1969 Montreal Expos season
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The Montreal Expos
participated in their first season in Major League Baseball
in . Even though the Expos, as typical for first-year expansion team
s, finished in the cellar of the National League
East Division with a 52-110 record, 48 games behind the eventual World Series
Champion New York Mets
, They did not win any game in the extra innings. the year also featured a surprise no-hitter
in just the ninth regular-season game they ever played. Their home attendance of 1,212,608, an average of 14,970 per game, was good for 7th in the N.L.
on October 14, 1968.
April 8, Shea Stadium, New York City, New York
Vancouver affiliation shared with Seattle Pilots
Montreal Expos
The Montreal Expos were a Major League Baseball team located in Montreal, Quebec from 1969 through 2004, holding the first MLB franchise awarded outside the United States. After the 2004 season, MLB moved the Expos to Washington, D.C. and renamed them the Nationals.Named after the Expo 67 World's...
participated in their first season in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
in . Even though the Expos, as typical for first-year expansion team
Expansion team
An expansion team is a brand new team in a sports league. The term is most commonly used in reference to the North American major professional sports leagues, but is applied to sports leagues worldwide that use a closed franchise system of league membership. The term comes from the expansion of the...
s, finished in the cellar of the National League
National League
The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional...
East Division with a 52-110 record, 48 games behind the eventual World Series
1969 World Series
The 1969 World Series was played between the New York Mets and the Baltimore Orioles, with the Mets prevailing in five games to accomplish one of the greatest upsets in Series history, as that particular Orioles squad was considered to be one of the finest ever...
Champion New York Mets
1969 New York Mets season
The New York Mets season was the eighth season for the Mets franchise, which played its home games at Shea Stadium. Managed by Gil Hodges, the team went 100-62, finishing first in the newly-established National League East by eight games over the Chicago Cubs...
, They did not win any game in the extra innings. the year also featured a surprise no-hitter
No-hitter
A no-hitter is a baseball game in which one team has no hits. In Major League Baseball, the team must be without hits during the entire game, and the game must be at least nine innings. A pitcher who prevents the opposing team from achieving a hit is said to have "thrown a no-hitter"...
in just the ninth regular-season game they ever played. Their home attendance of 1,212,608, an average of 14,970 per game, was good for 7th in the N.L.
Expansion draft
The Montreal Expos participated in the 1968 Major League Baseball expansion draft1968 Major League Baseball expansion draft
The 1968 Major League Baseball expansion draft was conducted to stock up the rosters of four expansion teams in Major League Baseball which would begin play in the 1969 season....
on October 14, 1968.
| Player | Former Team | Pick |
|---|---|---|
| Manny Mota Manny Mota Manuel Rafael Mota Geronimo, more commonly known as Manny Mota was a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, Montreal Expos and most notably the Los Angeles Dodgers, best known for his pinch hitting abilities... |
Pittsburgh Pirates | 2nd pick |
| Mack Jones Mack Jones Mack F. Jones , nicknamed "Mack The Knife", was a Major League Baseball left fielder who played for the Milwaukee & Atlanta Braves , Cincinnati Reds and Montreal Expos . He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Jones was signed by the Milwaukee Braves as a... |
Cincinnati Reds | 4th pick |
| John Bateman | Houston Astros | 6th pick |
| Gary Sutherland Gary Sutherland Gary Lynn Sutherland was a Major League Second Baseman and Shortstop for 13 seasons from 1966-1978.... |
Philadelphia Phillies | 8th pick |
| Jack Billingham Jack Billingham John Eugene Billingham is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers , Houston Astros , Cincinnati Reds , Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox... |
Los Angeles Dodgers | 10th pick |
| Donn Clendenon Donn Clendenon Donn Alvin Clendenon was a Major League Baseball first baseman. He is best remembered as the World Series MVP for the Amazin' Mets.-Early life:... |
Pittsburgh Pirates | 11th pick |
| Jesús Alou Jesús Alou Jesús María Rojas Alou is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. During a 17-year baseball career, he played for the San Francisco Giants , Houston Astros , Oakland Athletics , and New York Mets... |
San Francisco Giants | 13th pick |
| Mike Wegener Mike Wegener Michael Denis Wegener is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. The right-hander was signed by the Baltimore Orioles before the 1964 season, drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies from the Orioles in the 1964 first-year draft , and later drafted by the Montreal Expos from the Phillies as the 15th... |
Philadelphia Phillies | 15th pick |
| Skip Guinn Skip Guinn Drannon Eugene "Skip" Guinn is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played parts of three seasons in the majors, between and , for the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros.-Sources:... |
Atlanta Braves | 17th pick |
| Bill Stoneman Bill Stoneman William Hambly Stoneman III is a consultant for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of Major League Baseball. From 1999 to October 15, 2007, he served as the general manager of the Angels... |
Chicago Cubs | 19th pick |
| Maury Wills Maury Wills Maurice Morning "Maury" Wills is a former Major League Baseball shortstop and switch-hitting batter who played most prominently with the Los Angeles Dodgers , and also with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Montreal Expos... |
Pittsburgh Pirates | 21st pick |
| Bobby Wine Bobby Wine Robert Paul Wine Sr. is a former shortstop, coach and manager in Major League Baseball. An excellent fielder who struggled as a batsman, Wine spent 12 seasons in the National League with the Philadelphia Phillies and the Montreal Expos... |
Philadelphia Phillies | 23rd pick |
| Bob Reynolds Bob Reynolds (baseball) Robert Allen Reynolds is a former middle-relief pitcher who played in Major League Baseball between and . He batted and threw right-handed.... |
San Francisco Giants | 25th pick |
| Dan McGinn Dan McGinn Daniel Michael McGinn is a retired American professional baseball player, a former left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 1st round of the 1966 amateur draft , and later drafted by the Montreal Expos from the Reds as the 27th pick in the 1968... |
Cincinnati Reds | 27th pick |
| José Herrera | Houston Astros | 29th pick |
| Jimy Williams Jimy Williams James Francis "Jimy" Williams is an American former manager of three Major League Baseball teams. He was born in Santa Maria, California.-Playing career:... |
Cincinnati Reds | 32nd pick |
| Remy Hermoso | Atlanta Braves | 34th pick |
| Mudcat Grant Mudcat Grant James Timothy "Mudcat" Grant is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Cleveland Indians , Minnesota Twins , Los Angeles Dodgers , Montreal Expos , St. Louis Cardinals , Oakland Athletics and Pittsburgh Pirates... |
Los Angeles Dodgers | 36th pick |
| Jerry Robertson Jerry Robertson (baseball) Jerry Lee Robertson was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Born in Winchester, Kansas, the right-hander was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 27th round of the 1965 amateur draft, and later drafted by the Montreal Expos from the Cardinals as the 38th pick in the 1968 expansion draft... |
St. Louis Cardinals | 38th pick |
| Don Shaw Don Shaw (baseball) Donald Wellington Shaw is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched all or part of five seasons in the majors, between and , for the New York Mets, Montreal Expos, St. Louis Cardinals and Oakland Athletics.-External links:... |
New York Mets | 40th pick |
| Ty Cline Ty Cline Tyrone Alexander Cline was a Major League baseball player, primarily a reserve outfielder and pinch-hitter for the Cleveland Indians , Milwaukee Braves , Chicago Cubs , Atlanta Braves , San Francisco Giants , Montreal Expos and Cincinnati Reds .He was instrumental in helping the... |
San Francisco Giants | 41st pick |
| Garry Jestadt Garry Jestadt Garry Arthur Jestadt , is a retired American Major League Baseball player who played infielder for the Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, and Montreal Expos in and –.... |
Chicago Cubs | 43rd pick |
| Carl Morton Carl Morton Carl Wendle Morton was a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Montreal Expos and Atlanta Braves... |
Atlanta Braves | 45th pick |
| Larry Jaster Larry Jaster Larry Edward Jaster is a former left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Montreal Expos and Atlanta Braves between 1965 and 1972 with the exception of 1971.... |
St. Louis Cardinals | 47th pick |
| Ernie McAnally Ernie McAnally Ernest Lee McAnally is an American retired professional baseball player. A right-handed pitcher, McAnally spent four seasons in Major League Baseball as a member of the Montreal Expos.... |
New York Mets | 49th pick |
| Jim Fairey Jim Fairey James Burke Fairey is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played from 1968-1973 for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Montreal Expos.-External links:... |
Los Angeles Dodgers | 52nd pick |
| Coco Laboy Coco Laboy José Alberto "Coco" Laboy was a Puerto Rican Major League Baseball player. He was signed by the San Francisco Giants as an amateur free agent in 1959 but remained mired in the minor leagues until the 1969 expansion of major league baseball, which added two teams to both leagues. The expansion... |
St. Louis Cardinals | 54th pick |
| John Boccabella John Boccabella John Dominic Boccabella was a major league baseball catcher, infielder and outfielder during 1963-1974, with the Chicago Cubs, Montreal Expos and San Francisco Giants.... |
Chicago Cubs | 56th pick |
| Ron Brand Ron Brand Ronald George Brand is a former Major League Baseball catcher, and an original member of the Montreal Expos.-Pittsburgh Pirates:... |
Houston Astros | 58th pick |
| John Glass | New York Mets | 60th pick |
Other transactions
- October 16, 1968: Don BoschDon BoschDonald John "Don" Bosch was a Major League Baseball player and minor league baseball all-star....
was purchased by the Expos 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...
. - October 21, 1968: Bob BaileyBob Bailey (baseball)Robert Sherwood Bailey is an American former third baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates , Los Angeles Dodgers , Montreal Expos , Cincinnati Reds and Boston Red Sox . He batted and threw right-handed...
was purchased by the Expos from the Los Angeles DodgersLos Angeles DodgersThe Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
. - December 2, 1968: Floyd WickerFloyd WickerFloyd Euliss Wicker is a retired American professional baseball outfielder. Wicker attended East Carolina University; he batted left-handed, threw right-handed, stood and weighed ....
was drafted by the Expos from the St. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis CardinalsThe St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
in the 1968 rule 5 draftRule 5 draftThe Rule 5 draft is a Major League Baseball player draft that occurs each year in December, at the annual Winter Meeting of general managers. The Rule 5 draft aims to prevent teams from stockpiling too many young players on their minor league affiliate teams when other teams would be willing to...
. - January 22, 1969: Donn ClendenonDonn ClendenonDonn Alvin Clendenon was a Major League Baseball first baseman. He is best remembered as the World Series MVP for the Amazin' Mets.-Early life:...
and Jesús AlouJesús AlouJesús María Rojas Alou is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. During a 17-year baseball career, he played for the San Francisco Giants , Houston Astros , Oakland Athletics , and New York Mets...
were traded by the Expos to the Houston AstrosHouston AstrosThe Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
for Rusty StaubRusty StaubDaniel Joseph "Rusty" Staub is an American former Major League Baseball right fielder, designated hitter, and first baseman. He enjoyed a 23-year baseball career with 5 different teams...
. Clendenon refused to report to his new team. The Expos sent Jack BillinghamJack BillinghamJohn Eugene Billingham is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers , Houston Astros , Cincinnati Reds , Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox...
, Skip GuinnSkip GuinnDrannon Eugene "Skip" Guinn is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played parts of three seasons in the majors, between and , for the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros.-Sources:...
, and $100,000 to the Astros on April 8 as compensation.
Scorecard
April 8, Shea Stadium, New York City, New York
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 12 | 0 |
| New York | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 3 |
| W: Shaw (1-0) L: Koonce (0-1) SV: Sembera (1) | ||||||||||||
| HRs: McGinn (1), Staub (1), Laboy (1), Dyer (1) | ||||||||||||
Others
- April 14, 1969: Mack JonesMack JonesMack F. Jones , nicknamed "Mack The Knife", was a Major League Baseball left fielder who played for the Milwaukee & Atlanta Braves , Cincinnati Reds and Montreal Expos . He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Jones was signed by the Milwaukee Braves as a...
hit a three-run home runHome runIn baseball, a home run is scored when the ball is hit in such a way that the batter is able to reach home safely in one play without any errors being committed by the defensive team in the process...
and two-run tripleTriple (baseball)In baseball, a triple is the act of a batter safely reaching third base after hitting the ball, with neither the benefit of a fielder's misplay nor another runner being put out on a fielder's choice....
that highlighted an 8–7 win over the St. Louis Cardinals1969 St. Louis Cardinals seasonThe 1969 St. Louis Cardinals season was the team's 88th season in St. Louis, Missouri and its 78th season in the National League. The Cardinals went 87-75 during the season and finished fourth in the newly-established National League East, 13 games behind the eventual NL pennant and World Series...
in the Expos' first home victory as a franchise at Jarry ParkJarry Park StadiumJarry Park Stadium is a former baseball stadium in Montreal which served as home to the Montreal Expos, Major League Baseball's first Canadian franchise, from 1969–1976. It served as a temporary home until the domed Olympic Stadium was finished and made available to the Expos...
. Jones' blast was also the first MLB home run hit outside the United StatesUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. - April 17, 1969: In just the franchise's ninth game in existence, Bill StonemanBill StonemanWilliam Hambly Stoneman III is a consultant for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim of Major League Baseball. From 1999 to October 15, 2007, he served as the general manager of the Angels...
pitched a 7–0 no-hitterNo-hitterA no-hitter is a baseball game in which one team has no hits. In Major League Baseball, the team must be without hits during the entire game, and the game must be at least nine innings. A pitcher who prevents the opposing team from achieving a hit is said to have "thrown a no-hitter"...
while striking out 8 batters against the Philadelphia Phillies1969 Philadelphia Phillies seasonThe Philadelphia Phillies season was a season in American baseball. The team finished fifth in the newly-established National League East with a record of 63-99, 37 games behind the division champion New York Mets.- Offseason :...
at Connie Mack StadiumConnie Mack StadiumShibe Park, known later as Connie Mack Stadium, was a major league baseball park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. When it opened April 12, 1909, it became baseball's first steel-and-concrete stadium. In different eras it was home to "The $100,000 Infield", "The Whiz Kids" and "The 1964 Phold"...
. Johnny BriggsJohnny Briggs (baseball)John Edward Briggs is a former left fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Philadelphia Phillies , Milwaukee Brewers and Minnesota Twins...
made the final out for the Phillies. Le Grande Orange Rusty StaubRusty StaubDaniel Joseph "Rusty" Staub is an American former Major League Baseball right fielder, designated hitter, and first baseman. He enjoyed a 23-year baseball career with 5 different teams...
was the hitting hero for the Expos going 4 for 5 with three doubles and a homer. A crowd of 6,496 were on hand to see it in Philadelphia.
Opening Day starters
- Bob BaileyBob Bailey (baseball)Robert Sherwood Bailey is an American former third baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates , Los Angeles Dodgers , Montreal Expos , Cincinnati Reds and Boston Red Sox . He batted and threw right-handed...
- John Bateman
- Don BoschDon BoschDonald John "Don" Bosch was a Major League Baseball player and minor league baseball all-star....
- Larry JasterLarry JasterLarry Edward Jaster is a former left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Montreal Expos and Atlanta Braves between 1965 and 1972 with the exception of 1971....
- Mack JonesMack JonesMack F. Jones , nicknamed "Mack The Knife", was a Major League Baseball left fielder who played for the Milwaukee & Atlanta Braves , Cincinnati Reds and Montreal Expos . He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Jones was signed by the Milwaukee Braves as a...
- Coco LaboyCoco LaboyJosé Alberto "Coco" Laboy was a Puerto Rican Major League Baseball player. He was signed by the San Francisco Giants as an amateur free agent in 1959 but remained mired in the minor leagues until the 1969 expansion of major league baseball, which added two teams to both leagues. The expansion...
- Rusty StaubRusty StaubDaniel Joseph "Rusty" Staub is an American former Major League Baseball right fielder, designated hitter, and first baseman. He enjoyed a 23-year baseball career with 5 different teams...
- Gary SutherlandGary SutherlandGary Lynn Sutherland was a Major League Second Baseman and Shortstop for 13 seasons from 1966-1978....
- Maury WillsMaury WillsMaurice Morning "Maury" Wills is a former Major League Baseball shortstop and switch-hitting batter who played most prominently with the Los Angeles Dodgers , and also with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Montreal Expos...
Notable transactions
- April 27, 1969: Roy FaceRoy FaceElroy Leon Face is a former Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher. During a 17-year baseball career, he pitched from 1953–1969, pitching primarily for the Pittsburgh Pirates...
was signed as a free agent by the Expos. - June 3, 1969: Mudcat GrantMudcat GrantJames Timothy "Mudcat" Grant is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Cleveland Indians , Minnesota Twins , Los Angeles Dodgers , Montreal Expos , St. Louis Cardinals , Oakland Athletics and Pittsburgh Pirates...
was traded by the Expos to the St. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis CardinalsThe St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
for Gary WaslewskiGary WaslewskiGary Lee Waslewski was a Major League Baseball player who played as a pitcher from 1967-72. He was 11-26 with 5 saves in his career, with an ERA of 3.44....
. - June 11, 1969: Maury WillsMaury WillsMaurice Morning "Maury" Wills is a former Major League Baseball shortstop and switch-hitting batter who played most prominently with the Los Angeles Dodgers , and also with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Montreal Expos...
and Manny MotaManny MotaManuel Rafael Mota Geronimo, more commonly known as Manny Mota was a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, Montreal Expos and most notably the Los Angeles Dodgers, best known for his pinch hitting abilities...
were traded by the Expos to the Los Angeles DodgersLos Angeles DodgersThe Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
for Ron FairlyRon FairlyRonald Ray Fairly is a former Major League Baseball player and broadcaster. He either played in or broadcast over 7,000 major league games from through .-College career:...
and Paul PopovichPaul PopovichPaul Edward Popovich was an infielder for the Chicago Cubs , Los Angeles Dodgers and Pittsburgh Pirates ....
. - June 11, 1969: Paul Popovich was traded by the Expos to the Chicago CubsChicago CubsThe Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
for Adolfo PhillipsAdolfo PhillipsAdolfo Emilio Phillips López , is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played from 1964-1972. He would play for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, Montreal Expos, and Cleveland Indians. On June 11, 1967, he hit three home runs in one game.-External links:...
and Jack LamabeJack LamabeJohn Alexander Lamabe was a former professional baseball player. He was born in Farmingdale, New York. He was a pitcher over parts of seven seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros, Chicago White Sox, New York Mets, St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs...
. - June 15, 1969: Donn ClendenonDonn ClendenonDonn Alvin Clendenon was a Major League Baseball first baseman. He is best remembered as the World Series MVP for the Amazin' Mets.-Early life:...
was traded by the Expos to 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...
for Kevin CollinsKevin Collins (baseball)Kevin Michael Collins , is a former Major League Baseball infielder with the New York Mets, Montreal Expos and Detroit Tigers. He played primarily as a third baseman and sometimes as a second baseman...
, Steve RenkoSteve RenkoSteve Renko, Jr. is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Montreal Expos , Chicago Cubs , Chicago White Sox , Oakland Athletics , Boston Red Sox , California Angels and Kansas City Royals .He helped the Angels win the 1982 American League Western...
, Bill Carden (minors) and Dave Colon (minors). - August 15, 1969: Roy Face was released by the Expos.
- August 19, 1969: Claude RaymondClaude Raymond (baseball)Jean Claude Marc Raymond was a pitcher for the Chicago White Sox , Milwaukee Braves/Atlanta Braves , Houston Colt .45's/Houston Astros and Montreal Expos...
was purchased by the Expos from the Atlanta BravesAtlanta BravesThe Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
. - September 13, 1969: 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 purchased by the Expos from the Seattle PilotsMilwaukee BrewersThe Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
.
Draft picks
- June 5, 1969: Terry HumphreyTerry HumphreyTerryal Gene Humphrey is a former professional baseball player who played nine seasons for the Montreal Expos, Detroit Tigers, and California Angels of Major League Baseball.-References:...
was drafted by the Expos in the 39th round of the 1969 Major League Baseball Draft1969 Major League Baseball Draft-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1969 Major League Baseball draft.* Did not sign- Background :The Washington Senators tabbed slugging outfielder Jeff Burroughs of Wilson High School in Long Beach, CA as the nation's number one pick...
.
Roster
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Player stats
| = Indicates team leader |
Starters by position
Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At Bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; SB = Stolen bases| Pos | Player | G | AB | R | H | Avg. | HR | RBI | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 103 | 287 | 19 | 74 | .258 | 0 | 20 | 2 | |
| 1B | 111 | 358 | 46 | 95 | .265 | 9 | 53 | 3 | |
| 2B | 141 | 544 | 63 | 130 | .239 | 3 | 35 | 5 | |
| 3B | 157 | 562 | 53 | 145 | .258 | 18 | 83 | 0 | |
| SS | 121 | 370 | 23 | 74 | .200 | 3 | 25 | 0 | |
| LF | 135 | 455 | 73 | 123 | .270 | 22 | 79 | 6 | |
| CF | 58 | 199 | 25 | 43 | .216 | 4 | 7 | 6 | |
| RF | 158 | 549 | 89 | 166 | .302 | 29 | 79 | 3 |
Other batters
Note: G = Games played; AB = At Bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; SB = Stolen bases| Player | G | AB | R | H | Avg. | HR | RBI | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 253 | 35 | 73 | .289 | 12 | 39 | 1 | |
| 74 | 235 | 16 | 49 | .209 | 8 | 19 | 0 | |
| 101 | 209 | 26 | 50 | .239 | 2 | 12 | 4 | |
| 47 | 189 | 23 | 42 | .222 | 0 | 8 | 15 | |
| 38 | 129 | 14 | 31 | .240 | 4 | 14 | 0 | |
| 47 | 126 | 7 | 36 | .286 | 2 | 12 | 1 | |
| 49 | 112 | 13 | 20 | .179 | 1 | 4 | 1 | |
| 52 | 96 | 5 | 23 | .240 | 2 | 12 | 0 | |
| 31 | 89 | 6 | 28 | .315 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 40 | 86 | 4 | 9 | .105 | 1 | 6 | 1 | |
| 28 | 74 | 6 | 12 | .162 | 0 | 3 | 3 | |
| 20 | 49 | 6 | 14 | .286 | 1 | 6 | 0 | |
| 41 | 39 | 2 | 4 | .103 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 6 | 17 | 4 | 7 | .412 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 4 | 9 | 0 | 1 | .111 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 235.2 | 11 | 19 | 4.39 | 185 | |
| 38 | 179.2 | 5 | 16 | 3.96 | 133 | |
| 32 | 165.2 | 5 | 14 | 4.40 | 124 | |
| 18 | 103.1 | 6 | 7 | 4.01 | 68 | |
| 11 | 50.2 | 1 | 6 | 4.80 | 20 | |
| 1 | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 20.25 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 109.1 | 3 | 7 | 3.29 | 63 | |
| 31 | 106 | 6 | 7 | 4.84 | 59 | |
| 24 | 77 | 1 | 6 | 5.49 | 39 | |
| 8 | 29.1 | 0 | 3 | 4.60 | 16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 3.94 | 112 | |
| 44 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3.94 | 34 | |
| 35 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 5.21 | 45 | |
| 23 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3.55 | 15 | |
| 22 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 5.71 | 32 | |
| 15 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4.09 | 11 | |
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.87 | 11 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.75 | 4 |
Awards and honors
1969 Major League Baseball All-Star Game1969 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
The 1969 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 40th midseason exhibition between the all-stars of the American League and the National League , the two leagues comprising Major League Baseball. The game was played on July 23, 1969 at RFK Memorial Stadium in Washington, DC. The game resulted...
- Rusty StaubRusty StaubDaniel Joseph "Rusty" Staub is an American former Major League Baseball right fielder, designated hitter, and first baseman. He enjoyed a 23-year baseball career with 5 different teams...
, reserve
Farm system
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: GCL ExposVancouver affiliation shared with Seattle Pilots
Seattle Pilots
The Seattle Pilots were an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington for one season, . The Pilots played home games at Sick's Stadium and were a member of the West Division of Major League Baseball's American League...