1981 Cincinnati Reds

1981 Cincinnati Reds / Franchise: Cincinnati Reds / BR Team Page

Record: 66-42, Finished 1st in NL Western Division (1981 NL)

Clinched Division: September 28, 1981

Managed by John McNamara

Coaches: Harry Dunlop, Bill Fischer, Russ Nixon and Ron Plaza

Ballpark: Riverfront Stadium

History, Comments, Contributions

The 1981 Cincinnati Reds were led by pitcher Tom Seaver's 14-2 record and George Foster's 22 home runs. This team had the best composite record in the majors, but because of the split-season format instituted following the resolution of the player strike, the Reds missed out on the playoffs because they finished second in the NL West in both the first half and second half.

Awards and Honors

• All-Stars: David Concepcion, George Foster and Tom Seaver
• NL Silver Slugger Award: David Concepcion (SS) and George Foster (OF)
• Topps All-Star Rookie Team: Bruce Berenyi (RhP)