The 1986 International League was a Class AAA baseball season played between April 11 and September 11. Eight teams played a 140-game schedule, with the top four teams qualifying for the post-season.
The Richmond Braves won the Governors' Cup, defeating the Rochester Red Wings in the final round of the playoffs.
Teams 1986 International League Team City MLB Affiliate Stadium Columbus Clippers Columbus, Ohio New York Yankees Cooper Stadium Maine Guides Old Orchard Beach, Maine Cleveland Indians The Ball Park Pawtucket Red Sox Pawtucket, Rhode Island Boston Red Sox McCoy Stadium Richmond Braves Richmond, Virginia Atlanta Braves The Diamond 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 1982. On August 16, Don Cooper and Colin McLaughlin of the Syracuse Chiefs combined to pitch a seven inning no-hitter in a 4-0 win against the Richmond Braves at The Diamond in Richmond, Virginia.
Standings 1986 IL Standings at stats-crew.com, URL accessed 27 November 2024. International League Team Win Loss % GB Richmond Braves 80 60 – Rochester Red Wings 75 63 4 Pawtucket Red Sox 74 65 5.5 Tidewater Tides 74 66 6 Syracuse Chiefs 72 67 7.5 Columbus Clippers 62 77 17.5 Toledo Mud Hens 62 77 17.5 Maine Guides 58 82 22
League Leaders Batting leaders 1986 IL Batting Leaders at baseball-reference.com, URL accessed 27 November 2024. Stat Player Total AVG Andre David, Pawtucket Red Sox .328 H Mike Sharperson, Syracuse Chiefs 150 R Mike Sharperson, Syracuse Chiefs 86 2B Leo Hernández, Columbus Clippers 35 3B Mike Sharperson, Syracuse Chiefs 9 HR Ken Gerhart, Rochester Red Wings 28 RBI Pat Dodson, Pawtucket Red Sox 102 SB Albert Hall, Richmond Braves 72
Pitching leaders 1986 Pitching Leaders at baseball-reference.com, URL accessed 27 November 2024. Stat Player Total W Charlie Puleo, Richmond Braves 14 ERA Doug Jones, Maine Guides 2.09 CG Charlie Puleo, Richmond Braves Bill Swaggerty, Rochester Red Wings 9 SV Luis DeLeón, Rochester Red Wings 13 SO Charlie Puleo, Richmond Braves Steve Shields 124 IP Brad Arnsberg, Columbus Clippers 177.1
Playoffs The Richmond Braves won their second Governors' Cup, defeating the Rochester Red Wings in five games.
Playoff bracket
Awards
International League awards Award name Recipient Most Valuable Player Pat Dodson, Pawtucket Red Sox Pitcher of the Year John Mitchell, Tidewater Tides Rookie of the Year Orestes Destrade, Columbus Clippers Manager of the Year John Hart, Rochester Red Wings
All-star team International League all-star team Position All-star Catcher Pat Dempsey, Toledo Mud Hens First base Pat Dodson, Pawtucket Red Sox Second base Mike Sharperson, Syracuse Chiefs Shortstop Paul Zuvella, Richmond / Columbus Third base Dave Magadan, Tidewater Tides Outfield Mike Greenwell, Pawtucket Red Sox Gerald Perry, Richmond Braves La Schelle Tarver, Pawtucket Red Sox Designated hitter Pete Dalena, Columbus Clippers Starting pitcher John Mitchell, Tidewater Tides Relief pitcher Randy Myers, Tidewater Tides
See also 1986 Major League Baseball season
References
External links Minor League Baseball official website