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1978 Regular Season
Well, we went .500 this season with an 81-81 record, two whole games better than our maiden season.
The offense came alive posting the second best batting average in the AL while also scoring the 2nd most runs. The team leaders are below.
C: Bob Stinson - .302/.380/.850, 20 HR's, 72 RBI's
1B: Dan Meyer - .263/.302/.720, 15 HR's, 88 RBI's
2B: Paul Molitor - .268/.324/.723, 11 HR's, 69 RBI's
3B: Steve Braun - .247/.366/.713, 5 HR's, 49 RBI's
SS: Craig Reynolds - .265/.309/.688, 8 HR's, 73 RBI's
LF: Bill Buckner - .326/.345/.809, 14 HR's, 109 RBI's
CF: Ruppert Jones - .276/.385/.854, 15 HR's, 87 RBI's
RF: Ralph Garr - .290/.315/.696, 4 HR's, 73 RBI's
DH: Dave Collins - .265/.345/.690, 4 HR's, 63 RBI's
Again, the pitching was the primary problem for the team - 10th or worse in mostly every major pitching category. The pitching staff was "anchored" by Phil Niekro who I coaxed out of an early retirement. Niekro led the team with a 17-13 mark while posting a 5.31 ERA. My other starters included Floyd Bannister (16-16, 3.80), Fergie Jenkins (10-11, 4.04), Glenn Abbott (12-4, 4.51). A mid-season trade for Bob Shirley didn't pan out too well as he posted a 2-8 record after joining the team from San Diego. My relief corps was led by Enrique Romo who led the team with 23 saves ... but posted a 1-7 record. Again, some pitching help is sorely needed.
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