1993 Montreal Expos season
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The Montreal Expos
season saw the Expos finish in second place in the National League East
division, with a record of 94 wins and 68 losses.
tried to acquire Dennis Martínez
from the Expos. The Expos placed Martinez's name on the waiver wire and the Braves claimed him. The Expos were not about to let Martinez go to Atlanta for the waiver fee of $20,000. After claiming Martinez, the Expos contacted the Braves to see if they were interested in talking about a trade. Martinez had the final word on any movement because his seniority gives him veto rights over a trade.
1993 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
Montreal Expos
The 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...
season saw the Expos finish in second place in the National League East
National League East
The National League East Division is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions. The Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies are tied for the most National League East Division titles . All of Atlanta's NL East titles came during a record stretch of 14 consecutive division titles...
division, with a record of 94 wins and 68 losses.
Offseason
- October 6, 1992: Jerry WillardJerry WillardGerald Duane Willard was a Major League Baseball catcher.Signed by the Philadelphia Phillies as an amateur free agent in 1979, Willard would make his Major League Baseball debut with the Cleveland Indians on April 11, 1984, and appeared in his final game on May 19, 1994.Willard's career was spent...
was released by the Expos. - November 17, 1992: Doug BochtlerDoug BochtlerDouglas Eugene Bochtler is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball from -.-External links:...
was drafted from the Expos by the Colorado RockiesColorado RockiesThe Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains...
as the 32nd pick in the 1992 MLB expansion draft1992 MLB Expansion DraftThe 1992 Major League Baseball expansion draft was held November 17, 1992 in New York City. This expansion draft was conducted by Major League Baseball to stock the major league rosters of the Colorado Rockies and Florida Marlins, new major league expansion franchises that were set to start play...
. - December 8, 1992: Curtis PrideCurtis PrideCurtis John Pride is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and is currently the head baseball coach at Gallaudet University. Pride stands at 6'0" tall and weighs 210 pounds. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.-Youth:Deaf at birth from rubella, Pride developed oral skills early in his...
was signed as a free agent by the Expos. - December 9, 1992: Mark Gardner and Doug PiattDoug PiattDouglas William Piatt is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He appeared in 21 games for the Montreal Expos in , all in relief. Despite putting up an impressive 2.60 earned run average and striking out 29 batters in 34 2/3 innings, Piatt never received another chance in the major leagues...
were traded by the Expos to the Kansas City RoyalsKansas City RoyalsThe 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...
for Jeff ShawJeff ShawJeffrey Lee Shaw is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher who had a 12-year career from 1990 to 2001...
and Tim SpehrTim SpehrTimothy Joseph Spehr was a catcher for Major League Baseball's Kansas City Royals , Montreal Expos , Atlanta Braves and New York Mets ....
. - March 1, 1993: Vladimir GuerreroVladimir GuerreroVladimir Alvino Guerrero is a free agent Major League Baseball right fielder and designated hitter.In , he was voted the American League MVP...
was signed as an amateur free agent by the Expos.
Regular season
At the end of August, the Atlanta BravesAtlanta Braves
The 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....
tried to acquire Dennis Martínez
Dennis Martínez
José Dennis Martínez Emilia , nicknamed "El Presidente" , is a former Major League Baseball pitcher...
from the Expos. The Expos placed Martinez's name on the waiver wire and the Braves claimed him. The Expos were not about to let Martinez go to Atlanta for the waiver fee of $20,000. After claiming Martinez, the Expos contacted the Braves to see if they were interested in talking about a trade. Martinez had the final word on any movement because his seniority gives him veto rights over a trade.
Notable games
- May 28, 1993: In a contest against the Chicago Cubs1993 Chicago Cubs season-Offseason:*December 2, 1992: Steve Lake was signed as a Free Agent with the Chicago Cubs. *December 8, 1992: Dan Plesac was signed as a Free Agent with the Chicago Cubs. *December 9, 1992: Randy Myers signed as a Free Agent with the Chicago Cubs....
at Wrigley FieldWrigley FieldWrigley Field is a baseball stadium in Chicago, Illinois, United States that has served as the home ballpark of the Chicago Cubs since 1916. It was built in 1914 as Weeghman Park for the Chicago Federal League baseball team, the Chicago Whales...
the Expos and Cubs end their five inning contest in a 2–2 tie.
- September 17, 1993: One of the most exciting pennant races in team history begins, as the Expos (85 wins, 62 losses, and 1 tie) play their final series against their division rival Phillies1993 Philadelphia Phillies seasonThe 1993 Philadelphia Phillies season saw the Phillies capture the National League East championship. The Phillies defeated the Atlanta Braves in the 1993 National League Championship Series in six games, before losing the World Series to the Toronto Blue Jays.-Regular season:After finishing in...
(89 wins, 58 losses). The Expos rally back to take an 8 to 7 victory in front of 45,757 hometown fans at Montreal's Olympic Stadium. The clutch hitting hero was a hearing disabled rookie named Curtis PrideCurtis PrideCurtis John Pride is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and is currently the head baseball coach at Gallaudet University. Pride stands at 6'0" tall and weighs 210 pounds. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.-Youth:Deaf at birth from rubella, Pride developed oral skills early in his...
who in his first major league at-bat doubled home two runners and scored on the following play. After the game Pride said he couldn't hear the ovation but he could feel the vibration of the 45,757 Expos fans. The Expos would finish the season 94-68 but unfortunately three games out of first place.
Opening Day starters
- Moisés AlouMoisés AlouMoisés Rojas Alou |Spanish:]] ; born July 3, 1966 in Atlanta, Georgia) is a former American outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for 17 seasons in the National League. In 1,942 career games, Alou had a batting average of .303 with 2,134 hits, 421 doubles, 332 home runs, and 1,287 runs...
- Sean BerrySean BerrySean Berry , is a former Major League Baseball player who served primarily as a third baseman from -...
- Wil CorderoWil CorderoWilfredo 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...
- Marquis GrissomMarquis GrissomMarquis Deon Grissom is a former Major League Baseball player. He excelled in baseball at Lakeshore High School, under the tutelage of baseball coach Mike Juenger. He currently resides in College Park, Georgia...
- Ken HillKen Hill (baseball)Kenneth Wade Hill is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. During a 14-year career, he pitched from 1988-2001 for seven different teams. He pitched in the 1995 World Series as a member of the Cleveland Indians. He also appeared in the 1994 All-Star Game in Pittsburgh's Three Rivers...
- Tim LakerTim LakerTimothy John Laker is a minor-league baseball manager and a former Major League Baseball catcher...
- Mike LansingMike LansingMichael Thomas Lansing is a former Major League Baseball infielder who played for the Montreal Expos, Colorado Rockies, and the Boston Red Sox between 1993 and 2001...
- John Vander WalJohn Vander WalJohn Henry Vander Wal is a former American Major League Baseball left-handed hitter who played outfield and first base for eight different teams over 14 seasons.-Early life:...
- Ted WoodTed WoodEdward Robert "Ted" Wood is an American former professional baseball player. An outfielder, Wood played in Major League Baseball for the San Francisco Giants and Montreal Expos from 1991-93...
Notable transactions
- April 14, 1993: Tim McIntoshTim McIntosh (baseball)Timothy Allen McIntosh is a former Major League Baseball player. He played parts of five seasons in the majors between and , mostly as a catcher and outfielder. He also played one season in Japan for the Nippon Ham Fighters in .-External links:...
was selected off waivers by the Expos from the Milwaukee BrewersMilwaukee BrewersThe Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
. - June 1, 1993: Orlando CabreraOrlando CabreraOrlando Luis Cabrera, nicknamed "O-Cab" and "The OC", is a Colombian-American baseball infielder.He won a World Series championship in 2004 with the Boston Red Sox. He has played for the Montreal Expos, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics, Minnesota Twins,...
was signed as an amateur free agent by the Expos. - June 23, 1993: Archi CianfroccoArchi CianfroccoAngelo Dominic "Archi" Cianfrocco is a former professional baseball player. He played all or part of seven seasons in Major League Baseball, mostly at first and third base, from 1992-1998....
was traded by the Expos to the San Diego PadresSan Diego PadresThe San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
for Tim Scott. - July 16, 1993: Kent Bottenfield was traded by the Montreal Expos to the Colorado Rockies for Butch Henry.
Major League debuts
- Batters:
- Frank Bolick (Apr 5)
- Cliff Floyd (Sep 18)
- Lou Frazier (Apr 8)
- Mike Lansing (Apr 7)
- Oreste Marrero (Aug 12)
- Charlie Montoyo (Sep 7)
- Curtis Pride (Sep 14)
- Joe Siddall (Jul 28)
- Derrick White (Jul 22)
- Rondell White (Sep 1)
- Pitchers:
- Brian Looney (Sep 26)
- Kirk Rueter (Jul 7)
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 | 133 | 396 | 101 | .255 | 9 | 60 | |
| 1B | 70 | 153 | 39 | .255 | 4 | 23 | |
| 2B | 123 | 481 | 142 | .295 | 2 | 29 | |
| 3B | 122 | 299 | 78 | .261 | 14 | 49 | |
| SS | 138 | 475 | 118 | .248 | 10 | 58 | |
| LF | 136 | 482 | 138 | .286 | 18 | 85 | |
| CF | 157 | 630 | 188 | .298 | 19 | 95 | |
| RF | 138 | 490 | 130 | .265 | 22 | 86 |
Other batters
| Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 87 | 20 | .230 | 2 | 10 | |
| 43 | 86 | 17 | .198 | 0 | 7 | |
| 20 | 21 | 2 | .095 | 0 | 2 | |
| 10 | 9 | 4 | .444 | 1 | 5 | |
Starting pitchers
| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 224.2 | 15 | 9 | 3.85 | 138 | |
| 28 | 183.2 | 9 | 7 | 3.23 | 90 | |
| 26 | 116.2 | 9 | 8 | 4.09 | 74 | |
| 14 | 85.2 | 8 | 0 | 2.73 | 31 | |
| 5 | 28.1 | 3 | 1 | 1.91 | 14 |
Other pitchers
| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 149.2 | 12 | 5 | 2.29 | 140 | |
| 52 | 100 | 2 | 6 | 4.41 | 60 | |
| 23 | 83 | 2 | 5 | 4.12 | 33 | |
| 20 | 57.1 | 4 | 2 | 3.92 | 40 | |
| 10 | 18.1 | 1 | 1 | 3.93 | 8 | |
Relief pitchers
| Player | G | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 9 | 3 | 43 | 1.37 | 113 | |
| 66 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 2.95 | 48 | |
| 55 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 4.14 | 50 | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | 2 |
Award winners
- Ken Hill, Pitcher of the MonthPitcher of the MonthThe Pitcher of the Month award is a Major League Baseball award named by each league for each month of the regular season. The National League started recognizing the award in . The American League followed in...
, April - John WettelandJohn WettelandJohn Karl Wetteland is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who specialized as a closer. During a 12-year career , he pitched for four different teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers, Montreal Expos, New York Yankees, and Texas Rangers.-Playing career:Wetteland was signed by the Dodgers as their second...
, Pitcher of the MonthPitcher of the MonthThe Pitcher of the Month award is a Major League Baseball award named by each league for each month of the regular season. The National League started recognizing the award in . The American League followed in...
, September
1993 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
1993 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
The 1993 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 64th 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 13, 1993 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland,...
- Marquis GrissomMarquis GrissomMarquis Deon Grissom is a former Major League Baseball player. He excelled in baseball at Lakeshore High School, under the tutelage of baseball coach Mike Juenger. He currently resides in College Park, Georgia...
, Outfield, Reserve