JoshPR Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 The final season in old Comiskey Park produced one of the best seasons since 1983. The Sox managed to stay in contention most of the Season finishing second (94-68), 9 games out. The Offensive attack was led by Leftfielder Ivan Calderon (.273) who had 14 homers and 74 RBI’s and added 32 steals. Rookie Outfielder Sammy Sosa (.233) hit 15 homers and 70 RBI’s and had 32 steals. Carlton Fisk (.285) who broke the record for homers by a catcher Slugged 18 homers and drove in 65. Designated hitter Ron Kittle hit 18 homers in a part time role and Centerfielder Lance Johnson (.285) had 36 steals. Rookie Frank Thomas was called up in June and hit .330. Lefthander Greg Hibbard (14-9) had a 3.16 ERA and tied for the team lead in wins with Jack McDowell (14-9). Melido Perez was 13-14 and Eric King won 12. In the Bullpen Bobby Thigpen set the Major league record for saves in a season with 57, Scott Radinsky added 4 saves and Righthander Barry Jones had 11 wins out of the bullpen. After the season Jeff Torborg was named AL manager of the Year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 fun read...94 wins gets you a division win in our world of today...at least a wild card... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 That was a great year. A very fun team to watch. Too bad there was no wild card then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUKE_CLEVELAND Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 That was a great year. A very fun team to watch. Too bad there was no wild card then. Who knew that that was the beginning of a really fun time for Sox fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Who knew that that was the beginning of a really fun time for Sox fans. We were building something pretty special during the early 90's. Too bad the 94 strike wiped it all away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Ah - so the Frank Thomas era begins? Damn. Looking back at his numbers, he put up some astonishing numbers in the 90s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1549 Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 Don't forget we won a game despite being held hitless against the Yankees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEANS Posted July 5, 2004 Share Posted July 5, 2004 ah memories, this is when I first became a Sox fan which is strange because I lived in eastern PA, pretty much Yankees teritory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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