2008 Pittsburgh Pirates season
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The 2008 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the 127th season of the franchise
. It was the first under new president Frank Coonelly
, general manager Neal Huntington
, and manager John Russell. Unable to improve on their 68 – 94, last place finish during the 2007 season
, the Pirates have not had a winning record since 1992
. The season was the final of play-by-play announcer Lanny Frattare
, whose 33 year tenure as Pirates' broadcaster was the longest in franchise history.
, by the score of 12–11, in 12 innings. The Pirates played their home opener against the division-rival Chicago Cubs
on April 7, losing 10–8, also in 12 innings. The Pirates started out the season with a 7–7 record after the first half-month; however, after a five-game losing streak they began to struggle, finishing out April with a 11–16 record. The Pirates losing continued as they dropped three of four to the Washington Nationals
to begin May. The team fought back, winning six straight games—the most consecutive since 2004
, to bring their record within one victory of a .500 record. Throughout the remainder of May the team struggled, but never fell more than four games under .500. Throughout the early months of the season closer Matt Capps
was perfect, getting saves in 15 consecutive opportunities. However, on June 10, Capps gave up a two-run home run to the Nationals, losing his first decision of the season. In addition, Capps would blow saves in two of his next three appearances; however, he achieved his first win of the season after an extra-inning victory over the Baltimore Orioles
.
Pittsburgh went 6–9 in interleague play, including two wins against the New York Yankees
who returned to Pittsburgh for the first time since the 1960 World Series
. On July 12, in a game against the St. Louis Cardinals
, the Pirates came back to win a game that they trailed by six runs in the seventh inning. It was only the second time in the past 25 years that the Pirates won at home after scoring runs in the seventh, eighth, ninth, and extra innings. The Pirates finished out the remainder of July with a 6–9 record—50–58 overall. On the final day of July, the Pirates made a deal with the Yankees to send outfielder Xavier Nady
and pitcher Damaso Marte
in return for Jeff Karstens, Daniel McCutchen, Ross Ohlendorf
and Jose Tabata
. Later in the day the team became involved in a three-team deal in which the Pirates sent Jason Bay
to the Boston Red Sox
in return for four players from the Los Angeles Dodgers
. The Pirates won seven of the first 18 games in August before dropping ten consecutive games to close out the month. Pittsburgh entered the final month of the season 21 games below the .500 mark. On September 7, the Pirates lost their 82nd game of the season, tying them with the Philadelphia Phillies as the only two franchises in professional sports history to have losing records in 16 consecutive seasons. The Pirates concluded their season on September 28 with a victory against the San Diego Padres
. The team became the second in the Pirates' 122-year history to have no pitchers to win 10 games. The performance of the pitchers lead the team to fire pitching coach Jeff Andrews
after the season.
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
. It was the first under new president Frank Coonelly
Frank Coonelly
Frank Coonelly is the president of the Pittsburgh Pirates. His hiring was announced by the Pirates on September 13, 2007. He replaced Kevin McClatchy who purchased the Pirates with a group of investors in 1996 and served as the CEO for the next 12 seasons...
, general manager Neal Huntington
Neal Huntington
Neal Alden Huntington is the 12th person to serve as General Manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates Major League Baseball organization...
, and manager John Russell. Unable to improve on their 68 – 94, last place finish during the 2007 season
2007 Pittsburgh Pirates season
The Pittsburgh Pirates' 2007 season marked the 126th season of baseball in Pittsburgh.- Overview :The Pirates began 2007 with a new majority owner, Robert Nutting, and the dreary fact that they could surpass the Philadelphia Phillies as owners of the longest consecutive losing seasons record in...
, the Pirates have not had a winning record since 1992
1992 Pittsburgh Pirates season
The 1992 Pittsburgh Pirates season saw the Pirates finish first in the National League East with a record of 96 wins and 66 losses. It was the third consecutive division title for the team. The Pirates once again fell short in the postseason, losing a riveting seven-game National League...
. The season was the final of play-by-play announcer Lanny Frattare
Lanny Frattare
Lanny Lawrence Frattare is a former American sportscaster. For 33 years he was a play-by-play announcer for Major League Baseball's Pittsburgh Pirates, the longest such tenure in the team's history...
, whose 33 year tenure as Pirates' broadcaster was the longest in franchise history.
Season
On November 5, 2007, John Russell was introduced as the Pirates manager, replacing Jim Tracy. Team management cited three areas that the franchise hoped to improve: "refocused emphasis on fundamentals", holding players to a higher standard, and signing younger players. The Pirates won their season opener against 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....
, by the score of 12–11, in 12 innings. The Pirates played their home opener against the division-rival Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The 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...
on April 7, losing 10–8, also in 12 innings. The Pirates started out the season with a 7–7 record after the first half-month; however, after a five-game losing streak they began to struggle, finishing out April with a 11–16 record. The Pirates losing continued as they dropped three of four to the Washington Nationals
Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals are a professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. The Nationals are a member of the Eastern Division of the National League of Major League Baseball . The team moved into the newly built Nationals Park in 2008, after playing their first three seasons in RFK Stadium...
to begin May. The team fought back, winning six straight games—the most consecutive since 2004
2004 Pittsburgh Pirates season
-Offseason:*October 2, 2003: Jeff D'Amico was released by the Pittsburgh Pirates.*February 19, 2004: Randall Simon was signed as a Free Agent with the Pittsburgh Pirates.*February 24, 2004: Raúl Mondesí signed as a Free Agent with the Pittsburgh Pirates....
, to bring their record within one victory of a .500 record. Throughout the remainder of May the team struggled, but never fell more than four games under .500. Throughout the early months of the season closer Matt Capps
Matt Capps
Matthew Dicus Capps , is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He is a 2002 graduate of Alexander High School in Douglasville, where he lettered in football, basketball, cross-country and baseball before receiving a scholarship at LSU...
was perfect, getting saves in 15 consecutive opportunities. However, on June 10, Capps gave up a two-run home run to the Nationals, losing his first decision of the season. In addition, Capps would blow saves in two of his next three appearances; however, he achieved his first win of the season after an extra-inning victory over the Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
.
Pittsburgh went 6–9 in interleague play, including two wins against the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The 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...
who returned to Pittsburgh for the first time since the 1960 World Series
1960 World Series
The 1960 World Series was played between the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National League and the New York Yankees of the American League from October 5 to October 13, 1960...
. On July 12, in a game against the St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
, the Pirates came back to win a game that they trailed by six runs in the seventh inning. It was only the second time in the past 25 years that the Pirates won at home after scoring runs in the seventh, eighth, ninth, and extra innings. The Pirates finished out the remainder of July with a 6–9 record—50–58 overall. On the final day of July, the Pirates made a deal with the Yankees to send outfielder Xavier Nady
Xavier Nady
Xavier Clifford Nady VI is a Major League Baseball outfielder and first baseman, who is a free agent.-Amateur career:The St. Louis Cardinals originally drafted Nady in the 4th round of the 1997 Major League Baseball Draft after he was named Northern California Player of the Year in his senior...
and pitcher Damaso Marte
Dámaso Marté
Dámaso Marté Sabinon is a Dominican Major League Baseball relief pitcher who is currently a free agent. He previously played for the Seattle Mariners , Pittsburgh Pirates , and Chicago White Sox .-Seattle Mariners:...
in return for Jeff Karstens, Daniel McCutchen, Ross Ohlendorf
Ross Ohlendorf
Curtis Ross Ohlendorf is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He is known for his hard-biting sinker. He can hit 97 mph with a two-seam sinking fastball, and he's working to improve his developing changeup, slider, and breaking ball.-High School and College...
and Jose Tabata
Jose Tabata
José Nicolas Tábata is a professional baseball outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was an international signee of the New York Yankees and, by 2008, became the Yankees' No. 2 prospect...
. Later in the day the team became involved in a three-team deal in which the Pirates sent Jason Bay
Jason Bay
Jason Raymond Bay is a Canadian professional baseball player. An outfielder, he currently plays for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball...
to the Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
in return for four players from the Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
. The Pirates won seven of the first 18 games in August before dropping ten consecutive games to close out the month. Pittsburgh entered the final month of the season 21 games below the .500 mark. On September 7, the Pirates lost their 82nd game of the season, tying them with the Philadelphia Phillies as the only two franchises in professional sports history to have losing records in 16 consecutive seasons. The Pirates concluded their season on September 28 with a victory against the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres
The 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...
. The team became the second in the Pirates' 122-year history to have no pitchers to win 10 games. The performance of the pitchers lead the team to fire pitching coach Jeff Andrews
Jeff Andrews
Jeffrey J. Andrews is an American former professional baseball player and current coach. He was the pitching coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2008, having been fired after one season at the position. Andrews spent each of the last 22 years as a minor league pitching coach/coordinator, the last...
after the season.
Draft
The 2008 Major League Baseball Draft was held on June 5; the Pirates selected fifty players throughout. Pittsburgh's top five selections were as follows:| Overall Pick | Player | Position | College |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Pedro Alvarez Pedro Alvarez (baseball) Pedro Manuel Alvarez Jr. is a Dominican-American professional baseball third baseman with the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball.... |
3B | Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt University is a private research university located in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1873, the university is named for shipping and rail magnate "Commodore" Cornelius Vanderbilt, who provided Vanderbilt its initial $1 million endowment despite having never been to the... |
| 48 | Tanner Scheppers | RHP | Fresno State California State University, Fresno California State University, Fresno, often referred to as Fresno State University and synonymously known in athletics as Fresno State , is one of the leading campuses of the California State University system, located at the northeast edge of Fresno, California, USA.The campus sits at the foot of... |
| 79 | Jordy Mercer | SS | Oklahoma State Oklahoma State University–Stillwater Oklahoma State University–Stillwater is a land-grant, sun-grant, coeducational public research university located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA. OSU was founded in 1890 under the Morrill Act... |
| 114 | Chase D'Arnaud | SS | Pepperdine University Pepperdine University Pepperdine University is an independent, private, medium-sized university affiliated with the Churches of Christ. The university's campus overlooking the Pacific Ocean in unincorporated Los Angeles County, California, United States, near Malibu, is the location for Seaver College, the School of... |
| 144 | Justin Wilson | LHP | Fresno State |
Game log
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Roster
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Bautista | 107 | 314 | 76 | .242 | 12 | 44 |
| Jason Bay Jason Bay Jason Raymond Bay is a Canadian professional baseball player. An outfielder, he currently plays for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball... |
106 | 393 | 111 | .282 | 22 | 64 |
| Brian Bixler Brian Bixler Brian Joseph Bixler is a Major League Baseball shortstop for the Houston Astros.-College career:... |
50 | 108 | 17 | .157 | 0 | 2 |
| Raúl Chávez Raúl Chávez Raúl Alexander Chávez is a Major League Baseball catcher who is currently a member of the New York Mets organization... |
42 | 116 | 30 | .259 | 1 | 10 |
| Luis Cruz Luis Cruz Luis Alfonso Cruz is a Mexican professional baseball shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right handed. He is 6 foot 1 and 180 pounds.-Boston Red Sox:... |
22 | 67 | 15 | .224 | 0 | 3 |
| Robinzon Díaz Robinzon Díaz Robinzon Díaz Henriquez is a catcher for the Texas Rangers organization.-2008 season:... |
1 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Doumit Ryan Doumit Ryan Matthew Doumit is an American professional baseball catcher for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball. He played the first seven years of his career for the Pittsburgh Pirates.-Professional career:... |
116 | 431 | 137 | .278 | 15 | 69 |
| Chris Gomez Chris Gomez Christopher Cory Gomez is a former Major League Baseball infielder. He bats and throws right-handed.-College career:... |
90 | 183 | 50 | .273 | 1 | 20 |
| Adam LaRoche Adam LaRoche David Adam LaRoche , is a Major League Baseball first baseman. In 2011, the Washington Nationals signed him to a two-year deal... |
136 | 492 | 133 | .270 | 25 | 85 |
| Andy LaRoche Andy LaRoche Andrew Christian LaRoche is an American professional baseball third baseman who is a free agent.... |
49 | 164 | 25 | .152 | 3 | 12 |
| Nate McLouth Nate McLouth Nathan Richard McLouth is a Major League Baseball player. Primarily a center fielder, McLouth bats from the left side and throws from the right. He is 5' 11" tall and weighs 185 pounds... |
152 | 597 | 165 | .276 | 26 | 94 |
| Jason Michaels Jason Michaels Jason Drew Michaels , nicknamed "J-Mike", is a Major League Baseball outfielder. He is a 1994 graduate of Jesuit High School of Tampa and received an Associate of Arts degree from Okaloosa-Walton Community College in 1996... |
102 | 228 | 52 | .228 | 8 | 44 |
| Doug Mientkiewicz Doug Mientkiewicz Douglas Andrew Mientkiewicz is a first baseman who last appeared in the majors in with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He bats left-handed and throws right-handed... |
125 | 285 | 79 | .277 | 2 | 30 |
| Nyjer Morgan Nyjer Morgan Nyjer Jamid Morgan nicknamed Tony Plush is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers.... |
58 | 160 | 47 | .294 | 0 | 7 |
| Brandon Moss Brandon Moss Brandon Douglas Moss is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball.-Professional career:... |
45 | 158 | 35 | .222 | 6 | 23 |
| Xavier Nady Xavier Nady Xavier Clifford Nady VI is a Major League Baseball outfielder and first baseman, who is a free agent.-Amateur career:The St. Louis Cardinals originally drafted Nady in the 4th round of the 1997 Major League Baseball Draft after he was named Northern California Player of the Year in his senior... |
89 | 327 | 108 | .330 | 13 | 57 |
| Ronny Paulino Ronny Paulino Ronny Leonel Paulino is a professional baseball player. He currently plays catcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball... |
40 | 118 | 25 | .212 | 2 | 18 |
| Steve Pearce Steve Pearce (baseball) Steven Wayne Pearce is a Major League Baseball player for the Pittsburgh Pirates.-High school and college career:... |
37 | 109 | 27 | .248 | 4 | 15 |
| Luis Rivas Luis Rivas Luis Wilfredo Rivas [REE-vas] is a free agent Major League Baseball infielder.He played for the Minnesota Twins from 2000 to 2005, Cleveland Indians in 2007, and Pittsburgh Pirates in 2008. He bats and throws right-handed.Rivas was known to be a free-swinging hitter who will offer at almost any... |
79 | 206 | 45 | .218 | 3 | 20 |
| Freddy Sanchez Freddy Sanchez Frederick Phillip "Freddy" Sanchez, Jr. is a Major League Baseball second baseman for the San Francisco Giants. Sanchez has previously played for the Boston Red Sox and the Pittsburgh Pirates and the San Francisco Giants... |
145 | 569 | 154 | .271 | 9 | 52 |
| Jack Wilson | 87 | 305 | 83 | .272 | 1 | 22 |
Pitchers
Note: G = Games played; IP = Innings Pitched; W = Win; L = Loss; ERA = Earned Run Average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Barthmaier Jimmy Barthmaier James Richard Barthmaier is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Washington Nationals organization. He made his Major League Baseball debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 27, 2008.... |
3 | 10⅓ | 0 | 2 | 10.45 | 6 |
| Denny Bautista Denny Bautista Denny M. Bautista is Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Hanwha Eagles of the Korean Baseball Organization. He also played in Major League Baseball for the Baltimore Orioles, Kansas City Royals, Colorado Rockies, Detroit Tigers, Pittsburgh Pirates, and San Francisco Giants.-Florida... |
35 | 41⅓ | 4 | 3 | 6.10 | 34 |
| T. J. Beam T. J. Beam Theodore Lester "T. J." Beam is a Major League baseball relief pitcher for the Lancaster Barnstormers.-New York Yankees:... |
32 | 45⅔ | 2 | 2 | 4.14 | 24 |
| Sean Burnett Sean Burnett Sean Richard Burnett is a relief pitcher for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first round in 2000 after leading Wellington High School to a 6A State Title in his senior year.Known for his change-up, remarkable control, presence,... |
58 | 56⅔ | 1 | 1 | 4.76 | 42 |
| Matt Capps Matt Capps Matthew Dicus Capps , is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He is a 2002 graduate of Alexander High School in Douglasville, where he lettered in football, basketball, cross-country and baseball before receiving a scholarship at LSU... |
49 | 53⅔ | 2 | 3 | 3.02 | 39 |
| Jesse Chavez Jesse Chavez Jesse David Chavez is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed.... |
15 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 6.60 | 16 |
| Jason Davis | 14 | 34 | 2 | 4 | 5.29 | 13 |
| Zach Duke Zach Duke Zachary Thomas Duke is a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who currently plays for the Arizona Diamondbacks... |
31 | 185 | 5 | 14 | 4.82 | 87 |
| Phil Dumatrait Phil Dumatrait Phillip Anthony Dumatrait is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.-Early life:Born in Bakersfield, California, Dumatrait played for Bakersfield College before he was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 2000 Major League Baseball Draft.-Cincinnati Reds:On July 30, 2003,... |
21 | 78⅔ | 3 | 4 | 5.26 | 52 |
| Tom Gorzelanny Tom Gorzelanny Thomas Stephen Gorzelanny is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Washington Nationals.-Personal life:Tom grew up in Chicago, IL, graduating from Marist High School in 2000... |
21 | 105⅓ | 6 | 9 | 6.66 | 67 |
| John Grabow John Grabow John William Grabow, nicknamed "Grabes" , is a Major League Baseball left-handed reliever.... |
74 | 76 | 6 | 3 | 2.84 | 62 |
| Craig Hansen Craig Hansen Craig Robert Hansen is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. A closer out of St. John's University, Hansen was drafted in and quickly made his major league debut, but has since spent most of his career at the Triple-A level... |
16 | 15⅔ | 1 | 4 | 7.47 | 7 |
| Yoslan Herrera Yoslan Herrera Yoslan Herrera is a baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He is well known for his defection from Cuba.Herrera earned the nickname "The Pinata" from WPGB radio's Rocco Demaro.-Pittsburgh Pirates:... |
5 | 18⅓ | 1 | 1 | 9.82 | 10 |
| Jeff Karstens | 9 | 51⅓ | 2 | 6 | 4.03 | 23 |
| Paul Maholm Paul Maholm Paul Gurner Maholm is a left-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates.-Amateur career:Maholm is a graduate of Germantown High School in Germantown, Tennessee... |
31 | 206⅓ | 9 | 9 | 3.71 | 139 |
| Dámaso Marté Dámaso Marté Dámaso Marté Sabinon is a Dominican Major League Baseball relief pitcher who is currently a free agent. He previously played for the Seattle Mariners , Pittsburgh Pirates , and Chicago White Sox .-Seattle Mariners:... |
47 | 46⅔ | 4 | 0 | 3.47 | 47 |
| Evan Meek Evan Meek Evan David Meek is a right-handed Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was named to the 2010 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. His nicknames include Super Meek and Evan Almighty-Early career:Meek attended Inglemoor High School in Kenmore, Washington... |
9 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 6.92 | 7 |
| Matt Morris | 5 | 22⅓ | 0 | 4 | 9.67 | 9 |
| Ross Ohlendorf Ross Ohlendorf Curtis Ross Ohlendorf is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He is known for his hard-biting sinker. He can hit 97 mph with a two-seam sinking fastball, and he's working to improve his developing changeup, slider, and breaking ball.-High School and College... |
5 | 22⅔ | 0 | 3 | 6.35 | 13 |
| Franquelis Osoria Franquelis Osoria Franquelis Antonio Osoria is a Major League Baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent.... |
43 | 60⅔ | 4 | 3 | 6.08 | 31 |
| Marino Salas Marino Salas Marino Salas Ortega is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher who is currently a free agent.... |
13 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 8.47 | 9 |
| Rómulo Sánchez Rómulo Sánchez Rómulo Ignacio Sánchez Oviedo is a professional baseball relief pitcher for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of Nippon Professional Baseball. He has also pitched in Major League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Yankees... |
10 | 13⅓ | 0 | 0 | 4.05 | 3 |
| Ian Snell Ian Snell Ian Dante Snell is an American Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers organization. From -, he went by the name Ian Oquendo, adopting the last name of his wife, and during the 2009 World Baseball Classic he went by Ian Davila-Snell, adopting his stepfather's surname... |
31 | 164⅓ | 7 | 12 | 5.42 | 135 |
| Ty Taubenheim Ty Taubenheim Ty Andrew Taubenheim is a pitcher in Major League Baseball in the Texas Rangers organization. He is 6'6", ., and throws and bats right-handed... |
1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3.00 | 4 |
| John Van Benschoten John Van Benschoten John Wesley Van Benschoten is an American professional baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball.-Personal:... |
9 | 22⅓ | 1 | 3 | 10.48 | 21 |
| Tyler Yates Tyler Yates Tyler Kali Yates is a right-handed pitcher in Minor League Baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.... |
72 | 73⅓ | 6 | 3 | 4.66 | 63 |
Awards and honors
- Xavier NadyXavier NadyXavier Clifford Nady VI is a Major League Baseball outfielder and first baseman, who is a free agent.-Amateur career:The St. Louis Cardinals originally drafted Nady in the 4th round of the 1997 Major League Baseball Draft after he was named Northern California Player of the Year in his senior...
named National League Player of the Week for the opening week of the 2008 regular season. - Ryan DoumitRyan DoumitRyan Matthew Doumit is an American professional baseball catcher for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball. He played the first seven years of his career for the Pittsburgh Pirates.-Professional career:...
was named the co-National League Player of the Week, along with Ricky NolascoRicky NolascoCarlos Enrique "Ricky" Nolasco is an American Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher for the Miami Marlins. He is listed as 6'2" and 220, and made his major league debut on April 5,...
, for the week of June 9. - Nate McLouthNate McLouthNathan Richard McLouth is a Major League Baseball player. Primarily a center fielder, McLouth bats from the left side and throws from the right. He is 5' 11" tall and weighs 185 pounds...
was elected to the 2008 National League all-star team2008 Major League Baseball All-Star GameThe 2008 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 79th midseason exhibition between the all-stars of the American League and the National League , the two leagues comprising Major League Baseball. The game was played at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, New York, home of the New York Yankees, on...
. He batted 1–4, and threw a runner out at home plate from center field in the 11th inning, stopping the game winning run. - Jason BayJason BayJason Raymond Bay is a Canadian professional baseball player. An outfielder, he currently plays for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball...
was selected as the winner of the Chuck Tanner Award for "professionalism, cooperation and availability to and with Major League writers best assists them in carrying out daily responsibilities." - Nate McLouth received the Roberto Clemente as "the Pirates player who best exemplifies the standard of excellence achieved by Clemente."