1990 Chicago White Sox

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Record: 94-68, Finished 2nd in AL Western Division (1990 AL)

Managed by Jeff Torborg

Coaches: Terry Bevington, Ron Clark, Sammy Ellis, Barry Foote, Walt Hriniak, Dave LaRoche and Joe Nossek

Ballpark: Comiskey Park

History, Comments, Contributions

After finishing in last place in 1989, the 1990 Chicago White Sox improved significantly and surprisingly finished in second place. The offense was led by 42-year-old veteran catcher Carlton Fisk and rookie first baseman Frank Thomas, who hit .330 with seven homers in just 60 games after being called up from the minors. The pitching staff was anchored by youngster Jack McDowell, who won 14 games. Closer Bobby Thigpen set a major league record with 57 saves.

1990 Opening Day Lineup

Lance Johnson, cf

Scott Fletcher, 2b

Ivan Calderon, lf

Greg Walker, dh

Carlton Fisk, c

Carlos Martinez, 1b

Robin Ventura, 3b

Sammy Sosa, rf

Ozzie Guillen, ss

Melido Perez, p

Awards and Honors

• All-Stars: Ozzie Guillen and Bobby Thigpen
• AL Rolaids Relief Award: Bobby Thigpen
• Gold Glove: Ozzie Guillen (SS)
• 1990 Topps All-Star Rookie Team: Scott Radinsky (LhP) and Robin Ventura (3B)
• AL Manager of the Year Award: Jeff Torborg

Further Reading

• Matt Monagan: "The block party that helped change baseball, pop culture fashion", mlb.com, September 17, 2023. [1]
• Ken Smoller: Last Comiskey, Eckhartz Press, Chicago, IL, 2024.