1984 Chicago White Sox season
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The 1984
Chicago White Sox
season was the White Sox's 84th season in the major leagues, and their 85th season overall. They finished with a record 74-88, good enough for 5th place in the American League West
, 10 games behind the 1st place Kansas City Royals
.
The Sox' 1984 season is most famous for a 25-inning game on May 8, 1984
, against the Milwaukee Brewers
. The game was suspended after 17 innings at 1 a.m. It was completed the following night, with the White Sox winning 7-6 on Harold Baines's
walk-off home run
.
1984 Major League Baseball season
-Statistical leaders:-Major league baseball final standings:-Deaths:...
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 84th season in the major leagues, and their 85th season overall. They finished with a record 74-88, good enough for 5th place in the 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...
, 10 games behind the 1st place Kansas City Royals
1984 Kansas City Royals season
The Kansas City Royals season was a season in American baseball. It involved the Royals finishing 1st in the American League West with a record of 84 wins and 78 losses.- Offseason :* October 17, 1983: Eric Rasmussen was released by the Royals....
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The Sox' 1984 season is most famous for a 25-inning game on May 8, 1984
1984 in baseball
-Major League Baseball:*World Series: Detroit Tigers over San Diego Padres ; Alan Trammell, MVP*American League Championship Series MVP: Kirk Gibson*National League Championship Series MVP: Steve Garvey...
, against 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...
. The game was suspended after 17 innings at 1 a.m. It was completed the following night, with the White Sox winning 7-6 on Harold Baines's
Harold Baines
Harold Douglas Baines is a former right fielder and designated hitter in Major League Baseball who played for five American League teams from 1980 to 2001. He is best known for his three stints with the Chicago White Sox, the team on which he now serves as coach...
walk-off home run
Walk-off home run
In baseball, a walk-off home run is a home run that ends the game. It must be a home run that gives the home team the lead in the bottom of the final inning of the game—either the ninth inning, or any extra inning, or any other regularly scheduled final inning...
.
Offseason
- November 21, 1983: Fran MullinsFran MullinsFrancis Joseph Mullins is a former Major League Baseball infielder. He played parts of three seasons in the major leagues for three different teams between and . He saw his greatest amount of playing time with the San Francisco Giants in , when he batted .218 with 2 home runs in 52 games...
was traded by the White Sox to the Cincinnati RedsCincinnati RedsThe 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....
for Steve ChristmasSteve ChristmasStephen Randal Christmas is a former professional baseball player. He played in 24 games over three seasons in Major League Baseball for three different teams, primarily as a catcher. He went 4-for-11 in 1984 for the Chicago White Sox with one home run, while getting a combined 2 hits in 26 at...
. - December 2, 1983: Jerry KoosmanJerry KoosmanJerome Martin Koosman is a former left-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Mets, Minnesota Twins, Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia Phillies between 1967 and 1985...
was signed as a free agent by the White Sox. - December 5, 1983: The White Sox sent a player to be named later 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 Ron ReedRon ReedRonald Lee Reed is a retired American starting/relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Atlanta Braves , St. Louis Cardinals , Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago White Sox...
. The White Sox completed the deal by sending Jerry Koosman to the Phillies on February 15, 1984 - December 5, 1983: Bert RobergeBert RobergeBertrand Roland Roberge is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Roberge pitched all or part of six seasons in the majors between until .-Sources:...
was signed as a free agent by the White Sox. - January 20, 1984: Tom SeaverTom SeaverGeorge Thomas "Tom" Seaver , nicknamed "Tom Terrific" and "The Franchise", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched from 1967-1986 for four different teams in his career, but is noted primarily for his time with the New York Mets...
was chosen by the White Sox from the New York MetsNew York MetsThe New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
as a free agent compensation pick. - March 1, 1984: Jim KernJim KernJames Lester Kern is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. Kern had a thirteen-year Major League career from 1974 to 1986 with the Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers, Chicago White Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies.Kern was elected to the American League All-Star...
was released by the Chicago White Sox. - March 27, 1984: Norberto MartinNorberto MartinNorberto Edonal Martin McDonald is a former professional baseball second baseman. He played all or part of seven seasons in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1999. He made his major league debut on September 20, 1993 for the Chicago White Sox...
was signed by the White Sox as an amateur free agent.
Regular season
- August 4, 1984: Bobby MeachamBobby MeachamRobert Andrew Meacham is a former Major League Baseball shortstop who spent his entire six year career with the New York Yankees...
and Dale BerraDale BerraDale Anthony Berra , is a former Major League Baseball player who primarily played as an infielder from through . He is the son of Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra.-Early years:...
of 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...
were both tagged out at home by White Sox catcher Carlton FiskCarlton FiskCarlton Ernest Fisk , nicknamed "Pudge" or "The Commander", is a former Major League Baseball catcher. During a 24-year baseball career, he played for both the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox .Fisk was known by the nickname "Pudge" due to his 6'2", 220 lb frame...
.
Opening Day lineup
- Rudy LawRudy LawRudy Karl Law , is a former professional baseball player who played outfield in the Major Leagues from 1978-1986. He played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox, and Kansas City Royals. In 1983, he stole 77 bases, setting the White Sox single-season record.-External links:...
, cf - Carlton FiskCarlton FiskCarlton Ernest Fisk , nicknamed "Pudge" or "The Commander", is a former Major League Baseball catcher. During a 24-year baseball career, he played for both the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox .Fisk was known by the nickname "Pudge" due to his 6'2", 220 lb frame...
, c - Harold BainesHarold BainesHarold Douglas Baines is a former right fielder and designated hitter in Major League Baseball who played for five American League teams from 1980 to 2001. He is best known for his three stints with the Chicago White Sox, the team on which he now serves as coach...
, rf - Greg Luzinski, dh
- Tom PaciorekTom PaciorekThomas Marian Paciorek is a former Major League outfielder and first baseman for 18 seasons between 1970 and 1987...
, 1b - Ron KittleRon KittleRonald Dale Kittle is a former left fielder and designated hitter in Major League Baseball who was known mostly for his home run power, being named the 1983 AL Rookie of the Year...
, lf - 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...
, 3b - Scott Fletcher, ss
- Julio Cruz, 2b
- La Marr Hoyt, p
Notable transactions
- May 23, 1984: Jamie QuirkJamie QuirkJames Patrick Quirk is a former Major League Baseball catcher and current bench coach for the Chicago Cubs. Quirk attended Whittier College.-Playing career:Quirk was also a Parade Magazine All-America quarterback at St...
was signed as a free agent by the White Sox. - June 21, 1984: The White Sox traded a player to be named later to 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...
for Dan SpillnerDan SpillnerDaniel Ray Spillner , is a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1974-1985. He played for the San Diego Padres, Cleveland Indians, and Chicago White Sox....
. The White Sox completed the trade by sending Jim SiwyJim SiwyJames Gerard "Jim" Siwy is former Major League Baseball pitcher. Siwy played for the Chicago White Sox in , and again in .-External links:*...
to the Indians on June 26. - July 18, 1984: Roy Smalley acquired by the White Sox from the New York Yankees for players to be named later. The White Sox sent Doug DrabekDoug DrabekDouglas Dean Drabek is a former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. Known for his fluid pitching motion and sound mechanics, he won the National League Cy Young Award in 1990.-Early life:...
and Kevin HickeyKevin HickeyKevin John Hickey , is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played all or part of six seasons in the majors, between and . for the Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles....
to the New York Yankees to complete the trade on August 13. - September 24, 1984: Jamie Quirk was purchased by the Indians from the White Sox.
Roster
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Manager Coaches (pitching) (third base) |
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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 | 102 | 359 | 83 | .231 | 21 | 43 | |
| 2B | 143 | 415 | 92 | .222 | 5 | 43 | |
Other batters
| Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 11 | 4 | .364 | 1 | 4 | |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | |
Starting pitchers
| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 236.2 | 15 | 11 | 3.95 | 131 | |
Other pitchers
| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|
Relief pitchers
| Player | G | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 3.08 | 57 | |
| 49 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3.09 | 26 | |
| 22 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4.10 | 26 | |
| 21 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3.76 | 25 | |