July 5, 200421 yr 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.
July 5, 200421 yr fun read...94 wins gets you a division win in our world of today...at least a wild card...
July 5, 200421 yr That was a great year. A very fun team to watch. Too bad there was no wild card then.
July 5, 200421 yr 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.
July 5, 200421 yr 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.
July 5, 200421 yr Ah - so the Frank Thomas era begins? Damn. Looking back at his numbers, he put up some astonishing numbers in the 90s.
July 5, 200421 yr ah memories, this is when I first became a Sox fan which is strange because I lived in eastern PA, pretty much Yankees teritory.
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.