1996 Chicago White Sox season
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The 1996
Chicago White Sox
season was the White Sox's 97th season. They finished with a record 85-77, good enough for 2nd place in the American League
Central
, 14.5 games behind the 1st place Cleveland Indians
.
1996 Major League Baseball season
*American League Championship Series MVP: Bernie Williams**American League Division Series*National League Championship Series MVP: Javy López**National League Division Series*All-Star Game, July 9 at Veterans Stadium: National League, 6-0; Mike Piazza, MVP...
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 97th season. They finished with a record 85-77, good enough for 2nd place in the American League
American League
The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League , is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major...
Central
American League Central
The American League Central Division is one of six divisions in Major League Baseball. This division was formed in the realignment in 1994, and its teams are all located in the Midwestern United States...
, 14.5 games behind the 1st place Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The 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...
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Offseason
- December 28, 1995: Tim Raines was traded by the Chicago White Sox to the New York Yankees for a player to be named later. The New York Yankees sent Blaise Kozeniewski (minors) (February 6, 1996) to the Chicago White Sox to complete the trade.
- January 20, 1996: Tony Phillips was signed as a Free Agent with the Chicago White Sox.
- January 22, 1996: Danny Tartabull was traded by the Oakland Athletics to the Chicago White Sox for Andrew Lorraine and Charles Poe (minors).
1996 Opening Day Lineup
- Tony PhillipsTony PhillipsKeith Anthony Phillips is a former Major League Baseball utility player who had an 18-year career from to . He played regularly at three infield positions, primarily as a second baseman, but also had significant time as a shortstop and third baseman...
, lf - Ray DurhamRay DurhamRay Durham , nicknamed The Sugarman, is a former Major League Baseball second baseman.A two-time All-Star, Durham in his prime was one of the premier offensive catalysts in all of baseball, providing prototypical lead-off hitting with power...
, 2b - Frank ThomasFrank Thomas (AL baseball player)Frank Edward Thomas, Jr. , nicknamed "The Big Hurt", is a former Major League Baseball designated hitter and first baseman....
, 1b - Danny TartabullDanny TartabullDanilo Tartabull Mora , also known as Danny Tartabull, is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball. Born to Cuban parents in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he is the son of José Tartabull, who played in the major leagues from 1962 to 1970.-Playing career:Danny played for the Seattle Mariners ,...
, rf - Lyle MoutonLyle MoutonLyle Joseph Mouton , is a former professional baseball player who played outfield in the Major Leagues from 1995-2001. He also played part of 1998 in Japan for the Yakult Swallows....
, dh - Robin VenturaRobin VenturaRobin Mark Ventura is the current manager of the Chicago White Sox. He is a former professional baseball player, a third baseman who played for four major league teams, most notably for the Chicago White Sox...
, 3b - Ron KarkoviceRon KarkoviceRonald Joseph Karkovice is a former Major League Baseball catcher.Drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 1st round of the 1982 MLB amateur draft, Karkovice would make his Major League Baseball debut with the Chicago White Sox on August 17, 1986, and appeared in his final game on September 26,...
, c - Darren LewisDarren LewisDarren Joel Lewis is a former center fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Oakland Athletics , San Francisco Giants , Cincinnati Reds , Chicago White Sox , Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox ; he played his final season in 2002 with the Chicago Cubs...
, cf - Ozzie GuillénOzzie GuillénOswaldo José "Ozzie" Guillén Barrios is a Venezuelan-American former Major League Baseball player and current manager of the Miami Marlins. He managed the Chicago White Sox from 2004 to 2011 before asking for his release at the end of the 2011 season....
, ss - Alex FernandezAlex Fernandez (baseball)Alexander Fernandez is a Cuban American former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. During a 11-year baseball career, he pitched for the Chicago White Sox and Florida Marlins...
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Transactions
- August 31, 1996: Marvin Freeman was selected off waivers by the Chicago White Sox from the Colorado Rockies.
Roster
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Batting
Note: G = Games played; AB = At Bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; BB = Base on balls; SO = Strikeouts; AVG = Batting average; SB = Stolen bases| Player | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Baines 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... , DH |
143 | 495 | 80 | 154 | 29 | 0 | 22 | 95 | 73 | 62 | .311 | 3 |
| Pat Borders Pat Borders Patrick Lance Borders is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who is best remembered for being the Most Valuable Player in the 1992 World Series. Borders also won an Olympic Games gold medal with the United States' baseball team at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney... , C |
31 | 94 | 6 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 18 | .277 | 0 |
| Mike Cameron Mike Cameron Michael Terrance Cameron is an American professional baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. He has previously played for the Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Seattle Mariners, New York Mets, San Diego Padres, Milwaukee Brewers, Boston Red Sox, and Florida Marlins.Cameron has won 3... , OF |
11 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .091 | 0 |
| Domingo Cedeno Domingo Cedeño Domingo Antonio Cedeño Donastorg is a former infielder in Major League Baseball. Cedeño spent parts of seven seasons in the majors from to with the Toronto Blue Jays, Chicago White Sox, Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners, and Philadelphia Phillies.Cedeño is the older brother of the late Andújar... , SS,2B |
12 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | .158 | 1 |
| Ray Durham Ray Durham Ray Durham , nicknamed The Sugarman, is a former Major League Baseball second baseman.A two-time All-Star, Durham in his prime was one of the premier offensive catalysts in all of baseball, providing prototypical lead-off hitting with power... , 2B |
156 | 557 | 79 | 153 | 33 | 5 | 10 | 53 | 58 | 95 | .275 | 30 |
| Ozzie Guillen Ozzie Guillén Oswaldo José "Ozzie" Guillén Barrios is a Venezuelan-American former Major League Baseball player and current manager of the Miami Marlins. He managed the Chicago White Sox from 2004 to 2011 before asking for his release at the end of the 2011 season.... , SS |
150 | 499 | 62 | 131 | 24 | 8 | 4 | 45 | 10 | 27 | .263 | 6 |
| Ron Karkovice Ron Karkovice Ronald Joseph Karkovice is a former Major League Baseball catcher.Drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 1st round of the 1982 MLB amateur draft, Karkovice would make his Major League Baseball debut with the Chicago White Sox on August 17, 1986, and appeared in his final game on September 26,... , C |
111 | 355 | 44 | 78 | 22 | 0 | 10 | 38 | 24 | 93 | .220 | 0 |
| Chad Kreuter Chad Kreuter Chadden Michael "Chad" Kreuter is a former catcher in Major League Baseball and the former head coach of the USC Trojans baseball team.... , C |
46 | 114 | 14 | 25 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 13 | 29 | .219 | 0 |
| Darren Lewis Darren Lewis Darren Joel Lewis is a former center fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Oakland Athletics , San Francisco Giants , Cincinnati Reds , Chicago White Sox , Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox ; he played his final season in 2002 with the Chicago Cubs... , CF |
141 | 337 | 55 | 77 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 53 | 45 | 40 | .228 | 21 |
| Robert Machado Robert Machado Robert Alexis Machado [ma-CHAH-do] is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who played most recently with the Texas Rangers organization. Previously, Machado played for the Chicago White Sox , Montreal Expos , Seattle Mariners , Chicago Cubs , Milwaukee Brewers , and Baltimore Orioles... , C |
4 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .667 | 0 |
| Norberto Martin Norberto Martin Norberto 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... , SS,2B,DH |
70 | 140 | 30 | 49 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 17 | .350 | 10 |
| Dave Martinez Dave Martinez David Martinez is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for several teams from 1986 to 2001. He is currently the bench coach for the Tampa Bay Rays.-Career:... , OF,1B |
146 | 440 | 85 | 140 | 20 | 8 | 10 | 53 | 52 | 52 | .318 | 15 |
| Lyle Mouton Lyle Mouton Lyle Joseph Mouton , is a former professional baseball player who played outfield in the Major Leagues from 1995-2001. He also played part of 1998 in Japan for the Yakult Swallows.... , OF,DH |
87 | 214 | 25 | 63 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 39 | 22 | 50 | .294 | 3 |
| Jose Munoz Jose Munoz (baseball) Jose Luis Munoz is a retired Major League Baseball infielder. He played during one season at the major league level for the Chicago White Sox. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 20th round of the amateur draft... , 2B,SS,3B,LF |
17 | 27 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | .259 | 0 |
| Greg Norton, SS,3B | 11 | 23 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | .217 | 0 |
| Tony Phillips Tony Phillips Keith Anthony Phillips is a former Major League Baseball utility player who had an 18-year career from to . He played regularly at three infield positions, primarily as a second baseman, but also had significant time as a shortstop and third baseman... , LF,2B |
153 | 581 | 119 | 161 | 29 | 3 | 12 | 63 | 125 | 132 | .277 | 13 |
| Mike Robertson, 1B | 6 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .143 | 0 |
| Don Slaught Don Slaught Donald Martin Slaught is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who had a 16-year career from to... , C |
14 | 36 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | .250 | 0 |
| Chris Snopek Chris Snopek Christopher Charles Snopek is a former Major League Baseball infielder. He is an alumnus of the University of Mississippi.... , 3B,SS |
46 | 104 | 18 | 27 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 6 | 16 | .260 | 0 |
| Danny Tartabull Danny Tartabull Danilo Tartabull Mora , also known as Danny Tartabull, is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball. Born to Cuban parents in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he is the son of José Tartabull, who played in the major leagues from 1962 to 1970.-Playing career:Danny played for the Seattle Mariners ,... , RF,DH |
132 | 472 | 58 | 120 | 23 | 3 | 27 | 101 | 64 | 128 | .254 | 1 |
| Frank Thomas Frank Thomas (AL baseball player) Frank Edward Thomas, Jr. , nicknamed "The Big Hurt", is a former Major League Baseball designated hitter and first baseman.... , 1B |
141 | 527 | 110 | 184 | 26 | 0 | 40 | 134 | 109 | 70 | .349 | 1 |
| Robin Ventura Robin Ventura Robin Mark Ventura is the current manager of the Chicago White Sox. He is a former professional baseball player, a third baseman who played for four major league teams, most notably for the Chicago White Sox... , 3B,1B |
158 | 586 | 96 | 168 | 31 | 2 | 34 | 105 | 78 | 81 | .287 | 1 |
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162 | 5644 | 898 | 1586 | 284 | 33 | 195 | 860 | 701 | 927 | .281 | 105 |
Pitching
Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; H = Hits allowed; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; HR = Home runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts| Player | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | K |
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| Wilson Alvarez Wilson Alvarez Wilson Eduardo Álvarez Fuenmayor is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher... |
15 | 10 | 4.22 | 35 | 35 | 0 | 217.1 | 216 | 106 | 102 | 21 | 100 | 181 |
| Luis Andujar Luis Andujar Luis Andujar Sanchez is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball and Korean Baseball Organization.... |
0 | 2 | 8.22 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 23.0 | 32 | 22 | 21 | 4 | 15 | 6 |
| James Baldwin | 11 | 6 | 4.42 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 169.0 | 168 | 88 | 83 | 24 | 60 | 127 |
| Jason Bere Jason Bere Jason Phillip Bere is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for parts of 11 seasons from to... |
0 | 1 | 10.26 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 16.2 | 26 | 19 | 19 | 3 | 19 | 19 |
| Mike Bertotti Mike Bertotti Michael David Bertotti is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played during three seasons at the major league level for the Chicago White Sox. He was signed by the White Sox in the 31st round of the 1991 amateur draft. He was given a $1,000 signing bonus upon his request... |
2 | 0 | 5.14 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 28.0 | 28 | 18 | 16 | 5 | 23 | 19 |
| Tony Castillo Tony Castillo Antonio José Castillo [cas-TEEL-lyo] is a former Major League Baseball left-handed relief pitcher who played for the Toronto Blue Jays , Atlanta Braves , New York Mets and Chicago White Sox .In 430-game career, Castillo compiled a 28-23 record with 333 strikeouts and a 3.93 ERA in 526... |
3 | 1 | 1.59 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 22.2 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 9 |
| Jeff Darwin Jeff Darwin Jeffrey Scott Darwin is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played during three seasons at the major league level for the Seattle Mariners and Chicago White Sox. He was drafted by the Mariners in the 13th round of the 1988 Major League Baseball Draft... |
0 | 1 | 2.93 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 30.2 | 26 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| Alex Fernandez Alex Fernandez (baseball) Alexander Fernandez is a Cuban American former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. During a 11-year baseball career, he pitched for the Chicago White Sox and Florida Marlins... |
16 | 10 | 3.45 | 35 | 35 | 0 | 258.0 | 248 | 110 | 99 | 34 | 76 | 200 |
| Marvin Freeman Marvin Freeman Marvin Freeman is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played from to for the Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves and Colorado Rockies. He worked as both a starting pitcher and a reliever in his career. He is currently an assistant baseball coach at Rich Central High School in Olympia... |
0 | 0 | 13.50 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Roberto Hernandez | 6 | 5 | 1.91 | 72 | 0 | 38 | 84.0 | 65 | 21 | 18 | 2 | 43 | 85 |
| Stacy Jones Stacy Jones (baseball) Joseph Stacy Jones is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played during two seasons at the major league level for the Baltimore Orioles, and Chicago White Sox. He was signed by the Orioles in the 3rd round of the amateur draft... |
0 | 0 | 0.00 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Matt Karchner Matt Karchner Matthew Dean Karchner , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1995-2000.... |
7 | 4 | 5.76 | 50 | 0 | 1 | 59.1 | 61 | 42 | 38 | 10 | 49 | 46 |
| Brian Keyser Brian Keyser Brian Lee Keyser is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played during two seasons at the major league level for the Chicago White Sox. He was drafted by the White Sox in the 19th round of the amateur draft... |
1 | 2 | 4.98 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 59.2 | 78 | 35 | 33 | 3 | 36 | 19 |
| Al Levine | 0 | 1 | 5.40 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 18.1 | 22 | 14 | 11 | 1 | 8 | 12 |
| Joe Magrane Joe Magrane Joseph David Magrane is a former Major League Baseball pitcher and is currently a color commentary broadcaster for the MLB Network. He was teamed with play-by-play announcer Dewayne Staats from 1998 to 2008 as part of the Tampa Bay Rays television team.Magrane served as an analyst for NBC Sports'... |
1 | 5 | 6.88 | 19 | 8 | 0 | 53.2 | 70 | 45 | 41 | 10 | 26 | 21 |
| Kirk McCaskill Kirk McCaskill Kirk Edward McCaskill is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher and a retired professional hockey player.... |
5 | 5 | 6.97 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 51.2 | 72 | 41 | 40 | 6 | 39 | 28 |
| Scott Ruffcorn Scott Ruffcorn Scott Patrick Ruffcorn was a Major League Baseball pitcher from 1993 to 1997 for the Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia Phillies. He was a first round draft pick of the Chicago White Sox in the June 1991 draft, and played with the White Sox at the major league level, from 1993-1996. In 1997 he... |
0 | 1 | 11.37 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6.1 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
| Rich Sauveur Rich Sauveur Richard Daniel Sauveur is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played during six seasons at the major league level for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Montreal Expos, New York Mets, Kansas City Royals, Chicago White Sox, and Oakland Athletics. He was drafted by the Pirates in the 5th round of the... |
0 | 0 | 15.00 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Bill Simas Bill Simas William Anthony Simas was a Major League Baseball pitcher.He was originally drafted by the California Angels in the 6th round of the 1992 MLB Draft and was then traded by the Angels to the Chicago White Sox in 1995 for Jim Abbott and Tim Fortugno... |
2 | 8 | 4.58 | 64 | 0 | 2 | 72.2 | 75 | 39 | 37 | 5 | 45 | 95 |
| Mike Sirotka Mike Sirotka Michael Robert Sirotka is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He is an alumnus of Louisiana State University.... |
1 | 2 | 7.18 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 26.1 | 34 | 27 | 21 | 3 | 12 | 11 |
| Kevin Tapani Kevin Tapani Kevin Ray Tapani is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the New York Mets, Minnesota Twins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox, and Chicago Cubs from 1989 to 2001.-Early life:... |
13 | 10 | 4.59 | 34 | 34 | 0 | 225.1 | 236 | 123 | 115 | 34 | 81 | 150 |
| Larry Thomas Larry Thomas (baseball) Larry Wayne Thomas Jr. is an American retired professional baseball pitcher. He played college baseball at the University of Maine and, during his three seasons at the major league level, for the Chicago White Sox from 1995 to 1997. He was drafted by the White Sox in the 2nd round of the 1991... |
2 | 3 | 3.23 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 30.2 | 32 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 16 | 20 |
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85 | 77 | 4.52 | 162 | 162 | 43 | 1461.0 | 1529 | 794 | 733 | 174 | 676 | 1039 |