1969 Seattle Pilots season
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The Seattle Pilots
season was a season in American
baseball
. It was the team's inaugural season, having entered Major League Baseball
as an expansion team
during the offseason. The team was placed in the newly established American League West
, where they finished sixth with a record of 64-98, 33 games behind the Minnesota Twins
.
The team would spend only one season in Seattle, as the franchise would move to Milwaukee the following season and become the Milwaukee Brewers
. A book about the season exists called The 1969 Seattle Pilots: Major League Baseball's One-Year Team. Part of the Pilots season was also documented in the book Ball Four
by Jim Bouton
. After the Pilots, there would not be another MLB
team in Seattle until the birth of the Mariners
in .
was held on October 15, 1968.
Seattle Pilots
The Seattle Pilots were an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington for one season, . The Pilots played home games at Sick's Stadium and were a member of the West Division of Major League Baseball's American League...
season was a season in American
United States
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baseball
Baseball
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. It was the team's inaugural season, having entered Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
as an expansion team
Expansion team
An expansion team is a brand new team in a sports league. The term is most commonly used in reference to the North American major professional sports leagues, but is applied to sports leagues worldwide that use a closed franchise system of league membership. The term comes from the expansion of the...
during the offseason. The team was placed in the newly established American League West
American League West
The American League West is one of three divisions in Major League Baseball's American League. The division currently has four teams, but it has had as many as seven teams before the 1994 realignment. Although its teams currently only reside along the west coast and in Texas, historically the...
, where they finished sixth with a record of 64-98, 33 games behind the Minnesota Twins
1969 Minnesota Twins season
Led by new manager Billy Martin, the Minnesota Twins won the newly formed American League West with a 97-65 record, nine games over the second-place Oakland Athletics...
.
The team would spend only one season in Seattle, as the franchise would move to Milwaukee the following season and become the Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
. A book about the season exists called The 1969 Seattle Pilots: Major League Baseball's One-Year Team. Part of the Pilots season was also documented in the book Ball Four
Ball Four
Ball Four is a book written by former Major League Baseball pitcher Jim Bouton in . The book is a diary of Bouton's 1969 season, spent with the Seattle Pilots and then the Houston Astros following a late-season trade. In it Bouton also recounts much of his baseball career, spent mainly with the...
by Jim Bouton
Jim Bouton
James Alan "Jim" Bouton is a former American Major League Baseball pitcher. He is also the author of the controversial baseball book Ball Four, which was a combination diary of his season and memoir of his years with the New York Yankees, Seattle Pilots, and Houston Astros.-Amateur and college...
. After the Pilots, there would not be another MLB
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
team in Seattle until the birth of the Mariners
Seattle Mariners
The 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...
in .
Offseason
- April 1, 1968: Marv StaehleMarv StaehleMarvin Gustave Staehle is an American former Major League Baseball second baseman. He played for the Chicago White Sox , Montréal Expos , and the Atlanta Braves . He stood tall and weighed .Staehle attended Western Illinois University and originally signed with his hometown White Sox...
was purchased by the Pilots from 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...
. - June 7, 1968: Wilbur HowardWilbur HowardWilbur Leon Howard is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder. During a 6-year baseball career, he played for the Milwaukee Brewers and the Houston Astros ....
was selected by the Pilots in the 19th round of the 1968 Major League Baseball Draft1968 Major League Baseball Draft-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1968 Major League Baseball draft.* Did not sign- Background :The Los Angeles Dodgers laid the groundwork for their championship clubs of the 1970s with an outstanding draft...
. - October 21, 1968: Jim BoutonJim BoutonJames Alan "Jim" Bouton is a former American Major League Baseball pitcher. He is also the author of the controversial baseball book Ball Four, which was a combination diary of his season and memoir of his years with the New York Yankees, Seattle Pilots, and Houston Astros.-Amateur and college...
was purchased by the Pilots from the New York YankeesNew York YankeesThe New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
. - March 31, 1969: Chico SalmonChico SalmonRuthford Eduardo "Chico" Salmon was a Panamanian Major League Baseball utility player. He played for the Cleveland Indians and the Baltimore Orioles...
was traded by the Pilots 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...
for Gene BrabenderGene BrabenderEugene Mathew Brabender , nicknamed "Lurch", was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He was signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers as an amateur free agent before the 1961 season. He pitched for the Baltimore Orioles , Seattle Pilots , and the Milwaukee Brewers...
and Gordy Lund.
Expansion draft
The MLB expansion draft for the Pilots and the Kansas City RoyalsKansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
was held on October 15, 1968.
| Player | Former Team | Pick |
|---|---|---|
| Don Mincher Don Mincher -External links:***... |
California Angels | 2nd |
| Tommy Harper Tommy Harper Tommy Harper is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder and third baseman. He played with the Cincinnati Reds , Cleveland Indians , Seattle Pilots , Milwaukee Brewers , Boston Red Sox , California Angels , Oakland Athletics , and the Baltimore Orioles .-High School... |
Cleveland Indians | 3rd |
| Ray Oyler Ray Oyler Raymond Francis Oyler was an American Major League Baseball shortstop. He played for the Detroit Tigers , Seattle Pilots , and California Angels... |
Detroit Tigers | 5th |
| Jerry McNertney Jerry McNertney Gerald Edward McNertney is an American former Major League Baseball catcher. He stood 6'1" and weighed 190 pounds in his playing days.... |
Chicago White Sox | 7th |
| Buzz Stephen Buzz Stephen Louis Roberts "Buzz" Stephen is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He was born on Thursday, July 13, 1944 in Porterville, CA, which is where he currently resides today. He ended up choosing to attend Fresno State University.... |
Minnesota Twins | 9th |
| Chico Salmon Chico Salmon Ruthford Eduardo "Chico" Salmon was a Panamanian Major League Baseball utility player. He played for the Cleveland Indians and the Baltimore Orioles... |
Cleveland Indians | 11th |
| Diego Seguí Diego Seguí Diego Pablo Seguí González is a Cuban former Major League Baseball pitcher. He was known for his forkball.During a 16-year baseball career, Seguí played for the Kansas City Athletics , Washington Senators , Oakland Athletics , Seattle Pilots , Boston Red Sox , and Seattle Mariners . He batted and... |
Oakland Athletics | 14th |
| Tommy Davis Tommy Davis Herman Thomas Davis, Jr. is an American former Major League Baseball left fielder and third baseman. He played from 1959-1976 for ten different teams, but he is best known for his years with the Los Angeles Dodgers. During an 18-year baseball career, Davis batted .294 with 153 home runs, 2,121... |
Chicago White Sox | 16th |
| Marty Pattin Marty Pattin Martin William "Marty" Pattin is an American former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He pitched for the California Angels , Seattle Pilots , Milwaukee Brewers , Boston Red Sox , and the Kansas City Royals... |
California Angels | 18th |
| Gerry Schoen Gerry Schoen Gerald Thomas Schoen is a former starting pitcher who pitched in one game for the Washington Senators in 1968.-External links:... |
Washington Senators | 20th |
| Gary Bell Gary Bell Wilbur Gary Bell , nicknamed "Ding Dong", is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched from 1958-1969 for four different teams in his career, but is noted primarily for his time with the Cleveland Indians... |
Boston Red Sox | 21st |
| Jack Aker Jack Aker Jackie Delane Aker is an American former Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher. Aker was used exclusively in relief. He appeared in 495 games, none as a starter, and was one of the American League's best closers of his era. He is of Potawatomi Indian ancestry... |
Oakland Athletics | 24th |
| Rich Rollins Rich Rollins Richard John Rollins is an American former Major League Baseball third baseman. He played with the Minnesota Twins , Seattle Pilots , Milwaukee Brewers and Cleveland Indians... |
Minnesota Twins | 26th |
| Lou Piniella Lou Piniella Louis Victor Piniella is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and manager. He has been nicknamed "Sweet Lou," both for his swing as a major league hitter and, facetiously, to describe his demeanor as a player and manager... |
Cleveland Indians | 28th |
| Dick Bates Dick Bates Charles Richard Bates is an American former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He was signed by the Kansas City Athletics before the season. After that, Bates also spent time in the Washington Senators organization, and was later drafted by the Seattle Pilots from the Senators as the... |
Washington Senators | 30th |
| Larry Haney Larry Haney Wallace Larry Haney is an American former Major League Baseball catcher. He played from 1966-1978 for the Baltimore Orioles, Seattle Pilots, Oakland Athletics, St. Louis Cardinals, and Milwaukee Brewers. Haney later served as bullpen coach with the Brewers... |
Baltimore Orioles | 32nd |
| Dick Baney Dick Baney Richard Lee Baney is an American former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He was drafted by the Boston Red Sox with the 9th pick of the secondary phase of the 1966 amateur draft, and later drafted by the Seattle Pilots from the Red Sox as the 33rd pick in the 1968 expansion draft... |
Boston Red Sox | 33rd |
| Steve Hovley Steve Hovley Stephen Eugene Hovley is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder. He played from 1969-1973 for four different teams.... |
California Angels | 35th |
| Steve Barber Steve Barber Stephen David Barber was an American Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He pitched from 1960-1974 for seven different teams, but is noted primarily for his time with the Baltimore Orioles... |
New York Yankees | 37th |
| John Miklos | Washington Senators | 39th |
| Wayne Comer Wayne Comer Harry Wayne Comer is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder.Comer was originally signed in 1962 by the Washington Senators as an amateur free agent and then traded on March 23, 1963 to the Detroit Tigers for Bobo Osborne. Comer played the 1967 and 1968 seasons as a backup player for... |
Detroit TIgers | 41st |
| Bucky Brandon Bucky Brandon Darrell G "Bucky" Brandon is an American former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He pitched for the Boston Red Sox , Seattle Pilots , Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies... |
Boston Red Sox | 44th |
| Skip Lockwood Skip Lockwood Claude Edward Lockwood Jr. is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched for the Seattle Pilots , Milwaukee Brewers , California Angels , New York Mets and Boston Red Sox .-Third base:Lockwood attended Catholic Memorial High School in West Roxbury, Massachusetts, where... |
Oakland Athletics | 46th |
| Gary Timberlake Gary Timberlake Gary Dale Timberlake is an American former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He was originally drafted by the New York Yankees in the 2nd round of the 1966 amateur draft... |
New York Yankees | 48th |
| Bob Richmond | Washington Senators | 50th |
| John Morris John Morris (pitcher) John Wallace Morris is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher. A left-hander, he appeared in 132 games played, all but ten as a relief pitcher, between and for the Philadelphia Phillies, Baltimore Orioles, Seattle Pilots, Milwaukee Brewers and San Francisco Giants.-External links:... |
Baltimore Orioles | 52nd |
| Mike Marshall | Detroit Tigers | 53rd |
| Jim Gosger Jim Gosger James Charles Gosger is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder and first baseman. He played from 1963-1974 for six different teams. Gosger was listed at and and batted and threw left-handed... |
Oakland Athletics | 55th |
| Mike Ferraro Mike Ferraro Michael Dennis Ferraro is an American former Major League Baseball third baseman. He played for the New York Yankees , Seattle Pilots , and the Milwaukee Brewers... |
New York Yankees | 57th |
| Paul Click | California Angels | 59th |
Regular season
- On July 2, Reggie JacksonReggie JacksonReginald Martinez "Reggie" Jackson , nicknamed "Mr. October" for his clutch hitting in the postseason with the New York Yankees, is a former American Major League Baseball right fielder. During a 21-year baseball career, he played from 1967-1987 for four different teams. Jackson currently serves as...
of 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....
hit three home runs against the Pilots to raise his season total to 34 home runs.
- In the 1969 Major League Baseball All-Star Game1969 Major League Baseball All-Star GameThe 1969 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 40th midseason exhibition between the all-stars of the American League and the National League , the two leagues comprising Major League Baseball. The game was played on July 23, 1969 at RFK Memorial Stadium in Washington, DC. The game resulted...
, outfielder Mike HeganMike HeganJames Michael "Mike" Hegan is an American former Major League Baseball first baseman and outfielder and later radio announcer for the Cleveland Indians. In 1969, Hegan hit the first home run in Seattle Pilots history in his first at-bat.He is the son of longtime Indians catcher Jim Hegan...
was the only Pilot selected to the All-Star game on the reserved squad. However, he would be replaced teammate, infielder Don MincherDon Mincher-External links:***...
.
The first game
April 8, Anaheim Stadium, Anaheim, California| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
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| Seattle | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| California | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 1 |
| W: Marty Pattin Marty Pattin Martin William "Marty" Pattin is an American former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He pitched for the California Angels , Seattle Pilots , Milwaukee Brewers , Boston Red Sox , and the Kansas City Royals... (1-0) L: Jim McGlothlin Jim McGlothlin James Milton McGlothlin , nicknamed "Red", was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He graduated from Reseda High School in 1961... (0-1) SV: Jack Aker Jack Aker Jackie Delane Aker is an American former Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher. Aker was used exclusively in relief. He appeared in 495 games, none as a starter, and was one of the American League's best closers of his era. He is of Potawatomi Indian ancestry... (1) |
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| HRs: SEA: Mike Hegan Mike Hegan James Michael "Mike" Hegan is an American former Major League Baseball first baseman and outfielder and later radio announcer for the Cleveland Indians. In 1969, Hegan hit the first home run in Seattle Pilots history in his first at-bat.He is the son of longtime Indians catcher Jim Hegan... (1), CAL: Jim Fregosi Jim Fregosi James Louis Fregosi is a former Major League Baseball shortstop and manager. During an 18-year baseball career, he played from 1961–1978 for four different teams, primarily the Los Angeles and California Angels. In that franchise's first eleven years of play, he became its first star as the team's... (1) |
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Opening Day starters
- Marty PattinMarty PattinMartin William "Marty" Pattin is an American former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He pitched for the California Angels , Seattle Pilots , Milwaukee Brewers , Boston Red Sox , and the Kansas City Royals...
- Tommy DavisTommy DavisHerman Thomas Davis, Jr. is an American former Major League Baseball left fielder and third baseman. He played from 1959-1976 for ten different teams, but he is best known for his years with the Los Angeles Dodgers. During an 18-year baseball career, Davis batted .294 with 153 home runs, 2,121...
- Jim GosgerJim GosgerJames Charles Gosger is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder and first baseman. He played from 1963-1974 for six different teams. Gosger was listed at and and batted and threw left-handed...
- Tommy HarperTommy HarperTommy Harper is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder and third baseman. He played with the Cincinnati Reds , Cleveland Indians , Seattle Pilots , Milwaukee Brewers , Boston Red Sox , California Angels , Oakland Athletics , and the Baltimore Orioles .-High School...
- Mike HeganMike HeganJames Michael "Mike" Hegan is an American former Major League Baseball first baseman and outfielder and later radio announcer for the Cleveland Indians. In 1969, Hegan hit the first home run in Seattle Pilots history in his first at-bat.He is the son of longtime Indians catcher Jim Hegan...
- Jerry McNertneyJerry McNertneyGerald Edward McNertney is an American former Major League Baseball catcher. He stood 6'1" and weighed 190 pounds in his playing days....
- Don MincherDon Mincher-External links:***...
- Ray OylerRay OylerRaymond Francis Oyler was an American Major League Baseball shortstop. He played for the Detroit Tigers , Seattle Pilots , and California Angels...
- Rich RollinsRich RollinsRichard John Rollins is an American former Major League Baseball third baseman. He played with the Minnesota Twins , Seattle Pilots , Milwaukee Brewers and Cleveland Indians...
Notable transactions
- April 1, 1969: Lou Piniella was traded by the Pilots to the Kansas City Royals for Steve WhitakerSteve Whitaker (baseball)Stephen Edward Whitaker is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder. He played from 1966-1970 for the New York Yankees, Seattle Pilots, and the San Francisco Giants. He was signed by the Yankees as an amateur free agent in 1962...
and John GelnarJohn GelnarJohn Richard Gelnar is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher.Gelnar attended the University of Oklahoma. He signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates as an amateur free agent in 1963...
. - May 27, 1969: Jim PagliaroniJim PagliaroniJames Vincent Pagliaroni was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher from 1955-1969 for the Boston Red Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates, Oakland Athletics and the Seattle Pilots....
was purchased by the Pilots from the Oakland Athletics. - June 5, 1969: 1969 Major League Baseball Draft1969 Major League Baseball Draft-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1969 Major League Baseball draft.* Did not sign- Background :The Washington Senators tabbed slugging outfielder Jeff Burroughs of Wilson High School in Long Beach, CA as the nation's number one pick...
- Gorman Thomas was drafted by the Pilots in the 1st round (21st pick).
- Bob ColuccioBob ColuccioRobert Pasquali Coluccio is a former professional baseball player. He played all or part of five seasons in Major League Baseball, between 1973 and 1978, for the Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago White Sox, and St. Louis Cardinals, primarily as an outfielder.-External links:...
was drafted by the Pilots in the 17th round.
- June 14, 1969: Larry HaneyLarry HaneyWallace Larry Haney is an American former Major League Baseball catcher. He played from 1966-1978 for the Baltimore Orioles, Seattle Pilots, Oakland Athletics, St. Louis Cardinals, and Milwaukee Brewers. Haney later served as bullpen coach with the Brewers...
was traded by the Pilots to the Oakland Athletics for John DonaldsonJohn Donaldson (second baseman)John David Donaldson is an American former Major League Baseball second baseman. He played from 1966-1969 and in 1970 and 1974, primarily for the Athletics, in Kansas City and in Oakland.-External links:...
. - August 24, 1969: Jim BoutonJim BoutonJames Alan "Jim" Bouton is a former American Major League Baseball pitcher. He is also the author of the controversial baseball book Ball Four, which was a combination diary of his season and memoir of his years with the New York Yankees, Seattle Pilots, and Houston Astros.-Amateur and college...
was traded by the Pilots to the Houston AstrosHouston AstrosThe Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
for Dooley WomackDooley WomackHorace Guy "Dooley" Womack is an American former Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher who pitched from 1966 to 1970 for the New York Yankees, Houston Astros, Seattle Pilots and Oakland Athletics...
and Roric HarrisonRoric HarrisonRoric Edward Harrison is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He holds the distinction of being the last American League pitcher to hit a home run in an American League game before the introduction of the Designated Hitter.-Early years:Harrison signed with the Houston Astros out of Westchester...
. - September 13, 1969: Marv StaehleMarv StaehleMarvin Gustave Staehle is an American former Major League Baseball second baseman. He played for the Chicago White Sox , Montréal Expos , and the Atlanta Braves . He stood tall and weighed .Staehle attended Western Illinois University and originally signed with his hometown White Sox...
was purchased from the Pilots by the Montreal ExposMontreal ExposThe Montreal Expos were a Major League Baseball team located in Montreal, Quebec from 1969 through 2004, holding the first MLB franchise awarded outside the United States. After the 2004 season, MLB moved the Expos to Washington, D.C. and renamed them the Nationals.Named after the Expo 67 World's...
.
Roster
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Player stats
| = Indicates team leader |
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 | 128 | 410 | 99 | .241 | 8 | 55 | |
| 1B | 140 | 427 | 105 | .246 | 25 | 78 | |
| 2B | 95 | 338 | 79 | .234 | 1 | 19 | |
| 3B | 148 | 537 | 126 | .235 | 9 | 41 | |
| SS | 106 | 255 | 42 | .165 | 7 | 22 | |
| LF | 123 | 454 | 123 | .271 | 6 | 80 | |
| CF | 147 | 481 | 118 | .245 | 15 | 54 | |
| RF | 95 | 267 | 78 | .292 | 8 | 37 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | 329 | 91 | .277 | 3 | 20 | |
| 92 | 221 | 49 | .222 | 0 | 17 | |
| 69 | 116 | 29 | .250 | 6 | 13 | |
| 58 | 187 | 42 | .225 | 4 | 21 | |
| 57 | 163 | 32 | .196 | 0 | 12 | |
| 52 | 139 | 43 | .309 | 10 | 24 | |
| 61 | 128 | 30 | .234 | 4 | 14 | |
| 40 | 110 | 29 | .264 | 5 | 14 | |
| 23 | 92 | 20 | .217 | 3 | 10 | |
| 54 | 81 | 20 | .247 | 0 | 4 | |
| 39 | 55 | 6 | .109 | 1 | 7 | |
| 26 | 51 | 9 | .176 | 2 | 5 | |
| 22 | 59 | 15 | .254 | 2 | 7 | |
| 17 | 43 | 12 | .279 | 0 | 4 | |
| 20 | 38 | 10 | .263 | 0 | 1 | |
| 20 | 38 | 8 | .211 | 0 | 0 | |
| 18 | 26 | 5 | .192 | 1 | 2 | |
| 6 | 16 | 2 | .125 | 0 | 2 | |
| 4 | 10 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | 4 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 202.1 | 13 | 14 | 4.36 | 139 | |
| 34 | 158.2 | 7 | 12 | 5.62 | 126 | |
| 20 | 87.2 | 3 | 10 | 5.13 | 47 | |
| 12 | 63.2 | 2 | 5 | 5.37 | 37 | |
| 13 | 61.1 | 2 | 6 | 4.70 | 30 | |
| 6 | 32.2 | 0 | 3 | 3.31 | 17 | |
| 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7.50 | 4 |
Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 114.2 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 4.16 | 67 | |
| 39 | 108.2 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 3.31 | 69 | |
| 25 | 86.1 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 4.80 | 69 | |
| 8 | 26 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5.19 | 14 | |
| 7 | 24.1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4.44 | 11 | |
| 6 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.52 | 10 |
Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | 142.1 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 3.35 | 113 | |
| 57 | 92 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3.91 | 68 | |
| 55 | 70 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2.96 | 48 | |
| 51 | 78.1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2.18 | 46 | |
| 15 | 16.2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7.56 | 7 | |
| 9 | 18.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.86 | 9 | |
| 9 | 14.1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2.51 | 8 | |
| 8 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8.40 | 10 | |
| 6 | 12.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.39 | 8 | |
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13.50 | 2 | |
| 2 | 2.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.12 | 1 | |
| 1 | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.99 | 3 |
Farm system
Vancouver affiliation shared with Montreal ExposWashington Nationals
The Washington Nationals are a professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. The Nationals are a member of the Eastern Division of the National League of Major League Baseball . The team moved into the newly built Nationals Park in 2008, after playing their first three seasons in RFK Stadium...
Further reading
- Jim BoutonJim BoutonJames Alan "Jim" Bouton is a former American Major League Baseball pitcher. He is also the author of the controversial baseball book Ball Four, which was a combination diary of his season and memoir of his years with the New York Yankees, Seattle Pilots, and Houston Astros.-Amateur and college...
, Ball FourBall FourBall Four is a book written by former Major League Baseball pitcher Jim Bouton in . The book is a diary of Bouton's 1969 season, spent with the Seattle Pilots and then the Houston Astros following a late-season trade. In it Bouton also recounts much of his baseball career, spent mainly with the...
(a diary of his season with the Pilots and the Houston Astros)