1986 Major League Baseball season

The 1986 Major League Baseball season saw the New York Mets win their second World Series title, their first since 1969.

Awards and honors Baseball Hall of Fame Bobby Doerr Ernie Lombardi Willie McCovey

+Baseball Writers' Association of America AwardsBBWAA AwardNational LeagueAmerican LeagueRookie of the YearTodd Worrell (STL)Jose Canseco (OAK)Cy Young AwardMike Scott (HOU)Roger Clemens (BOS)Manager of the YearHal Lanier (HOU)John McNamara (BOS)Most Valuable PlayerMike Schmidt (PHI)Roger Clemens (BOS)Gold Glove AwardsPositionNational LeagueAmerican LeaguePitcherFernando Valenzuela (LAD)Ron Guidry (NYY)CatcherJody Davis (CHC)Bob Boone (CAL)First BasemanKeith Hernandez (NYM)Don Mattingly (NYY)Second BasemanRyne Sandberg (CHC)Frank White (KC)Third BasemanMike Schmidt (PHI)Gary Gaetti (MIN)ShortstopOzzie Smith (STL)Tony Fernández (TOR)OutfieldersTony Gwynn (SD)Jesse Barfield (TOR)Willie McGee (STL)Gary Pettis (CAL)Dale Murphy (ATL)Kirby Puckett (MIN)Silver Slugger AwardsPitcher/Designated HitterRick Rhoden (PIT)Don Baylor (BOS)CatcherGary Carter (NYM)Lance Parrish (DET)First BasemanGlenn Davis (HOU)Don Mattingly (NYY)Second BasemanSteve Sax (LAD)Frank White (KC)Third BasemanMike Schmidt (PHI)Wade Boggs (BOS)ShortstopHubie Brooks (MON)Cal Ripken Jr. (BAL)OutfieldersTony Gwynn (SD)Jesse Barfield (TOR)Dave Parker (CIN)George Bell (TOR)Tim Raines (MON)Kirby Puckett (MIN)

Other awards Outstanding Designated Hitter Award: Don Baylor (BOS) Roberto Clemente Award (Humanitarian): Garry Maddox (PHI). Rolaids Relief Man Award: Dave Righetti (NYY, American); Todd Worrell (STL, National).

Player of the Month Month American League National League April Kirby Puckett Johnny Ray May Wade Boggs Hubie Brooks June Kent Hrbek Kevin Bass July Scott Fletcher Eric Davis August Doug DeCinces Dale Murphy September Don Mattingly Steve Sax

Pitcher of the Month Month American League National League April Roger Clemens Dwight Gooden May Don Aase Jeff Reardon June Roger Clemens Rick Rhoden July Jack Morris Todd Worrell August Mike Witt Bill Gullickson September Bruce Hurst Mike Krukow

Statistical leaders Statistic American League National League AVG Wade Boggs BOS .357 Tim Raines MON .334 HR Jesse Barfield TOR 40 Mike Schmidt PHI 37 RBI Joe Carter CLE 121 Mike Schmidt PHI 119 Wins Roger Clemens BOS 24 Fernando Valenzuela LAD 21 ERA Roger Clemens BOS 2.48 Mike Scott HOU 2.22 SO Mark Langston SEA 245 Mike Scott HOU 306 SV Dave Righetti NYY 46 Todd Worrell STL 36 SB Rickey Henderson NYY 87 Vince Coleman STL 107

Standings

American League

National League

Postseason

Bracket

Managers

American League Team Manager Notes Baltimore Orioles Earl WeaverWeaver's final season as a Major League manager Boston Red Sox John McNamara Won American League Pennant California Angels Gene Mauch Won AL West Chicago White Sox Tony La Russa, Doug Rader, Jim Fregosi Cleveland Indians Pat Corrales Detroit Tigers Sparky Anderson Kansas City Royals Dick Howser, Mike Ferraro Milwaukee Brewers George Bamberger, Tom Trebelhorn Minnesota Twins Ray Miller, Tom Kelly New York Yankees Lou Piniella Oakland Athletics Jackie Moore, Jeff Newman, Tony La Russa Seattle Mariners Chuck Cottier, Marty Martínez, Dick Williams Texas Rangers Bobby Valentine Toronto Blue Jays Jimy Williams First season as Blue Jays manager

National League Team Manager Notes Atlanta Braves Chuck Tanner Tanner's final season as a Major League manager Chicago Cubs Jim Frey, John Vukovich, Gene Michael Cincinnati Reds Pete Rose Houston Astros Hal Lanier Won NL West Los Angeles Dodgers Tommy Lasorda Montreal Expos Buck Rodgers New York Mets Davey Johnson Won World Series Philadelphia Phillies John Felske Pittsburgh Pirates Jim Leyland St. Louis Cardinals Whitey Herzog San Diego Padres Steve Boros Boros' final season as a Major League manager San Francisco Giants Roger Craig

Milestones Batters Dwight Evans (BOS): Achieves a Major League first on Opening Day, April 7, in a game against the Detroit Tigers at Tiger Stadium, by hitting a home run off Jack Morris on the first pitch of the season. Roger Clemens (BOS): At the age of 23, Clemens struck out twenty Seattle Mariners at Fenway Park to set a Major League record for a nine-inning game on April 29. Pete Rose (CIN): Set a Major League record for most career hits at 4,256 hits on August 14 in the seventh inning with a single to left field against San Francisco Giants pitcher Greg Minton.

Pitchers No-hitters

Mike Scott (HOU): Scott throws his first career no-hitter and eight no-hitter in franchise history, by defeating the San Francisco Giants 2–0 on September 25. In a game that Houston clinched the National League West division title, Scott walked two and struck out 13.

Other pitching accomplishments Roger Clemens (BOS): Set a Major League record for most strikeouts in a single nine-inning game, throwing 20 strikeouts in a 3–1 win against the Seattle Mariners on April 29. Don Sutton (CAL): Became the 19th member of the 300-win club, defeating the Texas Rangers on June 18, winning 5–1. Bert Blyleven (MIN): Recorded his 3,000th career strikeout on August 1 by striking out Mike Davis of the Oakland Athletics in the fifth inning. Blyleven became the 10th player to reach this mark. Steve Carlton (CWS/): Recorded his 4,000th career strikeout on August 5 as a member of the San Francisco Giants by striking out Eric Davis of the Cincinnati Reds in the third inning. Carlton became the second player to reach this mark.

Miscellaneous Steve Boros (SD): On June 6 manager Steve Boros is ejected before the first pitch, after showing the umpire video footage of a disputed play from the night before.

Home field attendance and payroll Team nameWinsHome attendanceEst. payrollLos Angeles Dodgers73 −23.2%3,023,208 −7.4%37,324$15,213,77638.7%New York Mets10810.2%2,767,6010.2%34,168$15,393,71442.1%California Angels922.2%2,655,8723.4%32,389$14,427,2580.0%St. Louis Cardinals79 −21.8%2,471,974 −6.3%30,518$9,875,010 −16.4%Toronto Blue Jays86 −13.1%2,455,477 −0.5%30,315$12,801,04737.2%Kansas City Royals76 −16.5%2,320,7947.3%28,652$13,043,69823.5%New York Yankees90 −7.2%2,268,0302.4%28,350$18,494,25329.9%Boston Red Sox9517.3%2,147,64120.2%26,514$14,402,23932.2%Baltimore Orioles73 −12.0%1,973,176 −7.5%24,977$13,001,2587.6%Philadelphia Phillies8614.7%1,933,3355.6%24,167$11,590,1668.9%Detroit Tigers873.6%1,899,437 −16.9%23,450$12,335,71419.2%Chicago Cubs70 −9.1%1,859,102 −14.0%23,239$17,208,16535.5%San Diego Padres74 −10.8%1,805,716 −18.3%22,293$11,380,6931.7%Houston Astros9615.7%1,734,27646.4%21,411$9,873,276 −1.2%Cincinnati Reds86 −3.4%1,692,432 −7.8%20,894$11,906,38842.4%Texas Rangers8740.3%1,692,00252.1%20,889$6,743,119 −12.2%San Francisco Giants8333.9%1,528,74886.7%18,873$8,947,0008.8%Cleveland Indians8440.0%1,471,805124.6%18,170$7,809,50019.2%Chicago White Sox72 −15.3%1,424,313 −14.7%17,584$10,418,8195.8%Atlanta Braves729.1%1,387,1812.7%17,126$17,102,78615.5%Oakland Athletics76 −1.3%1,314,646 −1.5%15,839$9,779,4218.0%Milwaukee Brewers778.5%1,265,041 −7.0%15,813$9,943,642 −11.9%Minnesota Twins71 −7.8%1,255,453 −24.0%15,499$9,498,16764.8%Montreal Expos78 −7.1%1,128,981 −24.9%14,112$11,103,60017.2%Seattle Mariners67 −9.5%1,029,045 −8.8%12,549$5,958,30929.2%Pittsburgh Pirates6412.3%1,000,91736.0%12,357$10,938,50018.0%

Television coverage Network Day of week Announcers ABC Monday nightsSunday afternoons Al Michaels, Jim Palmer, Tim McCarver, Keith Jackson, Don Drysdale NBC Saturday afternoons Vin Scully, Joe Garagiola, Bob Costas, Tony Kubek

References

External links 1986 Major League Baseball season schedule at Baseball Reference