1974 Pittsburgh Pirates season
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Offseason
- January 9, 1974: Fred BreiningFred BreiningFred Breining , was a pitcher for the San Francisco Giants and the Montreal Expos from 1981-1985. His career was cut short when pitching to Ray Knight. He fielded a bunt and threw it to first, only to blow out his shoulder. He never played another inning as a Major Leaguer...
was drafted by the Pirates in the 3rd round of the 1974 Major League Baseball Draft1974 Major League Baseball draft-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1974 Major League Baseball draft.* Did not sign- Background :With the number one pick of the June regular phase, San Diego tabbed infielder Bill Almon from Brown University, one of six shortstops selected in round one...
. - January 16, 1974: John LambJohn Lamb (baseball)John Andrew Lamb is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched in all or part of three seasons in the majors, between and , for the Pittsburgh Pirates.-Sources:...
was purchased from the Pirates 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...
. - March 14, 1974: Silvio MartínezSilvio MartínezSilvio Ramón Martínez Cabrera is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Martínez pitched all or part of five seasons in the majors, from until , for the Chicago White Sox and St. Louis Cardinals.-Sources:...
was signed as an amateur free agent by the Pirates. - March 27, 1974: John Lamb was purchased by the Pirates from the Chicago White Sox.
Notable transactions
- April 1, 1974: Tom DettoreTom DettoreThomas Anthony Dettore, Jr. is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs ....
and cash were traded by the Pirates 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 Paul PopovichPaul PopovichPaul Edward Popovich was an infielder for the Chicago Cubs , Los Angeles Dodgers and Pittsburgh Pirates ....
. - April 20, 1974: Dal MaxvillDal MaxvillCharles Dallan Maxvill is a former shortstop, coach and general manager in Major League Baseball. A graduate of St. Louis' Washington University, where he earned a degree in electrical engineering, Maxvill signed a professional baseball contract in 1960 with the hometown St...
was released by the Pirates. - June 5, 1974: Mike EdwardsMike Edwards (second baseman)Michael Lewis Edwards is a former Major League Baseball second baseman. He played all or part of four seasons in the majors from until...
was drafted by the Pirates in the 7th round of the 1974 Major League Baseball Draft1974 Major League Baseball draft-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1974 Major League Baseball draft.* Did not sign- Background :With the number one pick of the June regular phase, San Diego tabbed infielder Bill Almon from Brown University, one of six shortstops selected in round one...
. - July 11, 1974: Chuck BrinkmanChuck BrinkmanCharles Ernest Brinkman is a former professional baseball player. He played all or part of six seasons in Major League Baseball, from 1969 until 1974, for the Chicago White Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates, primarily as a catcher....
was purchased by the Pirates from 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...
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 151 | 596 | 171 | .287 | 7 | 68 | |
| LF | 140 | 508 | 153 | .301 | 25 | 96 | |
| CF | 147 | 617 | 198 | .321 | 11 | 85 | |
| RF | 149 | 536 | 168 | .313 | 17 | 100 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | 220 | 62 | .282 | 4 | 29 | |
| 59 | 83 | 18 | .217 | 0 | 5 | |
| 15 | 30 | 3 | .100 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | 22 | 4 | .182 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | 7 | 1 | .143 | 0 | 1 | |
| 12 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 191 | 13 | 19 | 3.90 | 96 | |
| 26 | 176.2 | 12 | 9 | 3.16 | 91 | |
| 19 | 95.1 | 6 | 6 | 4.25 | 51 | |
| 7 | 35.2 | 1 | 5 | 7.57 | 15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 129 | 9 | 8 | 3.49 | 71 | |
| 7 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 1.88 | 7 | |
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 |
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| 64 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 3.32 | 53 | |
| 58 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2.75 | 33 | |
| 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 3 | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.75 | 2 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | 2 |
Awards and honors
- Willie StargellWillie StargellWilver Dornell "Willie" Stargell , nicknamed "Pops" in the later years of his career, was a Major League Baseball left fielder and first baseman. He played his entire 21-year baseball career with the Pittsburgh Pirates...
, Roberto Clemente AwardRoberto Clemente AwardThe Roberto Clemente Award is given annually to the Major League Baseball player who "best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual's contribution to his team", as voted on by baseball fans and members of the media. It is named for Hall of Fame... - Willie Stargell, Lou Gehrig Award
1974 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
1974 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
The 1974 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 45th playing of the midsummer classic between the all-stars of the American League and National League , the two leagues comprising Major League Baseball. The game was held on July 23, 1974, at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania...