1982 Pittsburgh Pirates season
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Offseason
- October 5, 1981: Luis TiantLuis TiantLuis Clemente Tiant Vega , born November 23, 1940 in Marianao, Cuba, , is a former right-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Cleveland Indians , Minnesota Twins , Boston Red Sox , New York Yankees , Pittsburgh Pirates and California Angels...
was released by the Pirates. - December 11, 1981: Tim FoliTim FoliTimothy John Foli , nicknamed Crazy Horse, is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Mets, Montreal Expos, San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, California Angels and New York Yankees from to...
was traded by the Pirates to the California AngelsLos Angeles Angels of AnaheimThe Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
for Brian HarperBrian HarperBrian David Harper is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who played for teams in both the American and National Leagues during his 16-year career and is currently the manager of the Chicago Cubs' AA club, the Tennessee Smokies.-Minor leagues:Harper was drafted by the California Angels in...
. - December 11, 1981: Dorn TaylorDorn TaylorDonald Clyde Taylor is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched parts of three seasons in the majors, and for the Pittsburgh Pirates and for the Baltimore Orioles-Sources:...
was signed as an amateur free agent by the Pirates. - March 10, 1982: Mark LeeMark Lee (right-handed pitcher)Mark Linden Lee is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Lee pitched in all or part of four seasons from until , the first two for the San Diego Padres and the last two for the Pittsburgh Pirates.-Sources:...
was purchased from the Pirates by the Detroit TigersDetroit TigersThe Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
. - March 21, 1982: Vance LawVance LawVance Aaron Law is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball. From through , he played for the Pittsburgh Pirates , Chicago White Sox , Montreal Expos , Chicago Cubs , and Oakland Athletics . He also played one season in Japan for the Chunichi Dragons in 1990. Law batted and threw...
and Ernie CamachoErnie CamachoErnest Carlos Camacho is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1980–1981 and 1983-1990.In 1984, Camacho lead the Cleveland Indians in saves with 23.-External links:...
were traded by the Pirates to the Chicago White SoxChicago White SoxThe 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...
for Ross BaumgartenRoss BaumgartenRoss Baumgarten is an American former professional baseball player who was a pitcher in Major League Baseball for five seasons in the late 1970s and early 1980s...
and Butch Edge.
Notable transactions
- April 1, 1982: Víctor Cruz was traded by the Pirates to the Texas RangersTexas Rangers (baseball)The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
for Nelson NormanNelson NormanNelson Augusto Norman is a former Major League Baseball shortstop, minor league coach and manager. He played all or part of six seasons in the major leagues between and .- Pittsburgh Pirates :...
. - June 15, 1982: Bill Robinson was traded by the Pirates to 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...
for Wayne NordhagenWayne NordhagenWayne Oren Nordhagen is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and designated hitter. He played eight seasons in the majors for the Chicago White Sox , Toronto Blue Jays , Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs .Drafted by the New York Yankees in 1968, Nordhagen played in 502 games in his eight...
. - June 22, 1982: The Pirates traded a player to be named later to the Toronto Blue JaysToronto Blue JaysThe Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball 's American League ....
for Dick DavisDick DavisRichard Earl Davis is a former professional baseball player. He played all or part of six seasons in Major League Baseball from 1977 until 1982, primarily as an outfielder. He also played five seasons in Japan with the Kintetsu Buffaloes from 1984 until 1988....
. The Pirates completed the deal by sending Wayne Nordhagen to the Blue Jays on June 25. - June 30, 1982: Pascual PérezPascual Pérez (baseball)Pascual Gross Perez was a right-handed baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Atlanta Braves, Montreal Expos, and New York Yankees....
and a player to be named later were traded by the Pirates to the Atlanta BravesAtlanta BravesThe 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....
for Larry McWilliamsLarry McWilliamsLarry Dean McWilliams , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1978-1990. He was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 1st round of the 1974 amateur draft...
. The Pirates sent Carlos Rios (minors) to the Braves on September 8, 1982 to complete the trade. - July 1, 1982: Willie MontañezWillie MontañezGuillermo Montañez Naranjo is a former Major League Baseball first baseman. Even though he was productive, Montañez often carried the label "hot dog" for the whimsical manner in which he approached the game. After hitting home runs, he would trot very slowly around the bases, shuffling his feet on...
was released by the Pirates.
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 | 138 | 497 | 147 | .296 | 11 | 63 | |
| 1B | 156 | 550 | 156 | .284 | 31 | 101 | |
| 2B | 162 | 647 | 182 | .281 | 7 | 63 | |
| 3B | 154 | 181 | 568 | .319 | 19 | 95 | |
| SS | 156 | 529 | 139 | .263 | 10 | 61 | |
| LF | 142 | 475 | 131 | .276 | 15 | 58 | |
| CF | 158 | 645 | 158 | .245 | 3 | 44 | |
| RF | 73 | 244 | 66 | .270 | 6 | 29 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | 359 | 112 | .312 | 5 | 31 | |
| 39 | 100 | 28 | .280 | 1 | 7 | |
| 44 | 86 | 24 | .279 | 4 | 15 | |
| 39 | 77 | 14 | .182 | 2 | 10 | |
| 74 | 73 | 17 | .233 | 3 | 17 | |
| 31 | 71 | 17 | .239 | 4 | 12 | |
| 25 | 70 | 21 | .300 | 2 | 12 | |
| 42 | 42 | 10 | .238 | 0 | 4 | |
| 16 | 34 | 7 | .206 | 2 | 3 | |
| 36 | 32 | 9 | .281 | 0 | 1 | |
| 20 | 29 | 8 | .276 | 2 | 4 | |
| 33 | 25 | 6 | .240 | 2 | 8 | |
| 13 | 15 | 3 | .200 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | 15 | 3 | .200 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | 10 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | 8 | 3 | .375 | 0 | 3 | |
| 1 | 4 | 2 | .500 | 0 | 2 | |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | 2 | 1 | .500 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 230.1 | 11 | 14 | 4.14 | 128 | |
| 38 | 227 | 15 | 13 | 4.28 | 165 | |
| 31 | 174.2 | 12 | 7 | 2.94 | 133 | |
| 19 | 121.2 | 6 | 5 | 3.11 | 94 | |
| 11 | 46.2 | 2 | 6 | 6.75 | 18 | |
| 12 | 44 | 0 | 5 | 6.55 | 17 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 164.2 | 9 | 4 | 3.39 | 81 | |
| 13 | 35 | 1 | 3 | 4.37 | 15 | |
| 6 | 22.1 | 1 | 3 | 8.87 | 8 | |
| 5 | 18.1 | 1 | 1 | 3.93 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 2.87 | 66 | |
| 76 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 1.74 | 94 | |
| 45 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 4.36 | 58 | |
| 20 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5.09 | 26 | |
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.33 | 26 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.50 | 0 |
Awards and honors
1982 Major League Baseball All-Star Game1982 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
The 1982 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 53rd 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 13, 1982 at Olympic Stadium in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, home of the...
- Tony PeñaTony PeñaAntonio Francisco Peña Padilla is a former professional baseball player, manager and current coach. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball for the Pirates, Cardinals, Red Sox, Indians, White Sox, and Astros. Peña was the manager of the Kansas City Royals between 2002 and 2005. He...
, C, Reserve - Jason Thompson, 1B, Reserve