1983 New York Yankees Outlook

HITTING
"George Steinbrenner's master plan a year ago was to build a team with speed and run off with the pennant, but it proved a dismal failure as the Yankees stole only 69 bases. Now, King George is trying to do it the conventional way- with power. He went out and signed free agents Steve Kemp and Don Baylor to join Dave Winfield in the middle of the New York lineup.
Kemp should give the Yankees the left-handed punch they were missing last year with the defection of Reggie Jackson to the Angels, and Baylor is a proven RBI man. If Winfield comes anywhere close to matching his stats of a year ago (37 homers, 106 RBIs), the offense should be improved.
But problems remain. The Yankees need more offense out of catchers Rick Cerone and Butch Wynegar, and out of first base, where Ken Griffey and a cast of thousands will play. Also, does third base belong to aging Graig Nettles or Roy Smalley?
Finally, the Yankees can play only nine men at a time. By obtaining Kemp and Baylor, it means less action for quality hitters like Lou Piniella and Oscar Gamble."

-Ken Nigro, The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1983 Edition

PITCHING
"The Yankee offense looks improved, but the pitching does not. This is a staff that appears average at best and is maybe even a notch below that. It desperately needs a take-charge guy and maybe Ron Guidry (14-8, 3,81 ERA) can assume that role. But the left-hander tailed off last year after a quick start and he's no longer an awesome presence on the mound.
After Guidry come two other southpaws- Dave Righetti and Shane Rawley. As good as Righetti may be someday, he still hasn't displayed consistency over a whole year. And Rawley is only in his second year as a full-time starter.
The Yankees could also use a dependable right-handed starter. Doyle Alexander was a bust last year and Rick Reuschel was out all season. The bullpen was always a plus- as long as Rich Gossage was throwing bullets. But the right-hander was sidelined with a sore arm the final six weeks. To back up Gossage, the Yankees acquired Dale Murray from Toronto and signed free agent Bob Shirley."

-Ken Nigro, The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1983 Edition

FIELDING
"The once strong Yankee defense fell off last year and it is suspect this season simply because a lot of players could be doing a lot of moving around. Apparently,  the only stability is in left field, where Winfield won a Gold Glove, and at second, where Willie Randolph is one of the best.
But the Yankees need to decide who will be at shortstop and third base. Also, Kemp is not a strong defensive player and the Yankees discovered last year that Jerry Mumphrey is just an average center fielder."

-Ken Nigro, The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1983 Edition

OUTLOOK
"The addition of Kemp and Baylor should at least make these Yankees stronger than last year's miserable edition. But there are still too many holes for this club to be in its usual spot as the favorite.
The main questions are whether the Yankees' thin pitching can hold out for 162 games and whether manager Billy Martin can make a difference. No one will know until the season starts if Gossage is completely healthy. And the world awaits the latest chapter in the Billy the Kid serial."

-Ken Nigro, The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1983 Edition


"After losing the 1981 World Series to the Dodgers in six games, George Steinbrenner apologized to the people of New York for the performance of his baseball team. Last year the Yankees finished fifth in the East with a 79-83 record. Again, George apologized, sending letters to his season ticket holders promising better things for the future.
Many of those ticket holders are still bitter about the departure of Reggie Jackson. That's one of the big reasons Yankee Stadium attendance was down over a half million from 1980, the last full season. But, if the Yankees win, the fans will be back.
There's another thing that's sure to put fans back in the Stadium seats. The word has spread that Billy Martin will return as Yankee manager for the 1983 season, or at least part of it. That's right, Steinbrenner and Martin, the Liz Taylor-Richard Burton of baseball, are going to try it again. We'll see what happens.
There's talent here that didn't play anywhere near its potential in 1982. That's why George used three managers, five pitching coaches, three batting coaches and 47 players to get things going. They never really did gain any momentum.
Lost in the shuffle of the bad year was a very good effort by Dave Winfield, who more than earned his big bucks in 1982. The big left fielder hit .280, powering 37 homers and 106 RBI. Winfield's home run production forced Steinbrenner to nix plans for bringing in the fences and altering the spacious Death Valley. It remains intact.
Winfield will again play left this year, although a preseason trade of Jerry Mumphrey (.300, 9, 68) could change that and see Winfield shift to center. Free agent signee Steve Kemp (.286, 19, 98 with the White Sox) is likely to end up in right, with Ken Griffey (.277, 12, 54) a candidate for first base, a spot at which the Yankees have been hurting. Outfield depth will come from Lou Piniella (.307, 6, 37), the right-handed DH and batting coach, Oscar Gamble (.272, 18, 57), the left-handed DH, and youngsters like Mike Patterson and Don Mattingly. Free agent Don Baylor, who led the AL with 21 game-winning RBI last year, signed with the Yanks and will be a right-handed DH. He hit .263 with 24 homers and 93 RBI in California.
With Griffey slated to move to the infield, promising power hitter Steve Balboni will have competition for the first base spot. Despite trade rumors, Willie Randolph (.280) is set at second. Roy Smalley (.255, 20, 67) appears headed from short to third with young Andre Robertson, a slick fielder, taking over at short. Captain Graig Nettles (.232, 18, 55) will back up at third and other infield depth will come from Butch Hobson and Barry Evans. There's a young second baseman named Edwin Rodriguez who can play the field and will get a look.
Steinbrenner signed Rick Cerone to a four-year contract over the winter, giving the Yankees a Cerone-Butch Wynegar duo behind the plate. Both were hampered seriously by injury and sickness and there will be a battle for the regular spot this time around. Brad Gulden, Juan Espino and Barry Foote vie for the third receiving spot.
The pitching staff revolves around lefties Ron Guidry (14-8, 3.81), Dave Righetti (11-10, 3.79 despite a trip to the minors) and Shane Rawley (11-10, 4.06 and an effective starter after coming out of the bullpen). The fourth and fifth starters are still up in the air and will likely come from a group made up of Roger Erickson (8-8, 4.61 with Minnesota and New York), Doyle Alexander and youngsters Jay Howell and Stefan Wever. Rich Reuschel, out all last year with shoulder problems that led to surgery, may be back.
In the bullpen, Rich Gossage (4-5, 2.23, 30 saves) hopes to shake off last season's shoulder woes for a strong 1983. He'll get help from Dale Murray, who arrived from Toronto in a trade that involved Dave Collins and pitcher Mike Morgan. Murray was 8-7, 3.16 with 11 saves last year and will be joined by George Frazier (4-4, 3.47) and perhaps Rudy May (6-6, 2.89, 3 saves) or young Curt Kaufman.
The picture isn't clear in New York right now. We'll see how long marriage number three lasts. 

'83 FORECAST: FOURTH"

-Scott Michaels, Baseball Forecast 1983


"PROBLEMS: The 'Best Team Money Can Buy,' as put together by George Steinbrenner for 1982, wasn't worth very much. The Yankees finished a dismal fifth in the AL East chase after going to the post as postseason favorites. There was a season-long dearth of production from first base, injuries hurt the output from third base and behind the plate, the bench was erratic, highly touted newcomers failed to perform as expected, and the starting pitching was very inconsistent.
Going to spring training, the club isn't sure who will fill the number three, four and five spots in the starting rotation; is not sure who will be given the first base job; and will be looking for a long-term replacement for aging veteran Graig Nettles at third. There is a heavy need for better right-handed pitching and for a lot more right-handed offensive sock.
Steinbrenner signed free agents Don Baylor, Steve Kemp and pitcher Bob Shirley. He was able to pick up bullpen reinforcement by dealing Dave Collins and Mike Morgan. But this has left the club with too many quality outfielders, and holes in the infield and starting rotation. The long chase to see if Billy Martin would come back also kept things up in the air until spring training began.
PITCHING: With Tommy John off in California, Ron Guidry and Shane Rawley are the only consistent starters sure of jobs for the coming year. After conversion from bullpen work, Rawley has been a pleasant surprise and could easily become a big winner. Dave Righetti lost his control after a super rookie year in '81, and must be considered 'iffy' until he has mastered the strike zone. Shirley has never been a big winner and has a history of being erratic. Roger Erickson, Rudy May and George Frazier will try to hold their spots. Reliever Dale Murray came from Toronto in the Collins deal and will help.
So long as Goose Gossage is firing with strength, the relief corps will be solid. May and Frazier offer good left-right support, and Rawley could again move to the bullpen if the Goose is hurt or loses his effectiveness. On paper the staff is good but not deep enough for the Yanks to be a solid contender.
HITTING: Dave Winfield was a one-man gang for New York, but just couldn't do the power job all by himself. Jerry Mumphrey was his usual excellent in center, and ex-Red Ken Griffey had a fair year. But the offense from every other position suffered. Even though Willie Randolph hit at near his lifetime level, his RBI and base theft output was low. After coming over from the Twins, Roy Smalley fell off in both average and power, and was erratic in his fielding at short. Nettles was hurt, then benched for long periods as Steinbrenner forced his managers to look for an eventual replacement.
Catcher Rick Cerone has recovered from the hurts that limited his effectiveness last year and has signed a new contract. There are rumors Rick may play at third this year with Butch Wynegar staying as the starting backstop, but this is really unlikely.
Lee Mazzilli, player-coach Lou Piniella and the other veterans will alternate as the club's designated hitter and help supply the reserve punch for the Yanks, but the power is way down from the championship era.
To add power, free agent DH Don Baylor from the Angels was signed; the one-time MVP will help. Balboni, Mazzilli and Griffey will likely get tries at first this spring to find the most effective lineup. But more will be required to give this club the run production necessary to challenge Milwaukee, Boston and Detroit for top honors in the Eastern Division.
INFIELD: Smalley has not proven as sharp defensively as the departed Bucky Dent, but he's still a better-than-average glove man. Randolph is excellent at second, while the catching is good whether Cerone or Wynegar is calling the pitches. The big question is at the corners. Nettles is unlikely to be a regular, and the Yanks have been unhappy with the first base situation ever since the trade of Chris Chambliss some years ago. Bench help, especially at the critical second, short and third base spots, is weak.
OUTFIELD: With the arrival of Kemp, Winfield may switch to right with Griffey trying first. Mumphrey figured in trade rumors but has been a steady Yankee performer. The defense is good and the clout is excellent no matter who plays where. Mazzilli, Oscar Gamble, player-coach Lou Piniella and even Bobby Murcer are available for depth. It's a top-flight outfield, but it's too bad none of these hitters can play third base.
PROGNOSIS: Lack of proven starting depth and the infield problems will probably keep New York from getting back to the top quickly no matter what kind of moves are made by ownership. The Yanks will probably be able to finish no better than fourth in this year's East battle."

-Tommy Kay's Big Book of Baseball, May 1983

1983 New York Yankees Depth Chart

Manager - Clyde King

C   Rick Cerone (.227-5-28)

1B Ken Griffey (.277-12-54)

2B Willie Randolph (.280-3-36)

3B Graig Nettles (.232-18-55)

SS Roy Smalley (.255-20-67)

LF Steve Kemp (.286-19-98)

CF Jerry Mumphrey (.300-9-68)

RF Dave Winfield (.280-37-106)

Designated Hitter: Don Baylor (.263-24-93) or Oscar Gamble (.272-18-57)

Starting Pitchers: Ron Guidry (14-8) , Dave Righetti (11-10), Shane Rawley (11-10), Bob Shirley (8-13), Roger Erickson (8-8)

Relief Pitchers: Rich Gossage (4-5, 30 saves), Rudy May (6-6, 3 saves), Dale Murray (8-7, 11 saves)

Key Reserves: Butch Wynegar, Andre Robertson, Lee Mazzilli, John Mayberry, Bobby Murcer, Barry Foote

-Tommy Kay's Big Book of Baseball, May 1983

"The game's greatest soap opera goes back into production this spring as Billy Martin returns to sail the stormy Yankee waters with General George Steinbrenner. You can be sure of two things: there will be headlines and plenty of controversy, and the Yankees will be a vastly improved club under Martin. Billy wouldn't have it any other way.
The Martin move is a smart one, for not only will Billy put the Yankees back on the winning path, he will also put the fans back in the Stadium seats. It makes sense (plenty of dollars and cents.)
This New York team is a veteran one, as players such as Graig Nettles, Lou Piniella, Bobby Murcer, Oscar Gamble, Ron Guidry and Rich Gossage have all been around a while and know what it takes to win. First base is wide open at the present time but you can look for Ken Griffey or the newly acquired Steve Kemp to play the position. Don Baylor, who is another free agent pickup, will be the designated hitter. Dave Winfield and Jerry Mumphrey return in the outfield. Willie Randolph anchors an infield that includes Roy Smalley and Nettles, with Rick Cerone and Butch Wynegar sharing the catching duties.
The Yankees have plenty of depth and experience throughout the lineup, so the key will be the pitching staff, especially the performances of Guidry and the awesome Goose Gossage. The Bombers will also need strong years from Dave Righetti, who has a world of talent, Bob Shirley and Dale Murray. The Yanks can win it but it won't be easy. It is now a race against old age.
The New Yorkers have become very accustomed to winning since Steinbrenner gained command of the club and nothing less than total success will be tolerated by the organization (meaning George) or Martin. There will be plenty of fireworks in the Bronx this season. Plenty of good baseball, too."

-Jimmy The Greek Snyder, 1983 Baseball Handbook

1983 New York Yankees Spring Training Roster

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Manager - Billy Martin 1

No. Coaches
  8  Yogi Berra
42  Art Fowler
41  Jeff Torborg
  6  Roy White
40  Don Zimmer

No. Pitchers
52  Doyle Alexander (R-R)
68  Ben Callahan (R-R)
58  Clay Christiansen (R-R)
11  Steve Comer (S-R)
35  Roger Erickson (R-R)
57  Ray Fontenot (L-L)
43  George Frazier (R-R)
54  Rich Gossage (R-R)
49  Ron Guidry (L-L)
53  Jay Howell (R-R)
55  Curt Kaufman (R-R)
45  Rudy May (L-L)
48  Dale Murray (R-R)
62  Scott Patterson (R-R)
63  Dennis Rasmussen (L-L)
26  Shane Rawley (L-L)
36  Rick Reuschel (R-R)
19  Dave Righetti (L-L)
29  Bob Shirley (R-L)
67  Stefan Wever (R-R)

No. Catchers
10  Rick Cerone (R-R)
47  Brad Gulden (L-R)
27  Butch Wynegar (S-R)

No. Infielders
66  Steve Balboni (R-R)
38  Barry Evans (R-R)
28  John Mayberry (L-L)
  9  Graig Nettles (L-R)
39  Otis Nixon (S-R)
30  Willie Randolph (R-R)
18  Andre Robertson (R-R)
20  Edwin Rodriguez (R-R)
12  Roy Smalley (S-R)

No. Outfielders
25  Don Baylor (R-R)
17  Oscar Gamble (L-R)
33  Ken Griffey (L-L)
21  Steve Kemp (L-L)
46  Don Mattingly (L-L)
22  Jerry Mumphrey (S-R)
14  Lou Piniella (R-R)
31  Dave Winfield (R-R)

Trainers - Gene Monahan, Mark Letendre

1982 New York Yankees September Roster

Manager - Clyde King  42

No. Coaches
48  Joe Altobelli
  8  Yogi Berra
58  Sammy Ellis
33  Mike Ferraro
41  Jeff Torborg

No. Pitchers
52  Doyle Alexander (R-R)
35  Roger Erickson (R-R)  *
43  George Frazier (R-R)
54  Rich Gossage (R-R)
49  Ron Guidry (L-L)
53  Jay Howell (R-R)
47  Curt Kaufman (R-R)
34  Dave LaRoche (L-L)
45  Rudy May (L-L)
50  Lynn McGlothen (L-R)
39  Mike Morgan (R-R)
26  Shane Rawley (L-L)
36  Rick Reuschel (R-R)  *
19  Dave Righetti (L-L)
25  Stefan Wever (R-R)

No. Catchers
10  Rick Cerone (R-R)
23  Barry Foote (R-R)  *
57  Bobby Ramos (R-R)
27  Butch Wynegar (S-R)

No. Infielders
66  Steve Balboni (R-R)
38  Barry Evans (R-R)
12  John Mayberry (L-L)
24  Lee Mazzilli (S-R)
  9  Graig Nettles (L-R)
30  Willie Randolph (R-R)
18  Andre Robertson (R-R)
20  Edwin Rodriguez (R-R)
55  Roy Smalley (S-R)

No. Outfielders
29  Dave Collins (S-L)
17  Oscar Gamble (L-R)
  6  Ken Griffey (L-L)
46  Don Mattingly (L-L)
22  Jerry Mumphrey (S-R)
  2  Bobby Murcer (L-R)
56  Mike Patterson (L-R)
14  Lou Piniella (R-R)
31  Dave Winfield (R-R)

Trainers - Gene Monahan, Mark Letendre

Batting Practice Pitchers - Doug Melvin (60), Mickey Scott (59)

Bullpen Catcher - Dom Scala  (51)

* not on active roster

1982 New York Yankees July 1 Roster

Manager - Gene Michael  11

No. Coaches
48  Joe Altobelli
  8  Yogi Berra
33  Mike Ferraro
42  Clyde King
46  Joe Pepitone
41  Jeff Torborg

No. Pitchers
52  Doyle Alexander (R-R)  *
35  Roger Erickson (R-R)
43  George Frazier (R-R)
54  Rich Gossage (R-R)
49  Ron Guidry (L-L)
25  Tommy John (R-L)
34  Dave LaRoche (L-L)
45  Rudy May (L-L)
63  Mike Morgan (R-R)
26  Shane Rawley (L-L)
36  Rick Reuschel (R-R)  *

No. Catchers
10  Rick Cerone (R-R)  *
58  Juan Espino (R-R)
23  Barry Foote (R-R)
27  Butch Wynegar (S-R)

No. Infielders
20  Bucky Dent (R-R)
24  Butch Hobson (R-R)
28  John Mayberry (L-L)
  9  Graig Nettles (L-R)
30  Willie Randolph (R-R)
55  Roy Smalley (S-R)

No. Outfielders
29  Dave Collins (S-L)
17  Oscar Gamble (L-R)
  6  Ken Griffey (L-L)
22  Jerry Mumphrey (S-R)
  2  Bobby Murcer (L-R)
14  Lou Piniella (R-R)
31  Dave Winfield (R-R)

Trainers - Gene Monahan, Mark Letendre

Batting Practice Pitchers - Doug Melvin (60), Mickey Scott  (59)

Bullpen Catcher - Don Scala  (51)

* not on active roster


1982 NEW YORK YANKEES TEAM PHOTO
Bob Adamenko (batboy)
Doyle Alexander
Joe Altobelli (coach)
Mike Barnett (video operator)
Yogi Berra (coach)
Sammy Carey (batboy)
Rick Cerone
Dave Collins
Lou Cucuzza (batboy)
Bucky Dent
Roger Erickson
Juan Espino
Mike Ferraro (coach)
Barry Foote
George Frazier
Rich Gossage
Ken Griffey
Ron Guidry
Butch Hobson
Tommy John
Clyde King (coach)
Dave LaRoche
Mark Letendre (assistant trainer)
Rudy May
John Mayberry
Doug Melvin (batting practice pitcher)
Gene Michael (manager)
Gene Monahan (trainer)
Mike Morgan
Jerry Mumphrey
Bobby Murcer
Graig Nettles
Lou Piniella
Willie Randolph
Shane Rawley
Andre Robertson
Dom Scala (bullpen catcher)
Mickey Scott (batting practice pitcher)
Pete Sheehy (equipment manager)
Roy Smalley
Jeff Torborg (coach)
Dave Winfield
Butch Wynegar

1982 New York Yankees June 1 Roster

Manager - Gene Michael 11

No. Coaches
48  Joe Altobelli
  8  Yogi Berra
33  Mike Ferraro
41  Jeff Torborg
40  Mickey Vernon
42  Stan Williams

No. Pitchers
52  Doyle Alexander (R-R)  *
35  Roger Erickson (R-R)
43  George Frazier (R-R)
54  Rich Gossage (R-R)
49  Ron Guidry (L-L)
25  Tommy John (R-L)
45  Rudy May (L-L)  *
63  Mike Morgan (R-R)
26  Shane Rawley (L-L)
Rick Reuschel (R-R)  *
19  Dave Righetti (L-L)

No. Catchers
10  Rick Cerone (R-R)  *
23  Barry Foote (R-R)
27  Butch Wynegar (S-R)

No. Infielders
36  Steve Balboni (R-R)
20  Bucky Dent (R-R)
24  Butch Hobson (R-R)
28  John Mayberry (L-L)
  9  Graig Nettles (L-R)
30  Willie Randolph (R-R)
56  Andre Robertson (R-R)
55  Roy Smalley (S-R)

No. Outfielders
29  Dave Collins (S-L)
17  Oscar Gamble (L-R)
  6  Ken Griffey (L-L)
22  Jerry Mumphrey (S-R)  *
  2  Bobby Murcer (L-R)
18  Mike Patterson (L-R)
14  Lou Piniella (R-R)
31  Dave Winfield (R-R)

Trainers - Gene Monahan, Mark Letendre

Batting Practice Pitchers - Doug Melvin (60), Mickey Scott (59)

Bullpen Catcher - Dom Scala  (51)

* not on active roster


SCOREBOOK & SOUVENIR PROGRAM PORTRAIT PHOTOS
Doyle Alexander (P) 52
Rick Cerone (C) 10
Dave Collins (1B) 29
Bucky Dent (SS) 20
Roger Erickson (P) 35
Barry Foote (C) 23
George Frazier (P) 43
Oscar Gamble (DH-OF) 17
Rich Gossage (P) 54
Ken Griffey (RF) 6
Ron Guidry (P) 49
Butch Hobson (1B) 24
Tommy John (P) 25
Dave LaRoche (P) 34
Rudy May (P) 45
John Mayberry (1B) 28
Mike Morgan (P) 63
Jerry Mumphrey (CF) 22
Bobby Murcer (OF) 2
Graig Nettles (3B) 9
Lou Piniella (DH-OF) 14
Willie Randolph (2B) 30
Shane Rawley (P) 26
Rick Reuschel (P) 36
Dave Righetti (P) 19
Andre Robertson (SS) 55
Roy Smalley (IF) 39
Dave Winfield (LF) 31
Butch Wynegar (C) 27

1982 New York Yankees Scorecard and Program Notes

WELCOME
"Welcome to the 80th season of Yankee baseball.
New York joined the American League in 1903 as the 'Highlanders.' Around 1913 the nickname 'Yankees' was adopted and a couple of years later pinstripes appeared on their uniforms. Their first American League pennant was won in 1921 and they claimed their first World Championship in 1923. Yankee Pride and Tradition was on its way.
The New York Yankees are clearly the most dominant team in the history of professional sports, having won 22 World Championships and 33 American League pennants in 79 years.
The Yankees wear the most famous uniform in sports, the Yankee pinstripes. Pinstripes first appeared on their uniforms in 1915 and have been worn by scores of outstanding players since, 25 of whom are enshrined in Baseball's Hall of Fame.
The Yankees were the first team to retire a uniform number (Lou Gehrig's #4 in 1939) and have since retired seven more in tribute to their greatest legends. They are the only team whose greatest heroes- stars, managers and executives- have monuments and plaques in their honor.
The top Yankee leaders have given special meaning to the tile of team 'Captain,' with Graig Nettles today following in the tradition of a Gehrig and a Munson.
In addition, the Yankees play in the most famous sporting arena in the United States- Yankee Stadium, the House that Ruth Built. Yankee Stadium first opened in 1923, and the Yankees went on to win their first World Championship that year. This magnificent park, reconstructed between October 1973 and April 1976, boasts the greatest features in comfort and enjoyment for fans, while retaining its historic character.
Since the reopening of Yankee Stadium in 1976, the Yankees have strengthened their tradition, winning two World Championships, four American League pennants and five AL East Division titles during the past six seasons.
In 1903 Lefty Davis was the first player to represent New York in the American League, with the legendary Babe Ruth-Lou Gehrig-Joe DiMaggio-Mickey Mantle link forming a tradition of greatness. Some 950 players later, the 1982 Yankees proudly wear the same uniforms, play in the same ballpark in the same great city and carry on the same traditions established when the won their firs World Championship.
We take pride in welcoming you to the 80th season of Yankee baseball ... be a part of it ... there is none better."

-New York Yankees 1982 Scorebook and Souvenir Program


GROUND RULES
"Foul poles are outside the playing field. Any batted ball hitting a foul pole above the fence line is a home run. Bat racks are within the dugout.
Any thrown ball hitting a dugout railing or foundation and rebounding on the field is in play. A ball going into the dugout or hitting other parts of the dugout- out of play."

-New York Yankees 1982 Scorebook and Souvenir Program

AMERICAN LEAGUE UMPIRES
1 Haller
2 Bremigan
3 Evans
4 Springstead
5 Goetz
6 Neudecker
7 Phillips
8 McKean
9 Kunkel
10 McCoy
11 Denkinger
12 Cooney
13 Cousins
14 Palermo
15 Brinkman
16 DiMuro
17 Hirschbeck
18 Kosc
19 Garcia
20 Ford
21 Kaiser
22 Barnett
23 Reed
24 Clark
25 Johnson
26 Voltaggio
27 Roe
28 Maloney
29 Shulock
30 Parks
31 Reilly
32 Humphrey
33 Merrill
34 Morrison
35 Hendry
36 McClelland


1982 NEW YORK YANKEES HOME OF CHAMPIONS RADIO NETWORK
NEW YORK
New York (WABC) (flagship station)
Albany (WROW)
Batavia (WBTA)
Binghamton (WKOP)
Brockport (WJBT)
Buffalo (WLVL)
Canandaigua (WFLC)
Corning (WCLI)
Cortland (WKRT)
Dansville (WDNI)
Dunkirk (WDOE)
Glens Falls (WBZA)
Gloversville (WENT)
Hudson (WHUC)
Jamestown (WKSN)
Olean (WBJZ)
Schenectady (WWWD)
Seneca Falls (WSFW)
Syracuse (WSYR)
Utica (WIBX)
Walton (WDLA)
Watertown (WTNY)
Waverly (WAVR)
CONNECTICUT
Ansonia (WADS)
Hartford (WPOP)
Meriden (WMMW)
Torrington (WSNG)
Waterbury (WATR)
FLORIDA
Daytona (WDAT)
Fort Meyers (WAYK)
Miami (WIOD)
Tampa (WPLP)
West Palm Beach (WEAT)
LOUISIANA
Lafayette (KPEL)
New Orleans (WWIW)
MASSACHUSETTS
Pittsfield (WBEC)
Springfield (WIXY)
NORTH CAROLINA
Raleigh (WPTF)
PENNSYLVANIA
Sayre (WATS)
Tamaqua (WZTA)
Wilkes-Barre (WBAX)
Williamsport (WWPA)
VERMONT
Bellows Falls (WTIJ)
Burlington (WDOT)
Montpelier (WSKI)
Rutland (WHWB)

1982 NEW YORK YANKEES TELEVISION NETWORK
New York, NY (WPIX-TV) (originating station)
Adams, MA (WCDC-TV)
Albany, NY (WTEN-TV)
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1982 New York Yankees Opening Day Roster

Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York (April 11)

Manager - Bob Lemon  21

No. Coaches
48  Joe Altobelli
  8  Yogi Berra
33  Mike Ferraro
41  Jeff Torborg
40  Mickey Vernon
42  Jerry Walker

No. Pitchers
43  George Frazier (R-R)
54  Rich Gossage (R-R)
49  Ron Guidry (L-L)
25  Tommy John (R-L)
43  Rudy May (L-L)
63  Mike Morgan (R-R)
50  John Pacella (R-R)
46  Shane Rawley (L-L)
36  Rick Reuschel (R-R)  *
19  Dave Righetti (L-L)

No. Catchers
10  Rick Cerone (R-R)
23  Barry Foote (R-R)

No. Infielders
20  Bucky Dent (R-R)
35  Butch Hobson (R-R)  *
18  Larry Milbourne (S-R)
  9  Graig Nettles (L-R)
30  Willie Randolph (R-R)
12  Dave Revering (L-R)
34  Roy Smalley (S-R)
28  Bob Watson (R-R)

No. Outfielders
29  Dave Collins (S-L)
17  Oscar Gamble (L-R)
  6  Ken Griffey (L-L)
22  Jerry Mumphrey (S-R)
  2  Bobby Murcer (L-R)
14  Lou Piniella (R-R)
31  Dave Winfield (R-R)

Trainers - Gene Monahan, Mark Letendre

Batting Practice Pitchers - Doug Melvin (60), Mickey Scott (59)

Bullpen Catcher - Dom Scala  (51)

* not on active roster


SCOREBOOK & SOUVENIR PROGRAM PORTRAIT PHOTOS
Tucker Ashford (3B) 24
Rick Cerone (C) 10
Dave Collins (OF) 29
Ron Davis (P) 39
Bucky Dent (SS) 20
Barry Foote (C) 23
George Frazier (P) 43
Oscar Gamble (DH-OF) 17
Rich Gossage (P) 54
Ken Griffey (RF) 6
Ron Guidry (P) 49
Brad Gulden (C) 27
Tommy John (P) 25
Dave LaRoche (P) 34
Rudy May (P) 45
Larry Milbourne (IF) 18
Jerry Mumphrey (CF) 22
Bobby Murcer (OF) 2
Gene Nelson (P) 46
Graig Nettles (3B) 9
Lou Piniella (DH-OF) 14
Willie Randolph (2B) 30
Rick Reuschel (P) 36
Dave Revering (1B) 12
Dave Righetti (P) 19
Andre Robertson (SS) 55
Bob Watson (1B) 28
Dave Winfield (LF) 31

1982 New York Yankees Yearbook Roster, Taxi Squad and Prospects

Manager - Bob Lemon 21

Manager - Gene Michael 11

Manager - Clyde King 42

First Base Coach - Mike Ferraro 33

Third Base Coach - Joe Altobelli 48

Pitching Coach - Jerry Walker 47*

Pitching Coach - Clyde King 42

Pitching Coach - Jeff Torborg 41

Batting Coach - Mickey Vernon 40

Batting Coach - Joe Pepitone 46

Bench Coach - Yogi Berra 8

ROSTER

Catcher - Rick Cerone 10, Butch Wynegar 27

First Base - Roy Smalley 55 (3B), John Mayberry 12*

Second Base - Willie Randolph 30

Third Base - Graig Nettles 9

Shortstop - Bucky Dent 20, Andre Robertson 18 (2B)

Left Field - Dave Winfield 31

Center Field - Jerry Mumphrey 22, Dave Collins 29 (1B)

Right Field - Ken Griffey 6, Lou Piniella 14

Designated Hitter - Oscar Gamble 17 (OF)

Starting Pitchers:

Ron Guidry 49

Tommy John 25

Dave Righetti 19

Mike Morgan 63

Shane Rawley 26

Roger Erickson 35

Doyle Alexander 52

Relief Pitchers:

Rich Gossage 54

George Frazier 43

Dave LaRoche 34

Rudy May 45

TAXI SQUAD

Catcher - Barry Foote 23

First Base - Dave Revering 13*, Bob Watson 28 (1B) 

Second Base - Barry Evans 38 (3B)

Third Base - Tucker Ashford 57

Shortstop - Larry Milbourne 59* (2B)

Outfield - Lee Mazzilli 24 (1B), Bobby Brown 58*, Dave Stegman 56*

Designated Hitter - Bobby Murcer 2 (OF), Butch Hobson 51* (1B)

Starting Pitchers:

Rick Reuschel 36

John Pacella 50

Relief Pitchers:

Ron Davis 39

Bob Sykes 53

PROSPECTS

Catcher - Brad Gulden, Scott Bradley, Phil Lombardi

First Base - Steve Balboni, Todd Demeter

Second Base - Rex Hudler

Third Base - Jeff Reynolds

Shortstop - Otis Nixon (2B)

Outfield - Don Mattingly (1B), John Elway, Mike Patterson, Ted Wilborn, Tom Dodd

Starting Pitchers:

Gene Nelson

Andy McGaffigan

Jamie Werly

Pete Filson

Ben Callahan

Stefan Wever

Kelly Scott

Clay Christiansen

Relief Pitchers:

Curt Kaufman

Guy Elston

* unofficial uniform number

1982 New York Yankees Player Development

Vice-President, Baseball Operations - Bill Bergesch
Director of Player Development - Bill Livesey
Director of Scouting- Bobby Hofman
Assistant to the Director of Player Development - Dale Weeks
Assistant to the Director of Scouting - Bob Kalaf


YANKEE FARM CLUBS
AAA
Columbus, Ohio
International League
Manager - Frank Verdi
Coaches - Jerry McNertney, Sammy Ellis

AA
Nashville, Tennessee
Southern League
Manager - Johnny Oates
Coaches - Ed Napoleon, Hoyt Wilhelm

A
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Florida State League
Manager - Stump Merrill
Coaches - Stan Saleski, Sandy Valdespino

A
Greensboro, North Carolina
South Atlantic League
Manager - Doug Holmquist
Coaches - Mark Connor, Dusty Rhodes

A
Oneonta, New York
New York-Penn League
Manager - Ken Berry
Coaches - Q.V. Lowe, Jack Gillis

Rookie
Paintsville, Kentucky
Appalachian League
Manager - Mike Easom
Coaches - Mike Notaro, Mike McLeod

Rookie
Bradenton, Florida
Gulf Coast League
Manager - Carlos Tosca
Coach - Bill Evers

Minor League Hitting Instructor - Joe Pepitone
Minor League Pitching Instructor - Russ Meyers


SCOUTING
Major League Scouts
Harry Craft (Conroe, Texas)
Jim Hegan (Swampscott, Massachusetts)
Clyde King (Goldsboro, North Carolina)
Gene Michael (Closter, New Jersey)
Birdie Tebbetts (Ana Maria, Florida)
Regular Scouts:
Luis Arroyo (Ponce, Puerto Rico)
Hank Bauer (Overland Park, Kansas)
Joe Begani (Chicago, Illinois)
Howard Cassady (Tampa, Florida)
Al Cuccinello (Elmont, New York)
Joe Dicarlo (Ringwood, New Jersey)
Dutch Dotterer (Syracuse, New York)
Fred Ferreira (Fort Lauderdale, Florida)
Whitey Ford (Lake Success, New York)
Jack Gillis (Worcester, Massachusetts)
Tom Greenwade (Willard, Missouri)
Jim Gruzdis (Thomasville, North Carolina)
Roy Hamey (Tucson, Arizona)
Gary Hughes (Novato, California)
John Kennedy (Peabody, Massachusetts)
Don Lindeberg (Anaheim, California)
Jack Llewellyn (Englewood, Florida)
Jim Naples, Sr. (Buffalo, New York)
Bob Nieman (Anaheim, California)
Frank O'Rourke (Hillside, New Jersey)
Meade Palmer (Wyncote, Pennsylvania)
Gust Poulos (Clearwater, Florida)
Stan Sanders (Maumee, Ohio)
Robert Shaw (Westerville, Ohio)
Russ Sehon (Lawrence, Kansas)
Stan Williams (Lakewood, California)

1982 Yankee Spring Training Scout Signings
Al Cuccinello: Jamie Werly (1977)
Atley Donald: Ron Guidry (1971)
Tom Greenwade: Bobby Murcer (1964)
Bill Livesey: Steve Balboni (1978)
Wayne Morgan: Ted Wilborn (1976)
Roger Olsen: Curt Kaufman (1979)
Gust Poulos: Don Mattingly (1979), Andy McGaffigan (1978)
Jax Robertson: Don Mattingly (1979)
Jerry Walker: Todd Demeter (1979)


1982 YANKEES YEARBOOK "ON THE WAY UP"
Scott Bradley (C)
Ben Callahan (RHP)
Clay Christiansen (RHP)
Todd Demeter (1B)
Tom Dodd (OF)
Guy Elston (RHP)
John Elway (OF)
Pete Filson (LHP)
Rex Hudler (IF)
Curt Kaufman (RHP)
Phil Lombardi (C)
Don Mattingly (1B-OF)
Mike Morgan (RHP)
Otis Nixon (SS-2B)
Mike Patterson (OF)
Jeff Reynolds (3B)
Kelly Scott (RHP)
Dave Stegman (OF)
Jamie Werly (RHP)
Stefan Wever (RHP)
Ted Wilborn (OF)

1982 Yankees Prospect Profiles

GENE NELSON
"Last season, a season in which he saw action with three different Yankee teams, Gene Nelson had a combined 8-1 record. He started as the finest rookie in spring training and he won the James P. Dawson Award. Once the final gun sounded, he found himself traveling to New York as the youngest player beginning the 1981 season on a major league roster. After a brief illness he made seven starts with the Yankees, won three games, lost but one and remained with the Bronx Bombers until the unwanted baseball strike hit the country.
After the strike had ended, Gene was lost in a numbers game and was sent down to Columbus. He continued to progress as he hurled a 4-0, team-leading 2.11 ERA season with the Clippers.
Hopefully this year nothing will stop Gene Nelson from bringing his major league potential to the Bronx."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook

"Nelson won the James P. Dawson Award in 1981 as the top rookie in spring training. He was on the Yankees' Opening Day roster and was the youngest player in the major leagues, and the first Yankee since Rollie Sheldon (1961) to make the jump from Class A to the majors.
He came down with an intestinal virus and was disabled on April 16, and pitched at Ft. Lauderdale on a 20-day rehab assignment. Gene was activated on May 4, making his major league debut at California with a win (the game was saved by Ron Davis, striking out a record eight consecutive batters). He recorded his first Yankee Stadium win on June 4 against Baltimore, pitching a 1-hit shutout into the ninth inning.
Gene was assigned to Columbus after the strike was over and was 4-0 with a team-leading 2.11 ERA. He won two games in the Clippers' five-game semi-final series, including the final game, before his recall to the Yankees.
Nelson was the 690th selection in the June 1978 draft. In 1980, he was the Yankees Minor League Pitcher of the Year, Topps Player of the Month for the Florida State League for July, and also an FSL All-Star. Gene had a 12-game win streak and struck out 17 at Miami on July 31.
Gene grew up in the Tampa, Florida area. He played Little League and Babe Ruth ball and was a Yankee fan as a youngster, though Nolan Ryan was his favorite player. Gene graduated from Pasco (Dade City, Fla.) High where he was baseball MVP three years.
His favorite ballpark is Yankee Stadium. He enjoys hunting, fishing and bowling."

-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide


BRAD GULDEN
"The winters in Minnesota, home of a bright, young Yankee catching prospect named Brad Gulden, are long and terribly cold.
The wait for warm weather and the eventual summer is much too long for 25-year-old Brad. Tomorrow never comes for some, but it's here for the 5'11", 175-pound fireplug. After a good season last year, Brad feels that 1982 will be the telltale year in his career.
The Yankees initially acquired Brad in 1979 from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Later that same season, due to the untimely and tragic death of Thurman Munson, the Yankees made an emergency call to Columbus and Brad was promoted to New York. In a 40-game span, Brad showed great promise and a need for more experience.
His overall effectiveness warrants a serious look by Yankee coaches and scouts this year."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook

"Gulden played both at Seattle and Spokane in 1981 before being repurchased by the Yankees from the Mariners in May. At Columbus he was the second leading hitter on the club with a .295 average and hit seven home runs in nine games from July 29-August 7. Brad was called up by the Yankees in late September but did not appear in any games.
In 1979 Brad was named the International League All-Star catcher. He was called up to the Yankees following the death of Thurman Munson on August 2.
The Minnesota native was a four-year starter at Chaska (MN) High. He was a pitcher, catcher and outfielder, and also played basketball and football. Brad played Little League and Babe Ruth ball in Carver (MN), and as a youngster rooted for the Twins and Tony Oliva.
Brad enjoys hunting, bowling and fishing."

-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide


STEVE BALBONI
"Balboni has already become a legend with his minor league power-hitting feats. Last year he led the International League in homers (33) and RBIs (98) before getting a September recall from the Yanks. In 1980, he led the Southern League in the same departments with 34 homers and 122 RBIs.
Still, there is some doubt if he can hit major league pitching consistently. Steve has trouble with a fastball across the letters. He will be given a shot as the right-handed hitting first baseman this spring.
Steve was born in Brockton, Mass."

-Bill Madden, The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1982 Edition

"At 6'3" and 235 pounds, big Steve Balboni seems misplaced in a sport filled with speedsters and slimmed-down athletes. He's a throwback to the grand old days of power hitters such as Babe Ruth, Jimmie Foxx, Harmon Killebrew, Frank Howard and Boog Powell.
For three consecutive seasons, 25-year-old Steve Balboni led his respective leagues in both home runs and runs batted in. In his major league debut last season, he crushed a ball to Death Valley in Yankee Stadium for a monster triple. Yankee fans envision big Steve bringing his strength to Yankee Stadium very soon.
Good luck, Steve!"

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook

"Balboni was recalled from Columbus last year on April 21 and made his major league debut on April 22 against Detroit at Yankee Stadium. His first major league at-bat was a triple to left center and he walked with the bases loaded later in the game for his first RBI. In his second major league game on April 27, Steve crushed an RBI double at Detroit; both RBIs were game-winners. He was optioned back to Columbus on April 28.
For the third consecutive season, Steve led his league (this time the International League) in home runs and RBIs and was named to the IL All-Star team as designated hitter. He hit two home runs in the same inning on July 6 against Rochester and was Yankee Minor League Player of the Week for June 25-July 1.
Steve made his pro debut in 1978, hitting just one home run in 60 games. In 1979 he was named a Florida State League All-Star, leading the league offensively (homers, RBIs, games, at-bats) and first basemen defensively. In 1980 Steve was named Yankee Minor League Player of the Year, Topps Southern League Player of the Year, Topps Class AA All-Star, Topps Southern League Player of the Month for May, Southern League MVP and All-Star first baseman. He led SL first basemen in fielding and his 122 RBIs were a league record.
Balboni was a three-sport standout at Memorial High (Manchester, New Hampshire) where he played against Joe Lefebvre. He attended Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida and played for Bill Livesey, Yankee Director of Player Development, and was a teammate of Lefebvre. MVP at Eckerd, Steve helped lead them to a second-place finish in the Division II College World Series in 1977."

-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide


ANDY MCGAFFIGAN
"McGaffigan emerged as the best of the Yankees' young pitchers not yet traded away. He was 8-6 with a 3.23 ERA at Columbus last year and impressed with his poise and command of pitches during a September look-see. Andy faces a big challenge to crack the Yankee rotation this spring, but most scouts agree he's not far away from being a bonafide major league pitcher- for someone.
Andy was born in West Palm Beach, Fla."

-Bill Madden, The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1982 Edition

"In 1980, this 6'3", 195-pound right-hander was almost perfect. He was in his third season as a member of the Yankee organization, pitching at Nashville, earning a 15-5 record and 2.38 ERA and being named the Southern League's Pitcher of the Year. The allusion to perfection came when Andy tied a league record by winning 12 consecutive games. Twelve consecutive games!
Last season was another story for Andy. Plagued by elbow problems early in the year, he unfortunately found a home on the disabled list for the first two months of the season. Pulling himself together, the 26-year-old Floridian compiled an 8-6 record and 103 innings pitched. Confidently, toward the end of the season, the Yankees promoted him to the big leagues where he pitched well."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook

"McGaffigan was plagued by elbow problems in 1981 and spent over two months on the D.L. at the start of the season for Columbus. He won his first two and final five decisions for the Clippers and was recalled by the Yankees in September. Named Southern League Pitcher of the Year in 1980, Andy was named to the SL All-Star team and tied the league record with 12 consecutive wins, eight in relief.
Andy grew up in the West Palm Beach area and rooted for the Cardinals as a youngster, but Jim Palmer was his favorite player. He lists 'inconsistency' as his toughest opponent."

-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide


JAMIE WERLY
"A graduate of Harvard, Werly was a 9th round pick in the June 1977 free agent draft and currently pitches for the Columbus Clippers. Last season with the Nashville Sounds, he recorded a 13-11 record with a league leading 18 complete games, 222 innings pitched and 193 strikeouts. Jamie was named the Southern League's Pitcher of the Year."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook

"One of the finest right-handed pitching prospects in the Yankee organization is a 6'2", 185-pound Harvard graduate named Jamie Werly. Last season, with the Nashville Sounds, Jamie recorded a 13-11 record with a league leading 18 complete games, 222 innings pitched and 193 strikeouts. In tribute to his best efforts to date, he was named the Southern League's Pitcher of the Year.
The 23-year-old Werly came to the Yankees as a ninth round pick in the June 1977 Free Agent Draft. Climbing the ladder of success, Jamie has pitched for four different teams in the Yankee chain and he doesn't plan to stop until he has reached his ultimate goal: Yankee Stadium."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook

"Werly came back from injuries with a strong season in 1981. He led the Southern League in three pitching categories and was Yankee Minor League Pitcher of the Week, July 9-15. Jamie was named to the Southern League All-Star team and voted the league's Pitcher of the Year.
Jamie has been slowed by two major injuries. He missed the entire 1979 season as a result of major spinal surgery, and in 1980 was the leading pitcher in the Southern League when he suffered a freak nerve problem in his throwing arm, forcing him out of action for the remainder of the season. He has a career strikeout-to-walk ratio of 1.95 to 1.
Jamie grew up in Elmhurst, Illinois where he attended York Community High."

-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide


PETE FILSON (1981 Yankee Minor League Pitcher of the Year)
"Pennsylvania born and bred Peter Filson came to the Yankees via the Free Agent Draft in June of 1979. The 6'2", 175-pound left-hander found himself in Paintsville his first year as a Yankee and he recorded a league leading 9-0 record with a league leading 1.68 ERA. The next year, Pete began the baseball season in Greensboro where he hurled a perfect 3-0 record. Later that same season, he moved on to Ft. Lauderdale where he won 10 games and chalked up 86 strikeouts.
Last year, Pete began the season with Ft. Lauderdale, pitched in 11 contests there, had a 7-1, 1.99 ERA season and was elevated to Double-A ball. In Nashville, the 24-year-old whiz kid continued his winning ways with a 10-2 record and a 1.82 ERA. Overall, he was named the 1981 Yankee Minor League Pitcher of the Year."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook

"Filson was named Yankee Minor League Pitcher of the Year in 1981. He was Yankee Minor League Player of the Month for two consecutive months, June and July, and was Yankee Minor League Player of the Week, June 11-17. He tied for the Southern League lead in winning percentage (.833).
Pete led the Appalachian League in most pitching categories in 1979 and was named to the league All-Star team. He has a combined career minor league record of 41-12 (.774) in three seasons.
Pete grew up in Folsom, Pennsylvania where he attended Ridley High."

-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide


DON MATTINGLY (1981 Yankee Minor League Player of the Year)
"Don Mattingly's sparkling bat has produced three .300-plus seasons during his years as a Yankee farmhand. At Oneonta in 1979, this 5'11" 185-pounder hit .349 with 10 doubles. At Greensboro the following year, he hit a league leading .358 with 32 doubles, five triples, nine home runs and 105 RBIs. It was good enough for Don to be named the South Atlantic League's Most Valuable Player.
Last season, Don was named Player of the Year in the Yankee minor league system, having played at Nashville where he hit .314 and led the Southern League in doubles with 35. His slick fielding both at first base and in the outfield give him double value in his pinstriped future."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook

"Mattingly was Yankee Minor League Player of the Year in 1981. He led the Southern League in doubles and was named to the All-Star team, and was also named to the Topps Class AA All-Star team as an outfielder.
Don was drafted late as teams expected him to accept a college scholarship. Signed by Yankee scouts Jax Robertson and Gust Poulos, he has a .337 (407-for-1207) career batting average.
Mattingly attended Evansville Memorial High where he played baseball, basketball and football. He played Little League, Babe Ruth and American Legion ball in Evansville. His brother Randy played pro football.
Don enjoys racquetball."

-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide


TODD DEMETER
"The Yankees' top draft choice in June 1979, this slick fielder and power hitter is the son of former major leaguer Don Demeter. His home is Oklahoma, traditional breeding ground of Yankee talent."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook

"Demeter played his second full season at Greensboro, hit 19 home runs and led South Atlantic League first basemen in fielding (.998). He was Yankee Minor League Player of the Week, July 30-August 5.
The Yankees' top draft choice in June 1979 (the Yanks had no 1st round pick), he's the son of former major leaguer Don Demeter, who played 11 years with the Dodgers, Phillies, Tigers, Red Sox and Indians. Todd grew up in Oklahoma City where he attended Grant High School and was Oklahoma High School Baseball Player of the Year in 1979. He was signed to his first pro contract by Jerry Walker, now Yankee pitching coach. As a youngster, Todd was a fan of the Oakland A's and Bert Campaneris."

-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide


CURT KAUFMAN
"This minor league bullpen ace has a three-year mark of 24-9 with 29 saves and a 2.39 ERA. Curt was signed as a free agent out of Iowa State in 1979."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook

"Another excellent season for Kaufman in 1981, although slowed somewhat by rib injuries. He has been used primarily in relief and has strong strikeout-to-innings pitched and strikeout-to-walk ratios.
Curt attended Harlan (Iowa) Community High where he played baseball and basketball, and played Little League and Babe Ruth ball in West Phalia, Iowa. At Iowa State he played against Paul Molitor, Steve Howe and Tim Lollar. He was signed by Yankee scout Roger Olsen.
He enjoys hunting and autos. His father is a farmer and Curt plans a career in farming following baseball."

-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide


OTIS NIXON
"Otis fits into the Yankees' speed plans, stealing 138 bases in the last two seasons. He has led his league in walks for the last three seasons.
He was drafted by the Yankees in the first round of the secondary phase in June 1979."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook

"Nixon led his league in walks for the third consecutive season and stole a career high 71 bases in 1981. In 1980, he was the South Atlantic League All-Star second baseman.
Otis attended West Columbus High in Evergreen, North Carolina. He played baseball, football and basketball, and was named MVP in baseball and in football his senior year. He played Little League, Babe Ruth and American Legion ball in Evergreen and was a Yankee fan and a Willie Mays fan as a youngster. His brother Robert plays in the Mariners organization."

-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide


MIKE PATTERSON
"Mike was part of the Revering-for-Spencer-and-Underwood trade with Oakland last season. An outstanding defensive outfielder, he had 37 extra-base hits in 94 games for Columbus last year."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook

"Patterson began the 1981 season with Oakland and was traded to the Yankees organization on May 20. At Columbus he had 37 extra-base hits in 94 games. He hit a grand slam against Pawtucket on June 19. Mike spent six and a half years in the A's organization before being traded to the Yankees.
Mike graduated from Dorsey High in Las Angeles. He didn't play baseball there until the 11th grade and didn't start, then was voted most improved his senior year; he hit a triple in Dodger Stadium his senior year in the Los Angeles city playoffs. Mike also played Little League and Connie Mack ball in LA.
He works as a recreation and parks director in the off-season. Mike enjoys drawing, and would like to get into art production after his baseball career."

-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide


TED WILBORN
"Last season Ted led the Southern League in runs scored and set personal career highs in games, at-bats, hits, doubles, homers, RBIs and walks. He also stole 43 bases last year."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook

"Wilborn had his most productive year at the plate in 1981, playing at AA Nashville. He posted career highs in every category except walks and stolen bases and led the Southern League in runs scored.
Ted got his first major league hit on October 4, 1980 off Aurelio Lopez at Yankee Stadium. At Oneonta in 1978, he stole 57 bases in just 65 games to lead the New York-Penn League, only six shy of the league record, and was named Topps New York-Penn League Player of the Month in August. He started switch-hitting that season.
Wilborn played basketball and football, as well as baseball, at C.K. McClatchy High School in Sacramento, where he grew up. His father is a high school principal. Ted was a Giant fan as a youngster, his favorite being Willie Mays.
Ted enjoys tennis and watching football."

-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide


SCOTT BRADLEY
"This native of Essex Falls, New Jersey was drafted in the 3rd round last June by the Yankees out of the University of North Carolina. Scott hit .308 at Oneonta in his first taste of professional baseball."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook


BEN CALLAHAN
"Ben was selected by the Yankees in the 31st round of the June 1980 draft. Last season he led the Florida State League with 17 wins. In two pro seasons, Ben has a 23-9 record, 15 complete games in 31 starts and a 2.47 ERA."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook


TOM DODD
"This native of Portland, Oregon was selected by the Yankees in the 1st round of the secondary phase in January 1980. Tom led the South Atlantic League with 29 homers last year and also had 95 RBIs in just 103 games."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook


JEFF REYNOLDS
"Jeff was named MVP in the South Atlantic last year, leading the league with 103 RBIs. He also batted .306 and hit 26 homers.
He was selected by the Yankees in the 4th round of the January 1980 draft."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook


STEFAN WEVER
"Pitching for Ft. Lauderdale and Nashville last season, Stefan combined for a 12-5 record with a 2.08 ERA. He was born in West Germany and resides in San Francisco. He was the Yankees' 6th round pick in June 1979."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook


KELLY SCOTT
"Last season Kelly won 16 regular season games and two postseason games, the most in the Yankee system. Signed as a free agent following the June 1980 draft, he pitched a no-hitter for Greensboro last year."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook


REX HUDLER
"Rex was the Yankees' top choice in the June 1978 draft. He hit .297 at Ft. Lauderdale last season, earning Florida State League All-Star honors.
He's a native of California."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook


PHIL LOMBARDI
"A native of Granada Hills, California, Phil was the Yankees' 3rd round pick in June 1981. Along with his outstanding defensive abilities, he revealed his bat potential last fall in the Instructional League."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook


GUY ELSTON
"Guy is being groomed for bullpen work. Last year he was 9-0 with 11 saves and an 0.60 ERA for Paintsville. He appeared in 27 games, working 45 innings, striking out 67 and walking only seven as a first-year player."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook


CLAY CHRISTIANSEN
"Last season for Ft. Lauderdale, Clay won 16 games, completing 14 with a 2.28 ERA. He was born and resides in Kansas and was selected by the Yankees in the 15th round of the June 1980 draft."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook


JOHN ELWAY
"Elway was the Yankees' 1st pick in June 1981 and is playing this summer at Oneonta. He attends Stanford where he played baseball and football and was an All-American quarterback."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook

Other 1982 Yankee Profiles

LARRY MILBOURNE

"Prior to last season, Yankee fans vaguely recalled hearing his name and the other clubs he's played for: the Houston Astros and the Seattle Mariners. But after watching Larry Milbourne do his thing in 1981, Larry's name is almost a household word on the lips of everyone in the Tri-State area. And well it should be- the 6'0", 165-pound New Jersey born and bred veteran has come home!
Larry Milbourne came to the Yankees via a trade with the Seattle Mariners in November of 1980. His reputation says that he's one of the finest utility players in all baseball. He was well known for his defensive ability at second, short and third, but his herculean exploits with the bat were a bit of a surprise.
Getting his chance to play daily, after Willie Randolph and Bucky Dent succumbed to unfortunate injuries, Larry really seized the opportunity and gave it his all, proving his true value to the Yankees. In 61 games played last season, Larry hit a potent .313 with seven doubles, two triples and an even dozen runs batted in. Come playoff time, Larry really let loose- he hit .316 versus Milwaukee, .462 versus the A's and .250 versus the tough Dodgers. Overall, his postseason average was .327. Quite a feat for a utility ballplayer!"

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook

"Milbourne lived up to his reputation as one of the best utility players in baseball in 1981. He played in only 20 games in the first half, starting only four and batting .333. Injuries to Bucky Dent and Willie Randolph forced Milbourne into a starting role for the majority of the second half. He hit over .300 for most of the second half, driving in key runs and playing steady defense, and hit an inside-the-park homer against Kansas City on August 23. He hit .327 in postseason competition.
Larry played four seasons with Seattle and holds Mariner single-season records with 15 sacrifice hits in 1980 and 12 pinch hits in 1979. In 1978 he was the toughest batter to strike out in the AL (200 at-bats), fanning just once every 39 at-bats, and became the 18th major leaguer and eighth in American League history to switch-hit home runs in the same game. He connected off Cleveland's right-handed Mike Paxton (grand slam) and left-handed Don Hood (solo) in his first two at-bats in the Kingdome on June 15; other American Leaguers to accomplish this feat include Mickey Mantle (10 times), Reggie Smith (6), Roy White (5) and Tom Tresh (3).
His first Seattle RBI was the game-winner in the Mariners' first ever win on April 8, 1977. In 1971, Larry was the All-Star second baseman at Decatur and was named to the Topps All-Rookie team with Houston in 1974.
Larry graduated from Millville High (Port Norris, New Jersey) in 1969 and was All-State in baseball his junior and senior years. He attended Cumberland County J.C. (Vineland, New Jersey) and Glassboro College (New Jersey). His brother Monty played in the White Sox organization. Larry's hobbies are music and reading."

-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide

RON DAVIS

"It's all in a day's work. Answer the call from the dugout, throw your obligatory warmup pitches in the bullpen and make your way to the mound to put out the fire in the perilous middle innings. It's a job accepted by many and handled by few. Thankfully, the Yankees have one of those few in the presence of number thirty-nine, Ron Davis.
In 1979, Ron won 14 games against just two losses as he set a new American League record for most wins by a rookie in relief. That record was held by former pinstriper Wilcy Moore of the 1927 Bronx Bombers. The following season, 1980, Ron won nine games, saved seven are recorded a perfect 4-0 record down the September pennant stretch. The lean, lanky, 6'4", 205-pound Texan did not allow an earned run in his first 20.2 innings that month!
Last season, Ron reared back and recorded 83 strikeouts in just 73 innings. His 2.71 earned run average in 1981 was his best as a major league ballplayer. Against the Angels in May of last season, Ron casually took the mound, smoked eight consecutive batters and recorded a new major league record for consecutive strikeouts by a relief pitcher. Combine all of the above with a lifetime 27-10 won-loss record and you've got yourself one complete reliever. One complete reliever who's often called and often depended upon."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook

"Davis had an outstanding third season with the Yankees in 1981 and was an excellent number two man in the pen beside Gossage. He struck out at least one batter per inning, including a major league relief record of eight consecutive Angel batters in California on May 4. In his next outing in Seattle, he struck out the first batter he faced, extending the streak to nine straight. Ron was named to the AL All-Star team for the first time (replacing the injured Gossage) and was the winning pitcher in Game 1 of the Division Series in Milwaukee.
Ron had an excellent 14-2 rookie season in 1979, setting the AL rookie relief win record and breaking the record of 13 set by Wilcy Moore of the 1927 Yankees. He was primarily a starter in the Cubs' organization before his trade to the Yankees. His major league debut was on Old Timers' Day in 1978 before 46,000 fans.
In 1980, Ron was tough down the stretch with a 4-0 record and a save in September, not allowing an earned run in his first 20.2 innings that month. He was co-Player of the Week in the AL with Eddie Murray for September 8-14. Ron was the only Yankee pitcher to bat in '79 and '80, striking out both times.
Ron has spent the last three winters in the New York area where he has become an accomplished banquet speaker. He's a native of Houston where he was a baseball, basketball and tennis standout at Milby High. He has a degree in special education from Blinn J.C. in Brenham, Texas and was a National Junior College Athletic Association All-American at Blinn. Ron lists Catfish Hunter as his favorite player and enjoys hunting and fishing."

-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide

RICK REUSCHEL

"The Yankees believe in the saying 'every cloud has a pinstriped lining.' On the eve of the harrowing 1981 baseball strike, a trade between New York and Chicago brought Yankee fans one of the steadiest pitchers in the major leagues today: Rick Reuschel.
Rick's major league tenure, prior to his short time in pinstripes last season, was spent exclusively with the Chicago Cubs. The 32-year-old Illinois native pitched at Wrigley Field for 10 seasons, compiling 129 wins and a 3.43 ERA.
The quiet, uninquisitive Reuschel won't be part of any clubhouse shenanigans. All he likes to do is keep to himself, pitch to the best of his ability and help the Yankees win a pennant. And that's just fine with manager Bob Lemon."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook

"Traded to the Yankees on the eve of the 1981 players' strike, Reuschel was the only right-hander in the Yankees' starting rotation. He's a very steady performer with excellent control, yet the Yankees scored only six runs in his four losses. Rick was leading the Cubs in wins, ERA, games started, innings pitched and strikeouts when traded.
Before his trade to the Yankees, Rick had spent his entire career in the Cubs organization with a winning record despite playing on losing teams. On August 21, 1975, he teamed with his brother Paul to blank the Dodgers and become the first brother combo in history to hurl a shutout. Rick has recorded a 21-5 slate in the month of August since 1977 and was named National League Pitcher of the Month for August in both 1979 and 1980.
His brother Paul pitched in the majors with the Cubs ('75-'77) and Indians ('78-'79). Rick attended Central High in Camp Point, Illinois. He played Little League and Pony League ball in Golden, Illinois and American Legion ball in Keokuk, Iowa. At Western Illinois University, he led the team with a 10-0 record and also played in the Central Illinois Collegiate League for Galesburg. Rick was a Cardinal and Stan Musial fan as a youngster.
He plans on a farming career following baseball."

-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide

DAVE REVERING

"In the June '71 Free Agent Draft, Dave Revering was selected by the Cincinnati Reds. He fared well in the Reds' minor league system during his seven years there and finally cracked the big leagues in time for the '78 season. His debut, though, was with the American League's own Oakland A's where Dave was traded in February of 1978. The 6'4", 215-pound Revering enjoyed three-plus productive seasons with Oakland until his trade to the Yankees in May of '81. While being fitted for the pinstripes, Dave saw New York as a potential Garden of Eden for his potent left-handed swing.
A .276 lifetime hitter, Dave hopes to fully realize his potential this year as a Yankee."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook

"Revering had an off-year with the bat in 1981, for both the A's and Yankees, hitting well below his previous major league average. He had only one hit in his first 10 Yankee at-bats, then hit in 11 of his next 13 games and in nine straight games from June 1 to June 10.
Dave had a slow start again when the second season resumed with one hit in his first 12 at-bats of the second season. Both of his Yankee home runs were hit in Yankee Stadium. He had one hit in two at-bats against his former teammates, Oakland, in the ALCS.
In his first pro year (1971) at Bradenton, Dave was the top fielding first baseman and was named to the Gulf Coast League All-Star team. In 1973, he was named to the Eastern League All-Star team while playing for Three Rivers, even though he missed three weeks of the '73 season with a separated shoulder, and in 1974 led the American Association in fielding at Indianapolis. Dave was named to the American Association All-Star team in both 1975 and 1977.
In 1979 with Oakland, Dave led the team in average, runs, hits, doubles, triples and RBIs. In 1980 he tied for the team lead with 11 game-winning RBIs.
Revering graduated from Bella Vista High (Fair Oaks, California) where he played baseball, football and basketball. He hit .534 as a junior, .432 as a senior. Named All-State, he once drove in 10 runs in a high school playoff game. Dave played Little League ball in Citrus Heights, CA and American Legion ball in Fair Oaks. He was a Yankee fan as a youngster with Mickey Mantle his favorite player.
Dave enjoys hunting, antiques and cars."

-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide

BOB WATSON
"While the noise of the ever-excitable Yankee clubhouse makes headlines daily, one quiet and calm veteran looms large over the inescapable drone. He makes his noise the old fashioned way: he earns it ... with clutch fielding, dramatic home runs and key game-winning RBIs. The Bull earned his share of the limelight when he scored the one millionth run in baseball history and when he became the only athlete in all baseball to hit for the cycle in both the American and National Leagues.
After a disappointing past season, Bob Watson looks forward to his third year in pinstripes. He's gunning for another .300-plus season. He's had seven of those during his fabled career, and he's looking forward to that golden ring that eludes most major leaguers: the ring which signifies victory in the October classic. With a career .297 average going into the 1982 season, Bob hopes to continue his winning ways and be a part of another American League Championship squad and, hopefully, a World Series Champion!"

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook

"1981 was a disappointing season for Watson who was hampered by injuries all through the first half. He suffered a strained adductor muscle on Opening Day, tested it periodically and when ready to go, pulled a hamstring, putting him on the 15-day DL on May 13. Bob missed a total of 33 games and batted .182 in the first half.
Bob came alive in the second half with eight home runs and 11 RBIs and hit two home runs at Tiger Stadium on August 15. He had an outstanding postseason, hitting .340 (17-for-50) with two homers and nine RBIs. Bob homered in his first World Series plate appearance on October 20 at Yankee Stadium to tie a World Series record.
In 1980 Bob led the Yankees in hitting, .307, 10th best in the American League. In August of that year he was robbed of two homers when balls he hit struck hanging speakers in the Kingdome.
Bob spent 11 years with the Astros and holds the single-season and career marks for RBIs with Houston. Named Astro MVP in 1975, he had a 19-game hitting streak in 1973, and in 1974 scored the one millionth run in baseball history. 

He is the only player to hit for the cycle in both leagues. He began his career as a catcher, but has only played first, outfield and designated hitter since 1974.

Bob grew up in Los Angeles where he was all-city in both baseball and football. He attended Los Angeles Harbor J.C. where he was All-American in baseball and served in the Marines as a sergeant.
He likes jazz and fishing."

-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide

BOBBY MURCER
"If there's anyone deserving of the label 'legend in his own time' it's the 'youngster' with the overly familiar Oklahoma twang. The number now worn on his back may be one more than he's had for most of his career with the Yanks, but number two in pinstripes is the same good ole' boy that Yankee fans everywhere have always loved and admired. The legend we speak of? Bobby Ray Murcer, of course!
Turning back the hands of time, we recall the lean years- the constant search for a guiding star that would once again return the Yankees to the promised land. Twenty-two-year-old Bobby Murcer applied for the job. Almost overnight, Yankee fans took a liking to the left-handed swinging infielder with the contagious smile. The legend began.
Many things have changed since the '69 season opener when the 5'11", 165-pound Yankee third baseman took sights on the Washington bleachers and helped his teammates knock off the then Ted Williams-led Senators. For starters, the Senators no longer exist and Mr. Murcer no longer serves time at the hot corner. He can, however, still put a baseball into orbit. He stands in the number twelve spot on the all-time Yankee home run list (167) and plans to move up a notch or two before it's all over. Let's just say the legend continues."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook

"Murcer's 1981 season began with a pinch-hit grand slam home run on Opening Day against Texas. He was the top pinch hitter in the American League with three home runs and 12 RBIs. Used exclusively as a designated hitter and pinch hitter, Murcer did not play in the field during the season.
He moved up three places on the Yankee home run list, passing Elston Howard (161), Bill Skowron (165) and Joe Pepitone (166) into 12th place with 167 homers. On the all-time Yankee RBI list, Murcer moved past Frankie Crosetti (649) and Hank Bauer (654) into 16th place with 656. He played on his first AL Championship club and also appeared in his first World Series.
An 18-year pro (including two years in the military) with 13 1/2 years in the Yankee organization, Bobby broke in at Johnson City in 1964 as the Appalachian League All-Star shortstop. He joined the Yankees late in only his second pro season, and after a stint in the Army, rejoined the Yankees in 1969 and was named to the Sporting News All-Star team in 1971, '72 and '73. Bobby hit three home runs in one game against Cleveland on June 24, 1970 (part of four consecutive in a doubleheader) and three against Kansas City on July 13, 1973, and was the last Yankee to hit for the cycle on August 29, 1972 against Texas. In 1976 with San Francisco, Bobby hit a homer off Montreal's Dale Murray, the first homer allowed by Murray in 247.1 innings pitched, a modern major league record.
Murcer was a three-sport standout in high school, playing baseball, football and basketball at Southeast High in Oklahoma City. He was all-state in football, all-city in both basketball and baseball and batted .458 with just one strikeout his senior year. He attended the University of Oklahoma as a business major.
Bobby enjoys hunting and fishing and works in the oil business in the off-season. He was signed to his original Yankee contract by Tom Greenwade, the same scout who signed Mickey Mantle, Bobby's favorite player."

-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide


TUCKER ASHFORD
"Thomas Steven Ashford, 27-year-old, 6'1", 185-pound Memphis, Tennessee native, spends his days in the sun at the hot corner and knows the only time his picture will make the spotlight should be during his future with the Bronx Bombers.
The Yankees dealt for Tucker in December of 1980 from the Texas Rangers. His versatility at all four infield positions was most appealing to the scouts who had seen him during his earlier days in the Padre farm system. Last year, his first in the Yankee system, Tucker played for the Columbus Clippers and batted a very impressive .300. His 32 doubles was a Clippers team record and his 250 total bases was an International League record.
With a glove that shines like gold and a bat that sparkles like silver, Tucker may just find the jump to the Bronx slightly easier than anticipated."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook

"Ashford played the entire 1981 International League season at Columbus, leading the Clippers with a .300 batting average, setting a club record with 32 doubles and leading the IL with 250 total bases. He was Yankee Minor League Player of the Week April 23-29, Player of the Month for April and had a 15-game hitting streak from April 14 through May 1. Tucker played three games defensively for the Yankees in September.
With the Padres in 1977, Tucker had a 10-game hitting streak from July 30 to August 8. He can play all four infield positions and has been among the league leaders in fielding in every league he has played.
Tucker graduated from Covington (Tennessee) High School where he played baseball. He lists his hobbies as golf, basketball and billiards."

-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide


BARRY FOOTE
"After spending over 10 professional seasons calling games behind the plate with the Expos, Phillies and Cubs, Barry Foote could have been satisfied with an ordinary career. In April of '81 Rick Cerone was on the disabled list with an injured thumb and the Yankee brass was instructed to acquire an experienced catcher, one willing to spend a good amount of time in the background once Rick was healthy again. A rare type of individual who could put his personal feelings in his pocket for the sake of the team's goals. In getting this 6'3", 220-pound man mountain, the Yankees fulfilled their objective.
As soon Barry put on the pinstripes, things began to happen. He hit a home run in his first at-bat as a Yankee and he hit five round-trippers in his first seven games. Coupled his fine defensive ability, Barry's instant offense proved him more than capable."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook

"Foote began the 1981 season with the Cubs with no hits in 22 at-bats (one RBI in nine games). He was acquired when Rick Cerone was disabled with a broken thumb. Barry homered in his first at-bat as a Yankee, off Dan Schatzeder at Detroit on April 28 and hit five home runs in his first seven Yankee games. He hit all six of his home runs in the first half and hit five of his six homers on the road.
He was named to the Gulf Coast League All-Star team at Bradenton in 1970, and in 1973 was named to the International League All-Star team at Peninsula. With the Expos in 1974, Barry was named the National League Rookie of the Year. In 1980 he spent two stints on the disabled list with back spasms, but on April 22 of that year, Barry had eight RBIs including a game-winning two-out grand slam in the bottom of the ninth after his eighth-inning homer had tied the game.
His father, Amby, was a pitcher and third baseman in the Dodger and Pirate farm systems. Barry played Little League, Babe Ruth and American Legion ball. He enjoys fishing, collecting art and antiques, and tinkering with old cars."

-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide


BARRY EVANS
"While with San Diego, Barry was hard to hide. During his first season, 1977, the 6'1", 180-pound Georgian played at Walla Walla and hit .358. His next season, 1978, was spent at Amarillo where he again tore the cover off the ball, hitting .305 with 25 doubles and 10 home runs. One look at these minor league stats and you'd expect to see Barry's name at the top of the Padres future prospects list- a real comer!
Well, things don't always work out as planned. Barry did get his chance with the parent Padre club for four seasons and his only compliment, offensively, to his great glove was last season's production. He batted .323 and was raring to go when the season was just coming to a halt. Hopefully, his hot streak will continue into this season and the Yankees will someday soon get the opportunity to see the 25-year-old multi-talented infielder in action."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook


BOB SYKES
"The tall, lean left-hander named Bob Sykes never thought he'd get a chance to pitch in New York wearing the pinstripes with the NY on the front. It's a dream shared by anyone who's from the Tri-State area: come to New York and hurl for the prestigious New York Yankees.
As a graduate of St. Rose High in Belmar, the 6'2", 200-pound New Jersey-born Sykes was drafted by the Tigers in the June 1974 draft. He shuffled between the minors and majors for Detroit and St. Louis through the 1979 season. After showing good stuff, he was brought up to St. Louis for good and pitched steady through the '80 and '81 seasons. Used primarily in relief, Bob hopes to land a spot with the talent-laden Bronx Bombers relief corps."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook

"Bob spent his second full season with the Cardinals in 1981. He had an impressive second half, working 23.2 innings in relief with a 2-0 record and a 1.90 ERA.
Sykes was named to the 1974 Appalachian League All-Star team with a sensational undefeated season. In June of 1979, he underwent surgery for the removal of a blood clot in his left shoulder, and was recovering and was pitching well in 1980 when he developed circulation problems in his fingers and did not pitch the final month.
Bob played baseball at St. Rose High in Belmar, New Jersey."

-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide


JOHN PACELLA
"Now here's a name that you've certainly seen before: John Pacella. Brooklyn-born, a Long Island resident, a graduate of Connetquot High in Oakdale and a former pitcher with the crosstown rival New York Mets. Well, today he wears the pinstripes as he was acquired by the Yankees in a multi-player deal with the San Diego Padres in March of 1981.
Last season, as a member of the International League Champion Columbus Clippers, John was 11-9 with a career high 135 strikeouts. His grand desire and powerful fastball give the Yankees ample insurance down on the farm. Hopefully, John will take full advantage of his rare second opportunity to make a New York baseball team. Not too many players get that chance."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook

"Pacella went to spring training with the Padres in 1981 but was traded to the Yankees before the season opened. He struck out a career high of 135 in a full season at Columbus.
In 1976 at Lynchburg, John played in the Carolina League All-Star Game. At Jackson of the Texas League, he opened the 1977 season with a no-hitter against Tulsa, striking out seven and walking six.
John grew up in Brooklyn and attended Connetquot High in Oakdale where he played baseball, being named All-State and MVP for three years. He played Little and Babe Ruth ball on Long Island and grew up as a Yankee and Mickey Mantle fan.
He enjoys boating, racquetball and video games."

-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide


BOBBY BROWN
"Back and forth between Columbus and the Yankees all season, Brown played all three outfield positions for the Yankees. He was recalled when Reggie Jackson tore a tendon, and he started the season with the Yankees. He was assigned to Columbus when Jackson was reactivated and recalled on May 29 when catcher Johnny Oates was designated for assignment. Bobby was optioned back to Columbus when pitcher Dave Wehrmeister was added to the roster at the start of the second season and recalled again on August 24 when Lou Piniella was disabled with a bruised foot.
During his pro career Bobby has played in five different organizations (including two stints in the Yankee system) and has played for 12 different teams in 11 leagues, all in 10 years. In 1976, playing for Peninsula in the Carolina League, he was named to the All-Star team as an outfielder. In 1979 Bobby was named to the International League All-Star team, sharing honors with Dave Stapleton as IL MVP, and was also named to the Topps National Association AAA All-Star team.
Brown graduated from Northampton High (Norfolk, VA) where he played baseball and basketball. He led the baseball team to its first title in his senior year and was MVP. He signed a contract with Baltimore immediately following his high school graduation."

-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide

BUTCH HOBSON
"Either the gridiron or the diamond is this versatile athlete's domain. He was once a star quarterback for the Bear at Alabama, but he now plays for the Stick in the Bronx and makes a living slugging home runs.
Butch was acquired from the Angels in March to provide power for the Yankee lineup. He was an Angel last year and previously spent four full seasons with the enemy Red Sox. In 1977 he hit .265 with 30 homers and 112 RBIs; the latter two categories were club records for Red Sox third basemen.
The strong right-handed hitter has a lifetime batting average of .250 with 98 homers and 394 RBIs. As a Yankee, Butch will probably see action at the corners, as a designated hitter and as a pinch hitter."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook


DAVE STEGMAN
"Stegman played three seasons with the Detroit organization before coming over to the Yankees. He batted .291 with Columbus last year in 90 games."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook


LEE MAZZILLI
"This former idol of fans has lost some of his luster, batting almost 50 points below his lifetime average last season. Maz hit .215 in the first half and .242 down the stretch.
His career is marked by inconsistency and he teases the Mets with some hot streaks. Maz batted .303 in '79 with 79 RBIs as a budding superstar. He had a slow start in '80 before an 11-homer, 25-RBI July. He was born in New York City, so he's a natural favorite of the home crowd until things go bad.
Maz has homered from both sides of the plate in the same game. In the 1979 All-Star Game, he belted a pinch homer in the eighth to tie the game and walked with the bases loaded in the ninth to force in the winning run.
Maz was a champion speed skater in his youth."

-Nick Peters, The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1982 Edition


DR. JOHN J. BONAMO (Team Physician)
"Dr. John J. Bonamo might be called the twenty-sixth man on the Yankees roster for all the work he performs as the official doctor of the Bronx Bombers. Dr. Bonamo is the Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Hospital in Manhattan. This season will be his fourth year with the Yankee organization."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook

"Dr. John J. Bonamo enters his fourth year as the Yankees team physician. He is an orthopedic surgeon affiliated with Staten Island and NYU Hospitals and is a graduate of Boston College and New York Medical College."

-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide


GENE MONAHAN (Trainer)
"Gene Monahan probably never knew in 1962 that his being batboy of the Ft. Lauderdale Yankees would reflect his life's calling. But now, as Head Trainer of the Yankees, Gene begins his 11th season with New York. Gene has a B.S. in physical education from the University of Indiana and is a certified member of the NATA."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook

"Gene Monahan, Yankee trainer, is now in his 10th year with the parent club and at 37, in his 20th year with the Yankee organization, starting as a batboy at Fort Lauderdale. He is a graduate of Indiana University."

-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide


BOB SHEPPARD (Public Address Announcer)
"Bob Sheppard brings back memories to those who have heard him announce the ballgames at Yankee Stadium for 31 summers. The professor of speech at St. John's University thoroughly enjoys informing Stadium patrons who is coming to bat and the like. Anyone interacting with Bob would realize this by his good-natured manner."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook


MARK LETENDRE (Assistant Trainer)
"Mark Letendre enters his first year of service as the Assistant Trainer of the Yankees alongside veteran Gene Monahan. Mark has a B.S. in physical education from the University of Maine at Orono and has worked as trainer of both the West Haven Yankees and the Columbus Clippers."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook

"Mark Letendre, 25, joins the staff as assistant trainer this year. He served as the Columbus trainer for the past three years. Mark has been in the Yankee organization since 1978. He graduated from the University of Maine at Orono."

-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide


JIM ESPOSITO (Head Groundskeeper)
"Jim Esposito maintained the grounds at beloved Ebbets Field in Brooklyn and at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles before tending the lovely garden in the Bronx called Yankee Stadium. This year marks the 21st season Jimmy has spent in The House That Ruth Built."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook

"Jimmy Esposito, chief of the Yankee ground crew, began his role in 1960 after 14 seasons with the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers."

-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide


JIM OGLE (Yankee Alumni Association)
"Jim Ogle is the Executive Director of the Yankee alumni quarterly publication called 'Pinstripes' and the head of the Yankee Alumni Association based out of Ft. Lauderdale. After covering baseball for the Newark Star-Ledger for over 20 summers, he's enjoying life in the Sunshine State ... and promises another memorable Old-Timers' Day on August 7."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook


EDDIE LAYTON (Stadium Organist)
"Eddie Layton creates those wonderful sounds you'll hear the next time you come to Yankee Stadium. He's the man behind the multi-level keyboards at the park and the man behind that fabulous 'charge' chant used to keep rallies going once the Bronx Bombers really begin to roll. With over 25 albums to his credit, Eddie hopes to continue making music at the Stadium and in Madison Square Garden where he plays at Knick and Ranger games."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook


PETE SHEEHY (Clubhouse Man and Equipment Manager)
"Pete Sheehy begins his 56th consecutive season as the equipment manager of the New York Yankees. He's been tidying lockers and folding uniforms since 1927.
'Big Pete' is one of the few who has enjoyed pleasant memories of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Catfish Hunter, Thurman Munson and so many more names of Yankee past. In all baseball, Pete is one of its most proud and respected citizens."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook

"Pete Sheehy, after whom the Yankee clubhouse is named, is now in his 56th season as equipment man and clubhouse attendant. The likeable Pete was among those specially honored at Opening Day of the 'new' Yankee Stadium."

-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide


LOU CUCUZZA (Visitors Clubhouse Manager)
"Lou Cucuzza has some time before he challenges the 56-year tenure held by Pete Sheehy. Lou begins his seventh year as equipment manager in the visitors clubhouse at Yankee Stadium. Much different than working on the Yankees' side, Lou enjoys the camaraderie he's garnered with 13 different visiting teams coming to the Stadium each year."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook

"Lou Cucuzza is in his seventh year running the visitors clubhouse at the Stadium."

-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide


DOM SCALA (Bullpen Catcher)
"Dom Scala is the friendly, well-built extra man you'll notice in the bullpen this season. After an illustrious career as a catcher with the St. John's Redmen, Dom continues his role as a bullpen catcher with the New York Yankees."

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook

"Dom Scala, the Yankees' bullpen catcher, is in his fifth season in that capacity. He is a graduate of St. John's University and played in the Oakland organization."

-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide


DOUG MELVIN (Right-Handed Batting Practice Pitcher)
"Doug Melvin begins his third season as a batting practice pitcher. Doug, who pitched in the Yankee organization for six years, also charts the Yankee defense."

-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide


MICKEY SCOTT (Left-Handed Batting Practice Pitcher)
"Mickey Scott joined the Yankees in 1980 as a left-handed batting practice pitcher. Mickey pitched in the Yankees organization and pitched in the majors for the Orioles, Expos and Angels."

-1982 New York Yankees Media Guide

1982 Profile: Doyle Alexander

"Alex was the club's most effective and dependable starter following a steal of a swap with Atlanta for John Montefusco. He beat Cincinnati to become one of four active pitchers to defeat all 26 major league teams. Alex made a sensational debut with the Giants, going 3-1 with a 1.29 ERA in April; he was 5-4 with a 2.69 ERA before the strike, and 6-3 thereafter.
Born in Cordova, Alabama, dissatisfaction over the Giants' reluctance to extend his contract had Alex threatening retirement at season's end, so a trade was possible. He was the Braves' top starter in 1980, but a contract squabble with Ted Turner led to his trade."

-Nick Peters, The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1982 Edition

"After a five-season and three-team hiatus, Doyle Alexander is back in the Pinstripes again this season. Yankee fans hope that Doyle brings as many thrills to the Bronx this season as he did in his first stint with the Bombers back in 1976. During that season, after being acquired by the Yankees as part of a ten-player deal with the Orioles, Doyle flirted with no-hitters past the fifth inning on four occasions. He later started the first game of the '76 World Series against Cincinnati.
Highly regarded as a crafty, experienced veteran, Doyle is one of only four pitchers to have defeated all 26 existing major league teams. Doyle's at his best in the heat of a pennant race, as he showed over the final weeks of two consecutive seasons, 1976-77, when his combined record was 17-4. He will have a chance to uphold this highly respected reputation with the Yankees again this year.
Doyle rejoined the Yankees in March of this year via a trade with the San Francisco Giants. Last year, he led the Giants in victories with 11, and his superb 2.90 ERA was his best since the 1972 season. If Doyle can turn in statistics like that again this season, he surely will disprove the adage 'you can't go home again.'"

-The New York Yankees Official 1982 Yearbook