1988 Nashville Sounds season
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The Nashville Sounds
' 1988 season was the franchise's eleventh year of play. The team finished the regular season with a record of 73 wins and 69 losses. They finished second in their division, which kept them out of the post-season.
, who left due to health problems. His position was filled on an interim basis by pitching coach Wayne Garland
until former manager George Scherger
, manager of the 1979 South League championship Sounds, was brought in. He retired after one game and was replaced by Jim Hoff
, who stayed a few days before taking up a position with the Reds' front office. Finally, former Texas Rangers
manager Frank Lucchesi
was hired to lead the Sounds for the rest of the season. Lucchesi managed the team's last 39 games, leading them to a final record of 73–69. They finished second in the East Division and were out of the playoffs.
Greer Stadium was home to a rare baseball occurrence on August 6 and August 7, when Nashville and the Indianapolis Indians
exchanged no-hitter
s on back-to-back nights. First, Indianapolis’ Randy Johnson
and Pat Pacillo
combined for a no-hit loss against the Sounds, a 1–0 Nashville win. The next night, Nashville's Jack Armstrong registered a no-hit game against the Indians, a 4–0 Sounds victory. This was the third no-hitter ever pitched by a member of the Sounds.
won the league's "Star of Stars" Award for Overall Statistical Excellence. Third baseman Marty Brown and pitcher Hugh Kemp were chosen for the league's mid-season All-Star team. Snider and pitcher Norm Charlton
were named to the league's post-season All-Star team.
Snider led the league with his 23 home runs and Lenny Harris
led the league with 45 stolen base
s. Charlton had more strikeout
s than any other pitcher in the league with his 161.
Nashville Sounds
The Nashville Sounds are a minor league baseball team of the Pacific Coast League , and the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. They are located in Nashville, Tennessee, and are named for the city's association with the music industry...
' 1988 season was the franchise's eleventh year of play. The team finished the regular season with a record of 73 wins and 69 losses. They finished second in their division, which kept them out of the post-season.
Regular season
The 1988 Sounds were in last place and had a losing record until making numerous management changes late in the season. During a two-week period in July and August 1988, the Sounds went through five different managers. The team started the season with Jack LindJack Lind
Jackson Hugh Lind is a retired Major League Baseball shortstop, first baseman, second baseman, and third baseman. He played during two seasons at the major league level for the Milwaukee Brewers, as well as one season in Japan for the Yomiuri Giants...
, who left due to health problems. His position was filled on an interim basis by pitching coach Wayne Garland
Wayne Garland
Marcus Wayne Garland was a Major League Baseball pitcher from 1973 to 1981 for the Baltimore Orioles and Cleveland Indians. Garland's best season came in 1976 when he posted a win–loss record of 20–7...
until former manager George Scherger
George Scherger
George Richard Scherger , nicknamed "'Sugar Bear," was a retired coach in American Major League Baseball and a former longtime minor league infielder and manager...
, manager of the 1979 South League championship Sounds, was brought in. He retired after one game and was replaced by Jim Hoff
Jim Hoff
Jim Hoff is a former minor league baseball manager in the Cincinnati Reds organization and current minor league field coordinator for the Tampa Bay Rays....
, who stayed a few days before taking up a position with the Reds' front office. Finally, former Texas Rangers
Texas 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...
manager Frank Lucchesi
Frank Lucchesi
Frank Joseph Lucchesi is a former manager in Major League Baseball who ran the Philadelphia Phillies , Texas Rangers and Chicago Cubs...
was hired to lead the Sounds for the rest of the season. Lucchesi managed the team's last 39 games, leading them to a final record of 73–69. They finished second in the East Division and were out of the playoffs.
Greer Stadium was home to a rare baseball occurrence on August 6 and August 7, when Nashville and the Indianapolis Indians
Indianapolis Indians
The Indianapolis Indians are a minor league baseball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team, which plays in the International League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates major-league club. The Indians play at Victory Field, located in downtown Indianapolis...
exchanged no-hitter
No-hitter
A no-hitter is a baseball game in which one team has no hits. In Major League Baseball, the team must be without hits during the entire game, and the game must be at least nine innings. A pitcher who prevents the opposing team from achieving a hit is said to have "thrown a no-hitter"...
s on back-to-back nights. First, Indianapolis’ Randy Johnson
Randy Johnson
Randall David Johnson , nicknamed "The Big Unit", is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. During a 22-year career, he pitched for six different teams....
and Pat Pacillo
Pat Pacillo
Patrick 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...
combined for a no-hit loss against the Sounds, a 1–0 Nashville win. The next night, Nashville's Jack Armstrong registered a no-hit game against the Indians, a 4–0 Sounds victory. This was the third no-hitter ever pitched by a member of the Sounds.
Season standings
| American Association - Eastern Division | ||||
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| Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
| Indianapolis Indians Indianapolis Indians The Indianapolis Indians are a minor league baseball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The team, which plays in the International League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates major-league club. The Indians play at Victory Field, located in downtown Indianapolis... |
89 | 53 | .627 | — |
| Nashville Sounds | 73 | 69 | .514 | 16 |
| Buffalo Bisons Buffalo Bisons The Buffalo Bisons are a minor league baseball team based in Buffalo, New York. They currently play in the International League and are the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets... |
72 | 70 | .507 | 17 |
| Louisville Redbirds | 63 | 79 | .444 | 26 |
Game log
| 1988 Game Log | |
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Roster
| 1988 Nashville Sounds roster | |||||||
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Pitchers
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Catchers
Doug Gwosdz Doug Wayne "Eyechart" Gwosdz is a retired Major League Baseball catcher. He played during four seasons at the major league level for the San Diego Padres. He was drafted by the Padres in the 2nd round of the amateur draft... Terry McGriff Terence Roy McGriff was a major league baseball player who played for the Cincinnati Reds, Houston Astros, Florida Marlins, and St. Louis Cardinals. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 8th round of the 1981 Major League Baseball Draft, and he made his ML debut on July 11, 1987... Joe Oliver (baseball player) Joseph Melton Oliver is a former Major League Baseball catcher.Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 2nd round of the 1983 MLB amateur draft, Oliver would make his Major League Baseball debut with the Cincinnati Reds on July 15, , and appear in his final game on October 6,... Infielders
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Outfielders
Tony DeFrancesco Anthony John DeFrancesco is an American minor league baseball manager. In , he will pilot the Oklahoma RedHawks, Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros. Previously, he spent six seasons as manager of the Sacramento River Cats, and served one season as third-base coach for the Oakland Athletics... Leo Garcia Leo Garcia was a Major League Baseball player who played outfield for the Cincinnati Reds in 1987 and 1988. He was born November 6, 1962 in Santiago, Dominican Republic. He debuted on April 6, 1987 and managed 1 RBI in his debut. His last game in the majors was June 1, 1988. He is currently the... Lloyd McClendon Lloyd Glenn McClendon is a former professional baseball player and manager, currently serving as the hitting coach for the Detroit Tigers under Jim Leyland... Eddie Milner Edward James Milner is a former professional baseball player. He played all or part of nine seasons in Major League Baseball for the Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants , primarily as a center fielder. Milner batted and threw left-handed.Eddie Milner was drafted out of Central State... Van Snider Van Voorhees Snider is a former Major League Baseball outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds. He played parts of two seasons for them in and . The Reds traded Jeff Montgomery to the Kansas City Royals for him on February 15, 1988 and he made his ML debut with them on September 2, 1988 against the... |
Manager
Jack Lind Jackson Hugh Lind is a retired Major League Baseball shortstop, first baseman, second baseman, and third baseman. He played during two seasons at the major league level for the Milwaukee Brewers, as well as one season in Japan for the Yomiuri Giants... (1) Wayne Garland Marcus Wayne Garland was a Major League Baseball pitcher from 1973 to 1981 for the Baltimore Orioles and Cleveland Indians. Garland's best season came in 1976 when he posted a win–loss record of 20–7... (2) George Scherger George Richard Scherger , nicknamed "'Sugar Bear," was a retired coach in American Major League Baseball and a former longtime minor league infielder and manager... (3) Jim Hoff Jim Hoff is a former minor league baseball manager in the Cincinnati Reds organization and current minor league field coordinator for the Tampa Bay Rays.... (4) Frank Lucchesi Frank Joseph Lucchesi is a former manager in Major League Baseball who ran the Philadelphia Phillies , Texas Rangers and Chicago Cubs... (5) Coaches
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Awards and honors
Outfielder Van SniderVan Snider
Van Voorhees Snider is a former Major League Baseball outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds. He played parts of two seasons for them in and . The Reds traded Jeff Montgomery to the Kansas City Royals for him on February 15, 1988 and he made his ML debut with them on September 2, 1988 against the...
won the league's "Star of Stars" Award for Overall Statistical Excellence. Third baseman Marty Brown and pitcher Hugh Kemp were chosen for the league's mid-season All-Star team. Snider and pitcher Norm Charlton
Norm Charlton
Norman Wood Charlton III , nicknamed "The Sheriff", is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds , Seattle Mariners , Philadelphia Phillies , Baltimore Orioles , Atlanta Braves , and Tampa Bay Devil Rays .Charlton holds three degrees from Rice University.The left-handed...
were named to the league's post-season All-Star team.
Snider led the league with his 23 home runs and Lenny Harris
Lenny Harris
Leonard Anthony Harris is a former Major League Baseball utility infielder who is currently the hitting instructor for the Great Lakes Loons. He is best known for holding the record for the most pinch hits in a major league career...
led the league with 45 stolen base
Stolen base
In baseball, a stolen base occurs when a baserunner successfully advances to the next base while the pitcher is delivering the ball to home plate...
s. Charlton had more strikeout
Strikeout
In baseball or softball, a strikeout or strike-out occurs when a batter receives three strikes during his time at bat. A strikeout is a statistic recorded for both pitchers and batters....
s than any other pitcher in the league with his 161.