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1992 Seattle Mariners Season
The 1992 Seattle Mariners season was their 16th since the franchise creation. The team finished seventh (last) in the American League West with a record of . After a franchise-best 83 wins the previous season, the Mariners finished with nineteen fewer, the largest one-year decline in team history. Ownership changed in July, and first-year manager Bill Plummer was fired after the season, succeeded by Lou Piniella in November for 1993. Lefthanded starter Randy Johnson won the first of four consecutive strikeout titles with 241. In his third full season in the majors, 29-year-old third baseman Edgar Martínez batted .343 to lead the majors and win the first of his two American League batting titles. He hit .388 in July and .395 in August and was the league's player of the month for both. Offseason * October 11, 1991: The Mariners decided not to bring back manager Jim Lefebvre, along with pitching coach Mike Paul for the 1992 season. * October 29, 1991: Third base ... [...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] |
Randy Johnson
Randall David Johnson (born September 10, 1963), nicknamed "The Big Unit", is an American photographer and former professional baseball pitcher who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (1988–2009) for six teams, primarily the Seattle Mariners and Arizona Diamondbacks. At , Johnson was the tallest player in MLB history when he entered the league: a factor that contributed to his extremely intimidating persona and pitching style. He is particularly known for his overpowering fastball and devastating slider, a combination which remained effective throughout his lengthy career. While he initially struggled with control in his early seasons, Johnson subsequently established himself as one of the most dominant pitchers of his era, leading his league in strikeouts nine times, and in earned run average, winning percentage, and complete games four times each. Along with teammate Curt Schilling, Johnson was one of two World Series Most Valuable Players in 2001; in the Series, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1992 Texas Rangers Season
The 1992 Texas Rangers season saw the Rangers finishing fourth in the American League West with a record of 77 wins and 85 losses. Offseason * October 28, 1991: Steve Fireovid was signed as a free agent by the Rangers. * December 7, 1991: Geno Petralli was signed as a free agent by the Rangers. * January 3, 1992: Jeff Robinson was signed as a free agent by the Rangers.Jeff Robinson at ''Baseball Reference'' * January 28, 1992: was signed as a free agent with the Texas Rangers. Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Opening Day lineup * |
Bill Haselman
William Joseph Haselman (born May 25, 1966) is an American professional baseball coach and former player. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 13 seasons between 1990 and 2003. A first-round selection in the 1987 MLB draft, he played for the Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers. He later was the bullpen coach and first base coach for the Red Sox, and currently is the third base and catching coach for the Los Angeles Angels. He has also served as a manager in the minor leagues. Early life Haselman was born in Long Branch, New Jersey, and graduated from Saratoga High School in Saratoga, California. At Saratoga, he played high school football in addition to baseball. He committed to play college football at the University of Nevada, Reno, but backed out in order to attend the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). There, he played for the UCLA Bruins baseball team as an understudy to Todd Zeile. He also played for the UCLA B ... [...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] |
Shane Turner
Shane Lee Turner (born January 8, 1963) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in parts of three seasons in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for three different teams. Career Turner attended Garey High School in Pomona CA A product of Pomona SouthWest Little League and was originally selected by the New York Yankees in the 6th round of the 1985 MLB draft after playing in the College World Series twice for Cal State Fullerton. In , he was traded with fellow prospect Keith Hughes to the Philadelphia Phillies for outfielder Mike Easler. Turner made his MLB debut the following year, going 6-for-35 in 18 games. From there, Turner played in the minors for another six seasons, getting brief trials with the Baltimore Orioles in and the Seattle Mariners in . The latter was his most successful big league stint, as he batted .270 in 34 games, but in it was back to the minors for Turner. After his playing career, Turner managed in the minors in the San Francisco G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Remlinger
Michael John Remlinger (born March 23, 1966) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. Remlinger has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the San Francisco Giants (1991), New York Mets (1994–95), Cincinnati Reds (1995–98), Atlanta Braves (1999–2002, 2006), Chicago Cubs (2003–2005), and the Boston Red Sox (2005). He had an All-Star appearance and his greatest success with the Braves. He bats and throws left-handed. Amateur career A Dartmouth College graduate, Remlinger led the nation with a 1.59 ERA during his sophomore season. In 1987, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League. He was selected by the San Francisco Giants with the 16th pick of the first round in the 1987 amateur draft. Professional career Remlinger was a promising rookie for the San Francisco Giants when he was traded on December 11, 1991 along with former National League Most Valuable Player Kevin Mitchell to the Seattle Marin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kevin Mitchell (baseball)
Kevin Darnell Mitchell (born January 13, 1962) is an American former Major League Baseball left fielder. Mitchell was a two-time All-Star and the 1989 NL MVP. Early life Mitchell was born in San Diego to Alma Mitchell, who worked as an electrician with the US Navy. Alma and Mitchell's father, Earl, separated when Mitchell was two years old. Because Mitchell struggled academically, he attended several high schools in San Diego including Lincoln High School, Clairemont High School and Crawford High School where he claimed to have played water polo. Although he has been credited with graduating from Clairemont and has claimed to have been a high school football star there, Mitchell only attended the school for two months in 1978. He was reportedly involved in street gangs as a youth but has claimed he was never himself a member; his stepbrother, Donald, was killed in a gang fight. Mitchell reportedly did not play high school baseball. He was signed by the New York Mets as an undr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1992 San Francisco Giants Season
The 1992 San Francisco Giants season was the Giants' 110th season in Major League Baseball, their 35th season in San Francisco since their move from New York following the 1957 season, and their 33rd at Candlestick Park. The team finished in fifth place in the National League West with a record of 72 wins and 90 losses. This year, Giants owner Bob Lurie agreed in principle to sell his team to a Tampa Bay-based group of investors led by Vince Naimoli, who would then move the team to St. Petersburg. However, in November 1992, National League owners nixed the move under pressure from San Francisco officials, and the Giants were sold to a group that kept them in San Francisco. Offseason * December 11, 1991: Kevin Mitchell was traded by the San Francisco Giants with Mike Remlinger to the Seattle Mariners for Bill Swift, Mike Jackson, and Dave Burba. *January 13, 1992: Cory Snyder was signed as a free agent with the San Francisco Giants. * January 30, 1992: Steve Lake was signed as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave Burba
David Allen Burba (born July 7, 1966) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played for the Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers, and Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1990 to 2004. In his 15-year MLB career, Burba's record was 115–87, with 1,398 strikeouts, and a 4.49 ERA. He is currently the pitching coach for the Arizona Complex League Rockies. Career On December 11, 1991, Burba was traded by the Seattle Mariners with Mike Jackson and Bill Swift to the San Francisco Giants for Kevin Mitchell, Mike Remlinger, and minor league prospect Joshua Knox. His finest season with San Francisco was in 1993. He was 10–3 and posted a 4.23 ERA. On July 21, 1995, he was traded by the San Francisco Giants with Darren Lewis and Mark Portugal to the Cincinnati Reds for Ricky Pickett, John Roper, Deion Sanders, Scott Service, and David McCarty. In 1996, Burba was 11–13 and posted an ERA o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Jackson (right-handed Pitcher)
Michael Ray Jackson (born December 22, 1964) is a former professional baseball player whose career spanned 19 seasons, 16 of which were spent in Major League Baseball (MLB). Jackson, a relief pitcher for the majority of his career, compiled a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.42, allowing 451 earned runs off of 983 hits, 127 home runs, and 464 walks while recording 1,006 strikeouts over 1,005 games pitched. Standing and weighing , he made his professional debut in 1984 for the minor-league Spartanburg Suns, an affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. After battling arm injuries in the early 1990s, Jackson reestablished himself as a top relief pitcher for the Reds in 1995 and went on to pitch in the 1997 World Series for the Indians, for whom he then served as the full-time closer in 1998 and 1999. After one-year stints with the Astros, Twins, and White Sox, Jackson retired from baseball in 2005. Early life Jackson was born on December 22, 1964, in Houston, Texas. He attend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bill Swift
William Charles Swift (born October 27, 1961) is an American former professional baseball right-handed pitcher. Swift played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners, San Francisco Giants, and Colorado Rockies. Scholastic career After graduating from South Portland High School, Swift attended the University of Maine, where he played college baseball for the Maine Black Bears baseball team from 1981 to 1984, making four consecutive College World Series appearances. Swift pitched for the 1984 U.S. Olympic team. Professional career Following Swift’s senior year at Maine, he was a first-round draft pick (second overall selection) by the Seattle Mariners in the 1984 MLB draft, making his MLB debut with the 1985 Mariners. In 1991, Swift was traded to the San Francisco Giants, along with pitchers Mike Jackson and Dave Burba, for outfielder Kevin Mitchell and pitcher Mike Remlinger. The Giants immediately moved Swift from the bullpen to the starting rotation, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
