The 1982 International League was a Class AAA baseball season played between April 13 and September 10. Eight teams played a 140-game schedule, with the top four teams qualifying for the post-season.
The Tidewater Tides won the Governors' Cup, defeating the Rochester Red Wings in the final round of the playoffs.
Teams 1982 International League Team City MLB Affiliate Stadium Charleston Charlies Charleston, West Virginia Cleveland Indians 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 Richmond Braves finished with the best record in the league for the first time since 1967.
Standings 1982 IL Standings at stats-crew.com, URL accessed 26 November 2024. International League Team Win Loss % GB Richmond Braves 82 57 – Columbus Clippers 79 61 3.5 Tidewater Tides 74 63 7 Rochester Red Wings 72 68 10.5 Pawtucket Red Sox 67 71 14.5 Syracuse Chiefs 64 76 18.5 Toledo Mud Hens 60 80 22.5 Charleston Charlies 59 81 23.5
League Leaders Batting leaders 1982 IL Batting Leaders at baseball-reference.com, URL accessed 26 November 2024. Stat Player Total AVG Greg Wells, Toledo Mud Hens .336 H Greg Wells, Toledo Mud Hens 182 R Paul Runge, Richmond Braves 106 2B Tucker Ashford, Columbus Clippers 35 3B Albert Hall, Richmond Braves 11 HR Steve Balboni, Columbus Clippers 32 RBI Greg Wells, Toledo Mud Hens 107 SB Albert Hall, Richmond Braves 62
Pitching leaders 1982 Pitching Leaders at baseball-reference.com, URL accessed 26 November 2024. Stat Player Total W Craig McMurtry, Richmond Braves 17 ERA Jim Lewis, Columbus Clippers 2.60 CG Craig McMurtry, Richmond Braves Jackson Todd, Syracuse Chiefs 8 SV Dave Schoppee, Pawtucket Red Sox 15 SO Don Cooper, Toledo Mud Hens 125 IP Craig McMurtry, Richmond Braves 210
Playoffs The Tidewater Tides won their third Governors' Cup, defeating the Rochester Red Wings in three games. In 1981, the final round was shortened to a best-of-three series due to poor weather conditions. This season, the final round was a back to a best-of-five series.
Playoff bracket
Awards International League awards Award name Recipient Most Valuable Player Tucker Ashford, Columbus Clippers Pitcher of the Year Craig McMurtry, Richmond Braves Rookie of the Year Brook Jacoby, Richmond Braves Manager of the Year Eddie Haas, Richmond Braves
All-star team International League all-star team Position All-star Catcher Geno Petralli, Syracuse Chiefs First base Greg Wells, Toledo Mud Hens Second base Marty Barrett, Pawtucket Red Sox Shortstop Tony Fernández, Syracuse Chiefs Third base Tucker Ashford, Columbus Clippers Outfield Garry Hancock, Pawtucket Red Sox Don Mattingly, Columbus Clippers John Shelby, Rochester Red Wings Designated hitter Marshall Brant, Columbus Clippers Starting pitcher Craig McMurtry, Richmond Braves Relief pitcher Curt Kaufman, Columbus Clippers Manager Eddie Haas, Richmond Braves
See also 1982 Major League Baseball season
References
External links Minor League Baseball official website