1992 Major League Baseball season explained

1992 MLB season
League:Major League Baseball
Sport:Baseball
Duration:April 6 – October 24, 1992
No Of Games:162
No Of Teams:26
Tv:CBS, ESPN
Draft:Draft
Draft Link:1992 Major League Baseball draft
Top Pick:Phil Nevin
Top Pick Link:List of first overall MLB draft picks
Picked By:Houston Astros
Season:Regular Season
Mvp:AL

Dennis Eckersley (OAK)
NL: Barry Bonds (PIT)

Mvp Link:Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award
Playoffs:Postseason
Playoffs Link:1992 Major League Baseball postseason
Conf1:AL
Conf1 Link:1992 American League Championship Series
Conf1 Champ:Toronto Blue Jays
Conf1 Runner-Up:Oakland Athletics
Conf2:NL
Conf2 Link:1992 National League Championship Series
Conf2 Champ:Atlanta Braves
Conf2 Runner-Up:Pittsburgh Pirates
Finals:World Series
Finals Link:1992 World Series
Finals Champ:Toronto Blue Jays
Finals Runner-Up:Atlanta Braves
World Series Mvp:Pat Borders (TOR)
World Series Mvp Link:World Series Most Valuable Player Award
Seasonslist:List of MLB seasons
Seasonslistnames:MLB
Prevseason Link:1991 Major League Baseball season
Prevseason Year:1991
Nextseason Link:1993 Major League Baseball season
Nextseason Year:1993

The 1992 Major League Baseball season saw the Toronto Blue Jays defeat the Atlanta Braves in the World Series, becoming the first team outside the United States to win the World Series.

A resurgence in pitching dominance occurred during this season. On average, one out of every seven games pitched this season was a shutout; in 2,106 MLB regular-season games, 298 shutouts were pitched (up from 272 in 2,104 regular-season games in 1991).[1] [2] Two teams pitched at least 20 shutouts each; the Atlanta Braves led the Majors with 24 and the Pittsburgh Pirates finished second with 20. In the National League, no team hit more than 138 home runs and no team scored 700 runs. The San Francisco Giants were shut out 18 times, the most in the Majors.[3] [4] The effect was similar in the American League. In 1991, two AL teams had scored at least 800 runs and three had collected 1,500 hits.[5] In 1992, no team scored 800 runs and only one reached 1,500 hits.[6] The California Angels were shut out 15 times, the most in the AL.[7]

Awards and honors

Baseball Writers' Association of America Awards
BBWAA AwardNational LeagueAmerican League
Rookie of the YearEric Karros (LAD)Pat Listach (MIL)
Cy Young AwardGreg Maddux (CHC)Dennis Eckersley (OAK)
Manager of the YearJim Leyland (PIT)Tony La Russa (OAK)
Most Valuable PlayerBarry Bonds (PIT)Dennis Eckersley (OAK)
Gold Glove Awards
PositionNational LeagueAmerican League
PitcherGreg Maddux (CHC)Mark Langston (CAL)
CatcherTom Pagnozzi (STL)Iván Rodríguez (TEX)
First BasemanMark Grace (CHC)Don Mattingly (NYY)
Second BasemanJosé Lind (PIT)Roberto Alomar (TOR)
Third BasemanTerry Pendleton (ATL)Robin Ventura (CWS)
ShortstopOzzie Smith (STL)Cal Ripken Jr. (BAL)
OutfieldersBarry Bonds (PIT)Kirby Puckett (MIN)
Larry Walker (MTL)Devon White (TOR)
Andy Van Slyke (PIT)Ken Griffey Jr. (SEA)
Silver Slugger Awards
Pitcher/Designated HitterDwight Gooden (NYM)Dave Winfield (TOR)
CatcherDarren Daulton (PHI)Mickey Tettleton (DET)
First BasemanFred McGriff (SD)Mark McGwire (OAK)
Second BasemanRyne Sandberg (CHC)Roberto Alomar (TOR)
Third BasemanGary Sheffield (SD)Edgar Martínez (SEA)
ShortstopBarry Larkin (CIN)Travis Fryman (DET)
OutfieldersBarry Bonds (PIT)Joe Carter (TOR)
Andy Van Slyke (PIT)Juan González (TEX)
Larry Walker (MTL)Kirby Puckett (MIN)

Other awards

Dave Winfield (TOR)

Dennis Eckersley (OAK, American); Lee Smith (STL, National).

Player of the Month

Month American League National League
AprilBarry Bonds
MayFélix José
JuneCory Snyder
JulyBrett Butler
AugustGary Sheffield
SeptemberBarry Bonds

Pitcher of the Month

Month American League National League
AprilBill Swift
MayMike Morgan
JuneRandy Tomlin
JulyTom Glavine
AugustDennis Martínez
SeptemberJosé Rijo

Statistical leaders

StatisticAmerican LeagueNational League
Edgar Martínez SEA .343 Gary Sheffield SD .330
Juan González TEX 43 Fred McGriff SD 35
Cecil Fielder DET 124 Darren Daulton PHI 109
Kevin Brown TEX
Jack Morris TOR
21 Tom Glavine ATL
Greg Maddux CHC
20
Roger Clemens BOS 2.41 Bill Swift SF 2.08
Randy Johnson SEA 241 John Smoltz ATL 215
Dennis Eckersley OAK 51 Lee Smith STL 43
Kenny Lofton CLE 66 Marquis Grissom MTL 78

Standings

National League

Postseason

See main article: article and 1992 MLB Postseason.

Bracket

Managers

American League

TeamManagerComments
Baltimore Orioles±Johnny Oates
Boston Red SoxButch Hobson
California AngelsBuck RodgersAfter a May bus accident John Wathan was acting manager for the remainder of the season
Chicago White SoxGene Lamont
Cleveland IndiansMike Hargrove
Detroit TigersSparky Anderson
Kansas City RoyalsHal McRae
Milwaukee BrewersPhil Garner
Minnesota TwinsTom Kelly
New York YankeesBuck Showalter
Oakland AthleticsTony La RussaWon AL West
Seattle MarinersBill Plummer
Texas RangersBobby ValentineWas replaced during the season by Toby Harrah
Toronto Blue JaysCito GastonWon the World Series

National League

TeamManagerComments
Atlanta BravesBobby CoxWon the National League pennant
Chicago CubsJim Lefebvre
Cincinnati RedsLou Piniella
Houston AstrosArt Howe
Los Angeles DodgersTommy Lasorda
Montreal ExposTom RunnellsWas replaced during the season by Felipe Alou
New York MetsJeff Torborg
Philadelphia PhilliesJim Fregosi
Pittsburgh PiratesJim LeylandWon NL East
St. Louis CardinalsJoe Torre
San Diego Padres±Jim Riggleman
San Francisco GiantsRoger Craig

Home field attendance and payroll

Team nameWinsHome attendanceEst. payroll
Toronto Blue Jays[8] 965.5%4,028,3180.7%49,732$44,788,666 125.0%
Baltimore Orioles[9] 8932.8%3,567,81939.8%44,047$23,891,667 36.4%
Atlanta Braves[10] 984.3%3,077,40043.8%37,993$34,625,333 88.1%
Chicago White Sox[11] 86-1.1%2,681,156-8.6%32,697$30,160,833 78.3%
Oakland Athletics[12] 9614.3%2,494,160-8.1%30,792$41,035,000 10.9%
Minnesota Twins[13] 90-5.3%2,482,4288.2%30,647$28,027,834 20.0%
Los Angeles Dodgers[14] 63-32.3%2,473,266-26.1%30,534$44,788,166 36.6%
Boston Red Sox[15] 73-13.1%2,468,574-3.7%30,476$43,610,584 24.0%
St. Louis Cardinals[16] 83-1.2%2,418,483-1.2%29,858$27,583,836 26.2%
Cincinnati Reds[17] 9021.6%2,315,946-2.4%28,592$33,431,499 27.1%
Texas Rangers[18] 77-9.4%2,198,231-4.3%27,139$30,128,167 65.3%
Chicago Cubs[19] 781.3%2,126,720-8.1%26,256$29,829,686 27.6%
California Angels[20] 72-11.1%2,065,444-14.5%25,499$34,749,334 5.1%
Philadelphia Phillies[21] 70-10.3%1,927,448-6.0%23,796$24,492,834 8.9%
Kansas City Royals[22] 72-12.2%1,867,689-13.6%23,058$33,893,834 28.8%
Milwaukee Brewers[23] 9210.8%1,857,35125.6%22,930$31,013,667 34.2%
Pittsburgh Pirates[24] 96-2.0%1,829,395-11.4%22,585$33,944,167 43.6%
New York Mets[25] 72-6.5%1,779,534-22.1%21,970$44,602,002 36.9%
New York Yankees[26] 767.0%1,748,737-6.2%21,589$37,652,334 37.7%
San Diego Padres[27] 82-2.4%1,721,406-4.6%21,252$26,854,167 21.2%
Montreal Expos[28] 8722.5%1,669,12778.6%20,607$15,822,334 47.4%
Seattle Mariners[29] 64-22.9%1,651,367-23.1%20,387$23,304,833 48.5%
San Francisco Giants[30] 72-4.0%1,560,998-10.2%19,272$33,163,168 7.1%
Detroit Tigers[31] 75-10.7%1,423,963-13.3%17,800$27,322,834 14.6%
Cleveland Indians[32] 7633.3%1,224,09416.4%15,112$9,373,044 -46.8%
Houston Astros[33] 8124.6%1,211,4121.3%14,956$15,407,500 19.9%

Television coverage

Network Day of week Announcers
CBSSaturday afternoonsSean McDonough, Tim McCarver, Dick Stockton, Jim Kaat
ESPNSunday nights
Tuesday nights
Wednesday nights
Friday nights

See also: List of ESPN Major League Baseball broadcasters.

Events

January–June

July–December

Movies

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1992 Major League Baseball Standard Pitching. Baseball-Reference.com. December 26, 2014.
  2. Web site: 1991 Major League Baseball Standard Pitching. Baseball-Reference.com. December 26, 2014.
  3. Web site: 1992 National League Standard Pitching. Baseball-Reference.com. December 26, 2014.
  4. Web site: 1992 San Francisco Giants. Baseball-Reference.com. December 26, 2014.
  5. Web site: 1991 American League Standard Batting. Baseball-Reference.com. December 26, 2014.
  6. Web site: 1992 American League Standard Batting. Baseball-Reference.com. December 26, 2014.
  7. Web site: 1992 California Angels. Baseball-Reference.com. December 26, 2014.
  8. Web site: Toronto Blue Jays Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors. September 8, 2020. Baseball-Reference.com.
  9. Web site: Baltimore Orioles Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors. September 8, 2020. Baseball-Reference.com.
  10. Web site: Atlanta Braves Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors. September 8, 2020. Baseball-Reference.com.
  11. Web site: Chicago White Sox Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors. September 8, 2020. Baseball-Reference.com.
  12. Web site: Oakland Athletics Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors. September 8, 2020. Baseball-Reference.com.
  13. Web site: Minnesota Twins Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors. September 8, 2020. Baseball-Reference.com.
  14. Web site: Los Angeles Dodgers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors. September 8, 2020. Baseball-Reference.com.
  15. Web site: Boston Red Sox Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors. September 8, 2020. Baseball-Reference.com.
  16. Web site: St. Louis Cardinals Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors. September 8, 2020. Baseball-Reference.com.
  17. Web site: Cincinnati Reds Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors. September 8, 2020. Baseball-Reference.com.
  18. Web site: Texas Rangers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors. September 8, 2020. Baseball-Reference.com.
  19. Web site: Chicago Cubs Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors. September 8, 2020. Baseball-Reference.com.
  20. Web site: Los Angeles Angels Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors. September 8, 2020. Baseball-Reference.com.
  21. Web site: Oakland Athletics Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors. September 8, 2020. Baseball-Reference.com.
  22. Web site: Kansas City Royals Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors. September 8, 2020. Baseball-Reference.com.
  23. Web site: Milwaukee Brewers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors. September 8, 2020. Baseball-Reference.com.
  24. Web site: Pittsburgh Pirates Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors. September 8, 2020. Baseball-Reference.com.
  25. Web site: New York Mets Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors. September 8, 2020. Baseball-Reference.com.
  26. Web site: New York Yankees Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors. September 8, 2020. Baseball-Reference.com.
  27. Web site: San Diego Padres Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors. September 8, 2020. Baseball-Reference.com.
  28. Web site: Washington Nationals Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors. September 8, 2020. Baseball-Reference.com.
  29. Web site: Seattle Mariners Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors. September 8, 2020. Baseball-Reference.com.
  30. Web site: San Francisco Giants Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors. September 8, 2020. Baseball-Reference.com.
  31. Web site: Detroit Tigers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors. September 8, 2020. Baseball-Reference.com.
  32. Web site: Cleveland Indians Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors. September 8, 2020. Baseball-Reference.com.
  33. Web site: Cleveland Indians Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors. September 8, 2020. Baseball-Reference.com.
  34. Web site: Today In All Teams History – September 26. nationalpastime.com. September 26, 2015.