1988 Pittsburgh Pirates season
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Offseason
- January 20, 1988: Dave HostetlerDave HostetlerDavid Alan Hostetler is a retired first baseman/designated hitter who played for the Montreal Expos, Texas Rangers, and Pittsburgh Pirates...
was signed as a free agent by the Pirates. - March 26, 1988: Mackey SasserMackey SasserMack Daniel Sasser is a former professional baseball catcher, who played from to for the New York Mets, the San Francisco Giants, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and Seattle Mariners....
and Tim DrummondTim Drummond (baseball)Timothy Darnell Drummond is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played during three seasons at the major league level for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Minnesota Twins. He was signed by the Pirates in the 12th round of the amateur draft...
were traded by the Pirates to 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...
for Randy MilliganRandy MilliganRandall Andre Milligan is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball who played from 1987-1994. He is currently a scout with the Baltimore Orioles. Milligan is nicknamed "Moose".-External links:...
and Scott Henion (minors). - March 30, 1988: Hipólito PeñaHipólito PeñaHipólito Peña Concepción is a former professional baseball pitcher. He pitched parts of three seasons in Major League Baseball, from 1986 until 1988, for the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees.-Sources:...
was traded by the Pirates to 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...
for Orestes DestradeOrestes DestradeOrestes Cucuas Destrade , is a former Major League Baseball infielder.-Biography:Destrade was born in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, but emigrated to the United States with his family at the age of six. During his youth, he played Khoury League at Flagami Park in Miami. He graduated from Christopher...
. - March 31, 1988: Mike BieleckiMike BieleckiMichael Joseph Bielecki was a professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1984–1997.-Pittsburgh Pirates:...
was traded by the Pirates to the Chicago CubsChicago CubsThe Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
for Mike Curtis (minors).
Notable transactions
- July 22, 1988: Darnell ColesDarnell ColesDarnell Coles is a former Major League Baseball and Nippon Professional Baseball player who played primarily as a third baseman and outfielder from to...
was traded by the Pirates to the Seattle MarinersSeattle MarinersThe 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...
for Glenn WilsonGlenn Wilson (baseball)Glenn Dwight Wilson is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He was selected in the 1st round of the 1980 amateur draft by the Detroit Tigers, and made his Major League debut in a Tigers uniform on April 15, 1982...
. - August 13, 1988: Barry JonesBarry Jones (baseball)Barry Louis Jones is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played during eight seasons at the major league level for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago White Sox, Montreal Expos, Philadelphia Phillies, and New York Mets. He was drafted by the Pirates in the 3rd round of the 1984 amateur draft...
was 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 Dave LaPointDave LaPointDavid Jeffrey LaPoint was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He is currently the manager of the Rockland Boulders, an American professional baseball team based in Pomona, New York and member of the Canadian American Association of Professional Baseball known as the Can-Am League.-Early life and...
. - August 19, 1988: Mike DiazMike DiazMichael Anthony Diaz is a former professional baseball player. He played all or part of four seasons in Major League Baseball between 1983 and 1988, for the Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago White Sox...
was 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 Gary Redus. - August 28, 1988: Dave Hostetler was released by the Pirates.
- August 28, 1988: Traded a player to be named later 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 Ken OberkfellKen OberkfellKenneth Raymond Oberkfell is an American former Major League Baseball third baseman and ex-coach for the New York Mets. He played from 1977-1992 for six different teams. Oberkfell primarily played third base but was also known to play second base and both corner outfield positions...
and cash. On September 1, 1988, the Pirates sent Tommy GreggTommy GreggWilliam Thomas Gregg is a retired Major League Baseball player. He played in the majors from 1987 to 1997 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, and Florida Marlins. He mostly played as an outfielder. Currently, he serves as the hitting coach for the Omaha Storm Chasers...
to complete the trade.
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 |
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| LF | Barry Bonds Barry Bonds Barry Lamar Bonds is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder. Bonds played from 1986 to 2007, for the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants. He is the son of former major league All-Star Bobby Bonds... |
144 | 538 | 152 | .283 | 24 | 58 |
| CF | Andy Van Slyke Andy Van Slyke Andrew James Van Slyke is a retired Major League Baseball outfielder and former first base coach for the Detroit Tigers.-Career:... |
154 | 587 | 169 | .288 | 25 | 100 |
| RF | R. J. Reynolds | 130 | 323 | 80 | .248 | 6 | 51 |
| C | Mike LaValliere Mike LaValliere Michael Eugene "Mike" LaValliere , nicknamed Spanky, is a former catcher in Major League Baseball whose 11-year career included tenures in both the National and American Leagues... |
120 | 352 | 92 | .261 | 2 | 47 |
| 1B | Sid Bream Sid Bream Sidney Eugene "Sid" Bream is an American former Major League Baseball player. He played his entire 11-year career in the National League... |
148 | 462 | 122 | .264 | 10 | 65 |
| 3B | Bobby Bonilla Bobby Bonilla Roberto Martin Antonio "Bobby" Bonilla is a former player in Major League Baseball who played from 1986 to 2001. Known in his playing days as "Bobby Bo," Bonilla is of Puerto Rican descent.-Playing career:... |
159 | 584 | 160 | .274 | 24 | 100 |
| SS | Rafael Belliard Rafael Belliard Rafael Leonidas Belliard Matias is a former Major League Baseball shortstop. He is currently the infield coach for the Detroit Tigers.... |
122 | 286 | 61 | .213 | 0 | 11 |
| 2B | José Lind José Lind José Lind Salgado, nicknamed "Chico", is a former Major League Baseball player, and former manager of the Atlantic League's Bridgeport Bluefish. He is the cousin of Onix Concepcion, another MLB player. Primarily a second baseman, Lind was highly regarded for his defensive skills, winning a Gold... |
154 | 611 | 160 | .262 | 2 | 49 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randy Milligan Randy Milligan Randall Andre Milligan is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball who played from 1987-1994. He is currently a scout with the Baltimore Orioles. Milligan is nicknamed "Moose".-External links:... |
40 | 82 | 18 | .220 | 3 | 8 |
| Mike Diaz Mike Diaz Michael Anthony Diaz is a former professional baseball player. He played all or part of four seasons in Major League Baseball between 1983 and 1988, for the Chicago Cubs, Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago White Sox... |
47 | 74 | 17 | .230 | 0 | 5 |
| Orestes Destrade Orestes Destrade Orestes Cucuas Destrade , is a former Major League Baseball infielder.-Biography:Destrade was born in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, but emigrated to the United States with his family at the age of six. During his youth, he played Khoury League at Flagami Park in Miami. He graduated from Christopher... |
36 | 47 | 7 | .149 | 1 | 3 |
| Dave Hostetler Dave Hostetler David Alan Hostetler is a retired first baseman/designated hitter who played for the Montreal Expos, Texas Rangers, and Pittsburgh Pirates... |
6 | 8 | 2 | .250 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Coles Darnell Coles Darnell Coles is a former Major League Baseball and Nippon Professional Baseball player who played primarily as a third baseman and outfielder from to... |
68 | 211 | 49 | .232 | 5 | 36 |
| John Cangelosi John Cangelosi John Anthony Cangelosi , is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues primarily as an outfielder from 1985–1990, 1992, and 1994-1999. He graduated from Miami Springs High School in Miami Springs, Florida... |
75 | 118 | 30 | .254 | 0 | 8 |
| Al Pedrique Al Pedrique Alfredo José Pedrique García , best known as "Al Pedrique" , is a former Major League Baseball shortstop and right-handed batter who played for the New York Mets , Pittsburgh Pirates and Detroit Tigers... |
50 | 128 | 23 | .180 | 0 | 4 |
| Glenn Wilson Glenn Wilson (baseball) Glenn Dwight Wilson is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He was selected in the 1st round of the 1980 amateur draft by the Detroit Tigers, and made his Major League debut in a Tigers uniform on April 15, 1982... |
37 | 126 | 34 | .270 | 2 | 15 |
| Junior Ortiz 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.... |
49 | 118 | 33 | .280 | 2 | 18 |
| Félix Fermín Felix Fermin Félix José Fermín Minaya is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates , Cleveland Indians , Seattle Mariners and Chicago Cubs .... |
43 | 87 | 24 | .276 | 0 | 2 |
| Gary Redus | 30 | 71 | 14 | .197 | 2 | 4 |
| Tom Prince Tom Prince This article is about the former professional baseball player. For the bodybuilder, see Tom Prince .Thomas Albert Prince is a former Major League Baseball player... |
29 | 74 | 13 | .176 | 0 | 6 |
| Ken Oberkfell Ken Oberkfell Kenneth Raymond Oberkfell is an American former Major League Baseball third baseman and ex-coach for the New York Mets. He played from 1977-1992 for six different teams. Oberkfell primarily played third base but was also known to play second base and both corner outfield positions... |
20 | 54 | 12 | .222 | 0 | 2 |
| Denny Gonzalez Denny Gonzalez Denio Mariano "Denny" González Manzueta is a retired Major League Baseball infielder. He played during five seasons at the major league level for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland Indians. He was signed by the Pirates as an amateur free agent in... |
24 | 32 | 6 | .188 | 0 | 1 |
| Benny Distefano Benny Distefano Benito James Distefano is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues primarily as a utility player from 1984, 1986, 1988-1989, and 1992... |
16 | 29 | 10 | .345 | 1 | 6 |
| Tommy Gregg Tommy Gregg William Thomas Gregg is a retired Major League Baseball player. He played in the majors from 1987 to 1997 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, and Florida Marlins. He mostly played as an outfielder. Currently, he serves as the hitting coach for the Omaha Storm Chasers... |
14 | 15 | 3 | .200 | 1 | 3 |
| Rubén Rodríguez | 2 | 5 | 1 | .200 | 0 | 1 |
Starting pitchers
| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Drabek Doug Drabek Douglas 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:... |
33 | 219.1 | 15 | 7 | 3.08 | 127 |
| Bob Walk Bob Walk Robert Vernon Walk is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Nicknamed "The Whirly Bird," Walk spent his career pitching for the Philadelphia Phillies , Atlanta Braves , and Pittsburgh Pirates .During his rookie season in Philadelphia, he recorded 11 regular season wins and a victory in Game One... |
32 | 212.2 | 12 | 10 | 2.71 | 81 |
| John Smiley | 34 | 205 | 13 | 11 | 3.25 | 129 |
| Mike Dunne Mike Dunne Michael Dennis Dunne is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the major leagues from - and in . He was a member of the 1984 U.S. Olympic Baseball Team.-Career:... |
30 | 170 | 7 | 11 | 3.92 | 70 |
| Brian Fisher Brian Fisher Brian L. Fisher is a field biologist who works on the systematics of arthropods, with a particular focus on ants. He has discovered over 1000 species, including 800 species of ant in Madagascar. He mainly conducts field work in Madagascar and Africa.-Career:After working with the Smithsonian... |
33 | 146.1 | 8 | 10 | 4.61 | 66 |
Other pitchers
| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randy Kramer Randy Kramer Randall John Kramer is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched in all or part of four seasons in the majors, between and , for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs and Seattle Mariners.-Sources:... |
5 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 5.40 | 7 |
| Dave LaPoint Dave LaPoint David Jeffrey LaPoint was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He is currently the manager of the Rockland Boulders, an American professional baseball team based in Pomona, New York and member of the Canadian American Association of Professional Baseball known as the Can-Am League.-Early life and... |
8 | 52 | 4 | 2 | 2.77 | 19 |
| Scott Medvin Scott Medvin Scott Howard Medvin is a former professional baseball pitcher. He played parts of three seasons in Major League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Seattle Mariners .-External links:... |
17 | 27.2 | 3 | 0 | 4.88 | 16 |
| Vicente Palacios Vicente Palacios Vicente Palacios Díaz is a former professional baseball pitcher. He played all or part of eight seasons in Major League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates , St. Louis Cardinals and San Diego Padres .... |
7 | 24.1 | 1 | 2 | 6.66 | 15 |
| Rick Reed Rick Reed (pitcher) Richard Allen Reed is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates , Kansas City Royals , Texas Rangers , Cincinnati Reds , New York Mets and Minnesota Twins... |
2 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 3.00 | 6 |
| Morris Madden Morris Madden Morris DeWayne Madden is a former pitcher who played for either the Detroit Tigers or Pittsburgh Pirates between 1987 and 1989.-References:... |
5 | 5.2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 3 |
| Miguel Garcia | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4.50 | 2 |
| John Cangelosi John Cangelosi John Anthony Cangelosi , is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues primarily as an outfielder from 1985–1990, 1992, and 1994-1999. He graduated from Miami Springs High School in Miami Springs, Florida... |
1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Relief pitchers
| Player | G | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Gott Jim Gott James William Gott , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the major leagues from 1982-1995.Fourth round pick, June draft, of St. Louis Cardinals in 1977.... |
67 | 6 | 6 | 34 | 3.49 | 76 |
| Jeff Robinson | 75 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 3.03 | 87 |
| Bob Kipper Bob Kipper Robert Wayne Kipper is a former middle-relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who was the eighth player drafted in the 1982 draft. He had signed to play baseball at Nebraska before his selection. He played from 1985 through 1992 for the California Angels , Pittsburgh Pirates and Minnesota Twins... |
50 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 3.74 | 39 |
| Barry Jones Barry Jones (baseball) Barry Louis Jones is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played during eight seasons at the major league level for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago White Sox, Montreal Expos, Philadelphia Phillies, and New York Mets. He was drafted by the Pirates in the 3rd round of the 1984 amateur draft... |
42 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3.04 | 31 |
| Dave Rucker Dave Rucker Dave Rucker , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues primarily as a relief pitcher from 1981-1988. Hudson was drafted in 1978 by the Detroit Tigers, and joined the major league team as a reliever in 1981. In 1983 he was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals for Doug... |
31 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4.76 | 16 |
Awards and honors
1988 Major League Baseball All-Star Game1988 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
The 1988 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 59th playing of the midsummer classic between the all-stars of the American League and National League , the two leagues comprising Major League Baseball. The game was held on July 12, 1988 at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, the home of...
- Bobby BonillaBobby BonillaRoberto Martin Antonio "Bobby" Bonilla is a former player in Major League Baseball who played from 1986 to 2001. Known in his playing days as "Bobby Bo," Bonilla is of Puerto Rican descent.-Playing career:...
, 3B, Starter - Andy Van SlykeAndy Van SlykeAndrew James Van Slyke is a retired Major League Baseball outfielder and former first base coach for the Detroit Tigers.-Career:...
, OF, Reserve - Bob WalkBob WalkRobert Vernon Walk is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Nicknamed "The Whirly Bird," Walk spent his career pitching for the Philadelphia Phillies , Atlanta Braves , and Pittsburgh Pirates .During his rookie season in Philadelphia, he recorded 11 regular season wins and a victory in Game One...
, P, Reserve