The 1980 International League was a Class AAA baseball season played between April 16 and September 12. Eight teams played a 140-game schedule, with the top four teams qualifying for the post-season.
The Columbus Clippers won the Governors' Cup, defeating the Toledo Mud Hens in the final round of the playoffs.
Team changes The Charleston Charlies ended their affiliation with the Houston Astros and began a new affiliation with the Texas Rangers.
Teams 1980 International League Team City MLB Affiliate Stadium Charleston Charlies Charleston, West Virginia Texas Rangers Watt Powell Park Columbus Clippers Columbus, Ohio New York Yankees Franklin County Stadium Pawtucket Red Sox Pawtucket, Rhode Island Boston Red Sox McCoy Stadium Richmond Braves Richmond, Virginia Atlanta Braves Parker Field Rochester Red Wings Rochester, New York Baltimore Orioles Silver Stadium Syracuse Chiefs Syracuse, New York Toronto Blue Jays MacArthur Stadium Tidewater Tides Norfolk, Virginia New York Mets Met Park Toledo Mud Hens Toledo, Ohio Minnesota Twins Lucas County Stadium
Map of teams
Regular season Summary The Columbus Clippers finished with the best record in the league for the second consecutive season.
Standings 1980 IL Standings at stats-crew.com, URL accessed 25 November 2024. International League Team Win Loss % GB Columbus Clippers 83 57 – Toledo Mud Hens 77 63 6 Rochester Red Wings 74 65 8.5 Richmond Braves 69 71 14 Charleston Charlies 67 71 15 Tidewater Tides 67 72 15.5 Pawtucket Red Sox 62 77 20.5 Syracuse Chiefs 58 81 24.5
League Leaders Batting leaders 1980 IL Batting Leaders at baseball-reference.com, URL accessed 25 November 2024. Stat Player Total AVG Dave Engle, Toledo Mud Hens .307 H Mookie Wilson, Tidewater Tides 152 R Mookie Wilson, Tidewater Tides 92 2B John Valle, Rochester Red Wings Ron Washington, Toledo Mud Hens 31 3B Mookie Wilson, Tidewater Tides 14 HR Marshall Brant, Columbus Clippers 23 RBI Marshall Brant, Columbus Clippers 92 SB Eddie Miller, Richmond Braves 60
Pitching leaders 1980 Pitching Leaders at baseball-reference.com, URL accessed 25 November 2024. Stat Player Total W Bob Kammeyer, Columbus Clippers 15 ERA Ken Clay, Columbus Clippers 1.96 CG John Butcher, Charleston Charlies 14 SV Bob Babock, Charleston Charlies Butch Metzger, Richmond Braves 14 SO Juan Berenguer, Tidewater Tides 178 IP Tony Brizzolara, Richmond Braves 206
Playoffs The Columbus Clippers won their second consecutive Governors' Cup, defeating the Toledo Mud Hens in five games.
Playoff bracket
Awards International League awards Award name Recipient Most Valuable Player Marshall Brant, Columbus Clippers Pitcher of the Year Bob Kammeyer, Columbus Clippers Rookie of the Year Bobby Bonner, Rochester Red Wings Manager of the Year Joe Altobelli, Columbus Clippers
All-star team International League all-star team Position All-star Catcher Ray Smith, Toledo Mud Hens First base Marshall Brant, Columbus Clippers Second base Mike Richardt, Charleston Charlies Shortstop Bobby Bonner, Rochester Red Wings Third base Tucker Ashford, Charleston Charlies Outfield Dave Engle, Toledo Mud Hens Greg Johnston, Toledo Mud Hens Mookie Wilson, Tidewater Tides Designated hitter John Valle, Rochester Red Wings Pitcher Bob Babcock, Charleston Charlies Bob Kammeyer, Columbus Clippers Manager Joe Altobelli, Columbus Clippers
See also 1980 Major League Baseball season
References
External links Minor League Baseball official website