago White Sox season
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The 1998
Chicago White Sox
season was the White Sox's 99th season. They finished with a record 80-82, good enough for 2nd place in the American League
Central
, 9 games behind the 1st place Cleveland Indians
.
1998 Major League Baseball season
*American League Championship Series MVP: David Wells**American League Division Series:*National League Championship Series MVP: Sterling Hitchcock**National League Division Series*All-Star Game, July 7 at Coors Field: American League, 13-8; Roberto Alomar, MVP...
Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
season was the White Sox's 99th season. They finished with a record 80-82, good enough for 2nd place 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...
Central
American League Central
The American League Central Division is one of six divisions in Major League Baseball. This division was formed in the realignment in 1994, and its teams are all located in the Midwestern United States...
, 9 games behind the 1st place Cleveland 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...
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Offseason
- December 10, 1997: Charlie O’Brien was signed as a Free Agent with the Chicago White Sox.
- January 27, 1998: Howard Battle was signed as a Free Agent with the Chicago White Sox.+
Opening Day Lineup
- Ray DurhamRay DurhamRay Durham , nicknamed The Sugarman, is a former Major League Baseball second baseman.A two-time All-Star, Durham in his prime was one of the premier offensive catalysts in all of baseball, providing prototypical lead-off hitting with power...
, 2b - Mike CameronMike CameronMichael Terrance Cameron is an American professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. He has previously played for the Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Seattle Mariners, New York Mets, San Diego Padres, Milwaukee Brewers, Boston Red Sox, and Florida Marlins.Cameron has won 3...
, cf - Frank Thomas, dh
- Albert BelleAlbert BelleAlbert Jojuan Belle is a former American Major League Baseball outfielder for the Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, and Baltimore Orioles...
, lf - Robin VenturaRobin VenturaRobin Mark Ventura is the current manager of the Chicago White Sox. He is a former professional baseball player, a third baseman who played for four major league teams, most notably for the Chicago White Sox...
, 3b - Magglio OrdóñezMagglio OrdóñezMagglio José Ordóñez Delgado is a Venezuelan Major League Baseball right fielder. He has played for the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers . Ordóñez is six feet, one inch tall and weighs .-Professional career:...
, rf - Greg Norton, 1b
- Charlie O'BrienCharlie O'BrienCharles Hugh O'Brien is a former Major League Baseball catcher who played for the Oakland Athletics , Milwaukee Brewers , New York Mets , Atlanta Braves , Toronto Blue Jays , Chicago White Sox , Anaheim Angels and Montreal Expos .While growing up in Tulsa, O'Brien attended and graduated...
, c - Mike CarusoMike CarusoMichael John Caruso is a former Major League Baseball shortstop who played for the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals.Caruso was a prospect for the San Francisco Giants...
, ss - Jaime NavarroJaime NavarroJaime Navarro Cintrón is a former Puerto Rican baseball player. Navarro was a 6 foot, four inch tall right-handed pitcher in the major leagues from to , playing for the Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, and Cleveland Indians...
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Notable transactions
- May 27, 1998: Jim AbbottJim AbbottJames Anthony Abbott is a former Major League Baseball pitcher, who played despite having been born without a right hand. He played for the California Angels, the New York Yankees, the Chicago White Sox, and the Milwaukee Brewers, from 1989 to 1999.He graduated from Flint Central High School and...
signed as a Free Agent with the Chicago White Sox. - June 2, 1998: Aaron RowandAaron RowandAaron Ryan Rowand is an outfielder in Major League Baseball who has played for the San Francisco Giants, Chicago White Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies. He was released by the Giants in September 2011.-Early life and college career:...
was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 1st round (35th pick) of the 1998 amateur draft. Player signed June 12, 1998. - June 2, 1998: Mark BuehrleMark BuehrleMark Alan Buehrle is a Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He has pitched his entire baseball career for the Chicago White Sox, starting the opening game every season from 2002 to 2006 and again from 2008 to 2011....
was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 38th round of the 1998 amateur draft. Player signed May 21, 1999. - June 7, 1998: Howard BattleHoward BattleHoward Dion Battle is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball. Battle spent parts of three seasons in the majors with the Toronto Blue Jays, Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves.-External links:...
was released by the Chicago White Sox. - July 16, 1998: Jason BereJason BereJason Phillip Bere is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for parts of 11 seasons from to...
was released by the Chicago White Sox. - July 30, 1998: Charlie O'BrienCharlie O'BrienCharles Hugh O'Brien is a former Major League Baseball catcher who played for the Oakland Athletics , Milwaukee Brewers , New York Mets , Atlanta Braves , Toronto Blue Jays , Chicago White Sox , Anaheim Angels and Montreal Expos .While growing up in Tulsa, O'Brien attended and graduated...
was traded by the Chicago White Sox to the Anaheim Angels for Brian Tokarse (minors) and Jason Stockstill (minors).
Roster
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Batting
Note: G = Games played; AB = At Bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; BB = Base on balls; SO = Strikeouts; AVG = Batting average; SB = Stolen bases| Player | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Abbott Jeff Abbott (baseball) Jeffrey William Abbott is a retired professional baseball player who played outfielder in the major leagues from -. He played for the Chicago White Sox and Florida Marlins.-External links:... , OF |
89 | 244 | 33 | 68 | 14 | 1 | 12 | 41 | 9 | 28 | .279 | 3 |
| James Baldwin, P | 37 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0 |
| Albert Belle Albert Belle Albert Jojuan Belle is a former American Major League Baseball outfielder for the Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, and Baltimore Orioles... , LF |
163 | 609 | 113 | 200 | 48 | 2 | 49 | 152 | 81 | 84 | .328 | 6 |
| Mike Cameron Mike Cameron Michael Terrance Cameron is an American professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. He has previously played for the Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Seattle Mariners, New York Mets, San Diego Padres, Milwaukee Brewers, Boston Red Sox, and Florida Marlins.Cameron has won 3... , CF |
141 | 396 | 53 | 83 | 16 | 5 | 8 | 43 | 37 | 101 | .210 | 27 |
| Mike Caruso Mike Caruso Michael John Caruso is a former Major League Baseball shortstop who played for the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals.Caruso was a prospect for the San Francisco Giants... , SS |
133 | 523 | 81 | 160 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 55 | 14 | 38 | .306 | 22 |
| Carlos Castillo, P | 54 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 |
| Wil Cordero Wil Cordero Wilfredo Cordero Nieva is a former first baseman/outfielder in Major League Baseball. He was best known as a member of the Montreal Expos . Cordero made his Major League Baseball debut in 1992 and last played in... , 1B,OF |
96 | 341 | 58 | 91 | 18 | 2 | 13 | 49 | 22 | 66 | .267 | 2 |
| Ray Durham Ray Durham Ray Durham , nicknamed The Sugarman, is a former Major League Baseball second baseman.A two-time All-Star, Durham in his prime was one of the premier offensive catalysts in all of baseball, providing prototypical lead-off hitting with power... , 2B |
158 | 635 | 126 | 181 | 35 | 8 | 19 | 67 | 73 | 105 | .285 | 36 |
| Scott Eyre Scott Eyre Scott Alan Eyre is a former left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball.-Career:Eyre attended the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls, Idaho and was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 9th round of the 1991 Major League Baseball Draft... , P |
33 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | 0 |
| Tom Fordham Tom Fordham Thomas James Fordham 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 11th round of the 1993 amateur draft... , P |
29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0 |
| Lou Frazier Lou Frazier Arthur Louis Frazier is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He played all or part of five seasons in the majors, between 1993 and 1998, for the Montreal Expos, Texas Rangers, and Chicago White Sox. He was primarily a left fielder.From 2007-2008 Frazier was the first base coach for the... , CF |
7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | .000 | 4 |
| Mark Johnson Mark Johnson (catcher) Mark Landon Johnson is a former professional baseball player, a catcher who played with several major league teams, but primarily with the Chicago White Sox... , C |
7 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | .087 | 0 |
| Chad Kreuter Chad Kreuter Chadden Michael "Chad" Kreuter is a former catcher in Major League Baseball and the former head coach of the USC Trojans baseball team.... , C |
93 | 245 | 26 | 62 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 33 | 32 | 45 | .253 | 1 |
| Robert Machado 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... , C |
34 | 111 | 14 | 23 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 22 | .207 | 0 |
| Jaime Navarro Jaime Navarro Jaime Navarro Cintrón is a former Puerto Rican baseball player. Navarro was a 6 foot, four inch tall right-handed pitcher in the major leagues from to , playing for the Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, and Cleveland Indians... , P |
37 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 |
| Greg Norton, 1B,3B | 105 | 299 | 38 | 71 | 17 | 2 | 9 | 36 | 26 | 77 | .237 | 3 |
| Charlie O'Brien Charlie O'Brien Charles Hugh O'Brien is a former Major League Baseball catcher who played for the Oakland Athletics , Milwaukee Brewers , New York Mets , Atlanta Braves , Toronto Blue Jays , Chicago White Sox , Anaheim Angels and Montreal Expos .While growing up in Tulsa, O'Brien attended and graduated... , C |
57 | 164 | 12 | 43 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 9 | 31 | .262 | 0 |
| Magglio Ordonez Magglio Ordóñez Magglio José Ordóñez Delgado is a Venezuelan Major League Baseball right fielder. He has played for the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers . Ordóñez is six feet, one inch tall and weighs .-Professional career:... , RF |
145 | 535 | 70 | 151 | 25 | 2 | 14 | 65 | 28 | 53 | .282 | 9 |
| Jim Parque Jim Parque James Vo Parque is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox and Tampa Bay Devil Rays from to .-High school:... , P |
21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 |
| Ruben Sierra Rubén Sierra Rubén Angel Sierra García is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. Sierra also goes by the nicknames El Caballo and El Indio.... , OF,DH |
27 | 74 | 7 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 11 | .216 | 2 |
| Brian Simmons, OF | 5 | 19 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 | .368 | 0 |
| Mike Sirotka Mike Sirotka Michael Robert Sirotka is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He is an alumnus of Louisiana State University.... , P |
33 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0 |
| Chris Snopek Chris Snopek Christopher Charles Snopek is a former Major League Baseball infielder. He is an alumnus of the University of Mississippi.... , SS,2B |
53 | 125 | 17 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 24 | .208 | 3 |
| Frank Thomas Frank Thomas (AL baseball player) Frank Edward Thomas, Jr. , nicknamed "The Big Hurt", is a former Major League Baseball designated hitter and first baseman.... , DH,1B |
160 | 585 | 109 | 155 | 35 | 2 | 29 | 109 | 110 | 93 | .265 | 7 |
| Robin Ventura Robin Ventura Robin Mark Ventura is the current manager of the Chicago White Sox. He is a former professional baseball player, a third baseman who played for four major league teams, most notably for the Chicago White Sox... , 3B |
161 | 590 | 84 | 155 | 31 | 4 | 21 | 91 | 79 | 111 | .263 | 1 |
| Craig Wilson, SS,2B,3B | 13 | 47 | 14 | 22 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 6 | .468 | 1 |
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163 | 5585 | 861 | 1516 | 291 | 38 | 198 | 806 | 551 | 916 | .271 | 127 |
Pitching
Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; H = Hits allowed; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; HR = Home runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts| Player | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | K |
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| Jim Abbott Jim Abbott James Anthony Abbott is a former Major League Baseball pitcher, who played despite having been born without a right hand. He played for the California Angels, the New York Yankees, the Chicago White Sox, and the Milwaukee Brewers, from 1989 to 1999.He graduated from Flint Central High School and... |
5 | 0 | 4.55 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 31.2 | 35 | 16 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 14 |
| James Baldwin | 13 | 6 | 5.32 | 37 | 24 | 0 | 159.0 | 176 | 103 | 94 | 18 | 62 | 108 |
| Jason Bere Jason Bere Jason Phillip Bere is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for parts of 11 seasons from to... |
3 | 7 | 6.45 | 18 | 15 | 0 | 83.2 | 98 | 71 | 60 | 14 | 58 | 53 |
| Chad Bradford Chad Bradford Chadwick Lee "Chad" Bradford is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He was well known for his extreme submarine-style pitching, and his success in MLB despite his unconventional delivery and the slow speed at which he threw the ball led to him figuring prominently in the Michael Lewis... |
2 | 1 | 3.32 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 30.2 | 27 | 16 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 11 |
| Larry Casian Larry Casian Lawrence Paul Casian , is a retired professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1990-1998. He is currently an assistant coach for the baseball team at the University of Portland.... |
0 | 0 | 11.25 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Carlos Catillo | 6 | 4 | 5.11 | 54 | 2 | 0 | 100.1 | 94 | 61 | 57 | 17 | 36 | 64 |
| Tony Castillo Tony Castillo Antonio José Castillo [cas-TEEL-lyo] is a former Major League Baseball left-handed relief pitcher who played for the Toronto Blue Jays , Atlanta Braves , New York Mets and Chicago White Sox .In 430-game career, Castillo compiled a 28-23 record with 333 strikeouts and a 3.93 ERA in 526... |
1 | 2 | 8.00 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 38 | 25 | 24 | 7 | 11 | 14 |
| Scott Eyre Scott Eyre Scott Alan Eyre is a former left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball.-Career:Eyre attended the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls, Idaho and was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 9th round of the 1991 Major League Baseball Draft... |
3 | 8 | 5.38 | 33 | 17 | 0 | 107.0 | 114 | 78 | 64 | 24 | 64 | 73 |
| Tom Fordham Tom Fordham Thomas James Fordham 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 11th round of the 1993 amateur draft... |
1 | 2 | 6.75 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 48.0 | 51 | 36 | 36 | 7 | 42 | 23 |
| Keith Foulke Keith Foulke -Career:After graduating from Hargrave High School in Huffman, Texas in 1991, he attended Galveston College and Lewis-Clark State College in Idaho. He began his career in the minor-league system of the San Francisco Giants, but was traded to the Chicago White Sox in 1997 with five other prospects... |
3 | 2 | 4.13 | 54 | 0 | 1 | 65.1 | 51 | 31 | 30 | 9 | 23 | 57 |
| Mike Heathcott Mike Heathcott Michael Joseph Heathcott is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played during one season at the major league level for the Chicago White Sox. He was drafted by the White Sox in the 13th round of the amateur draft... |
0 | 0 | 3.00 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Bob Howry Bob Howry Bobby Dean Howry is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher.-Early life:Howry attended Deer Valley High School in Arizona,then he attended McNeese State University and was drafted by the San Francisco Giants... |
0 | 3 | 3.15 | 44 | 0 | 9 | 54.1 | 37 | 20 | 19 | 7 | 21 | 51 |
| Matt Karchner Matt Karchner Matthew Dean Karchner , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1995-2000.... |
2 | 4 | 5.15 | 32 | 0 | 11 | 36.2 | 33 | 21 | 21 | 2 | 25 | 30 |
| Jamie Navarro | 8 | 16 | 6.36 | 37 | 27 | 1 | 172.2 | 223 | 135 | 122 | 30 | 78 | 71 |
| Jim Parque Jim Parque James Vo Parque is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox and Tampa Bay Devil Rays from to .-High school:... |
7 | 5 | 5.10 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 113.0 | 135 | 72 | 64 | 14 | 49 | 77 |
| Todd Rizzo Todd Rizzo Todd Michael Rizzo is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played during two seasons at the major league level for the Chicago White Sox. He was signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers as an amateur free agent... |
0 | 0 | 13.50 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| Bill Simas 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... |
4 | 3 | 3.57 | 60 | 0 | 18 | 70.2 | 54 | 29 | 28 | 12 | 26 | 56 |
| Mike Sirotka Mike Sirotka Michael Robert Sirotka is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He is an alumnus of Louisiana State University.... |
14 | 15 | 5.06 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 211.2 | 255 | 137 | 119 | 30 | 47 | 128 |
| John Snyder John Snyder (baseball) John Snyder , is a retired Major League Baseball player who played pitcher from -. He would play for the Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers.-External links:... |
7 | 2 | 4.80 | 15 | 14 | 0 | 86.1 | 96 | 49 | 46 | 14 | 24 | 52 |
| Bryan Ward Bryan Ward Bryan Matthew Ward is former Major League Baseball pitcher. Ward played for the Chicago White Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, and the Anaheim Angels from to . He batted and threw left-handed.... |
1 | 2 | 3.33 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 27.0 | 30 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 17 |
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80 | 82 | 5.22 | 163 | 163 | 42 | 1438.2 | 1569 | 931 | 835 | 211 | 600 | 911 |