1968 Cleveland Indians season
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Offseason
- October 17, 1967: Jim King was released by the Indians.
- October 26, 1967: Marv StaehleMarv StaehleMarvin Gustave Staehle is an American former Major League Baseball second baseman. He played for the Chicago White Sox , Montréal Expos , and the Atlanta Braves . He stood tall and weighed .Staehle attended Western Illinois University and originally signed with his hometown White Sox...
was sent to the Indians by the Chicago White SoxChicago White SoxThe Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois.The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division. Since , the White Sox have played in U.S. Cellular Field, which was originally called New Comiskey Park and nicknamed The Cell by local fans...
to complete an earlier deal (the White Sox sent Jim King and a player to be named later to the Indians for Rocky ColavitoRocky ColavitoRocco Domenico "Rocky" Colavito, Jr. is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball best known for his years with the Cleveland Indians. He wore a #6, #7 or #21 jersey during his MLB career...
) made on July 29, 1967. - November 28, 1967: Darrell SutherlandDarrell SutherlandDarrell Wayne Sutherland is a former right-handed major league baseball pitcher who played for the New York Mets and Cleveland Indians from 1964 to 1966 and in 1968....
was drafted by the Indians from the New York MetsNew York MetsThe New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
in the 1967 minor league draft. - November 28, 1967: Eddie FisherEddie Fisher (baseball)Eddie Gene Fisher was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a relief pitcher for the San Francisco Giants , Chicago White Sox , Baltimore Orioles , Cleveland Indians , California Angels and St...
was traded by the Baltimore Orioles with Bob Scott (minors) and John Scruggs (minors) to the Cleveland Indians for Gordy Lund and John O'Donoghue. - January 27, 1968: Rick SawyerRick SawyerRichard Clyde Sawyer is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Sawyer pitched in all or part of four seasons in the majors, from until , for the New York Yankees and San Diego Padres.-Sources:...
was drafted by the Indians in the 3rd round of the 1968 Major League Baseball Draft1968 Major League Baseball Draft-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1968 Major League Baseball draft.* Did not sign- Background :The Los Angeles Dodgers laid the groundwork for their championship clubs of the 1970s with an outstanding draft...
Secondary Phase.
Transactions
- June 7, 1968: Vince ColbertVince ColbertVincent Norman Colbert is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for three seasons. He played for the Cleveland Indians from 1970 to 1972.-External links:...
was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 11th round of the 1968 amateur draft.
Roster
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Starters by position
Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in| Pos | Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 133 | 477 | 119 | .249 | 14 | 59 | |
| SS | 154 | 495 | 116 | .234 | 6 | 35 | |
| LF | 109 | 299 | 84 | .281 | 4 | 26 | |
| CF | 157 | 583 | 150 | .257 | 7 | 44 | |
Other batters
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in| Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | 189 | 44 | .233 | 0 | 19 | |
| 38 | 94 | 20 | .213 | 0 | 3 | |
| 37 | 54 | 9 | .167 | 2 | 5 | |
| 33 | 42 | 6 | .143 | 0 | 3 | |
Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 31.1 | 1 | 1 | 1.72 | 24 | |
| 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3.60 | 1 | |
Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts| Player | G | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2.85 | 42 | |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.75 | 6 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.10 | 2 | |
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.70 | 1 | |