1987 Oakland Athletics season
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The Oakland Athletics
' 1987 season
involved the A's finishing 3rd in the American League
West with a record of 81 wins and 81 losses. Mark McGwire
set a rookie record by hitting 49 home runs. At the beginning of the season, the word "Athletics" returned, in script lettering, to the front of the team's jerseys. Former A’s owner, Charles O. Finley
banned the word "Athletics" from the club's name in the past because he felt that name was too closely associated with former Philadelphia Athletics owner Connie Mack
. In his first full Major League season, Mark McGwire hit 49 home runs, a single-season record for a rookie; he was named the American League Rookie of the Year. McGwire would be the first American League rookie since Al Rosen
of the Cleveland Indians in 1950 to lead the American League in home runs.
of the American League
(AL) and National League
(NL), the two leagues comprising Major League Baseball
. The game was held on July 14, 1987 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California
, the home of the Oakland Athletics
of the American League. The game resulted in the National League defeating the American League 2-0 in 13 innings. Montreal Expos
outfielder Tim Raines
was named the Most Valuable Player.
1987 MLB All-Star Game
Oakland Athletics
The 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....
' 1987 season
1987 Major League Baseball season
The 1987 Major League Baseball season ended with the American League Champion Minnesota Twins winning the World Series over the National League Champion St...
involved the A's finishing 3rd in the American League
American League
The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League , is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major...
West with a record of 81 wins and 81 losses. Mark McGwire
Mark McGwire
Mark David McGwire , nicknamed "Big Mac", is an American former professional baseball player who played his major league career with the Oakland Athletics and the St. Louis Cardinals. He is currently the hitting coach for the St...
set a rookie record by hitting 49 home runs. At the beginning of the season, the word "Athletics" returned, in script lettering, to the front of the team's jerseys. Former A’s owner, Charles O. Finley
Charles O. Finley
Charles Oscar Finley , nicknamed Charlie O or Charley O, was an American businessman who is best remembered for his tenure as the owner of the Oakland Athletics Major League Baseball team. Finley purchased the franchise while it was located in Kansas City, moving it to Oakland in 1968...
banned the word "Athletics" from the club's name in the past because he felt that name was too closely associated with former Philadelphia Athletics owner Connie Mack
Connie Mack (baseball)
Cornelius McGillicuddy, Sr. , better known as Connie Mack, was an American professional baseball player, manager, and team owner. The longest-serving manager in Major League Baseball history, he holds records for wins , losses , and games managed , with his victory total being almost 1,000 more...
. In his first full Major League season, Mark McGwire hit 49 home runs, a single-season record for a rookie; he was named the American League Rookie of the Year. McGwire would be the first American League rookie since Al Rosen
Al Rosen
Albert Leonard Rosen , nicknamed "Al", "Flip", and the "Hebrew Hammer", is a former American professional baseball player who was a third baseman and right-handed slugger in the Major Leagues for ten seasons in tthe 1940s and 1950s.He played his entire 10-year career with the Cleveland Indians in...
of the Cleveland Indians in 1950 to lead the American League in home runs.
Offseason
- December 11, 1986: Donnie HillDonnie HillDonald Earl Hill is a former professional baseball player who played nine seasons for the Oakland Athletics, Chicago White Sox, California Angels, and Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball....
was traded by the Athletics to 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...
for Gene NelsonGene Nelson (baseball)Wayland Eugene Nelson , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1981 to 1993. After beginning his career as a starting pitcher with the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners, Nelson gradually converted to a relief role starting in 1983...
and Bruce TannerBruce TannerBruce Matthew Tanner is a former Major League Baseball pitcher and coach.-Playing career:Tanner played one season for the Chicago White Sox in 1985, appearing in ten games and starting four of them. He was credited with one win, two losses, and a 5.35 ERA...
. - January 20, 1987: Vida BlueVida BlueVida Rochelle Blue Jr. is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. During a 17-year career, he pitched for the Oakland Athletics , San Francisco Giants , and Kansas City Royals He won the American League Cy Young award and Most Valuable Player Award in 1971...
was signed as a free agent by the Athletics. - January 22, 1987: Jim EppardJim EppardJames Gerhard Eppard was a Major League Baseball outfielder and first baseman.Drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 13th round of the 1982 MLB amateur draft, Eppard made his Major League debut with the California Angels on September 8, 1987, and appeared in his final game on October 1, 1990.He...
was purchased from the Athletics by the California AngelsLos Angeles Angels of AnaheimThe Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
. - February 23, 1987: Jeff KaiserJeff KaiserJeffrey Patrick Kaiser is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched parts of seven seasons in the majors for five different teams between and . During those seasons, he never pitched more than 15 games, nor more than 16.2 innings at the major league level. He finished his career with an...
was traded by the Athletics 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 Curt WardleCurt WardleCurtis Ray Wardle is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for two seasons. He pitched for the Minnesota Twins from 1984 to 1985 and the Cleveland Indians in 1985.-External links:...
.
Opening Day starters
- Jose Canseco
- Mike Davis
- Alfredo Griffin
- Reggie Jackson
- Carney Lansford
- Mark McGwire
- Dwayne Murphy
- Tony Phillips
- Dave Stewart
- Mickey Tettleton
Notable transactions
- April 3, 1987: Brian Guinn (minors), Dave Wilder (minors), and Mark Leonette (minors) were traded by the Athletics 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 Dennis EckersleyDennis EckersleyDennis Lee Eckersley , nicknamed "Eck", is a former American Major League Baseball pitcher. Eckersley had success as a starter, but gained his greatest fame as a closer, becoming the first of only two pitchers in Major League history to have both a 20-win season and a 50-save season in a career .He...
and Dan RohnDan RohnDaniel Jay Rohn is a former infielder and administrative coach in Major League Baseball. Rohn was drafted as a second baseman by the Chicago Cubs in the 4th round of the 1977 amateur draft, and made his major league debut on September 2, 1983...
. - April 27, 1987: Dennis LampDennis LampDennis Patrick Lamp is a former middle relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1977 through 1992, Lamp played for the Chicago Cubs , Chicago White Sox , Toronto Blue Jays , Oakland Athletics , Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates .-Career:In a 19-season career, Lamp posted a...
was signed as a free agent by the Athletics. - April 30, 1987: Bill CaudillBill CaudillWilliam Holland Caudill is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. One of the wackier players to play the game, Caudill was also one of baseball's top closers from to . Caudill is perhaps most notable for being agent Scott Boras' first client.-Early years:Caudill was drafted by the St...
was signed as a free agent by the Athletics. - May 12, 1987: Brian HarperBrian HarperBrian David Harper is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who played for teams in both the American and National Leagues during his 16-year career and is currently the manager of the Chicago Cubs' AA club, the Tennessee Smokies.-Minor leagues:Harper was drafted by the California Angels in...
was signed as a free agent by the Athletics. - June 29, 1987: Bill MooneyhamBill MooneyhamWilliam Craig Mooneyham is a former major league baseball pitcher for the Oakland Athletics.Mooneyham attended Merced Junior College. He was originally drafted in in the 1st round . He made his major league debut on April 19, 1986 with Oakland...
was traded by the Athletics to the Milwaukee BrewersMilwaukee 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...
for Russ McGinnisRuss McGinnisRussell Brent McGinnis is a former Major League Baseball catcher who played for two seasons. He played in 14 games for the Texas Rangers during the 1992 Texas Rangers season and three games for the Kansas City Royals during the 1995 Kansas City Royals season.-External links:...
. - August 29, 1987: Tim BelcherTim BelcherTimothy Wayne Belcher is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He won the Sporting News Rookie Pitcher of the Year Award in for the National League...
was traded by the Athletics 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 Rick HoneycuttRick HoneycuttFrederick Wayne "Rick" Honeycutt is the current pitching coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Honeycutt was a left-handed pitcher for 21 years from 1977 to 1997. He played with the Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, and the St. Louis Cardinals...
. - August 30, 1987: The Athletics traded players to be named later to the San Diego PadresSan Diego PadresThe 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...
for Storm DavisStorm DavisGeorge Earl "Storm" Davis , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the major leagues from 1982-1994.-World Series experience:...
. The Athletics completed the deal by sending Dave LeiperDave LeiperDavid Paul Leiper was a relief pitcher with Major League Baseball's Oakland Athletics , San Diego Padres , Montreal Expos and Philadelphia Phillies ....
to the Padres on August 31 and Rob NelsonRob NelsonRobert Augustus Nelson is a former Major League Baseball first baseman. He played parts of five seasons in the majors, from until , for the Oakland Athletics and the San Diego Padres.-Sources:...
to the Padres on September 8. - August 31, 1987: Gary LavelleGary LavelleGary Robert Lavelle is a retired professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1974–1985 and 1987....
was signed as a free agent by the Athletics.
Draft picks
- June 2, 1987: Ron CoomerRon CoomerRonald "Coom Dawg" Coomer is a former first baseman and third baseman in Major League Baseball who had a 9-year career from to . He played for the Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers...
was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 14th round of the 1987 amateur draft. Player signed June 6, 1987. - June 2, 1987: Scott BrosiusScott BrosiusScott David Brosius is a former Major League Baseball third baseman for the Oakland Athletics and the New York Yankees . Brosius is currently the head baseball coach at Linfield College, his alma mater....
was drafted by the Athletics in the 20th round of the 1987 Major League Baseball Draft1987 Major League Baseball Draft-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1987 Major League Baseball draft.-Supplemental First Round Selections:-External links:*...
. Player signed June 9, 1987.
All-Star Game
The 1987 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 58th playing of the midsummer classic between the all-starsAll-star game
An all-star game is an exhibition game played by the best players in their sports league, except in the circumstances of professional sports systems in which a democratic voting system is used...
of the American League
American League
The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League , is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major...
(AL) and 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...
(NL), the two leagues comprising 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...
. The game was held on July 14, 1987 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California
Oakland, California
Oakland is a major West Coast port city on San Francisco Bay in the U.S. state of California. It is the eighth-largest city in the state with a 2010 population of 390,724...
, the home of the Oakland Athletics
Oakland Athletics
The 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....
of the American League. The game resulted in the National League defeating the American League 2-0 in 13 innings. 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...
outfielder Tim Raines
Tim Raines
Timothy Raines , nicknamed "Rock", is a former American professional baseball player. He played as a left fielder in Major League Baseball for six teams from 1979 to 2002 and was best known for his 13 seasons with the Montreal Expos...
was named the Most Valuable Player.
Roster
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Player stats
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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 | R | H | Avg. | HR | RBI | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Terry Steinbach Terry Steinbach Terry Lee Steinbach is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who played for 14 years from to . He was drafted in 1980 out of New Ulm High School by the Cleveland Indians. He was the starting catcher for Oakland Athletics teams that won three straight American League pennants from 1988 to... |
122 | 391 | 66 | 111 | .284 | 16 | 56 | 1 |
| 1B | Mark McGwire Mark McGwire Mark David McGwire , nicknamed "Big Mac", is an American former professional baseball player who played his major league career with the Oakland Athletics and the St. Louis Cardinals. He is currently the hitting coach for the St... |
151 | 557 | 97 | 161 | .289 | 49 | 118 | 1 |
| 2B | Tony Phillips Tony Phillips Keith Anthony Phillips is a former Major League Baseball utility player who had an 18-year career from to . He played regularly at three infield positions, primarily as a second baseman, but also had significant time as a shortstop and third baseman... |
111 | 379 | 48 | 91 | .240 | 10 | 46 | 7 |
| 3B | Carney Lansford Carney Lansford Carney Ray Lansford is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball and the hitting coach of the Colorado Rockies... |
151 | 554 | 89 | 160 | .289 | 19 | 76 | 27 |
| SS | Alfredo Griffin Alfredo Griffin Alfredo Claudino Griffin is a former Major League Baseball player, who played shortstop for four teams from 1976 to 1993. He is currently the first base coach for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.-Playing career:... |
144 | 494 | 69 | 130 | .263 | 3 | 60 | 26 |
| LF | José Canseco José Canseco José Canseco Capas, Jr. is a Cuban-American professional baseball manager, outfielder, and designated hitter for the Yuma Scorpions of the North American League and former Major League Baseball player. He is the identical twin brother of former major league player and current teammate Ozzie Canseco... |
159 | 630 | 81 | 162 | .257 | 31 | 113 | 15 |
| CF | Dwayne Murphy Dwayne Murphy Dwayne Keith Murphy is a former Major League Baseball player who spent most of his career playing for the Oakland Athletics as an outfielder. He is currently the hitting coach for the Toronto Blue Jays. He was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in 1973 and made his Major League debut in 1978... |
82 | 219 | 39 | 51 | .233 | 8 | 35 | 4 |
| RF | Mike Davis | 139 | 494 | 69 | 131 | .265 | 22 | 72 | 19 |
| DH | Reggie Jackson Reggie Jackson Reginald Martinez "Reggie" Jackson , nicknamed "Mr. October" for his clutch hitting in the postseason with the New York Yankees, is a former American Major League Baseball right fielder. During a 21-year baseball career, he played from 1967-1987 for four different teams. Jackson currently serves as... |
115 | 336 | 42 | 74 | .220 | 15 | 43 | 2 |
Other batters
| Player | G | AB | R | H | Avg. | HR | RBI | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Polonia Luis Polonia Luis Andrew Polonia Almonte was a Major League Baseball outfielder and designated hitter.... |
125 | 435 | 78 | 125 | .287 | 4 | 49 | 29 |
| Tony Bernazard Tony Bernazard Antonio Bernazard Garcia is a former Major League Baseball player and former executive in the New York Mets organization... |
61 | 214 | 34 | 57 | .266 | 3 | 19 | 4 |
| Mickey Tettleton Mickey Tettleton Mickey Lee Tettleton , is a former American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball for the Oakland Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, Detroit Tigers, and Texas Rangers... |
82 | 211 | 19 | 41 | .194 | 8 | 26 | 1 |
| Stan Javier Stan Javier Stanley Julián Antonio Javier [hah-ve-ERR] is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and switch-hitter who played with the New York Yankees , Oakland Athletics , Los Angeles Dodgers , Philadelphia Phillies , California Angels , San Francisco Giants , Houston... |
81 | 151 | 22 | 28 | .185 | 2 | 9 | 3 |
| Mike Gallego Mike Gallego Michael Anthony Gallego is the Oakland Athletics third base and infield coach, and a former Major League Baseball infielder who played for the Athletics, New York Yankees, and St. Louis Cardinals from 1985 to 1997.-Baseball career:Gallego was the A's starting second baseman during their three-year... |
72 | 124 | 18 | 31 | .250 | 2 | 14 | 0 |
| Steve Henderson Steve Henderson Steven Curtis Henderson is a former Major League Baseball left fielder who is best remembered for being one of the players the New York Mets acquired in the infamous "Midnight Massacre."-Cincinnati Reds:... |
46 | 114 | 14 | 33 | .289 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| Ron Cey Ron Cey Ronald Charles Cey |Washington]]) is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers , Chicago Cubs and Oakland Athletics . Cey batted and threw right-handed... |
45 | 104 | 12 | 23 | .221 | 4 | 11 | 0 |
| Walt Weiss Walt Weiss Walter William Weiss is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball.Weiss was a member of the National League All-Star Team... |
16 | 26 | 3 | 12 | .462 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Johnnie LeMaster Johnnie LeMaster Johnnie Lee LeMaster is a former Major League Baseball infielder. He played for 12 seasons for four teams, including 10 seasons for the San Francisco Giants. He batted and threw right-handed.... |
20 | 24 | 3 | 2 | .083 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rob Nelson Rob Nelson Robert Augustus Nelson is a former Major League Baseball first baseman. He played parts of five seasons in the majors, from until , for the Oakland Athletics and the San Diego Padres.-Sources:... |
7 | 24 | 1 | 4 | .167 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Harper Brian Harper Brian David Harper is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who played for teams in both the American and National Leagues during his 16-year career and is currently the manager of the Chicago Cubs' AA club, the Tennessee Smokies.-Minor leagues:Harper was drafted by the California Angels in... |
11 | 17 | 1 | 4 | .235 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jerry Willard Jerry Willard Gerald Duane Willard was a Major League Baseball catcher.Signed by the Philadelphia Phillies as an amateur free agent in 1979, Willard would make his Major League Baseball debut with the Cleveland Indians on April 11, 1984, and appeared in his final game on May 19, 1994.Willard's career was spent... |
7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | .167 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alejandro Sánchez Alejandro Sanchez Alejandro Sánchez Pimentel is a retired Major League Baseball outfielder. He played during six seasons at the major league level for the Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, Detroit Tigers, Minnesota Twins, and Oakland Athletics... |
2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Sinatro Matt Sinatro Matthew Stephen Sinatro is a former major league catcher and currently handling administrative duties for the Chicago Cubs after being replaced as 1st base coach in January 2010. He attended Conard High School in West Hartford, Connecticut... |
6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Starting pitchers
| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | CG | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Stewart | 37 | 261.3 | 20 | 13 | 3.68 | 8 | 205 |
| Curt Young Curt Young Curtis Allen Young is a former Major League Baseball pitcher and current pitching coach for the Oakland Athletics.-Playing career:... |
31 | 203.0 | 13 | 7 | 4.08 | 6 | 124 |
| José Rijo José Rijo José Antonio Rijo Abreu is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who spent the majority of his career with the Cincinnati Reds .-Playing career:... |
21 | 82.3 | 2 | 7 | 5.90 | 1 | 67 |
| Joaquín Andújar Joaquín Andújar Joaquín Andújar is a former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher who became one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball while playing with the St. Louis Cardinals in the mid-80s.-Early years:... |
13 | 60.7 | 3 | 5 | 6.08 | 1 | 32 |
| Moose Haas Moose Haas Bryan Edmund "Moose" Haas , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1976-1987. He appeared in the 1982 World Series as a member of the Brewers.... |
9 | 40.7 | 2 | 2 | 5.75 | 0 | 13 |
| Storm Davis Storm Davis George Earl "Storm" Davis , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the major leagues from 1982-1994.-World Series experience:... |
5 | 30.3 | 1 | 1 | 3.26 | 0 | 28 |
| Chris Codiroli Chris Codiroli Christopher Allen Codiroli , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1982–1988 and 1990.-Teams:* Oakland Athletics 1982-1987* Cleveland Indians 1988... |
3 | 11.3 | 0 | 2 | 8.74 | 0 | 4 |
Other pitchers
| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Ontiveros | 35 | 150.7 | 10 | 8 | 4.00 | 97 |
| Eric Plunk Eric Plunk Eric Vaughn Plunk , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1986-1999.Plunk was involved in two trades for Rickey Henderson... |
32 | 95.0 | 4 | 6 | 4.74 | 90 |
| Rick Honeycutt Rick Honeycutt Frederick Wayne "Rick" Honeycutt is the current pitching coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Honeycutt was a left-handed pitcher for 21 years from 1977 to 1997. He played with the Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Dodgers, Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, and the St. Louis Cardinals... |
7 | 23.7 | 1 | 4 | 5.32 | 10 |
Relief pitchers
| Player | G | IP | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Eckersley Dennis Eckersley Dennis Lee Eckersley , nicknamed "Eck", is a former American Major League Baseball pitcher. Eckersley had success as a starter, but gained his greatest fame as a closer, becoming the first of only two pitchers in Major League history to have both a 20-win season and a 50-save season in a career .He... |
54 | 115.7 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 3.03 | 113 |
| 54 | 123.7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3.93 | 94 | |
| Dave Leiper Dave Leiper David Paul Leiper was a relief pitcher with Major League Baseball's Oakland Athletics , San Diego Padres , Montreal Expos and Philadelphia Phillies .... |
45 | 52.3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3.78 | 33 |
| Jay Howell Jay Howell Jay Canfield Howell is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds , Chicago Cubs , New York Yankees , Oakland Athletics , Los Angeles Dodgers , Atlanta Braves and Texas Rangers .Howell was a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers when they won the 1988 World Series... |
36 | 44.3 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 5.89 | 35 |
| Dennis Lamp Dennis Lamp Dennis Patrick Lamp is a former middle relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1977 through 1992, Lamp played for the Chicago Cubs , Chicago White Sox , Toronto Blue Jays , Oakland Athletics , Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates .-Career:In a 19-season career, Lamp posted a... |
36 | 56.7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5.08 | 36 |
| Greg Cadaret Greg Cadaret Gregory James Cadaret is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues primarily in relief from - and -.... |
29 | 39.7 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4.54 | 30 |
| Rick Rodriguez Rick Rodriguez (baseball) Ricardo "Rick" Rodriguez is a professional baseball coach and former professional baseball pitcher. He pitched in parts of four seasons in the major leagues between and... |
15 | 24.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.96 | 9 |
| Bill Caudill Bill Caudill William Holland Caudill is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. One of the wackier players to play the game, Caudill was also one of baseball's top closers from to . Caudill is perhaps most notable for being agent Scott Boras' first client.-Early years:Caudill was drafted by the St... |
6 | 8.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9.00 | 8 |
| Dave Otto Dave Otto David Alan Otto , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1987-1994. Dave is a 1982 graduate of Elk Grove High School. At 6'7" he is the tallest pitcher to hurl for Elk Grove's Grenadiers... |
3 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.00 | 3 |
| Dave Von Ohlen Dave Von Ohlen David Von Ohlen is a former professional baseball pitcher. Von Ohlen pitched in all or part of five seasons in Major League Baseball from 1983 through 1987. He appeared in 181 major league games, all in relief.... |
4 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.50 | 3 |
| Bill Krueger Bill Krueger William Culp Krueger , is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played from -. Krueger would play for the Oakland A's, Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, Seattle Mariners, Minnesota Twins, Montreal Expos, Detroit Tigers, and San Diego Padres.-Early career:After graduating from McMinnville... |
9 | 5.7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9.53 | 2 |
| Gary Lavelle Gary Lavelle Gary Robert Lavelle is a retired professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1974–1985 and 1987.... |
6 | 4.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.31 | 6 |
Awards and records
- Mark McGwireMark McGwireMark David McGwire , nicknamed "Big Mac", is an American former professional baseball player who played his major league career with the Oakland Athletics and the St. Louis Cardinals. He is currently the hitting coach for the St...
, American League Rookie of the Year - Mark McGwire, Rookie Record, Most Home Runs in One Season (49)
1987 MLB All-Star Game
- Mark McGwire, First Base
McGwire’s rookie record 49 home runs
| Home Run | Game | Date | Inning | Location | Opposing Pitcher | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 04-10-1987 | 7th | Oakland | Donnie Moore | Angels |
| 2 | 15 | 04-21-1987 | 4th | Oakland | Urbano Lugo | Angels |
| 3 | 18 | 04-25-1987 | 3rd | Oakland | Scott Bankhead | Mariners |
| 4 | 22 | 04-29-1987 | 2nd | Oakland | Ted Higuera | Brewers |
| 5 | 24 | 05-01-1987 | 3rd | Oakland | Walt Terrell | Tigers |
| 6 | 29 | 05-08-1987 | 4th | Detroit | Frank Tanana | Tigers |
| 7 | 29 | 05-08-1987 | 8th | Detroit | Frank Tanana | Tigers |
| 8 | 30 | 05-09-1987 | 6th | Detroit | Eric King | Tigers |
| 9 | 31 | 05-10-1987 | 2nd | Detroit | Jack Morris | Tigers |
| 10 | 31 | 05-10-1987 | 4th | Detroit | Jack Morris | Tigers |
| 11 | 35 | 05-16-1987 | 1st | Oakland | Jimmy Key | Blue Jays |
| 12 | 37 | 05-18-1987 | 7th | Oakland | Tim Stoddard | Yankees |
| 13 | 38 | 05-19-1987 | 3rd | Oakland | Dennis Rasmussen | Yankees |
| 14 | 39 | 05-20-1987 | 2nd | Oakland | Charles Hudson | Yankees |
| 15 | 41 | 05-23-1987 | 2nd | Oakland | Mike Boddicker | Orioles |
| 16 | 42 | 05-24-1987 | 2nd | Oakland | Jeff Ballard | Orioles |
| 17 | 44 | 05-27-1987 | 4th | Toronto | Joe Johnson | Blue Jays |
| 18 | 48 | 05-31-1987 | 2nd | New York | Tommy John | Yankees |
| 19 | 48 | 05-31-1987 | 7th | New York | Tommy John | Yankees |
| 20 | 59 | 06-13-1987 | 4th | Arlington Stadium | Ed Correa | Rangers |
| 21 | 61 | 06-15-1987 | 4th | Kansas City | Charlie Leibrandt | Royals |
| 22 | 66 | 06-21-1987 | 8th | Oakland | Jose Guzman | Rangers |
| 23 | 72 | 06-27-1987 | 1st | Cleveland | Ken Schrom | Indians |
| 24 | 72 | 06-27-1987 | 5th | Cleveland | Ed Vande Berg | Indians |
| 25 | 72 | 06-27-1987 | 9th | Cleveland | Scott Bailes | Indians |
| 26 | 73 | 06-28-1987 | 4th | Cleveland | Tom Candiotti | Indians |
| 27 | 73 | 06-28-1987 | 7th | Cleveland | Tom Candiotti | Indians |
| 28 | 75 | 06-30-1987 | 1st | Chicago | Scott Nielsen | White Sox |
| 29 | 79 | 07-04-1987 | 5th | Boston | Bruce Hurst | Red Sox |
| 30 | 80 | 07-05-1987 | 4th | Boston | Oil Can Boyd | Red Sox |
| 31 | 83 | 07-08-1987 | 6th | Oakland | Jeff Robinson | Tigers |
| 32 | 86 | 07-11-1987 | 2nd | Oakland | Bill Wegman | Brewers |
| 33 | 86 | 07-11-1987 | 8th | Oakland | Dan Plesac | Brewers |
| 34 | 89 | 07-17-1987 | 10th | Boston | Calvin Schiraldi | Red Sox |
| 35 | 93 | 07-21-1987 | 10th | Detroit | Eric King | Tigers |
| 36 | 94 | 07-22-1987 | 8th | Detroit | Mark Thurmond | Tigers |
| 37 | 101 | 07-29-1987 | 4th | Oakland | Don Sutton | Angels |
| 38 | 113 | 08-11-1987 | 7th | Seattle | Mike Moore | Mariners |
| 39 | 115 | 08-14-1987 | 6th | Anaheim | Don Sutton | Angels |
| 40 | 129 | 08-29-1987 | 10th | Toronto | Mark Eichhorn | Blue Jays |
| 41 | 134 | 09-04-1987 | 5th | Baltimore | Mike Boddicker | Orioles |
| 42 | 136 | 09-06-1987 | 2nd | Baltimore | Jon Habyan | Orioles |
| 43 | 142 | 09-12-1987 | 2nd | Oakland | Charlie Leibrandt | Royals |
| 44 | 145 | 09-15-1987 | 4th | Arlington Stadium | Greg Harris | Rangers |
| 45 | 145 | 09-15-1987 | 6th | Arlington Stadium | Greg Harris | Rangers |
| 46 | 148 | 09-19-1987 | 1st | Kansas City | Melido Perez | Royals |
| 47 | 153 | 09-24-1987 | 9th | Oakland | Scott Bannister | White Sox |
| 48 | 154 | 09-25-1987 | 9th | Oakland | Bobby Thigpen | White Sox |
| 49 | 157 | 09-29-1987 | 1st | Oakland | John Farrell | Indians |