1969 San Diego Padres season
Encyclopedia
was the first season for the San Diego Padres
, who joined the National League
along with the Montreal Expos
. In their inaugural season, the Padres won 52 and lost 110, finishing last in the National League
's newly-created Western Division
, 41 games behind the division champion Atlanta Braves
.
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
, who joined 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...
along with the Montreal Expos
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...
. In their inaugural season, the Padres won 52 and lost 110, finishing last in 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...
's newly-created Western Division
National League West
The National League Western Division, or NL West, is one of the three divisions of Major League Baseball's National League. It was created in 1969 when the previously undivided National League expanded its membership to twelve teams, positioning half of them in an Eastern division and the other...
, 41 games behind the division champion Atlanta Braves
1969 Atlanta Braves season
The Atlanta Braves season was a season in American baseball. The National League had been split into two divisions before the season, with the Braves somewhat incongruously being assigned to the National League West...
.
Expansion draft
The 1968 MLB expansion draft was held on October 14, 1968. Below is a list of players drafted by the Padres. "Pick" refers to the overall draft position of a pick.| Player | Former Team | Pick |
|---|---|---|
| Ollie Brown | San Francisco Giants | 1st |
| Dave Giusti Dave Giusti David John Giusti, Jr., is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher who played from 1962 to 1977.... |
St. Louis Cardinals | 3rd |
| Dick Selma Dick Selma Richard Jay Selma was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1965-1974... |
New York Mets | 5th |
| Al Santorini Al Santorini Alan Joel Santorini is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played all or part of six seasons in the majors, from until , for the Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres and St. Louis Cardinals.-External links:... |
Atlanta Braves | 7th |
| José Arcia José Arcia José Raimundo Arcia Orta was a utility player in Major League Baseball for the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres from 1968 to 1970... |
Chicago Cubs | 9th |
| Clay Kirby Clay Kirby Clayton Laws Kirby Jr. born in Washington, D.C. was a pitcher for the San Diego Padres , Cincinnati Reds and Montreal Expos .Kirby led the National League in losses in 1969.... |
St. Louis Cardinals | 12th |
| Fred Kendall Fred Kendall Fred Kendall was a catcher for parts of 12 seasons in Major League Baseball for the San Diego Padres, Cleveland Indians, and Boston Red Sox.... |
Cincinnati Reds | 14th |
| Jerry Morales Jerry Morales Julio Ruben "Jerry" Morales Torres is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played from -.-Career:Morales was originally signed by the New York Mets as an amateur free agent at the age of 17 in 1966... |
New York Mets | 16th |
| Nate Colbert Nate Colbert Nathan Colbert Jr. , is a former American Major League Baseball player who was a first baseman with the Houston Astros , San Diego Padres , Detroit Tigers , Montreal Expos and Oakland Athletics .Signed by his hometown St... |
Houston Astros | 18th |
| Zoilo Versalles Zoilo Versalles Zoilo Casanova Versalles Rodriguez , nicknamed "Zorro", was a Cuban shortstop in Major League Baseball, who was considered a solid leadoff man, and a good baserunner whose speed helped him to cover a huge area at shortstop... |
Los Angeles Dodgers | 20th |
| Frank Reberger Frank Reberger Frank Beall Reberger is an American former professional baseball pitcher and coach in Major League Baseball.-Playing career:... |
Chicago Cubs | 22nd |
| Jerry DaVanon Jerry DaVanon Frank Gerald DaVanon is a former professional baseball player. He played all or part of seven seasons in Major League Baseball, primarily as an infielder.- First Cardinals stint :... |
St. Louis Cardinals | 24th |
| Larry Stahl Larry Stahl Larry Floyd Stahl , is a retired professional baseball player who played outfielder in the Major Leagues from -... |
New York Mets | 26th |
| Dick Kelley Dick Kelley Richard Anthony Kelley was an American professional baseball player. A left-handed pitcher, Kelley's career extended for 14 seasons, and he spent all or parts of seven years in Major League Baseball as a member of the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres.The native of Brighton,... |
Atlanta Braves | 28th |
| Al Ferrara Al Ferrara Alfred John "The Bull" Ferrara Jr. Alfred John "The Bull" Ferrara Jr. Alfred John "The Bull" Ferrara Jr. (born December 22, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York was a Major League Baseball player from to .-Biographical information:... |
Los Angeles Dodgers | 30th |
| Mike Corkins Mike Corkins Michael Patrick Corkins is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. The right-hander was signed by the San Francisco Giants as an amateur free agent before the 1965 season, and later drafted by the San Diego Padres from the Giants as the 31st pick in the 1968 MLB expansion draft... |
San Francisco Giants | 31st |
| Tom Dukes Tom Dukes Thomas Earl Dukes is a retired professional baseball player who played 6 seasons for the Houston Astros, San Diego Padres, Baltimore Orioles, and California Angels of Major League Baseball.-References:... |
Houston Astros | 33rd |
| Rick James Rick James (baseball) Richard Lee James is a retired American professional baseball player. A , right-handed pitcher, James was the Chicago Cubs' first #1 draft pick in the inaugural Major League Baseball Draft of June 1965... |
Chicago Cubs | 35th |
| Tony González | Philadelphia Phillies | 37th |
| Dave Roberts Dave Roberts (pitcher) David Arthur Roberts was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for eight teams from 1969 to 1981. He was second in the National League with a 2.10 earned run average in for the San Diego Padres, after which he was traded to the Houston Astros, where he spent the... |
Pittsburgh Pirates | 39th |
| 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 |
| Ivan Murrell Ivan Murrell Ivan Augustus Murrell Peters was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played for the Houston Colt .45's & Astros , San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves . A native of Almirante, Panama, Murrell batted and threw right-handed... |
Houston Astros | 42nd |
| Jim Williams Jim Williams (outfielder) James Alfred Williams is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the San Diego Padres during the franchise's first two seasons. He batted and threw right-handed.-Playing career:... |
Los Angeles Dodgers | 44th |
| Billy McCool Billy McCool William John McCool was a left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played the bulk of his short career with the Cincinnati Reds and spent a year each with the San Diego Padres and St. Louis Cardinals. In 1965 and '66 he was second in the National League in saves and in 1966, he was named a... |
Cincinnati Reds | 46th |
| Roberto Peña Roberto Pena Roberto Cesar Peña is a former Major League Baseball shortstop who played for the Chicago Cubs , Philadelphia Phillies , San Diego Padres , Oakland Athletics , and Milwaukee Brewers .He died of accidental alcohol poisoning.- External links :... |
Philadelphia Phillies | 48th |
| Al McBean Al McBean Alvin O'Neal McBean is a retired professional baseball player who played 10 seasons for the Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, and Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball.... |
Pittsburgh Pirates | 50th |
| Rafael Robles Rafael Robles Rafael Orlando Robles Natera was a shortstop in Major League Baseball. He was born in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic... |
San Francisco Giants | 51st |
| Fred Katawczik | Cincinnati Reds | 53rd |
| Ron Slocum Ron Slocum Ronald Reece Slocum is a retired American professional baseball player. Slocum appeared in 80 games for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball during that team's first three seasons of existence, including the entire season... |
Pittsburgh Pirates | 55th |
| Steve Arlin Steve Arlin Steven Ralph Arlin is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. In six major league seasons, Arlin pitched for the San Diego Padres and Cleveland Indians .-College Star:... |
Philadelphia Philles | 57th |
| Cito Gaston Cito Gaston Clarence Edwin "Cito" Gaston is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and manager. His major league career as a player lasted from 1967–1978, most notably for the San Diego Padres and the Atlanta Braves... |
Atlanta Braves | 59th |
Other transactions
- December 3, 1968: Dave GiustiDave GiustiDavid John Giusti, Jr., is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher who played from 1962 to 1977....
was traded by the Padres 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 Ed SpiezioEd SpiezioEdward Wayne Spiezio is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the World Series-winning 1967 St. Louis Cardinals team. He also played for the San Diego Padres and the Chicago White Sox....
, Danny BreedenDanny BreedenDanny Richard Breeden is a former right-handed Major League Baseball catcher who played in 1969 and 1971 for the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs....
, Ron DavisRon Davis (outfielder)Ronald Everette Davis is a former right-handed Major League Baseball outfielder who played in 1962 and from 1966 to 1969 for the Houston Colt .45s/Houston Astros, St...
and Phil Knuckles (minors). - March 28, 1969: Ron Davis and Bobby KlausBobby KlausRobert Francis Klaus is a former right-handed Major League Baseball infielder who played from 1964 to 1965 for the Cincinnati Reds and New York Mets. He is the brother of the late MLB infielder Billy Klaus....
were traded by the Padres to the Pittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh PiratesThe Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
for Chris CannizzaroChris CannizzaroChristopher John "Chris" Cannizzaro was a catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals , New York Mets , Pittsburgh Pirates , San Diego Padres , Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers...
and Tommie SiskTommie SiskTommie Wayne Sisk is a former right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher who played from 1962 to 1970 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres and Chicago White Sox....
.
Scorecard
April 8, San Diego Stadium, San Diego, California| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| San Diego | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | x | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| W: Selma (1-0) L: Wilson (0-1) | ||||||||||||
| HRs: Spiezio (1) | ||||||||||||
Batting
| Houston Astros | AB | R | H | RBI | San Diego Padres | AB | R | H | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alou rf | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Robles Rafael Robles Rafael Orlando Robles Natera was a shortstop in Major League Baseball. He was born in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic... ss |
4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Morgan 2b | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Peña Roberto Pena Roberto Cesar Peña is a former Major League Baseball shortstop who played for the Chicago Cubs , Philadelphia Phillies , San Diego Padres , Oakland Athletics , and Milwaukee Brewers .He died of accidental alcohol poisoning.- External links :... 2b |
3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Miller cf | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | González cf | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rader 3b | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Brown rf | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Blefary 1b | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Davis Bill Davis (baseball) Arthur Willard Davis is an American former Major League Baseball first baseman who played for the Cleveland Indians from to and the San Diego Padres in .... 1b |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Watson lf | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Colbert Nate Colbert Nathan Colbert Jr. , is a former American Major League Baseball player who was a first baseman with the Houston Astros , San Diego Padres , Detroit Tigers , Montreal Expos and Oakland Athletics .Signed by his hometown St... 1b |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Menke ss | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Stahl Larry Stahl Larry Floyd Stahl , is a retired professional baseball player who played outfielder in the Major Leagues from -... lf |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edwards c | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Spiezio Ed Spiezio Edward Wayne Spiezio is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the World Series-winning 1967 St. Louis Cardinals team. He also played for the San Diego Padres and the Chicago White Sox.... 3b |
3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wilson p | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Cannizzaro Chris Cannizzaro Christopher John "Chris" Cannizzaro was a catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals , New York Mets , Pittsburgh Pirates , San Diego Padres , Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers... c |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geiger ph | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Selma Dick Selma Richard Jay Selma was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1965-1974... p |
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Billingham p | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NONE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 32 | 1 | 5 | 1 | Totals | 28 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Pitching
| Houston Astros | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson, L (0-1) | 6.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Billingham | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Totals | 8.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| San Diego Padres | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selma, W (1-0) | 9.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| Totals | 9.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
Notable transactions
- April 14, 1969: Chris KrugChris KrugEverett Ben "Chris" Krug is a former Major League Baseball catcher. Krug was signed by the St...
was signed as a free agent by the Padres. - April 17, 1969: Al McBeanAl McBeanAlvin O'Neal McBean is a retired professional baseball player who played 10 seasons for the Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, and Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball....
was traded by the Padres 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 Tommy DeanTommy DeanTommy Douglas Dean was a shortstop in Major League Baseball. He played four seasons in the Majors, 1967 with the Los Angeles Dodgers and 1969-1971 with the San Diego Padres.-External links:...
and Leon EverittLeon EverittEdward Leon Everitt is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for one season. He pitched for the San Diego Padres for five games during their inaugural 1969 San Diego Padres season.-External links:...
. - April 25, 1969: Dick SelmaDick SelmaRichard Jay Selma was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1965-1974...
was traded by the Padres 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 Joe NiekroJoe NiekroJoseph Franklin Niekro was an American Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He was the younger brother of pitcher Phil Niekro, and the father of Minor League Baseball pitcher Lance Niekro. A native of Blaine, Ohio, Niekro attended Bridgeport High School in Bridgeport, Ohio and attended West...
, Frankie LibranFrankie LibranFrancisco Libran Rosas is a retired Puerto Rican professional baseball player. A shortstop, he appeared in ten games for the San Diego Padres of Major League Baseball...
and Gary RossGary Ross (baseball)Gary Douglas Ross is an American former professional baseball player, a right-handed pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1968–1977. He played for the Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, and California Angels. Born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, Ross stood tall and weighed .Ross appeared in 283 Major...
. - May 22, 1969: Bill DavisBill Davis (baseball)Arthur Willard Davis is an American former Major League Baseball first baseman who played for the Cleveland Indians from to and the San Diego Padres in ....
and Jerry DaVanonJerry DaVanonFrank Gerald DaVanon is a former professional baseball player. He played all or part of seven seasons in Major League Baseball, primarily as an infielder.- First Cardinals stint :...
were traded by the Padres 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 John SipinJohn SipinJohn White Sipin is a former major league baseball player from Watsonville, California. He was a second baseman for the San Diego Padres. He also played nine seasons in Japan with the Taiyo Whales and Yomiuri Giants. He is of Filipino and Caucasian ancestry.-With the Cardinals:Sipin was selected...
and Sonny RubertoSonny RubertoJohn Edward "Sonny" Ruberto is a former Major League Baseball catcher. He played parts of two seasons in the majors, for the San Diego Padres and for the Cincinnati Reds. After his playing career, he worked as a minor league manager and coach in the St. Louis Cardinals organization.-Sources:...
. - May 23, 1969: Chris Krug was released by the Padres.
- June 13, 1969: Tony González was traded by the Padres to 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....
for Van KellyVan KellyVan Howard Kelly was a Major League Baseball player. He played for the San Diego Padres of the National League. Kelly only played in the 1969 and 1970 baseball seasons. In 111 games over two years, Kelly had 66 hits in 298 at-bats. He also hit 4 home runs and had a .221 batting average...
, Walt HriniakWalt HriniakWalter John Hriniak is a former catcher in American Major League Baseball who — despite a very brief MLB playing career and a batting average of only .253 — became one of the most prominent batting coaches in the game during the last two decades of the 20th century...
and Andy Finlay (minors).
Draft picks
- June 5, 1969: 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...
- Randy ElliottRandy ElliottRandy Lee Elliott is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He played parts of four seasons in the majors, spread out over nine years. After being drafted by the San Diego Padres during their inaugural season, he played for them in and . He later played for the San Francisco Giants in and...
was drafted by the Padres in the 1st round (24th pick). - Doug DeCincesDoug DeCincesDouglas Vernon "Doug" DeCinces is a former Major League Baseball third baseman. He was traded from the Baltimore Orioles to the California Angels in 1982 to make room for Cal Ripken Jr. after having begun his career as the successor to Orioles third baseman Brooks Robinson...
was drafted by the Padres in the 18th round, but did not sign.
- Randy Elliott
Roster
| 1969 San Diego Padres | |||||||||
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| Roster | |||||||||
| Pitchers | Catchers Infielders |
Outfielders | Manager Coaches |
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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 | 134 | 418 | 23 | 92 | .220 | 4 | 33 | 0 | |
| 1B | 139 | 483 | 64 | 123 | .255 | 24 | 66 | 6 | |
| 2B | 120 | 302 | 35 | 65 | .215 | 0 | 10 | 14 | |
| 3B | 121 | 355 | 29 | 83 | .234 | 13 | 43 | 1 | |
| SS | 101 | 273 | 14 | 48 | .176 | 2 | 9 | 0 | |
| LF | 138 | 366 | 39 | 95 | .260 | 14 | 56 | 0 | |
| CF | 129 | 391 | 20 | 90 | .230 | 2 | 28 | 4 | |
| RF | 151 | 568 | 76 | 150 | .264 | 20 | 61 | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 139 | 472 | 44 | 118 | .250 | 4 | 30 | 0 | |
| 111 | 247 | 19 | 63 | .255 | 3 | 25 | 3 | |
| 68 | 229 | 22 | 51 | .223 | 2 | 9 | 2 | |
| 73 | 209 | 16 | 51 | .244 | 3 | 15 | 0 | |
| 53 | 182 | 17 | 41 | .225 | 2 | 8 | 1 | |
| 95 | 162 | 10 | 32 | .198 | 3 | 10 | 3 | |
| 24 | 59 | 4 | 8 | .136 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| 19 | 41 | 5 | 8 | .195 | 1 | 6 | 0 | |
| 10 | 26 | 2 | 4 | .154 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 17 | 21 | 3 | 3 | .143 | 0 | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 215.2 | 7 | 20 | 3.80 | 113 | |
| 37 | 202 | 8 | 17 | 3.70 | 55 | |
| 32 | 184.2 | 8 | 14 | 3.95 | 111 | |
| 27 | 136 | 4 | 8 | 3.57 | 96 | |
| 4 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 4.09 | 20 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 48.2 | 0 | 3 | 4.81 | 19 | |
| 6 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 8.47 | 13 | |
| 4 | 10.2 | 0 | 1 | 9.28 | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 3.59 | 65 | |
| 61 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4.79 | 67 | |
| 54 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 4.30 | 35 | |
| 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7.25 | 15 | |
| 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8.04 | 11 | |
Award winners
1969 Major League Baseball All-Star Game1969 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
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- Chris CannizzaroChris CannizzaroChristopher John "Chris" Cannizzaro was a catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals , New York Mets , Pittsburgh Pirates , San Diego Padres , Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers...
, Catcher, Reserve
Farm system
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