1988 Montreal Expos season
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Offseason
- December 7, 1987: Dave EngleDave EngleRalph David Engle is a former Major League Baseball utility player who played for the Minnesota Twins, Detroit Tigers and Milwaukee Brewers all of the American League and the Montreal Expos of the National League from 1981 to 1989.-Pro career:A graduate of the University of Southern California,...
was signed as a free agent by the Expos. - December 16, 1987: Bryn SmithBryn SmithBryn Nelson Smith is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1981-1993....
was signed as a free agent by the Expos. - December 18, 1987: Rex HudlerRex HudlerRex Allen Hudler is a former Major League Baseball utility player. He played a total of thirteen seasons after being a first round draft pick of the New York Yankees in 1978.-Playing career:...
was signed as a free agent by the Expos. - December 18, 1987: Dennis MartínezDennis MartínezJosé Dennis Martínez Emilia , nicknamed "El Presidente" , is a former Major League Baseball pitcher...
was signed as a free agent by the Expos. - March 5, 1988: Otis NixonOtis NixonOtis Junior Nixon, Jr. is a former Major League Baseball player. He was a center fielder and switch-hitter who played from 1983 to 1999...
was signed as a free agent by the Expos. - March 24, 1988: Graig NettlesGraig NettlesGraig Nettles , nicknamed "Puff", is a former Major League Baseball third baseman. During a 22-year baseball career, he played for the Minnesota Twins , Cleveland Indians , New York Yankees , San Diego Padres , Atlanta Braves and Montreal Expos .Nettles was one of the best...
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....
. - CFL quarterback Matt DuniganMatt DuniganMatt Dunigan is a former quarterback, coach, and executive in the Canadian Football League who is currently a CFL sportscaster for Canadian sports television channel TSN...
retired from the Canadian Football League in 1988 and chased a childhood dream of professional baseball. Dunigan attended an open tryout with the Montreal Expos and was one of two ball players selected to sign a contract.
Opening Day starters
- Hubie BrooksHubie BrooksHubert Brooks, Jr. is a former Major League Baseball player. During his career, he played as a third baseman, shortstop and right fielder for the New York Mets , Montreal Expos , Los Angeles Dodgers , California Angels and Kansas City Royals .Brooks played varsity baseball...
- Tom Foley
- Andrés GalarragaAndrés GalarragaAndrés José Padovani Galarraga is a former Major League Baseball first baseman who played for the Montreal Expos , St. Louis Cardinals , Colorado Rockies , Atlanta Braves , Texas Rangers , San Francisco Giants and Anaheim Angels...
- Dennis MartínezDennis MartínezJosé Dennis Martínez Emilia , nicknamed "El Presidente" , is a former Major League Baseball pitcher...
- Tim RainesTim RainesTimothy 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...
- Jeff Reed
- Luis Rivera
- Tim WallachTim WallachTimothy Charles Wallach , nicknamed "Eli" in reference to actor Eli Wallach, is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball who played from to for the Montreal Expos, Los Angeles Dodgers, and California Angels. He won three Gold Glove awards for defensive excellence and 2 Silver Slugger...
- Mitch WebsterMitch WebsterMitchell Dean Webster , is a retired Major League Baseball outfielder. He is currently the Midwest Regional Scouting Supervisor for the Kansas City Royals....
Expos pitcher Pascual Pérez
Pascual Pérez (baseball)
Pascual Gross Perez was a right-handed baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Atlanta Braves, Montreal Expos, and New York Yankees....
threw a five-inning rain-shortened no-hitter against the Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
on September 24, 1988. It was the first no-hitter in Veterans Stadium
Veterans Stadium
Philadelphia Veterans Stadium was a professional-sports, multi-purpose stadium, located at the northeast corner of Broad Street and Pattison Avenue, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as part of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex...
history. Perez allowed one walk, and another Phillies baserunner reached on an error. Umpire Harry Wendelstedt
Harry Wendelstedt
Harry Hunter Wendelstedt, Jr. is a former umpire in Major League Baseball who worked in the National League from 1966 to 1998. He umpired in the World Series in 1973, 1980, 1986, 1991 and 1995, serving as crew chief in 1980 and 1995...
waved off the game after a 90-minute rain delay after the game was stopped by a steady rain with one out in the top of the sixth.
Notable transactions
- July 13, 1988: Jeff Reed, Herm WinninghamHerm WinninghamHerman Son Winningham is a former center fielder in Major League Baseball.Drafted by the New York Mets in the 1st round of the 1981 amateur draft, Winningham made his major league debut with the Mets on September 1, , and appeared in his final game on October 3, .Winningham was a member of the...
, and Randy St. ClaireRandy St. ClaireRandall Anthony St. Claire is a former professional baseball pitcher and current coach. He played all or part of nine seasons in Major League Baseball for the Montreal Expos , Cincinnati Reds , Minnesota Twins , Atlanta Braves and Toronto Blue Jays as a relief pitcher...
were traded by the Expos to the Cincinnati RedsCincinnati RedsThe Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
for Tracy JonesTracy JonesTracy Donald Jones , is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues primarily as an outfielder from 1986-1991. Jones was drafted by the New York Mets in the 4th round of the 1982 amateur draft, but did not sign...
and Pat PacilloPat PacilloPatrick Michael Pacillo is a former Major League Baseball player who pitched for the Cincinnati Reds in 1987 and 1988. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 1st round of the 1984 amateur draft out of Seton Hall University and he debuted on May 23, 1987. In his debut he pitched 5 innings and...
. - July 14, 1988: Dave EngleDave EngleRalph David Engle is a former Major League Baseball utility player who played for the Minnesota Twins, Detroit Tigers and Milwaukee Brewers all of the American League and the Montreal Expos of the National League from 1981 to 1989.-Pro career:A graduate of the University of Southern California,...
was released by the Expos. - July 23, 1988: Casey CandaeleCasey CandaeleCasey Todd Candaele is a former Major League Baseball player from 1986 to 1997 for the Montreal Expos, Houston Astros, and Cleveland Indians. Candaele was known as a versatile utility player who could play many infield and outfield positions. His mother, Helen Callaghan St...
was 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 Mark BaileyMark Bailey (baseball)John Mark Bailey is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Houston Astros and San Francisco Giants.Bailey became a bullpen coach for the Astros in 2002.-Sources:...
. - September 1, 1988: The Expos traded a player to be named later to the Texas RangersTexas Rangers (baseball)The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
for Tom O'MalleyTom O'Malley----Thomas Patrick O'Malley is a former Major League baseball player born in Orange, New Jersey, and raised in Montoursville, Pennsylvania in the United States. He played for the San Francisco Giants, Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles, Texas Rangers, Montreal Expos, and New York Mets...
. The Expos completed the deal by sending Jack DaughertyJack Daugherty (baseball)John Michael "Jack" Daugherty was a major league first baseman and outfielder for parts of seven seasons with the Texas Rangers, Houston Astros, Cincinnati Reds and Montreal Expos.-Amateur background:...
to the Rangers on September 13.
Draft picks
- June 1, 1988: 1988 Major League Baseball Draft1988 Major League Baseball Draft-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1988 Major League Baseball draft.-Supplemental First Round Selections:-External links:*...
- Marquis GrissomMarquis GrissomMarquis Deon Grissom is a former Major League Baseball player. He excelled in baseball at Lakeshore High School, under the tutelage of baseball coach Mike Juenger. He currently resides in College Park, Georgia...
was drafted by the Expos in the 3rd round. Player signed June 13, 1988. - Bret BarberieBret BarberieBret Edward Barberie is a former professional baseball infielder. He is an alumnus of the University of Southern California....
was drafted by the Montreal Expos in the 7th round.
- Marquis Grissom
Major League debuts
- Batters:
- Jeff Huson (Sep 2)
- Johnny Paredes (Apr 29)
- Pitchers:
- Tim Barrett (Jul 18)
- Brian Holman (Jun 25)
- Randy Johnson (Sep 15)
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; SB = Stolen Bases| Pos | Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 157 | 609 | 184 | .302 | 29 | 92 | 13 | |
| 2B | 127 | 377 | 100 | .265 | 5 | 43 | 2 | |
| 3B | 159 | 592 | 152 | .257 | 12 | 69 | 2 | |
| LF | 109 | 429 | 116 | .270 | 12 | 48 | 33 | |
| RF | 151 | 588 | 164 | .279 | 20 | 90 | 7 |
Other batters
| Player | G | AB | H | Avg. | HR | RBI | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | 216 | 59 | .273 | 4 | 14 | 29 | |
| 34 | 37 | 8 | .216 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
Starting pitchers
| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 235.1 | 15 | 13 | 2.72 | 120 | |
| 32 | 198 | 12 | 10 | 3.00 | 122 | |
| 4 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 2.42 | 25 | |
Other pitchers
| Player | G | IP | W | L | ERA | SO |
|---|
Relief pitchers
| Player | G | W | L | SV | ERA | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.12 | 4 | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5.79 | 5 | |
Award winners
1988 Major League Baseball All-Star Game1988 Major League Baseball All-Star Game
The 1988 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 59th 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 12, 1988 at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, the home of...
- Andrés GalarragaAndrés GalarragaAndrés José Padovani Galarraga is a former Major League Baseball first baseman who played for the Montreal Expos , St. Louis Cardinals , Colorado Rockies , Atlanta Braves , Texas Rangers , San Francisco Giants and Anaheim Angels...
, First Base, Reserve