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1988 Seattle Mariners Season
The Seattle Mariners 1988 season was their 12th since the franchise creation, and ended the season finishing 7th in the American League West with a record of . Offseason * December 9, 1987: Phil Bradley and Tim Fortugno were traded by the Mariners to the Philadelphia Phillies for Glenn Wilson, Mike Jackson, and Dave Brundage (minors). * December 21, 1987: John Moses was released by the Mariners. * December 22, 1987: Lee Guetterman, Clay Parker, and Wade Taylor were traded by the Mariners to the New York Yankees for Steve Trout and Henry Cotto. * January 19, 1988: John Rabb was signed as a free agent by the Mariners. Regular season * Mark Langston became the ace of the pitching staff as he led the club in wins (15) and strikeouts (235). Opening Day starters *Mickey Brantley * Alvin Davis *Mike Kingery *Ken Phelps *Jim Presley *Rey Quiñones *Harold Reynolds *Steve Trout *Dave Valle * Glenn Wilson Season standings Record vs. opponents Notable transactions * May 23, 1988 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American League West
The American League West is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions. The division has five teams as of the 2013 season, but had four teams from 1994 to 2012, and had as many as seven teams before the 1994 realignment. Although its teams currently only reside along the West Coast of the United States, west coast and in Texas, historically the division has had teams as far east as Chicago. From 1998 (when the NL West expanded to five teams) to 2012, the AL West was the only MLB division with four teams. The current champion of this division is the Houston Astros. In 2013, the Houston Astros went from the National League Central to the AL West. That move gives all six MLB divisions an equal five teams and both leagues an equal 15 teams each. Division membership Current members * Houston Astros - Joined in 2013; formerly from the National League West, NL West (1969–1993) and National League Central, NL Central (1994–2012) * Los Angeles AngelsThe Angels were formerly known as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tim Fortugno
Timothy Shawn Fortugno (born April 11, 1962) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher and current scout, working for the New York Mets as of November 2015. Career He graduated in 1980 from Uxbridge High School (Uxbridge, Massachusetts). Fortugno is an alumnus of Golden West College and Vanguard University of Southern California. Fortugno signed with the Seattle Mariners as an amateur free agent in 1986. He was traded along with Phil Bradley from the Mariners to the Philadelphia Phillies for Glenn Wilson, Mike Jackson and Dave Brundage at the Winter Meetings on December 9, 1987. Retrieved December 5, 2021 He made his major ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mickey Brantley
Michael Charles Brantley Sr. (born June 17, 1961) is an American former professional baseball player. He was the hitting coach for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB) from early to September . Early life Brantley grew up in Catskill, New York, the sixth of eleven children—seven boys, four girls. His father was a foundry worker and his mother was a homemaker. He attended Catskill High School. Brantley went on to attend Columbia-Greene Community College, starred in soccer, basketball, and baseball, and still holds several school records. After one year at CGCC, he starred at Coastal Carolina University, and after his senior season, in 1983, was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the second round (#30 overall). After 3+ successful years in the minors, he made his big league debut with the Seattle Mariners in . Career As player Brantley played outfield and designated hitter during parts of four seasons, 1986–1989, all for the Seattle Mariners. As a rookie in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Langston
Mark Edward Langston (born August 20, 1960) is an American former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He pitched for the Seattle Mariners (1984–1989), Montreal Expos (1989), California / Anaheim Angels (1990–1997), San Diego Padres (1998), and Cleveland Indians (1999). During a 16-year baseball career, Langston compiled 179 wins, 2,464 strikeouts, and a 3.97 earned run average. Baseball career Langston pitched collegiately at San Jose State and was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the second round of the 1981 Major League Baseball draft. He was chosen as a compensation pick from the Texas Rangers for the signing of Bill Stein. Langston debuted for the Mariners in 1984 with fellow rookie Alvin Davis. Davis' performance won him the American League Rookie of the Year award, but Langston's performance was voted worthy of the Rookie Pitcher of the Year award, as he finished the year with a league-leading 204 strikeouts. In 1989, the Mariners traded Langston, who wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Rabb
John Andrew Rabb (born June 23, 1960) is an American former professional baseball baseball player, player. A catcher, his career extended for 14 seasons (1978–1991), and he spent 108 games played, games in one full season (} and parts of four others (–; ; ) in Major League Baseball, mostly for the San Francisco Giants. Career A right-handed batter and thrower, the , Rabb was selected by the Giants in the 11th round of the 1978 Major League Baseball Draft from Washington Preparatory High School. He had a brief trial with the Giants in 1982 after hitting 22 home runs for Triple-A (baseball), Triple-A Phoenix, then was returned to the minor league baseball, minor leagues to begin 1983. A hot start in the Pacific Coast League — 51 runs batted in, ten homers, and a .343 batting average (baseball), batting average in 62 games — earned him a June call-up to San Francisco. He backed up regular catcher Bob Brenly for the remainder of 1983 and all of 1984, but hit poorly (.215 i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Cotto
Henry Cotto (born January 5, 1961) is a former professional baseball outfielder. He played all or parts of ten seasons in Major League Baseball, from 1984 until 1993. He also played one season in Japan for the Yomiuri Giants in 1994, winning the 1994 Japan Series. After a brief return to the minor leagues in 1995, he retired. Cotto played in the Puerto Rican winter baseball league for the Criollos de Caguas during the 1980s. In 884 games over 10 seasons, Cotto posted a .261 batting average (569-for-2178) with 296 runs, 44 home runs, 210 RBI and 130 stolen bases. He finished his career with a .989 fielding percentage playing at all three outfield positions. From 1996, Cotto served as a coach in the farm system of the Seattle Mariners. Cotto served as a hitting instructor for the Everett AquaSox from 2007 to 2010. He has most recently been a roving instructor for the San Francisco Giants farm system and is currently the manager of the Arizona League Giants Arizona ( ; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Trout
Steven Russell Trout (born July 30, 1957) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played Major League Baseball (MLB) during the 1980s. He is the son of former MLB pitcher Dizzy Trout. He had the nickname " Rainbow". Career Chicago White Sox After attending Thornwood High School in South Holland, Illinois, Trout was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the first round of the 1976 MLB draft.Steve Trout Baseball-Reference.com, Retrieved on June 22, 2007 He played three years in the minor leagues before joining the White Sox and pitching in his first MLB game on July 1, 1978 against the Minnesota Twins. Chicago Cubs Before the season, Trout was traded to the |
1988 New York Yankees Season
The 1988 New York Yankees season was the 86th season for the Yankees. The team finished with a record of 85–76, finishing in fifth place, 3.5 games behind the Boston Red Sox. New York was managed by Lou Piniella and Billy Martin, with the latter managing the team for the fifth and final time. The Yankees played at Yankee Stadium. Offseason *November 2, 1987: Lenn Sakata was released by the New York Yankees. * December 11, 1987: Darren Reed, Phil Lombardi, and Steve Frey were traded by the Yankees to the New York Mets for Rafael Santana and Victor Garcia (minors). *December 18, 1987: Rich Bordi was released by the New York Yankees. *December 22, 1987: Steve Trout and Henry Cotto were traded by the Yankees to the Seattle Mariners for Lee Guetterman, Clay Parker, and Wade Taylor. * January 15, 1988: John Candelaria was signed as a free agent by the Yankees. Regular season Opening Day starters Season standings Record vs. opponents Notable transactions * March 30, 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wade Taylor
Wade Eric Taylor (born October 19, 1965, in Mobile, Alabama) is an American pitching coach and former Major League Baseball pitcher who played with the New York Yankees in . He has been an advance scout for the Yankees, Arizona Diamondbacks, Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers. Taylor played college baseball at the University of Miami. He was drafted twice in , first by the Toronto Blue Jays, and then by the Los Angeles Dodgers, but did not sign with either team. On June 30, , he was signed by the Seattle Mariners as an amateur free agent. He pitched in 12 games for Seattle's Single-A minor league affiliate, the Bellingham Mariners, in 1987. On December 22, 1987, Taylor was traded with Lee Guetterman and Clay Parker to the New York Yankees in exchange for Henry Cotto and Steve Trout. After spending three full years in the Yankees minor league system, Taylor was called up in early June . Taylor started his first game on June 2 against the Milwaukee Brewers. He pi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clay Parker
James Clayton Parker (born December 19, 1962) is an American former professional baseball middle relief pitcher. Parker played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners, New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers (1990) in parts of four seasons spanning 1987–1992. Career Parker was born in Columbia, Louisiana. He graduated from Caldwell Parish High School in 1981 and attended Louisiana State University where he played college baseball and college football for the LSU Tigers. He played for the Tigers football team in the 1983 Orange Bowl and the 1985 Sugar Bowl. Parker was selected by the Mariners in the 15th round of the 1985 MLB draft out of Louisiana State. He made his MLB debut on September 14, 1987 against the Cleveland Indians, allowing three earned runs on five hits and one walk, while striking out five on 2⅓ innings of work and did not have a decision. During the offseason, he was sent along with Lee Guetterman and Wade Taylor to the New York Yankees in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Guetterman
Arthur Lee Guetterman (born November 22, 1958), nicknamed "Goot," is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played from to for the Seattle Mariners, New York Yankees, New York Mets, and St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB). A southpaw used primarily in the major leagues as a relief pitcher, he stood tall. He led the Yankees in wins in 1990 without starting a game. Guetterman attended Liberty University, where he set several school records on the baseball team. Drafted by the Mariners in the fourth round of the 1981 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft, he made his major league debut in 1984, though he would not return to the major leagues until 1986. After having the highest earned run average (ERA) of any American League (AL) pitcher with at least 75 innings pitched in 1986, he won 11 games as a starter in 1987, posting an 8–1 record at one point before getting moved to the bullpen due to a loss of control of his pitches. He was traded to the Ya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Moses (baseball)
John Charles Moses (born April 17, 1963) is an American former professional baseball player, coach, and manager. He played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1982 to 1992. After his retirement as a player, he was an MLB coach and subsequently a minor league manager. As a player, he was listed at and ; he threw right-handed and was a switch hitter. Biography Born in Los Angeles, Moses attended Western High School in Anaheim, California. He first played college baseball at Golden West College in Huntington Beach, California. As a college senior, Moses was co-captain of the 1980 Arizona Wildcats baseball team that won that season's College World Series. The team included future major league player and manager Terry Francona. Moses was selected by the Seattle Mariners in the 16th round of the 1980 MLB draft, and signed with the organization in late June 1980. Moses first played professionally during 1980, with the Bellingham Mariners, a Seattle farm team. He adva ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |