The 1977 Pacific Coast League season was the 75th season in the league's history. It ended with the Phoenix Giants winning their first league championship since 1958. Additionally, the championship series was expanded again to a best-of-seven format.
This was the first season for the San Jose Missions.
Final standings[edit]
Playoff teams in bold.
Championship Finals[edit]
| Phoenix vs. Hawaii
|
| Date |
Away |
Home
|
| September 6 |
Phoenix 6 |
Hawaii 3
|
| September 7 |
Phoenix 5 |
Hawaii 1
|
| Game 2 |
Phoenix 3 |
Hawaii 5
|
| September 9 |
Hawaii 15 |
Phoenix 4
|
| September 10 |
Hawaii 5 |
Phoenix 7
|
| September 11 |
Hawaii 1 |
Phoenix 5
|
| Phoenix wins series 4-2
|
|
League Leaders[edit]
Batting[edit]
- Batting Average Don Cardoza, Albuquerque, .356
- Runs Scored Danny Walton, Albuquerque, 117
- Hits Henry Cruz, Albuquerque, 184
- Doubles Tommie Reynolds, Spokane, 45
- Triples Chris Arnold, Phoenix, 15
- Home Runs Walton, 42
- Runs Batted In Walton, 122
- Stolen Bases Rafael Landestoy, Albuquerque, 56
Pitching[edit]
All-Star Team[edit]
- First Base Skip James, Phoenix
- Second Base Julio Cruz, Hawaii
- Shortstop Junior Kennedy, Phoenix
- Third Base Jim Gantner, Spokane
- Outfield Dick Davis, Spokane; Henry Cruz, Albuquerque; Joe Simpson, Albuquerque
- Catcher Rick Sweet, Hawaii
- Designated Hitter Danny Walton, Albuquerque
- Pitchers Mark Wiley, Hawaii; Bill Butler, Tacoma
- Manager Rocky Bridges, Phoenix
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