Do you have a blog? Below the main roster you will find in the Fast Facts section: a 1979 Baltimore Orioles Opening Day starters list, a 1979 Baltimore Orioles salary list, a 1979 Baltimore Orioles uniform number breakdown and a 1979 Baltimore Orioles primary starters list. “Orioles Magic was the most unbelievable era,” said Dempsey. “We really were all about team. Found inside – Page 195Back in Baltimore , Candelaria and Palmer were in a scoreless deadlock when the Pirates jolted the 1979 Orioles ... While the Pirate pitching staff was Mike Flanagan , Don Stanhouse , Tippy Martinez , Denthe first ever to go into a ... So here we were coming off that year, and I think we were ready. The Pirates shuffled some pitchers' roles around in their game at TRS against St. Louis, a one-game series that was a makeup for a rainout two weeks ago. The 1970s were both successful and tragic for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Found inside – Page 183... in an exhibition contest and soon found himselfheading the national squad's pitching staff.1 In 1973, he lost a 1–0, ... Dennis signed with the Baltimore Orioles shortly thereafter and progressed rapidly through their farm system, ... Singleton pinch hit and Stanhouse did not get into the game. Copyright 1999- He would grind it out, and you couldn’t take him out of the game, he just kept trucking out of the dugout inning after inning. Weaver's great teams had been built on pitching, and this team was no different. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. A behind-the-scenes analysis of professional baseball's hidden rules reveals the impact of unwritten codes of conduct, retaliatory behaviors, and cheating, providing examples as committed by such figures as Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, and ... “Scotty worked with me on a changeup before that season,” Flanagan said. Did you know that a 1979 Baltimore Orioles Schedule is available and it includes dates of every game played, scores of every game played, a cumulative record, and many hard to find splits (Monthly Splits, Team vs Team Splits & Score Related Splits)? They went on to defeat the California Angels in the 1979 American League Championship Series, 3 games to 1, before losing in the 1979 World Series to the Pittsburgh Pirates, 4 games to 3. All rights reserved. AL_East They played their home games at Memorial Stadium (Park Factors: 96/95) where 1,681,009 fans witnessed their 1979 Orioles finish the season with a .642 winning percentage. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Please note that players may not be in the uniform of the correct team in these images. The 1979 Baltimore Orioles team roster seen on this page includes every player who appeared in a game during the 1979 season. Down the right field line, these fans – led by a cab driver in a cowboy hat named Wild Bill Hagy – brought unbridled enthusiasm (not to mention lots of beer and other potables) to the stands. Found inside – Page 236Pops belted 32 homers and brought home MVP honors in 1979 , as Pittsburgh won its first pennant in eight years . ... The 23 wins by Cy Young winner Mike Flanagan paced a tough pitching staff in Baltimore , and three Orioles stroked 25 ... (6th of 14), Park Factors: Found inside – Page 280... Palmer 1978— Ron Guidry 1979— Jim Kern Hardest-Throwing Pitcher: Nolan Ryan Best Curve: Bert Blyleven Best Power/Speed ... Best Pitching Staff: 1971 Baltimore Orioles Best Offense: 1976 Cincinnati Reds Football Players: Dave Parker, ... BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Former Baltimore Orioles manager and pitching coach, Ray Miller, died this week at the age of 75 the team confirmed in a statement.Miller joined the O's organization in 1978 . All images are property the copyright holder and are displayed here for informational purposes only. Many historical player head shots courtesy of David Davis. Found inside – Page 137The pitching staff was headed by soon-to-be-named Cy Young Award Winner for that year, Mike Flanagan, ... Following an opening-night rainout, the lean and limber Pirates were eager to show the Orioles and the rest of the baseball world ... Mike Flanagan was the ace of a Baltimore Orioles staff for over a decade. In 2010, he . We won 90 games the year before but finished fourth and were never even a factor. What happened next was the dawning of Orioles Magic. The 1978 Baltimore Orioles pitching stats seen on this page include pitching stats for every player who appeared in a game during the 1978 season. Over the seven weeks, they jockeyed with others for the AL East lead. The 1979 Cy Young Award winner helped the Orioles to two World Series appearances and was part of a combined no-hitter in 1991. Record: WTM. Veteran Connie Johnson led the charge of a surprising Orioles pitching staff that saw four pitchers throw shutouts on consecutive days in late June. Join our linker program. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Found inside – Page 102At that time, there was little turnover on the big league roster. “It was really tough to make the Orioles. ... Though the Orioles would make it to the World Series again in 1979, the days of a strong nucleus of home-grown players ... Found inside – Page 15Like most winning Orioles clubs, it was built on pitching and defense. The veteran staff had the reigning Cy Young Award winner in lefty Mike Flanagan. If you count the 27-year-old's victory over the Angels in the 1979 playoffs and his ... Despite taking a 3-games-to-1 lead and having home field advantage, the Orioles dropped the final three games and lost their bid for the world championship. A 10-player trade with the Yankees in 1976 netted Scott McGregor, Tippy Martinez, and Rick Dempsey, who joined recent farm system products like Mike Flanagan, Dennis Martinez, Rich Dauer, and Eddie Murray – all of whom were in just their third or fourth season in the majors. Found inside – Page 92Baltimore Orioles Pitcher Bats: Right; Throws: Right Height: 6 ft. ... Born: November 18, 1979, in Medford, Ore. ... many with similar conditions, Bechler was just 23 years old and trying to make the Baltimore Orioles pitching staff. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. For at least 21 of those victories, Don Stanhouse could count himself among the Orioles' heroes - one for every save he achieved in 1979. April 30, 2020. This story was originally published in the 2009 Second Edition of Orioles Magazine. Richard Alan Kranitz was the pitching coach for the Milwaukee Brewers. As a team, the Birds finished eighth in the American … Sep 30, BAL (102-57) lost to CLE, 5-6. Found inside – Page 28The Orioles ' pitching staff of the late 1960s and early 1970s might go down as the best of all time . ... American League 1960–1979 Pennants Baltimore Orioles New York Yankees Minnesota Twins Kansas City Royals Detroit Tigers Boston ... Staff Reports - July 20, 2020. “Every single night, Lowenstein, Roenicke, DeCinces, Murray, May – somebody stepped up and won the game. The local fan support helped break the club attendance record of 1.2 million fans that had been set in 1966, as the ’79 Orioles drew nearly 1.7 million fans for 72 home dates. list, a 1979 Baltimore Orioles uniform number breakdown and a 1979 Baltimore Orioles primary starters list: 1979 Baltimore OriolesOpening Day Starters, 1979 Baltimore OriolesMost Games by Position. Veterans like Pat Kelly and Terry Crowley provided manager Earl Weaver with what he liked to call “deep depth” on the bench, while there was room for rookies like Sammy Stewart and Tim Stoddard on the pitching staff. over California Angels, Manager: Found inside – Page 485In a multiplayer deal, the Orioles acquired slugger Reggie Jackson and pitcher Ken Holtzman from Oakland in exchange for Don ... They were led by the pitching staff, whose ERA of 3.26 was more than half a run better than any other team. “The club really connected with the town for some reason. Weaver's great teams had been built on pitching, and this team was no different. 1979 Topps Kiko Garcia (#543) Check prices on eBay (affiliate link). HARMONIC CONVERGENCE: a term applied to a certain planetary alignment which was said to be a global awakening to love and unity. Do you have a sports website? Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. October 17, 1979: Pirates Are World Series Champs! Featuring contributions from 39 members of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR), this book includes biographies of all of the players, members of coaching staff, and some of the the front office, an in-depth season summary, and ... Four 20-game winners. News Services and Staff Reports 5 . By Bill Stetka. Mike Flanagan won 23 games and the Cy Young Award. Baltimore Orioles Yearly Pitching Staff. Did you hear the game?” And the O’Donnell cut-ins of the DeCinces and Murray game-winning home run calls made “Orioles Magic” the most played song on Baltimore radio. For the second time in the decade, the Orioles and Pittsburgh Pirates met in the World Series, and the results were frighteningly similar. When Orioles shortstop Kiko Garcia came to bat against the Pirates' John Candelaria in the top of the fourth inning in Game 3, Baltimore was down 3-2. “Flanny was amazing,” Dempsey said. Sep 10, BAL (94-47) lost to BOS, 2-3, 142. The Orioles got off to a 3-8 start in ’79 season before reeling off a nine-game winning streak and the first of two stretches in which they won 15 of 16 games. Wins, losses … * - throws left-handed, # - throws both, else - throws right, ? We had four (starters) among the top 20 in the league in ERA. Sep 15, BAL (96-50) lost to BOS, 2-10, 149. Find out more. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. McGregor removed any doubt however, pitching a six-hit shutout to win to wrap up the best-of-5 series the next day. As a team, the Birds finished eighth in the American League in runs scored (757) and 11th in batting average (.261). Are you a Stathead, too? in But on June 6, Dennis Martinez tossed a 3-0 shutout against Kansas City that moved the Orioles into first place. Full-year historical Major League statistics provided by Pete Palmer and Gary Gillette of Hidden Game Sports. A nerve tore in his pitching arm in his last start of 1976, and he largely struggled for the rest of the decade (and, by short extension, his career), with only one decent year in 1978 when he finished 13-14 but with a fine 2.88 ERA. The '79 Orioles lived up to Weaver's oft-quoted preference for "pitching, defense, and three-run homers.". Birdland Insider features original content from Orioles Magazine, including new articles and stories from our archives. A guide to managing a baseball team includes discussions of pitching, fielding, spring training, playing tactics, and dealing with umpires Dennis (Martinez) pitched a ton of innings (295) and led the league with 18 complete games, and still had a losing record (15-16).”. In the process, the Pirates became the fourth team ever to come back from a 3-1 deficit in the Series and the . Aug 16, BAL (78-40) lost to KCR, 2-4, 119. The Pirates won in seven games, becoming the fourth team in World Series history to . Found inside – Page 4721979 BASEBALL CHRONICLE I PIRATES , POPS DANCE TO WORLD CROWN n 1979 , the Pittsburgh Pirates led the league in outfits . ... Cy Young winner Mike Flanagan ( 23-9 ) paced the pitching staff , while veteran Ken Singleton ( 111 RBI ) ... The 1969 Baltimore Orioles team roster seen on this page includes every player who appeared in a game during the 1969 season. Leo Mazzone is pro baseball's premier pitching coach. In his years with the Atlanta Braves, he has trained several Cy Young Award winners and helped lead his team to the World Series. Aug 17, BAL (78-41) lost to KCR, 1-7, 121. All of the collective and individual numbers led to a 102-57 record, best in the American League. All Rights Reserved by Baseball Almanac, Inc.Hosted by Hosting 4 Less. Fans at home listening to the game on their radio – this was not one of the five home games that were televised that season – heard normally staid announcer Bill O’Donnell’s voice rise as WFBR’s sports director and broadcast booth sidekick, the colorful Charlie Eckman, implored DeCinces’ two-run blast to left field to “GET OUT, GET OUTTA HERE!”. At about the same time, part of that younger, hipper audience was creating a foothold in Section 34 of Memorial Stadium’s upper deck. . 1979 World Series - Pirates and Orioles. A collection of essays on the sport of baseball, its myths, superstars, pennant races, strategies, ballparks, and other facets of the national pastime Found inside – Page 29He started thirty - eight games in 1978 and was a stalwart in the Orioles ' pitching rotation in 1979 , when they won the American League pennant and faced the Pittsburgh Pirates in the World Series . Martinez started Game Four and was ... But this team can hit, too, and they've got an outstanding defensive infield. It wasn't until after the season that Flanagan learned why his 23 victories and 3.08 earned run average of 1979 turned into 16 victories and a 4.12 e.r.a. a history of baseball and how it has influenced and mirrored culture and society in the United States He had five different pitches, and he knew when to throw each of them to make it most effective.”. Found insideA portrait of the 1950s New York Yankees second baseman explores the athletic and leadership genius behind his mercurial personality and controversial antics, tracing his shantytown upbringing and conflict-marked relationships. 40,000 first ... Some defensive statistics Copyright © Baseball Info Solutions, 2010-2021. To say the Orioles led the league in ERA is accurate, but also understates the case. WFBR promoted the ballclub like never before, not only with new pre-game and post-game shows, but throughout the day by its disc jockeys. (Schedule and Results), Postseason: Lost World Series (4-3) In Game One of the AL Championship Series against the (then-California) Angels, the teams were tied 3-3 in the bottom of the 10th inning. Batting - 97, Pitching - 95 It wasn't until after the season that Flanagan learned why his 23 victories and 3.08 earned run average of 1979 turned into 16 victories and a 4.12 e.r.a. 1930, d. 2010) was born on this day as well. Earl Weaver (102-57), Attendance: 1,681,009 The 1979 World Series was the championship series of Major League Baseball's (MLB) 1979 season.The 76th edition of the World Series, it was a best-of-seven playoff played between the National League (NL) champion Pittsburgh Pirates (98-64) and the American League (AL) champion Baltimore Orioles (102-57). Aug 13, BAL (76-39) lost to CHW, 0-7, 118. 1958: The Orioles are unable to build off their .500 season, finishing in sixth place with a disappointing record of 74-79. The reaction around office water coolers across town the following Monday morning was unusually upbeat for the start of a new work week: “Were you at the game? Found insideAfter a 13—6 record during the 1979 pennant-winning season, McGregor had his career year, posting a 20-8 record with a 3.32 ... If Palmer was the voice of the Orioles pitching staff, and Flanagan was the heart, McGregor represented the ... “I remember when we clinched the division, during the clubhouse celebration, and DeCinces said ‘You know you’re the MVP right?’ And I really hadn’t thought about it to that point,” Singleton said. Found inside – Page 1974the Pirates defeated the Orioles in the World Series. ... The 1979 Pirates pitching staff included Bert Blyleven, who reached the majors with the Minnesota Twins in 1970 at the age of 19. No pitcher's greatness has been more obscured by ... “Momentum is a vicious thing, which we didn’t understand at the time. Many of the people listening on the radio began showing up at the ballpark. Ray Miller, a long time Baltimore Orioles pitching coach and, for two seasons, manager, has passed away. To say the Orioles led the league in ERA is accurate, but also understates the case. Not even injuries to Palmer and McGregor could stymie the starting rotation. (Over 100 favors batters, under 100 favors pitchers.) Found inside – Page 38... pitcher in 1982 . The Orioles didn't get first round selections in 1979 and 1981 due to free agent signings . ... Baltimore's strong pitching staff may have been even stronger had Rick Honeycutt signed out of high school in 1972. Part of the Baseball Almanac Family. The late Al Pilarcik (b. Most people talk about what a great pitching staff the Orioles have. The 1983 Orioles, led by 18-game winner McGregor and 16-game winner Mike Boddicker, won the World Series over the Philadelphia Phillies. Baseball Almanac is pleased to present a unique set of rosters not easily Found inside – Page 431979— In a 5:17 struggle at Detroit , the Orioles win their 26th in 32 games , beating the Tigers , 7-5 , in 16 innings . Both teams use five pitchers , the Oriole hurlers striking out 16 , the Tiger pitchers fanning 14. Thirty years ago, the Orioles embarked on a season that would mark a turning point for the franchise. Or write about sports? 1978 Baltimore Orioles Pitching Stats. On the field, a young corps of players was blossoming into the foundation of a pair of World Series teams. They took a two-game lead into the All-Star break and began the second half by winning 15 of 17 games to lead by 8.0 games on August 4. Found inside – Page 287pen ace Sammy Stewart from the Orioles , pitching prospects Wes Gardner and Calvin Schiraldi , and reserve outfielder John ... The Expos sought to reshape their pitching staff by getting potential starters Andy McGaffigan , John Stuper ... Veteran holdovers including Jim Palmer, Doug DeCinces, Lee May, Mark Belanger, Al Bumbry, and Ken Singleton blended with new or recent additions like Gary Roenicke, John Lowenstein, and Don Stanhouse. And so, while it didn’t quite turn out exactly like the Orioles had hoped on the field, the season did usher in a new era of fan support. With two outs and two on, Weaver called on Lowenstein to pinch-hit for Mark Belanger, and Brother Lo delivered a three-run homer. How Orioles can replace Nelson Cruz ESPN.com 3/2 Jeff McKnight dies of leukemia at 52 ESPN.com 3/2 Plenty Of Spring Intrigue For Orioles' Pitching Staff PressBoxOnline.com 3/2 Relative of Pirate great tries to make it with Orioles CSN Baltimore 3/2 Orioles pitcher acquired in Rule 5 Draft making noise CSN Baltimore 3/2 Since 1950, Omaha's Rosenblatt Stadium (formerly Municipal Stadium) has hosted the nation's top college baseball programs in the College World Series. Sep 18, BAL (98-51) lost to DET, 1-2, 150. Sep 11, BAL (94-48) lost to TOR, 1-3, 143. It is a comprehensive team roster and player names are sorted by the fielding position where the most number of games were played during the regular season. Check prices on Amazon (affiliate link). That Orioles squad had one of the greatest starting pitching staffs of all time with four 20-game winners on their pitching staff. “It was a very disappointing World Series,” Dempsey recalled. A community had awakened to a certain love and unity, and a firm bond with the team was established. They're right. The Orioles had won six straight and 12 of their previous 13 games, and a loud Friday night crowd of 35,456 was on hand as the Orioles came to bat in the bottom of the 9th, trailing 5-3. Despite losing to the Tigers on Sunday, the late-inning comebacks on Friday and Saturday epitomized the Orioles never-say-die attitude on the field, and heightened the good vibrations in the stands at Memorial Stadium. By Bill Stetka. Height of bar is margin of victory • Mouseover bar for details • Click for box score • Grouped by Month, 45. update=copyright.getFullYear(); Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. WTM. It's been nearly two years since the Orioles last played in Canada, but they return tonight to take on a Blue Jays team that has been stuck in neutral for much of the season. Sep 23, BAL (99-54) lost to CLE, 3-4, 155. Sep 19, BAL (98-52) lost to DET, 0-5, 152. Mike Flanagan won 23 games and the Cy Young Award. 1975 Baltimore Orioles Statistics 1974 Season 1976 Season Record: 90-69-0, Finished 2nd in AL_East ( Schedule and Results ) "We were good, really good," said Jim Russo, of the Orioles' scouting hierarchy. “I don’t think we’ll ever see a season like it again.”. The something this staff did that had … Details statistics from American professional baseball teams and players from 1900 through the previous season, including draft information, lists of award winners and world champion teams, career records, Negro League statistics, and facts ... The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball. Dempsey recounts moments from the 1983 World Series championship, the rise of Cal Ripken Jr., and the current team under Buck Showalter. Orioles fans will not want to be without this book. Rangers in 1978 before assuming the same role for the Orioles in 1979. Found inside – Page 86Defending his decision, DeWitt said Pappas would replenish a depleted pitching staff. ... force to be reckoned with during his ownership of the team from 1965 to 1979 (National Baseball Hall of Fame Library, Cooperstown, New York). That's exactly what earned the Orioles pitching staff its recognition as one of the greatest pitching staffs of all-time. Sep 12, BAL (94-49) lost to TOR, 2-3, 146. With two outs and Murray on first following a single, DeCinces stepped to the plate. Thirty years ago, the Orioles embarked on a season that would mark a turning point for the franchise. The young team fed off this new young audience, and it all came together in its own kind of harmonic convergence that built through the summer months. 1979 Baltimore Orioles Statistics 1978 Season 1980 Season Record: 102-57-0, Finished 1st in AL_East ( Schedule and Results ) To say the Orioles led the league in ERA is accurate, but also understates the case. Scouts of merit lay dynasty's foundation. We used five starters and four relievers (most of) that season. With the crowd roaring, DeCinces connected off Tigers reliever Dave Tobik. They allowed only 582 runs – 90 fewer than the Yankees – and the fewest hits (1279) while holding opponents to a league-low .241 batting average. September 27, 1979: Makeshift Pitching Staff Takes a Beating as Pirates Drop Makeup Game to Cards. in 1980. Led by morning DJ Johnny Walker, the station featured highlights from the previous night’s game as part of its regular programming, with home runs, defensive gems, and key strikeouts cut into the song “Orioles Magic”. I knew then that I wasn’t gonna win it.”. Their team ERA of 3.26 was more than a half-run better than runner up New York (3.83). April 30, 2020. copyright=new Date(); Flanagan went 16-4 starting June 17 and posted a 2.01 ERA over his last 11 starts, a stretch including six complete games. The 1979 Baltimore Orioles season was a season in American baseball.The Orioles finished first in the American League East division of Major League Baseball with a … That season, the Orioles had switched from their long-time radio partner to a new outlet, WFBR-AM, a top-40 music station which had a younger, hipper audience. How does the team stack up now? 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