1999 Chicago White Sox season
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The 1999
Chicago White Sox
season was the White Sox's 100th season. They finished with a record 75-86, good enough for 2nd place in the American League
Central
, 21.5 games behind the 1st place Cleveland Indians
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, 2b
Mike Caruso
, ss
Frank Thomas, 1b
Paul Konerko
, dh
Magglio Ordóñez
, rf
Greg Norton, 3b
Jeff Abbott
, lf
Darrin Jackson
, cf
Brook Fordyce
, c
James Baldwin, p
1999 Major League Baseball season
The previous record of most home runs hit in a season, set at 5,064 in 1998, was broken once again as the American League and National League combined to hit 5,528 home runs. Moreover, it was the first season in 61 years to feature a team that scored 1,000 runs in a season, as the Cleveland Indians...
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 100th season. They finished with a record 75-86, 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...
, 21.5 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
- November 11, 1998: Paul Konerko was traded by the Cincinnati Reds to the Chicago White Sox for Mike Cameron.
1999 Opening Day Lineup
Ray DurhamRay 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
Mike Caruso
Mike Caruso
Michael John Caruso is a former Major League Baseball shortstop who played for the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals.Caruso was a prospect for the San Francisco Giants...
, ss
Frank Thomas, 1b
Paul Konerko
Paul Konerko
Paul Henry Konerko is an American professional baseball first baseman who has played for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball since 1999. He previously played with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds . Konerko helped the Chicago White Sox win the 2005 World Series, the...
, dh
Magglio Ordóñez
Magglio Ordóñez
Magglio José Ordóñez Delgado is a Venezuelan Major League Baseball right fielder. He has played for the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers . Ordóñez is six feet, one inch tall and weighs .-Professional career:...
, rf
Greg Norton, 3b
Jeff Abbott
Jeff Abbott (baseball)
Jeffrey William Abbott is a retired professional baseball player who played outfielder in the major leagues from -. He played for the Chicago White Sox and Florida Marlins.-External links:...
, lf
Darrin Jackson
Darrin Jackson
Darrin "D. J." Jay Jackson is a former center fielder in Major League Baseball who played 12 years for the Chicago Cubs , San Diego Padres , Toronto Blue Jays , New York Mets , Chicago White Sox , Minnesota Twins and Milwaukee Brewers...
, cf
Brook Fordyce
Brook Fordyce
Brook Alexander Fordyce born is a former Major League Baseball catcher who played for the New York Mets , Cincinnati Reds , Chicago White Sox , Baltimore Orioles , and Tampa Bay Devil Rays ....
, c
James Baldwin, p
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 |
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| Jeff Abbott Jeff Abbott (baseball) Jeffrey William Abbott is a retired professional baseball player who played outfielder in the major leagues from -. He played for the Chicago White Sox and Florida Marlins.-External links:... , LF |
17 | 57 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 12 | .158 | 1 |
| James Baldwin, P | 35 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .500 | 0 |
| Mike Caruso Mike Caruso Michael John Caruso is a former Major League Baseball shortstop who played for the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals.Caruso was a prospect for the San Francisco Giants... , SS |
136 | 529 | 60 | 132 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 35 | 20 | 36 | .250 | 12 |
| McKay Christensen McKay Christensen McKay Christensen is a former Major League Baseball outfielder.Christensen played for three different ballclubs during his career: the Chicago White Sox , Los Angeles Dodgers , and New York Mets . He made his Major League Baseball debut on April 6, 1999... , CF |
28 | 53 | 10 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 7 | .226 | 2 |
| Pat Daneker Pat Daneker Patrick Rees Daneker was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago White Sox in 1999.. He was also an alummus of the University of Virginia.... , P |
3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0 |
| Jason Dellaero Jason Dellaero Jason Christopher Dellaero was a shortstop in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago White Sox in 1999.-External links:... , SS |
11 | 33 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 13 | .091 | 0 |
| 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 |
153 | 612 | 109 | 181 | 30 | 8 | 13 | 60 | 73 | 105 | .296 | 34 |
| Brook Fordyce Brook Fordyce Brook Alexander Fordyce born is a former Major League Baseball catcher who played for the New York Mets , Cincinnati Reds , Chicago White Sox , Baltimore Orioles , and Tampa Bay Devil Rays .... , C |
105 | 333 | 36 | 99 | 25 | 1 | 9 | 49 | 21 | 48 | .297 | 2 |
| Keith Foulke Keith Foulke -Career:After graduating from Hargrave High School in Huffman, Texas in 1991, he attended Galveston College and Lewis-Clark State College in Idaho. He began his career in the minor-league system of the San Francisco Giants, but was traded to the Chicago White Sox in 1997 with five other prospects... , P |
67 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0 |
| Darrin Jackson Darrin Jackson Darrin "D. J." Jay Jackson is a former center fielder in Major League Baseball who played 12 years for the Chicago Cubs , San Diego Padres , Toronto Blue Jays , New York Mets , Chicago White Sox , Minnesota Twins and Milwaukee Brewers... , OF |
73 | 149 | 22 | 41 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 3 | 20 | .275 | 4 |
| Mark Johnson, C | 73 | 207 | 27 | 47 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 36 | 58 | .227 | 3 |
| Paul Konerko Paul Konerko Paul Henry Konerko is an American professional baseball first baseman who has played for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball since 1999. He previously played with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds . Konerko helped the Chicago White Sox win the 2005 World Series, the... , 1B,DH |
142 | 513 | 71 | 151 | 31 | 4 | 24 | 81 | 45 | 68 | .294 | 1 |
| Carlos Lee Carlos Lee Carlos Noriel Lee is a first basemen in Major League Baseball who plays for the Houston Astros. He bats and throws right-handed.... , LF |
127 | 492 | 66 | 144 | 32 | 2 | 16 | 84 | 13 | 72 | .293 | 4 |
| Jeff Liefer Jeff Liefer Jeffrey David Liefer is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and outfielder. He was drafted in the first round of the Major League Baseball Draft by the Chicago White Sox... , OF,1B,DH |
45 | 113 | 8 | 28 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 8 | 28 | .248 | 2 |
| Jaime Navarro Jaime Navarro Jaime Navarro Cintrón is a former Puerto Rican baseball player. Navarro was a 6 foot, four inch tall right-handed pitcher in the major leagues from to , playing for the Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, and Cleveland Indians... , P |
32 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0 |
| Greg Norton, 3B,1B | 132 | 436 | 62 | 111 | 26 | 0 | 16 | 50 | 69 | 93 | .255 | 4 |
| Magglio Ordonez Magglio Ordóñez Magglio José Ordóñez Delgado is a Venezuelan Major League Baseball right fielder. He has played for the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers . Ordóñez is six feet, one inch tall and weighs .-Professional career:... , RF |
157 | 624 | 100 | 188 | 34 | 3 | 30 | 117 | 47 | 64 | .301 | 13 |
| Jim Parque Jim Parque James Vo Parque is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox and Tampa Bay Devil Rays from to .-High school:... , P |
31 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .400 | 0 |
| Josh Paul Josh Paul Joshua William Paul is a former Major League Baseball catcher who is currently the manager of the Class A short-season Staten Island Yankees.-Playing career:... , C |
6 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | .222 | 0 |
| Liu Rodríguez Liu Rodríguez Liubiemithz Rodríguez Cevedo , is a former second baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago White Sox in the 1999 season. He was a switch-hitter and threw right-handed.... , 2B,SS |
39 | 93 | 8 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 11 | .237 | 0 |
| Brian Simmons, OF | 54 | 126 | 14 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 9 | 30 | .230 | 4 |
| Chris Singleton Chris Singleton (baseball) Christopher Verdell Singleton is a former center fielder in Major League Baseball. During his six-year major league career , he played for the Chicago White Sox , Baltimore Orioles , Oakland Athletics and Tampa Bay Devil Rays . During his playing career, his listed height and weight were 6'2",... , CF |
133 | 496 | 72 | 149 | 31 | 6 | 17 | 72 | 22 | 45 | .300 | 20 |
| Mike Sirotka Mike Sirotka Michael Robert Sirotka is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He is an alumnus of Louisiana State University.... , P |
32 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .250 | 0 |
| 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.... , DH,1B |
135 | 486 | 74 | 148 | 36 | 0 | 15 | 77 | 87 | 66 | .305 | 3 |
| Bryan Ward Bryan Ward Bryan Matthew Ward is former Major League Baseball pitcher. Ward played for the Chicago White Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, and the Anaheim Angels from to . He batted and threw left-handed.... , P |
40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | --- | 0 |
| Craig Wilson, 3B,SS,2B | 98 | 252 | 28 | 60 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 26 | 23 | 22 | .238 | 1 |
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162 | 5644 | 777 | 1563 | 298 | 37 | 162 | 742 | 499 | 810 | .277 | 110 |
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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| James Baldwin | 12 | 13 | 5.10 | 35 | 33 | 0 | 199.1 | 219 | 119 | 113 | 34 | 82 | 123 |
| Chad Bradford Chad Bradford Chadwick Lee "Chad" Bradford is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He was well known for his extreme submarine-style pitching, and his success in MLB despite his unconventional delivery and the slow speed at which he threw the ball led to him figuring prominently in the Michael Lewis... |
0 | 0 | 19.64 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3.2 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Carlos Castillo | 2 | 2 | 5.71 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 41.0 | 45 | 26 | 26 | 10 | 15 | 23 |
| Pat Daneker Pat Daneker Patrick Rees Daneker was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago White Sox in 1999.. He was also an alummus of the University of Virginia.... |
0 | 0 | 4.20 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 15.0 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Joe Davenport Joe Davenport Joseph Jonathan Davenport is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for two seasons. He played for the Chicago White Sox in 1999 and the Colorado Rockies in 2001.-External links:... |
0 | 0 | 0.00 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Scott Eyre Scott Eyre Scott Alan Eyre is a former left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball.-Career:Eyre attended the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls, Idaho and was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 9th round of the 1991 Major League Baseball Draft... |
1 | 1 | 7.56 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 38 | 22 | 21 | 6 | 17 | 17 |
| Keith Foulke Keith Foulke -Career:After graduating from Hargrave High School in Huffman, Texas in 1991, he attended Galveston College and Lewis-Clark State College in Idaho. He began his career in the minor-league system of the San Francisco Giants, but was traded to the Chicago White Sox in 1997 with five other prospects... |
3 | 3 | 2.22 | 67 | 0 | 9 | 105.1 | 72 | 28 | 26 | 11 | 25 | 123 |
| Bob Howry Bob Howry Bobby Dean Howry is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher.-Early life:Howry attended Deer Valley High School in Arizona,then he attended McNeese State University and was drafted by the San Francisco Giants... |
5 | 3 | 3.59 | 69 | 0 | 28 | 67.2 | 58 | 34 | 27 | 8 | 41 | 80 |
| Sean Lowe Sean Lowe Jonathan Sean Lowe is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played during seven seasons at the major league level for the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago White Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates, Colorado Rockies, and Kansas City Royals. He was drafted by the Cardinals in the 1st round of the 1992... |
4 | 1 | 3.67 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 95.2 | 90 | 39 | 39 | 10 | 47 | 62 |
| David Lundquist David Lundquist David Lundquist is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Chicago White Sox and the San Diego Padres at the Major League level but also played in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.... |
1 | 1 | 8.59 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 22.0 | 28 | 21 | 21 | 3 | 12 | 18 |
| Aaron Myette Aaron Myette Aaron Kenneth Myette is a former Major League Baseball Canadian right-handed pitcher.... |
0 | 2 | 6.32 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 15.2 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 15 | 11 |
| Jamie Navarro | 8 | 13 | 6.09 | 32 | 27 | 0 | 159.2 | 206 | 126 | 108 | 29 | 72 | 74 |
| Jim Parque Jim Parque James Vo Parque is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox and Tampa Bay Devil Rays from to .-High school:... |
9 | 15 | 5.13 | 31 | 30 | 0 | 173.2 | 210 | 111 | 99 | 23 | 81 | 111 |
| Jesús Peña Jesús Peña Jesús Peña [peh-nya] is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox... |
0 | 0 | 5.31 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 20.1 | 21 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 28 | 20 |
| Todd Rizzo Todd Rizzo Todd Michael Rizzo is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played during two seasons at the major league level for the Chicago White Sox. He was signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers as an amateur free agent... |
0 | 2 | 6.75 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| 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... |
6 | 3 | 3.75 | 70 | 0 | 2 | 72.0 | 73 | 36 | 30 | 6 | 38 | 41 |
| Mike Sirotka Mike Sirotka Michael Robert Sirotka is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He is an alumnus of Louisiana State University.... |
11 | 13 | 4.00 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 209.0 | 236 | 108 | 93 | 24 | 59 | 125 |
| John Snyder John Snyder (baseball) John Snyder , is a retired Major League Baseball player who played pitcher from -. He would play for the Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers.-External links:... |
9 | 12 | 6.68 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 129.1 | 167 | 103 | 96 | 27 | 49 | 67 |
| Tanyon Sturtze Tanyon Sturtze Tanyon James Sturtze is a former Major League Baseball pitcher.He attended Saint Peter-Marian High School then Quinsigamond Community College and was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 1990 Major League Baseball Draft. In , he was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the minor league portion of... |
0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Bryan Ward Bryan Ward Bryan Matthew Ward is former Major League Baseball pitcher. Ward played for the Chicago White Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, and the Anaheim Angels from to . He batted and threw left-handed.... |
0 | 1 | 7.55 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 39.1 | 63 | 36 | 33 | 10 | 12 | 35 |
| Kip Wells Kip Wells Robert "Kip" Wells is a right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.-High school career:... |
4 | 1 | 4.04 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 35.2 | 33 | 17 | 16 | 2 | 15 | 29 |
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75 | 86 | 4.92 | 162 | 162 | 39 | 1438.1 | 1608 | 870 | 786 | 210 | 627 | 968 |