1978 Toronto Blue Jays season
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The 1978 Toronto Blue Jays
season was a season in American baseball
. It involved the Blue Jays finishing 7th in the American League East
with a record of 59 wins and 102 losses.
} || 145 || 504 || 59 || 120 || 20 || 8 || 7 || .238 || 45 || 4
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| 3B || || 140 || 551 || 67 || 149 || 28 || 3 || .270 || 8 || 61 || 0
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| SS || || 153 || 413 || 39 || 92 || 7 || 3 || .223 || 0 || 32 || 2
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| LF || || 62 || 220 || 19 || 53 || 12 || 3 || .241 || 3 || 25 || 1
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| CF || || 136 || 568 || 61 || 147 || 25 || 5 || .259 || 5 || 42 || 6
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| RF || || 154 || 621 || 74 || 164 || 29 || 7 || .264 || 1 || 52 || 5
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| DH || || 104 || 387 || 51 || 110 || 16 || 0 || .284 || 20 || 68 || 1
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Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball 's American League ....
season was a season in American baseball
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
. It involved the Blue Jays finishing 7th in the American League East
American League East
The American League Eastern Division is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions . This division was created before the start of the 1969 season along with the Western Division...
with a record of 59 wins and 102 losses.
Offseason
- October 25, 1977: Phil RoofPhil RoofPhillip Anthony Roof is an American former professional baseball player, coach and minor league manager. He played for 15 seasons as a catcher in Major League Baseball in and from to , most notably for the Kansas City/Oakland Athletics and the Minnesota Twins...
was released by the Blue Jays. - November 11, 1977: Luis Gomez was signed as a free agent by the Blue Jays.
- January 10, 1978: Geno PetralliGeno PetralliEugene James Petralli is a former professional baseball player. He played all or part of twelve seasons in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1993, primarily as a catcher.- Early life :...
was drafted by the Blue Jays in the 3rd round of the 1978 Major League Baseball Draft1978 Major League Baseball Draft-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1978 Major League Baseball draft.- Background :In 1978, four players made the jump from amateur baseball to the major leagues, including Arizona State third baseman Bob Horner, who was selected number one overall by the Atlanta...
. - March 15, 1978: Dennis DeBarrDennis DeBarrDennis Lee DeBarr is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball.Originally drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 1971 amateur draft, DeBarr was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 1976 MLB expansion draft. DeBarr appeared in fourteen games as a relief pitcher for the Blue Jays in , the team's...
was traded by the Blue Jays to the Cleveland IndiansCleveland IndiansThe Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
for Rico CartyRico CartyRicardo Adolfo Jacobo Carty is a former professional baseball player. Nicknamed Beeg Boy, he played mostly as an outfielder in Major League Baseball from to...
. - March 15, 1978: Tom BrunoTom BrunoThomas Michael Bruno is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed. He was born in Chicago, Illinois. He played parts of four seasons in the majors from until for the Kansas City Royals, Toronto Blue Jays, and St...
and cash were traded by the Blue Jays 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 Rick BosettiRick BosettiRichard Alan Bosetti is a retired Major League Baseball outfielder who played from to for the Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays, and Oakland Athletics....
.
Opening Day starters
- Alan AshbyAlan AshbyAlan Dean Ashby is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Cleveland Indians, Toronto Blue Jays, and Houston Astros...
- Bob BailorBob BailorRobert Michael Bailor is a former right-handed utility player in Major League Baseball, best known for his speed and for being difficult to strike out...
- Rick BosettiRick BosettiRichard Alan Bosetti is a retired Major League Baseball outfielder who played from to for the Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays, and Oakland Athletics....
- Rico CartyRico CartyRicardo Adolfo Jacobo Carty is a former professional baseball player. Nicknamed Beeg Boy, he played mostly as an outfielder in Major League Baseball from to...
- Jerry GarvinJerry GarvinTheodore Jared Garvin , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the major leagues for the Toronto Blue Jays from 1977-1982. He was named by Topps as their left-handed rookie pitcher of the year in 1977.After his playing days, he has become involved in the real estate...
- Luis Gómez
- Roy HowellRoy HowellRoy Lee Howell , is a former professional baseball player who played third base in Major League Baseball from 1974-1984...
- Tommy HuttonTommy HuttonThomas George Hutton is a former Major League Baseball player and is currently the color analyst for Miami Marlins baseball broadcasts on FSN Florida and Sun Sports - a position he has held since the 1997 season...
- John MayberryJohn MayberryJohn Claiborn Mayberry is a former Major League Baseball player who played for the Houston Astros, Kansas City Royals, Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees from 1968 to 1982.-High school and minor leagues:...
- Dave McKay
Notable transactions
- April 4, 1978: John MayberryJohn MayberryJohn Claiborn Mayberry is a former Major League Baseball player who played for the Houston Astros, Kansas City Royals, Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees from 1968 to 1982.-High school and minor leagues:...
was purchased by the Blue Jays from the Kansas City RoyalsKansas City RoyalsThe Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
. - May 22, 1978: Joe Coleman was purchased by the Blue Jays from the Oakland AthleticsOakland AthleticsThe Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
. - June 6, 1978: 1978 Major League Baseball Draft1978 Major League Baseball Draft-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1978 Major League Baseball draft.- Background :In 1978, four players made the jump from amateur baseball to the major leagues, including Arizona State third baseman Bob Horner, who was selected number one overall by the Atlanta...
- Lloyd MosebyLloyd MosebyLloyd Anthony Moseby was a Major League Baseball player. A center fielder, and good all-around athlete, Moseby's nickname Shaker was said to stem from his ability to get away from or "shake" players who attempted to defend him on the basketball court.Born in Portland, Arkansas, Moseby graduated...
was drafted by the Blue Jays in the 1st round (2nd pick). - Dave StiebDave StiebDavid Andrew Stieb [STEEB] is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.-Playing career:Born in Santa Ana, California, Stieb played varsity baseball at Southern Illinois University as an outfielder...
was drafted by the Blue Jays in the 5th round.
- Lloyd Moseby
- August 15, 1978: Rico CartyRico CartyRicardo Adolfo Jacobo Carty is a former professional baseball player. Nicknamed Beeg Boy, he played mostly as an outfielder in Major League Baseball from to...
was traded by the Blue Jays to the Oakland AthleticsOakland AthleticsThe Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
for Willie Horton and Phil HuffmanPhil HuffmanPhillip Lee Huffman , is a retired Major League Baseball player who played pitcher in two seasons: 1979 and 1985...
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Roster
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Game log
| 1978 Game Log | |
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Starters by position
Note: Pos = position; G = Games played; AB = At Bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; Avg = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; SB = Stolen bases| Pos | Player | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | Avg. | HR | RBI | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 88 | 282 | 25 | 63 | 8 | 2 | .223 | 3 | 20 | 0 | |
| 1B | 152 | 515 | 51 | 129 | 15 | 2 | .250 | 22 | 70 | 1 | |
| 2B |
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| 3B || || 140 || 551 || 67 || 149 || 28 || 3 || .270 || 8 || 61 || 0
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| SS || || 153 || 413 || 39 || 92 || 7 || 3 || .223 || 0 || 32 || 2
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| LF || || 62 || 220 || 19 || 53 || 12 || 3 || .241 || 3 || 25 || 1
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| CF || || 136 || 568 || 61 || 147 || 25 || 5 || .259 || 5 || 42 || 6
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| RF || || 154 || 621 || 74 || 164 || 29 || 7 || .264 || 1 || 52 || 5
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| DH || || 104 || 387 || 51 || 110 || 16 || 0 || .284 || 20 || 68 || 1
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Other batters
Note: G = Games played; AB = At Bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; Avg = Batting average; SB = Stolen bases| Player | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | Avg | HR | RBI | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | 264 | 27 | 69 | 15 | 0 | .261 | 9 | 29 | 1 | |
| 91 | 248 | 29 | 66 | 14 | 2 | .266 | 9 | 38 | 1 | |
| 95 | 224 | 26 | 53 | 8 | 2 | .237 | 1 | 17 | 4 | |
| 64 | 173 | 19 | 44 | 9 | 0 | .254 | 2 | 9 | 1 | |
| 33 | 122 | 12 | 25 | 6 | 0 | .205 | 3 | 19 | 0 | |
| 54 | 104 | 10 | 25 | 1 | 1 | .240 | 3 | 7 | 0 | |
| 68 | 79 | 9 | 19 | 2 | 0 | .241 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| 40 | 56 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | .179 | 2 | 9 | 0 | |
| 19 | 49 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | .163 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| 8 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | .158 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 6 | 18 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | .278 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .444 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ---- | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Starting pitchers
Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; IP = Innings pitched; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts| Player | G | GS | IP | W | L | ERA | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 30 | 193.2 | 10 | 12 | 4.09 | 96 | 88 | 91 | 106 | |
| 31 | 30 | 211.2 | 7 | 16 | 4.38 | 109 | 103 | 86 | 97 | |
| 31 | 30 | 197.2 | 6 | 14 | 4.10 | 105 | 90 | 87 | 139 | |
| 26 | 22 | 144.2 | 4 | 12 | 5.54 | 92 | 89 | 48 | 67 | |
| 29 | 20 | 136.2 | 4 | 14 | 6.26 | 97 | 95 | 67 | 62 |
Other pitchers
Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; IP = Innings pitched; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts| Player | G | GS | IP | W | L | ERA | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 18 | 144.1 | 6 | 9 | 4.93 | 85 | 79 | 54 | 75 | |
| 16 | 9 | 68 | 4 | 5 | 4.24 | 36 | 32 | 25 | 29 |
Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts| Player | W | L | ERA | G | SV | IP | R | ER | BB | K |
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| 50 | 94 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 3.93 | 43 | 41 | 37 | 36 | |
| 44 | 100.2 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 4.56 | 55 | 51 | 39 | 52 | |
| 32 | 47.1 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 1.71 | 10 | 9 | 35 | 51 | |
| 31 | 60.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4.60 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 28 | |
| 6 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.86 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 7 | |
| 8 | 13.1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3.38 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | |
| 2 | 2.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.75 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Awards and honors
All-Star Game1978 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
The 1978 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 49th 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 11, 1978 at San Diego Stadium in San Diego, California, home of the...
- Roy HowellRoy HowellRoy Lee Howell , is a former professional baseball player who played third base in Major League Baseball from 1974-1984...
, reserve