Cleveland Indians Clubhouse
Thursday, 10/19/1968
Team Stats & Info
Manager: Kevin Jones
Record: 86 Wins, 76 Losses, .531 Winning Pct.
Home Record: 47 Wins, 34 Losses
Away Record: 39 Wins, 42 Losses
1 Run Games Record: 30 Wins, 29 Losses
X-Innings Record: 11 Wins, 7 Losses
Record vs LHP: 31 Wins, 35 Losses
Record vs RHP: 55 Wins, 41 Losses
Payroll: $14,590,000 (19th)
Fan Interest: 26/100 (15th)
Batting AVG: .248 (13th)
Homeruns: 158 (10th)
Walks: 540 (8th)
Stolen Bases: 31 (17th)
Runs Scored: 707 (15th)

Pitching ERA: 3.84 (6th)
Opponents AVG: .238 (4th)
HRs Allowed: 175 (13th)
Walks Allowed: 441 (2nd)
Runs Allowed: 667 (5th)
Reports & News
Batting Stats
Pitching Stats
Fielding Stats
Ratings Report
Top Prospects
Minor Leagues
Coaching Staff
Salary Report
Financial Report
Financial History
Team History
Team News
Major Transaction News
All Transaction News
Injury News
Player Development
Active Roster
Player#PosBirthdayBatsThrowsAVGHRRBISBOPS 
CATCHERS           
Greg Goossen98C 12/14/1945RightRight.1991190.507 
Doc Edwards38C 12/10/1936RightRight.2146361.558 
INFIELDER           
Charlie Shoemaker45SS8/10/1939LeftRight.2655521.679 
Leo Cardenas3SS12/17/1938RightRight.29712431.813 
Bob Chance101B9/10/1940LeftRight.2607581.713 
Tito Fuentes672B1/4/1944BothRight.2749750.767 
Bill Sudakis523B3/27/1946BothRight.2467460.658 
OUTFIELDER           
Chuck Hinton53CF5/3/1934RightRight.280175221.814 
Willie Tasby10CF1/8/1933RightRight.2172150.604 
Ron Swoboda73RF6/30/1944RightRight.28933871.914 
Clarence Jones5CF11/7/1941LeftLeft.1983170.511 
Curt Blefary64RF7/5/1943LeftRight.305186251.004 
Roger Maris98CF9/10/1934LeftRight.15710240.619 
Bobby Darwin77CF2/16/1943RightRight.305277401.024 
Player#RoleBirthdayBatsThrowsERAWLSWHIP 
STARTERS           
Mike Mccormick91SP9/29/1938LeftLeft4.1513901.28 
Paul Toth74SP6/30/1935RightRight3.634501.29 
Don Sutton89SP4/2/1945RightRight3.07231301.14 
Fergie Jenkins85SP12/13/1942RightRight4.07172001.07 
Jerry Koosman5SP12/23/1942RightLeft3.81121201.16 
RELIEVERS           
John Hiller94CL4/8/1943RightLeft6.7537131.76 
Ron Moeller82MR10/13/1938LeftLeft4.350001.31 
Larry Bearnarth22MR9/11/1941RightRight9.950002.05 
Pete Mikkelsen25MR10/25/1939RightRight3.5911931.45 
Ed Barnowski56MR8/23/1943RightRight4.063101.42 
Tired Position Players
Injuries & Disabled List
PlayerStatusRecovery TimeTime on DL leftDiagnosis
Lineups
LINEUP VS RHPPos
1) R C. HintonCF
2) R R. SwobodaLF
3) L C. BlefaryRF
4) L B. Chance1B
5) S T. Fuentes2B
6) L C. ShoemakerSS
7) S B. Sudakis3B
8) R D. EdwardsC
9)
LINEUP VS RHP+DHPos
1)
2)
3) R R. SwobodaDH
4)
5)
6) R W. TasbyLF
7) R L. CardenasSS
8) R G. GoossenC
9)
LINEUP VS LHPPos
1) R L. CardenasSS
2) S T. Fuentes2B
3) R R. SwobodaLF
4) R B. DarwinCF
5) L R. MarisRF
6) R G. GoossenC
7) S B. Sudakis3B
8) L C. Jones1B
9)
LINEUP VS LHP+DHPos
1) R L. CardenasSS
2) R G. GoossenC
3) R R. SwobodaDH
4) R W. TasbyLF
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
Pitching Staff
Starting Rotation
1) R F. Jenkins
2) R D. Sutton
3) L J. Koosman
4) L M. Mccormick
5) R P. Toth
Mopup Reliever
1) R L. Bearnarth
2) L R. Moeller

Middle Reliever
1) R E. Barnowski
2) L R. Moeller
3) R P. Mikkelsen
4)
Setup Reliever
1) R P. Mikkelsen
2) L R. Moeller

Closer
1) L J. Hiller
E-Mail Messages
Date: Tuesday, 4/4/1968
Subject: Retirement
Dear Sir,
It's been a hard decision, but I think I will retire
after this season. It's time to let the youngsters
take my job.

Regards,
Larry Raines



Date: Monday, 5/1/1968
Subject: Status of Don Pepper
Dear Sir,
Don Pepper isn't hitting the ball at all at AA Erie Whalers!
He has an AVG of .234, so a demotion is
the right choice. He shouldn't be emberassed any more.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1968
Subject: Progress of Walt Hriniak
Dear Sir,
Walt Hriniak is hitting the ball well at A Columbus Statesmen!
He has an AVG of .429, so you might want
to promote him soon!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Monday, 5/1/1968
Subject: Status of Rene Lachemann
Dear Sir,
Rene Lachemann isn't hitting the ball at all at AA Erie Whalers!
He has an AVG of .194, so a demotion is
the right choice. He shouldn't be emberassed any more.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Friday, 5/19/1968
Subject: Status of Jerry Moses
Dear Sir,
Jerry Moses has an AVG of .235 at AA Erie Whalers!
That's definitely no good sign. I suggest demoting him soon.

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Wednesday, 5/24/1968
Subject: Contract extension question
Dear Sir,
My contract expires after this season.
I would like to resign, so please let's talk!

Regards,
Leo Cardenas



Date: Thursday, 5/25/1968
Subject: Contract extension
Hello,
I just wanted to let you know that I'm
in my last year of the contract.
Are you interested in giving me an extension?
I'd be happy to play for you again next year!

Regards,
Lloyd Merritt



Date: Friday, 5/26/1968
Subject: Contract extension question
Dear Sir,
My contract expires after this season.
I would like to resign, so please let's talk!

Regards,
Chuck Estrada



Date: Friday, 6/9/1968
Subject: Contract extension question
Dear Sir,
My contract expires after this season.
I would like to resign, so please let's talk!

Regards,
Doc Edwards



Date: Friday, 6/30/1968
Subject: Extension?
Hello Sir,
Are you interested in negotiating a contract extension?
You know, I'm in my final year. I'd like to stay here!

Sincerely,
Paul Toth



Date: Saturday, 7/1/1968
Subject: Extension?
Dear Sir,
I am really enjoying playing for your team.
I would be interested in a contract extension!
How about you?

Regards,
Mike Mccormick



Date: Thursday, 7/6/1968
Subject: Contract extension
Hello,
I just wanted to let you know that I'm
in my last year of the contract.
Are you interested in giving me an extension?
I'd be happy to play for you again next year!

Regards,
Willie Tasby



Date: Tuesday, 8/1/1968
Subject: Randy Bobb learns new position
Randy Bobb has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Leftfield.
I would rate his skills as "2" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director



Date: Tuesday, 8/22/1968
Subject: Progress of Gil Blanco
Dear Sir,
Gil Blanco has an ERA of 3.60 at AA Erie Whalers!
I believe he is ready for the next level!

Regards,
Scouting Director



Date: Thursday, 8/31/1968
Subject: Walt Hriniak learns new position
Walt Hriniak has made noteable progress
learning his new position, Third Base.
I would rate his skills as "3" right now.

Regards,
Your scouting director




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