1989 American Association season
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The 1989 American Association season was the 82nd in the league's history, and ended with the Indianapolis Indians winning their fourth straight championship. The Indians became the first team in league history to accomplish the feat, and would go on to win the second Triple-A Classic over the IL's Richmond Braves.
Final standings[edit]
Playoff teams in bold.
East Division | W | L | Pct. | GB | Manager | Affiliation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Indianapolis Indians | 87 | 59 | .596 | -- | Tom Runnells | Montreal Expos |
Buffalo Bisons | 80 | 62 | .563 | 5 | Terry Collins | Pittsburgh Pirates |
Nashville Sounds | 74 | 72 | .507 | 13 | Frank Lucchesi | Cincinnati Reds |
Louisville Redbirds | 71 | 74 | .490 | 15½ | Mike Jorgensen | St. Louis Cardinals |
West Division | W | L | Pct. | GB | Manager | Affiliation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Omaha Royals | 74 | 72 | .507 | -- | Sal Rende | Kansas City Royals |
Denver Zephyrs | 69 | 77 | .473 | 5 | Dave Machemer | Milwaukee Brewers |
Iowa Cubs | 62 | 82 | .431 | 11 | Pete Mackanin | Chicago Cubs |
Oklahoma City 89ers | 59 | 86 | .407 | 13½ | Jim Skaalen | Texas Rangers |
Championship Finals[edit]
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League Leaders[edit]
Batting[edit]
- Batting Average Junior Noboa, Indianapolis, .340
- Runs Scored Nick Capra, Omaha, 84
- Hits Noboa, 159
- Doubles Skeeter Barnes, Nashville, 39
- Triples Three tied with 9
- Home Runs Greg Vaughn, Denver, 26
- Runs Batted In Vaughn, 92
- Stolen Bases Alex Cole, Louisville, 47
Pitching[edit]
- Wins Four tied with 13
- Earned Run Average Rich Thompson, Indianapolis, 2.06
- Complete Games Jack Armstrong, Nashville, 12
- Shutouts Armstrong, 6
- Strikeouts Mark Gardner, Indianapolis, 175
- Saves Jay Baller, Indianapolis, 34
All-Star Team[edit]
- First Base Luis de los Santos, Omaha
- Second Base Junior Noboa, Indianapolis
- Shortstop Jeff Huson, Indianapolis
- Third Base Scott Coolbaugh, Oklahoma City
- Outfield Skeeter Barnes, Nashville; Greg Vaughn, Denver; Larry Walker, Indianapolis
- Catcher Todd Zeile, Louisville
- Designated Hitter Steve Henderson, Buffalo
- Right-Handed Pitcher Mark Gardner, Indianapolis
- Left-Handed Pitcher Morris Madden, Buffalo
References[edit]
The Encyclopedia of Minor League Baseball. W. Lloyd Johnson and Miles Wolff, editors. Baseball America, 1993.
1990 Baseball Almanac
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