Manager - Billy Martin 1
No. Coaches
8 Yogi Berra
33 Mike Ferraro
42 Art Fowler
48 Jim Hegan
40 Charley Lau
47 Jeff Torborg
No. Pitchers
19 Rick Anderson (R-R)
45 Jim Beattie (R-R)
43 Ken Clay (R-R)
39 Ron Davis (R-R)
31 Ed Figueroa (R-R) *
54 Rich Gossage (R-R)
52 Mike Griffin (R-R)
49 Ron Guidry (L-L)
35 Don Gullett (R-L) *
46 Don Hood (L-L)
29 Jim Hunter (R-R)
25 Tommy John (R-L)
36 Jim Kaat (L-L)
53 Bob Kammeyer (R-R)
55 Paul Mirabella (L-L)
56 Dave Righetti (L-L)
50 Roger Slagle (R-R)
23 Luis Tiant (R-R)
No. Catchers
27 Brad Gulden (L-R)
38 Jerry Narron (L-R)
58 Bruce Robinson (L-R)
No. Infielders
10 Chris Chambliss (L-R)
20 Bucky Dent (R-R)
18 Brian Doyle (L-R)
59 Damaso Garcia (R-R)
9 Graig Nettles (L-R)
34 Lenny Randle (S-R)
30 Willie Randolph (R-R)
41 George Scott (R-R)
12 Jim Spencer (L-L)
57 Roy Staiger (R-R)
11 Fred Stanley (R-R)
24 Dennis Werth (R-R)
Outfielders
26 Juan Beniquez (R-R)
22 Bobby Brown (S-R)
17 Oscar Gamble (L-R)
44 Reggie Jackson (L-L)
2 Bobby Murcer (L-R)
14 Lou Piniella (R-R)
6 Roy White (S-R)
Trainers - Gene Monahan, Barry Weinberg
Bullpen Catcher - Dom Scala 51
Batting Practice Pitcher - Doug Melvin 60
* not on active roster
YANKEES SCOREBOOK & SOUVENIR PROGRAM PORTRAIT PHOTOS
Jim Beattie (P) 45
Juan Beniquez (OF) 26
Bobby Brown (OF) 22
Ray Burris (P) 53
Chris Chambliss (1B) 10
Ken Clay (P) 43
Ron Davis (P) 39
Bucky Dent (SS) 20
Ed Figueroa (P) 31
Oscar Gamble (DH-OF) 17
Rich Gossage (P) 54
Ron Guidry (P) 49
Don Hood (P) 46
Jim Hunter (P) 29
Reggie Jackson (RF) 44
Tommy John (P) 25
Jim Kaat (P) 36
Billy Martin (MGR) 1
Thurman Munson (C) 15
Bobby Murcer (CF) 2
Jerry Narron (C) 38
Graig Nettles (3B) 9
Lou Piniella (LF) 14
Willie Randolph (2B) 30
Jim Spencer (1B) 12
Fred Stanley (SS) 11
Luis Tiant (P) 23
Roy White (LF) 6
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1979 New York Yankees July 1 Roster
Manager - Billy Martin 1
No. Coaches
8 Yogi Berra
33 Mike Ferraro
42 Art Fowler
48 Jim Hegan
32 Elston Howard
40 Charley Lau
No. Pitchers
45 Jim Beattie (R-R) *
53 Ray Burris (R-R)
43 Ken Clay (R-R)
39 Ron Davis (R-R)
31 Ed Figueroa (R-R) *
54 Rich Gossage (R-R) *
49 Ron Guidry (L-L)
35 Don Gullett (R-L) *
46 Don Hood (L-L)
29 Jim Hunter (R-R)
25 Tommy John (R-L)
36 Jim Kaat (L-L)
23 Luis Tiant (R-R)
No. Catchers
15 Thurman Munson (R-R)
38 Jerry Narron (L-R)
No. Infielders
10 Chris Chambliss (L-R)
20 Bucky Dent (R-R)
18 Brian Doyle (L-R)
18 Brian Doyle (L-R)
9 Graig Nettles (L-R)
30 Willie Randolph (R-R)
12 Jim Spencer (L-L)
11 Fred Stanley (R-R)
No. Outfielders
26 Juan Beniquez (R-R)
44 Reggie Jackson (L-L)
27 Darryl Jones (R-R)
2 Bobby Murcer (L-R)
14 Lou Piniella (R-R)
17 Mickey Rivers (L-L)
6 Roy White (S-R)
Trainers - Gene Monahan, Barry Weinberg
* not on active roster
YANKEES TEAM PHOTO
Juan Aybar (batboy)
Jim Beattie
Yogi Berra (coach)
Ray Burris
Chris Chambliss
Ken Clay
Ron Davis
Bucky Dent
Brian Doyle
Mike Ferraro (coach)
Art Fowler (coach)
George Friedel (batboy)
Rich Gossage
Ron Guidry
Jim Hegan (coach)
Don Hood
Jim Hunter
Tommy John
Darryl Jones
Jim Kaat
Bill Kane (traveling secretary)
Charley Lau (coach)
Billy Martin (manager)
Doug Melvin (batting practice pitcher)
Gene Monahan (trainer)
Thurman Munson
Bobby Murcer
Jerry Narron
Willie Randolph
Dom Scala (bullpen catcher)
Pete Sheehy (equipment manager)
Jim Spencer
Fred Stanley
Errol Toulon (batboy)
Barry Weinberg (trainer)
Roy White
absent: Juan Beniquez, Ed Figueroa, Reggie Jackson, Graig Nettles, Lou Piniella, Mickey Rivers, Luis Tiant
YANKEES TEAM PHOTO
Juan Aybar (batboy)
Jim Beattie
Yogi Berra (coach)
Ray Burris
Chris Chambliss
Ken Clay
Ron Davis
Bucky Dent
Brian Doyle
Mike Ferraro (coach)
Art Fowler (coach)
George Friedel (batboy)
Rich Gossage
Ron Guidry
Jim Hegan (coach)
Don Hood
Jim Hunter
Tommy John
Darryl Jones
Jim Kaat
Bill Kane (traveling secretary)
Charley Lau (coach)
Billy Martin (manager)
Doug Melvin (batting practice pitcher)
Gene Monahan (trainer)
Thurman Munson
Bobby Murcer
Jerry Narron
Willie Randolph
Dom Scala (bullpen catcher)
Pete Sheehy (equipment manager)
Jim Spencer
Fred Stanley
Errol Toulon (batboy)
Barry Weinberg (trainer)
Roy White
absent: Juan Beniquez, Ed Figueroa, Reggie Jackson, Graig Nettles, Lou Piniella, Mickey Rivers, Luis Tiant
1979 New York Yankees June 1 Roster
Manager - Bob Lemon 21
No. Coaches
8 Yogi Berra
33 Mike Ferraro
48 Jim Hegan
32 Elston Howard
40 Charley Lau
42 Tom Morgan
No. Pitchers
45 Jim Beattie (R-R)
53 Ray Burris (R-R)
43 Ken Clay (R-R)
39 Ron Davis (R-R)
31 Ed Figueroa (R-R) *
54 Rich Gossage (R-R) *
49 Ron Guidry (L-L)
35 Don Gullett (R-L) *
29 Jim Hunter (R-R)
25 Tommy John (R-L)
47 Jim Kaat (L-L)
23 Luis Tiant (R-R)
No. Catchers
41 Cliff Johnson (R-R)
15 Thurman Munson (R-R)
38 Jerry Narron (L-R)
No. Infielders
10 Chris Chambliss (L-R)
20 Bucky Dent (R-R)
18 Brian Doyle (L-R)
9 Graig Nettles (L-R)
30 Willie Randolph (R-R)
12 Jim Spencer (L-L)
11 Fred Stanley (R-R)
No. Outfielders
26 Juan Beniquez (R-R)
44 Reggie Jackson (L-L)
27 Jay Johnstone (L-R)
14 Lou Piniella (R-R)
17 Mickey Rivers (L-L)
6 Roy White (S-R)
Trainers - Gene Monahan, Barry Weinberg
* not on active roster
No. Coaches
8 Yogi Berra
33 Mike Ferraro
48 Jim Hegan
32 Elston Howard
40 Charley Lau
42 Tom Morgan
No. Pitchers
45 Jim Beattie (R-R)
53 Ray Burris (R-R)
43 Ken Clay (R-R)
39 Ron Davis (R-R)
31 Ed Figueroa (R-R) *
54 Rich Gossage (R-R) *
49 Ron Guidry (L-L)
35 Don Gullett (R-L) *
29 Jim Hunter (R-R)
25 Tommy John (R-L)
47 Jim Kaat (L-L)
23 Luis Tiant (R-R)
No. Catchers
41 Cliff Johnson (R-R)
15 Thurman Munson (R-R)
38 Jerry Narron (L-R)
No. Infielders
10 Chris Chambliss (L-R)
20 Bucky Dent (R-R)
18 Brian Doyle (L-R)
9 Graig Nettles (L-R)
30 Willie Randolph (R-R)
12 Jim Spencer (L-L)
11 Fred Stanley (R-R)
No. Outfielders
26 Juan Beniquez (R-R)
44 Reggie Jackson (L-L)
27 Jay Johnstone (L-R)
14 Lou Piniella (R-R)
17 Mickey Rivers (L-L)
6 Roy White (S-R)
Trainers - Gene Monahan, Barry Weinberg
* not on active roster
1979 New York Yankees Program and Scorecard Notes
WELCOME
"The New York Yankees take great pride in welcoming you to the 'new' Yankee Stadium. This magnificent park, reconstructed between October 1973 and April 1976, can now boast of the greatest features in comfort and enjoyment for fans, while still retaining the historic character which makes it the most famous sports arena in America.
Yankee Stadium first opened in 1923, and the Yankees went on to win their first of 22 World Championships that year. Scores of great ballplayers have worn the Yankee uniform over the years, with the legendary Babe Ruth-Lou Gehrig-Joe DiMaggio-Mickey Mantle link forming a tradition of greatness.
Today's Yankees proudly wear the same uniforms and are now back in the same ballpark- with the added benefit of playing in a park built for the fans' comfort.
We welcome you today to the 77th season of Yankee baseball ... there is none better."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
GAME WINNING RBIS
"Game winning RBIs become an official statistic this year. Credit a game winning RBI to the player who drives in the run that gives his team a lead that it never relinquishes."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
DID YOU KNOW?
"The Yankees have won six out of a possible twelve minor league championships over the last three years."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
SENIOR CITIZENS DAYS
"The Yankees once again have scheduled their popular Senior Day program. This year, the Yanks have set aside six dates for the program. On these days, all fans who have passed their 60th birthday will be admitted to outfield box seats on the loge or main level reserved seats for a 50 cent service charge."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
MASS TRANSIT INFORMATION
"From New Jersey: Independent bus companies provide daily scheduled service from New Jersey to the George Washington Bridge Station and New York Port Authority Terminal. Subway connections to the Stadium are available from both locations.
From Connecticut: Rail service between New Haven and Manhattan with intermediate stops is provided by Conrail and Amtrak. Subway connections to the Stadium can be made from these lines. Trailways Bus Company provides daily scheduled bus service between New Haven and Manhattan, again to convenient subway connections.
From Long Island: Long Island Railroad services all of Long Island, with final stops at Penn Station and Flatbush Avenue. Subway connections to the Stadium are available at both stops. Bus service is also available, with convenient connections to the subway."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
ALTERNATE ROUTES TO YANKEE STADIUM
From New Jersey:
-George Washington Bridge exit, Harlem River Drive to 155th St. exit, Macombs Dam Bridge to Stadium.
-George Washington Bridge to Cross Bronx Expressway (I-95) to Jerome Ave., south to Stadium.
From the East:
-I-95 westbound to Jerome Ave., south to Stadium.
From Long Island and Connecticut:
-I-95 westbound to Bruckner Expressway (I-278), southbound to Major Deegan (I-87), northbound to 138th St. or 149th St. exits.
From the Triborough Bridge:
-Major Deegan (I-87) northbound to 138th or 149th exits.
From Manhattan:
-FDR Drive, Willis Ave. Bridge to Major Deegan (I-87), northbound to 138th or 149th exits.
-Madison Ave. northbound to 149th St. Bridge.
-FDR Drive to Harlem River Drive to 155th St. exit, Macombs Dam Bridge to Stadium.
From Western Westchester:
-New York State Thruway (I-87) south to 233rd St. exit, follow Jerome Ave. to Grand Concourse, southbound to Stadium.
From Westchester:
-Bronx River Parkway or Hutchinson River Parkway southbound to Bruckner Expressway (I-278), southbound to Major Deegan (I-87), northbound to 138th St. or 149th St. exits.
-Bronx River or Hutchinson River Parkways southbound to Cross Bronx Expressway (I-95), westbound to Jerome Ave. to Stadium.
Important: Please follow the directions of the Traffic Policemen as their communications system allows them to direct you to and from the closest available parking lots by the quickest routes in the Yankee Stadium environs."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
BUCKY AND EASTER SEALS
"Bucky Dent took time out from his busy off-season schedule to become a member of the 1979 Easter Seal Sports Council. Bucky is part of a group of prominent athletes who volunteer their time and talent to support Easter Seals in their work with handicapped children and adults throughout the country."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
RECORD GLOVEWORK BY CHAMBLISS AND NETTLES
"Both Chris Chambliss and Graig Nettles set Yankee fielding records at their positions last year. Graig's .975 fielding percentage was the highest ever by a Yankee third baseman, and Chambliss' .997 mark at first tied him with Joe Pepitone (1965) for the highest mark at first base."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
BROWN HONORED FOR JUNE
"Bobby Brown was voted the Topps International Player of the Month for June. The switch-hitting outfielder batted .364 for the month with six doubles, a triple, three home runs and 13 RBIs. He also scored 18 runs and stole 12 bases for Gene Michael's Columbus Clippers."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
REGGIE HONORED BY ALS FOUNDATION
"Reggie Jackson was presented a plaque by the National ALS Foundation in appreciation of his participation as the Honorary National Chairman.
The plaque was presented in ceremonies prior to the Yankees-Brewers game on Monday, July 3 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Lou Gehrig's famous farewell speech at Yankee Stadium on July 3, 1939. Gehrig was stricken by the rare terminal disease, and the National ALS Foundation, with Reggie's help, is dedicated to finding the cause and cure of the disease."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
NEW YANKEE FANS
"There are two new Yankee fans cheering for their favorites. In the case of Evie Marie Sabini, born July 22, her favorite is proud grandfather Billy Martin. Evie Marie's parents are Andy and Kelly Martin Sabini.
Kristin Marie Doyle, born June 26, is the number one fan of her pop, Brian Doyle, and mom Connie."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
THE GREATEST FANS ANYWHERE
"The greatest fans anywhere set a four-game series American League attendance mark earlier this summer. The series with the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on June 29 and 30, July 1 and 2 drew 206,016. This is the first time ever that more than 200,000 fans have seen an American League series.
Thank you for your support."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
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 dugouts.
Any thrown ball hitting a railing or dugout 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 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
AMERICAN LEAGUE UMPIRES
1 Haller
2 DiMuro
3 Springstead
4 Neudecker
5 Goetz
6 Kunkel
7 Barnett
8 Denkinger
9 Luciano
10 Maloney
11 McCoy
12 Deegan
13 Phillips
14 Evans
15 Brinkman
16 Bremigan
17 McKean
18 Cooney
19 Garcia
20 Ford
21 Clark
22 Kosc
23 Kaiser
24 Merrill
25 Palermo
26 Voltaggio
27 Reilly
28 Hendry
29 Cousins
30 Parks
31 Shulock
32 Spenn
33 Morrison
WHERE THE YANKEES STAY ON THE ROAD
Baltimore- Cross Keys Inn
Boston- Sheraton Boston
California (Anaheim)- Anaheim Hyatt House
Chicago- Continental Plaza
Cleveland- Stouffers on the Square
Detroit- Pontchartrain
Kansas City- Crown Center
Milwaukee- Pfister
Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul)- Leamington (Minneapolis)
Oakland- Edgewater Hyatt House
Seattle- Seattle Hilton
Texas (Arlington)- Inn of the Six Flags
Toronto- Westbury
ADVERTISEMENTS
-50th All-Star Game Medallion
-1010 New York WINS
-American Airlines: Best wishes to one New York team ... from another.
-American Express: For People Who Hunger After Victory
-American Heart Association
-AMF: "You've got to keep your body in shape. First your career depends on it, then your life does." -Mickey Mantle
-Baseball Encyclopedia
-Beck's Beer: After the game, score a few points with your friends.
-Beefeater: The Gin Of England
-Bowery: "Here's how to get a nice tax break while you save for a child's education." -Joe DiMaggio
-Brut for Men: If you have any doubts about yourself, try something else.
-Budweiser: When you say Budweiser, you've said it all!
-Burger King: Best Darn Eatin'
-Canon: A symbol is a promise.
-Central Savings Bank: How Little Leaguers Can Reach The Big Leagues
-Chemical Bank: In the Bronx, there's one block where you can find every neighborhood in New York.
-Club: The perfect Pina Colada. Open The Club and you've got it made.
-Dellwood
-Eastern: We have to earn our wings every day.
-Ellio's Pizza
-Emery Express
-French's Mustard: You've put us on top.
-Getty: "Getty Gasoline got me where I am today." -Reggie Jackson
-Hood Sport Sundae Bar: It's a hit!!!
-J&B: One Champion Salutes Another
-Johnnie Walker Red: We're world champions, too.
-Kinney: The Great American Shoe Store
-Lee: Lee fits America.
-Lincoln: "Attitude: That's why I've gone to bat for the The Lincoln Savings Bank." -Lou Piniella
-Manufacturers Hanover: It's banking the way you want it to be.
-Marvel Mystery Oil: Pour Marvel into your gas.
-Metallic Creations
-Miller: Miller Time
-Navy: It's not just a job, it's an adventure.
-New York Life: Where the name of the game is life, call New York Life.
-Polly-O Ricotta and Mozzarella: Delicious Teamwork!
-Rheingold
-Rolaids Relief Man Award: In 1978 the Yankees spelled relief: Rich Gossage. Rolaids spells relief.
-Saks Fifth Avenue
-Saxton Communications Group: We're business partners without clients.
-Sneaker Circus
-Sports Phone: Get all the sports news instantly.
-Spot-bilt: "Get that extra step when you're on the spot." -Graig Nettles
-Toyota Supra: You got it.
-VidAmerica: Great Baseball On Videocassette
-Winston: I want the best taste I can get. I get it from Winston.
-Yankees Franks: "It's great to be with a wiener." -Luis Tiant
-Yoo-hoo: Enjoy Yoo-hoo and the Yankees: two World Champions!
"The New York Yankees take great pride in welcoming you to the 'new' Yankee Stadium. This magnificent park, reconstructed between October 1973 and April 1976, can now boast of the greatest features in comfort and enjoyment for fans, while still retaining the historic character which makes it the most famous sports arena in America.
Yankee Stadium first opened in 1923, and the Yankees went on to win their first of 22 World Championships that year. Scores of great ballplayers have worn the Yankee uniform over the years, with the legendary Babe Ruth-Lou Gehrig-Joe DiMaggio-Mickey Mantle link forming a tradition of greatness.
Today's Yankees proudly wear the same uniforms and are now back in the same ballpark- with the added benefit of playing in a park built for the fans' comfort.
We welcome you today to the 77th season of Yankee baseball ... there is none better."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
GAME WINNING RBIS
"Game winning RBIs become an official statistic this year. Credit a game winning RBI to the player who drives in the run that gives his team a lead that it never relinquishes."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
DID YOU KNOW?
"The Yankees have won six out of a possible twelve minor league championships over the last three years."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
SENIOR CITIZENS DAYS
"The Yankees once again have scheduled their popular Senior Day program. This year, the Yanks have set aside six dates for the program. On these days, all fans who have passed their 60th birthday will be admitted to outfield box seats on the loge or main level reserved seats for a 50 cent service charge."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
MASS TRANSIT INFORMATION
"From New Jersey: Independent bus companies provide daily scheduled service from New Jersey to the George Washington Bridge Station and New York Port Authority Terminal. Subway connections to the Stadium are available from both locations.
From Connecticut: Rail service between New Haven and Manhattan with intermediate stops is provided by Conrail and Amtrak. Subway connections to the Stadium can be made from these lines. Trailways Bus Company provides daily scheduled bus service between New Haven and Manhattan, again to convenient subway connections.
From Long Island: Long Island Railroad services all of Long Island, with final stops at Penn Station and Flatbush Avenue. Subway connections to the Stadium are available at both stops. Bus service is also available, with convenient connections to the subway."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
ALTERNATE ROUTES TO YANKEE STADIUM
From New Jersey:
-George Washington Bridge exit, Harlem River Drive to 155th St. exit, Macombs Dam Bridge to Stadium.
-George Washington Bridge to Cross Bronx Expressway (I-95) to Jerome Ave., south to Stadium.
From the East:
-I-95 westbound to Jerome Ave., south to Stadium.
From Long Island and Connecticut:
-I-95 westbound to Bruckner Expressway (I-278), southbound to Major Deegan (I-87), northbound to 138th St. or 149th St. exits.
From the Triborough Bridge:
-Major Deegan (I-87) northbound to 138th or 149th exits.
From Manhattan:
-FDR Drive, Willis Ave. Bridge to Major Deegan (I-87), northbound to 138th or 149th exits.
-Madison Ave. northbound to 149th St. Bridge.
-FDR Drive to Harlem River Drive to 155th St. exit, Macombs Dam Bridge to Stadium.
From Western Westchester:
-New York State Thruway (I-87) south to 233rd St. exit, follow Jerome Ave. to Grand Concourse, southbound to Stadium.
From Westchester:
-Bronx River Parkway or Hutchinson River Parkway southbound to Bruckner Expressway (I-278), southbound to Major Deegan (I-87), northbound to 138th St. or 149th St. exits.
-Bronx River or Hutchinson River Parkways southbound to Cross Bronx Expressway (I-95), westbound to Jerome Ave. to Stadium.
Important: Please follow the directions of the Traffic Policemen as their communications system allows them to direct you to and from the closest available parking lots by the quickest routes in the Yankee Stadium environs."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
BUCKY AND EASTER SEALS
"Bucky Dent took time out from his busy off-season schedule to become a member of the 1979 Easter Seal Sports Council. Bucky is part of a group of prominent athletes who volunteer their time and talent to support Easter Seals in their work with handicapped children and adults throughout the country."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
RECORD GLOVEWORK BY CHAMBLISS AND NETTLES
"Both Chris Chambliss and Graig Nettles set Yankee fielding records at their positions last year. Graig's .975 fielding percentage was the highest ever by a Yankee third baseman, and Chambliss' .997 mark at first tied him with Joe Pepitone (1965) for the highest mark at first base."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
BROWN HONORED FOR JUNE
"Bobby Brown was voted the Topps International Player of the Month for June. The switch-hitting outfielder batted .364 for the month with six doubles, a triple, three home runs and 13 RBIs. He also scored 18 runs and stole 12 bases for Gene Michael's Columbus Clippers."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
REGGIE HONORED BY ALS FOUNDATION
"Reggie Jackson was presented a plaque by the National ALS Foundation in appreciation of his participation as the Honorary National Chairman.
The plaque was presented in ceremonies prior to the Yankees-Brewers game on Monday, July 3 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Lou Gehrig's famous farewell speech at Yankee Stadium on July 3, 1939. Gehrig was stricken by the rare terminal disease, and the National ALS Foundation, with Reggie's help, is dedicated to finding the cause and cure of the disease."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
NEW YANKEE FANS
"There are two new Yankee fans cheering for their favorites. In the case of Evie Marie Sabini, born July 22, her favorite is proud grandfather Billy Martin. Evie Marie's parents are Andy and Kelly Martin Sabini.
Kristin Marie Doyle, born June 26, is the number one fan of her pop, Brian Doyle, and mom Connie."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
THE GREATEST FANS ANYWHERE
"The greatest fans anywhere set a four-game series American League attendance mark earlier this summer. The series with the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on June 29 and 30, July 1 and 2 drew 206,016. This is the first time ever that more than 200,000 fans have seen an American League series.
Thank you for your support."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
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 dugouts.
Any thrown ball hitting a railing or dugout 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 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
AMERICAN LEAGUE UMPIRES
1 Haller
2 DiMuro
3 Springstead
4 Neudecker
5 Goetz
6 Kunkel
7 Barnett
8 Denkinger
9 Luciano
10 Maloney
11 McCoy
12 Deegan
13 Phillips
14 Evans
15 Brinkman
16 Bremigan
17 McKean
18 Cooney
19 Garcia
20 Ford
21 Clark
22 Kosc
23 Kaiser
24 Merrill
25 Palermo
26 Voltaggio
27 Reilly
28 Hendry
29 Cousins
30 Parks
31 Shulock
32 Spenn
33 Morrison
WHERE THE YANKEES STAY ON THE ROAD
Baltimore- Cross Keys Inn
Boston- Sheraton Boston
California (Anaheim)- Anaheim Hyatt House
Chicago- Continental Plaza
Cleveland- Stouffers on the Square
Detroit- Pontchartrain
Kansas City- Crown Center
Milwaukee- Pfister
Minnesota (Minneapolis-St. Paul)- Leamington (Minneapolis)
Oakland- Edgewater Hyatt House
Seattle- Seattle Hilton
Texas (Arlington)- Inn of the Six Flags
Toronto- Westbury
ADVERTISEMENTS
-50th All-Star Game Medallion
-1010 New York WINS
-American Airlines: Best wishes to one New York team ... from another.
-American Express: For People Who Hunger After Victory
-American Heart Association
-AMF: "You've got to keep your body in shape. First your career depends on it, then your life does." -Mickey Mantle
-Baseball Encyclopedia
-Beck's Beer: After the game, score a few points with your friends.
-Beefeater: The Gin Of England
-Bowery: "Here's how to get a nice tax break while you save for a child's education." -Joe DiMaggio
-Brut for Men: If you have any doubts about yourself, try something else.
-Budweiser: When you say Budweiser, you've said it all!
-Burger King: Best Darn Eatin'
-Canon: A symbol is a promise.
-Central Savings Bank: How Little Leaguers Can Reach The Big Leagues
-Chemical Bank: In the Bronx, there's one block where you can find every neighborhood in New York.
-Club: The perfect Pina Colada. Open The Club and you've got it made.
-Dellwood
-Eastern: We have to earn our wings every day.
-Ellio's Pizza
-Emery Express
-French's Mustard: You've put us on top.
-Getty: "Getty Gasoline got me where I am today." -Reggie Jackson
-Hood Sport Sundae Bar: It's a hit!!!
-J&B: One Champion Salutes Another
-Johnnie Walker Red: We're world champions, too.
-Kinney: The Great American Shoe Store
-Lee: Lee fits America.
-Lincoln: "Attitude: That's why I've gone to bat for the The Lincoln Savings Bank." -Lou Piniella
-Manufacturers Hanover: It's banking the way you want it to be.
-Marvel Mystery Oil: Pour Marvel into your gas.
-Metallic Creations
-Miller: Miller Time
-Navy: It's not just a job, it's an adventure.
-New York Life: Where the name of the game is life, call New York Life.
-Polly-O Ricotta and Mozzarella: Delicious Teamwork!
-Rheingold
-Rolaids Relief Man Award: In 1978 the Yankees spelled relief: Rich Gossage. Rolaids spells relief.
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Tuesday, December 2, 2014
1979 New York Yankees Opening Day Roster
Yankee Stadium, The Bronx, New York (April 5)
Manager - Bob Lemon 21
No. Coaches
8 Yogi Berra
33 Mike Ferraro
48 Jim Hegan
32 Elston Howard
40 Charley Lau
42 Tom Morgan
No. Pitchers
43 Ken Clay (R-R)
31 Ed Figueroa (R-R)
54 Rich Gossage (R-R)
49 Ron Guidry (L-L)
35 Don Gullett (R-L) *
29 Jim Hunter (R-R)
25 Tommy John (R-L)
36 Paul Mirabella (L-L)
23 Luis Tiant (R-R)
19 Dick Tidrow (R-R)
No. Catchers
41 Cliff Johnson (R-R)
15 Thurman Munson (R-R)
38 Jerry Narron (L-R)
No. Infielders
10 Chris Chambliss (L-R)
20 Bucky Dent (R-R)
18 Brian Doyle (L-R)
9 Graig Nettles (L-R)
30 Willie Randolph (R-R)
12 Jim Spencer (L-L)
11 Fred Stanley (R-R)
No. Outfielders
26 Juan Beniquez (R-R) *
2 Paul Blair (R-R)
44 Reggie Jackson (L-L)
27 Jay Johnstone (L-R)
14 Lou Piniella (R-R)
17 Mickey Rivers (L-L)
6 Roy White (S-R)
Trainers - Gene Monahan, Barry Weinberg
* not on active roster
YANKEES SCOREBOOK & SOUVENIR PROGRAM PORTRAIT PHOTOS
Jim Beattie (P) 45
Juan Beniquez (OF) 26
Paul Blair (OF) 2
Chris Chambliss (1B) 10
Ken Clay (P) 43
Bucky Dent (SS) 20
Brian Doyle (2B) 18
Ed Figueroa (P) 31
Rich Gossage (P) 54
Ron Guidry (P) 49
Jim Hunter (P) 29
Reggie Jackson (RF) 44
Tommy John (P) 25
Cliff Johnson (C) 41
Jay Johnstone (OF) 27
Bob Lemon (MGR) 21
Paul Mirabella (P) 36
Thurman Munson (C) 15
Graig Nettles (3B) 9
Lou Piniella (LF) 14
Willie Randolph (2B) 30
Mickey Rivers (CF) 17
Jim Spencer (1B) 12
Fred Stanley (SS) 11
Luis Tiant (P) 23
Dick Tidrow (P) 19
Roy White (DH-LF) 6
Manager - Bob Lemon 21
No. Coaches
8 Yogi Berra
33 Mike Ferraro
48 Jim Hegan
32 Elston Howard
40 Charley Lau
42 Tom Morgan
No. Pitchers
43 Ken Clay (R-R)
31 Ed Figueroa (R-R)
54 Rich Gossage (R-R)
49 Ron Guidry (L-L)
35 Don Gullett (R-L) *
29 Jim Hunter (R-R)
25 Tommy John (R-L)
36 Paul Mirabella (L-L)
23 Luis Tiant (R-R)
19 Dick Tidrow (R-R)
No. Catchers
41 Cliff Johnson (R-R)
15 Thurman Munson (R-R)
38 Jerry Narron (L-R)
No. Infielders
10 Chris Chambliss (L-R)
20 Bucky Dent (R-R)
18 Brian Doyle (L-R)
9 Graig Nettles (L-R)
30 Willie Randolph (R-R)
12 Jim Spencer (L-L)
11 Fred Stanley (R-R)
No. Outfielders
26 Juan Beniquez (R-R) *
2 Paul Blair (R-R)
44 Reggie Jackson (L-L)
27 Jay Johnstone (L-R)
14 Lou Piniella (R-R)
17 Mickey Rivers (L-L)
6 Roy White (S-R)
Trainers - Gene Monahan, Barry Weinberg
* not on active roster
1979 Yankees Yearbook Roster, Taxi Squad and Prospects
Manager - Bob Lemon 21
Manager - Billy Martin 1
First Base Coach - Elston Howard 32, Jeff Torborg 47
Third Base Coach - Mike Ferraro 33
Pitching Coach - Tom Morgan 52*, Art Fowler 42
Batting Coach - Charley Lau 40
Bench Coach - Yogi Berra 8
Bullpen Coach - Jim Hegan 48
ROSTER
Catcher - Thurman Munson 15, Jerry Narron 38, Brad Gulden 27
First Base - Chris Chambliss 10
Second Base - Willie Randolph 30
Third Base - Graig Nettles 9
Shortstop - Bucky Dent 20, Fred Stanley 11
Left Field - Lou Piniella 14, Oscar Gamble 17 (RF)
Center Field - Bobby Murcer 2, Juan Beniquez 26
Right Field - Reggie Jackson 44
Designated Hitter - Jim Spencer 12 (1B)
Pinch Hitter - Roy White 6 (LF)
Starting Pitchers:
Ron Guidry 49
Tommy John 25
Luis Tiant 23
Ed Figueroa 31
Jim Beattie 45
Jim Hunter 29
Relief Pitchers:
Rich Gossage 54
Ron Davis 39
Don Hood 46
Jim Kaat 36
TAXI SQUAD
Catcher - Cliff Johnson 41
First Base - George Scott 55*
Second Base - Brian Doyle 18
Third Base - Roy Staiger 57
Outfield - Mickey Rivers 28*, Paul Blair 22*, Jay Johnstone 50*, Gary Thomasson 24 (1B)
Starting Pitchers:
Don Gullett 35
Ray Burris 53
Relief Pitchers:
Dick Tidrow 19
Ken Clay 43
PROSPECTS
Catcher - Bruce Robinson
First Base - Jim McDonald
Second Base - Damaso Garcia
Shortstop - Dennis Sherrill
Outfield - Bobby Brown, Darryl Jones, Greg Jemison, Tommy Cruz, Garry Smith
Starting Pitchers:
Paul Mirabella
Roger Slagle
Dave Righetti
Mike Griffin
Steve Taylor
Jim Lysgaard
Relief Pitchers:
Chris Welsh
Paul Semall
* unofficial uniform number
YANKEES SCOREBOOK & SOUVENIR PROGRAM PORTRAIT PHOTOS
Jim Beattie (P) 45
Juan Beniquez (OF) 26
Paul Blair (OF) 2
Chris Chambliss (1B) 10
Ken Clay (P) 43
Bucky Dent (SS) 20
Brian Doyle (2B) 18
Ed Figueroa (P) 31
Rich Gossage (P) 54
Ron Guidry (P) 49
Jim Hunter (P) 29
Reggie Jackson (RF) 44
Tommy John (P) 25
Cliff Johnson (C) 41
Jay Johnstone (OF) 27
Bob Lemon (MGR) 21
Paul Mirabella (P) 36
Thurman Munson (C) 15
Graig Nettles (3B) 9
Lou Piniella (LF) 14
Willie Randolph (2B) 30
Mickey Rivers (CF) 17
Jim Spencer (1B) 12
Fred Stanley (SS) 11
Luis Tiant (P) 23
Dick Tidrow (P) 19
Roy White (DH-LF) 6
1979 New York Yankees Player Development
Vice-President, Player Development and Scouting - Jack Butterfield
Director of Scouting - Bill Bergesch
Administrative Assistants - Dale Weeks, Jim Sheridan
YANKEE FARM CLUBS
AAA
Columbus, Ohio
International League
Manager - Gene Michael
AA
West Haven, Connecticut
Eastern League
Manager - Stump Merrill
A
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Florida State League
Manager - Doug Holmquist
A
Oneonta, New York
New York-Penn League
Manager - Art Mazmanian
Rookie
Paintsville, Kentucky
Appalachian League
Manager - Bill Livesey
"The Yankees have won six out of a possible twelve minor league championships over the last three years."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
"In addition to their new affiliation with the Columbus Clippers, the Yankees this year have added a fifth farm club in Paintsville, Kentucky, a rookie team in the Appalachian League. The new club will be managed by Bill Livesey."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
SCOUTING
Major League Scouts
Harry Craft (Conroe, Texas)
Clyde King (Goldsboro, North Carolina)
Del Rice (Orange, California)
Birdie Tebbetts (Ana Maria, Florida)
Regular Scouts:
Luis Arroyo (Ponce, Puerto Rico)
Dennis Aust (Tampa, Florida)
Joe Begani (Chicago, Illinois)
Jack Bloomfield (McAllen, Texas)
Wilfredo Calvino (Hialeah, Florida)
Roy Carter (Nashville, Tennessee)
Hopalong Cassady (Tampa, Florida)
Al Cuccinello (Elmont, New York)
Dutch Dotterer (Syracuse, New York)
Whitey Ford (Lake Success, New York)
Tom Greenwade (Willard, Missouri)
Jim Gruzdis (Thomasville, North Carolina)
Roy Hamey (Tucson, Arizona)
Gary Hughes (Novato, California)
Donald Lindeberg (Anaheim, California)
Bill Livesey (St. Petersburg, Florida)
Bob Nieman (Anaheim, California)
Frank O'Rourke (Hillside, New Jersey)
Meade Palmer (Wyncote, Pennsylvania)
Gust Poulos (Clearwater, Florida)
Herb Raybourn (Balboa, Canal Zone)
Jax Robertson (Centerville, Ohio)
Stan Saleski (Worcester, Massachusetts)
Russ Sehorn (Lawrence, Kansas)
Walter Via (West Covina, California)
Pete Ward (Lake Oswego, Oregon)
Jerry Walker (Ada, Oklahoma)
RICE TO SCOUT MAJORS
"Del Rice, a former major league manager with the California Angels, has been added to the Yankee scouting staff as one of their major league scouts. He joins Harry Craft, Clyde King and Birdie Tebbetts in that capacity.
The Yankees enlarged their scouting staff, and now have 30 full-time scouts, in addition to their participation in the Major League Scouting Bureau."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
1979 YANKEE SPRING TRAINING SCOUT SIGNINGS
Al Cuccinello: Steve Taylor (1977)
Atley Donald: Ron Guidry (1971)
Pat Gillick: Garry Smith (1976)
Tom Greenwade: Jim Lysgaard (1975)
Epy Guerrero: Damaso Garcia (1975), Juan Espino (1975)
Randy Gumpert: Bob Polinsky (1973)
Tuffie Hashem: Roy White (1962)
Myron Hayworth: Ken Clay (1972), Jerry Narron (1974)
Clyde Kluttz: Jim Beattie (1975)
Don Lee: Dennis Irwin (1972), Bob Kammeyer (1972)
Wayne Morgan: Roger Slagle (1976)
Frank O'Rourke: Steve Taylor (1977)
Jax Robertson: Paul Semall (1977), Chris Welsh (1977)
Steve Souchock: Dennis Sherrill (1974)
Birdie Tebbetts: Pat Callahan (1977)
Jerry Walker: Tim Lollar (1978), Mark Thiel (1976)
Jack Warner: Jim McDonald (1975)
Gene Woodling: Thurman Munson (1968), Neal Mersch (1973)
SPRING TRAINING INSTRUCTORS
Manager - Bob Lemon
Yogi Berra (coach)
Hopalong Cassady
Mike Ferraro (coach)
Whitey Ford (special instructor)
Jim Hegan (coach)
Doug Holmquist (Ft. Lauderdale manager)
Elston Howard (coach)
Charley Lau (coach)
Mickey Mantle (special instructor)
Stump Merrill (West Haven manager)
Gene Michael (Columbus manager)
Tom Morgan (coach)
Ed Napoleon
Phil Rizzuto (special instructor)
Mickey Vernon (minor league batting instructor)
Stan Williams (minor league pitching instructor)
1979 YANKEES YEARBOOK "ON THE WAY UP"
Bobby Brown (OF)
Tommy Cruz (OF)
Ron Davis (RHP)
Damaso Garcia (2B)
Mike Griffin (RHP)
Greg Jemison (OF)
Jim Lysgaard (RHP)
Jim McDonald (1B)
Dave Righetti (LHP)
Paul Semall (RHP)
Dennis Sherrill (SS)
Roger Slagle (RHP)
Garry Smith (OF)
Steve Taylor (RHP)
Chris Welsh (LHP)
Director of Scouting - Bill Bergesch
Administrative Assistants - Dale Weeks, Jim Sheridan
YANKEE FARM CLUBS
AAA
Columbus, Ohio
International League
Manager - Gene Michael
AA
West Haven, Connecticut
Eastern League
Manager - Stump Merrill
A
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Florida State League
Manager - Doug Holmquist
A
Oneonta, New York
New York-Penn League
Manager - Art Mazmanian
Rookie
Paintsville, Kentucky
Appalachian League
Manager - Bill Livesey
"The Yankees have won six out of a possible twelve minor league championships over the last three years."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
"In addition to their new affiliation with the Columbus Clippers, the Yankees this year have added a fifth farm club in Paintsville, Kentucky, a rookie team in the Appalachian League. The new club will be managed by Bill Livesey."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
SCOUTING
Major League Scouts
Harry Craft (Conroe, Texas)
Clyde King (Goldsboro, North Carolina)
Del Rice (Orange, California)
Birdie Tebbetts (Ana Maria, Florida)
Regular Scouts:
Luis Arroyo (Ponce, Puerto Rico)
Dennis Aust (Tampa, Florida)
Joe Begani (Chicago, Illinois)
Jack Bloomfield (McAllen, Texas)
Wilfredo Calvino (Hialeah, Florida)
Roy Carter (Nashville, Tennessee)
Hopalong Cassady (Tampa, Florida)
Al Cuccinello (Elmont, New York)
Dutch Dotterer (Syracuse, New York)
Whitey Ford (Lake Success, New York)
Tom Greenwade (Willard, Missouri)
Jim Gruzdis (Thomasville, North Carolina)
Roy Hamey (Tucson, Arizona)
Gary Hughes (Novato, California)
Donald Lindeberg (Anaheim, California)
Bill Livesey (St. Petersburg, Florida)
Bob Nieman (Anaheim, California)
Frank O'Rourke (Hillside, New Jersey)
Meade Palmer (Wyncote, Pennsylvania)
Gust Poulos (Clearwater, Florida)
Herb Raybourn (Balboa, Canal Zone)
Jax Robertson (Centerville, Ohio)
Stan Saleski (Worcester, Massachusetts)
Russ Sehorn (Lawrence, Kansas)
Walter Via (West Covina, California)
Pete Ward (Lake Oswego, Oregon)
Jerry Walker (Ada, Oklahoma)
RICE TO SCOUT MAJORS
"Del Rice, a former major league manager with the California Angels, has been added to the Yankee scouting staff as one of their major league scouts. He joins Harry Craft, Clyde King and Birdie Tebbetts in that capacity.
The Yankees enlarged their scouting staff, and now have 30 full-time scouts, in addition to their participation in the Major League Scouting Bureau."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
1979 YANKEE SPRING TRAINING SCOUT SIGNINGS
Al Cuccinello: Steve Taylor (1977)
Atley Donald: Ron Guidry (1971)
Pat Gillick: Garry Smith (1976)
Tom Greenwade: Jim Lysgaard (1975)
Epy Guerrero: Damaso Garcia (1975), Juan Espino (1975)
Randy Gumpert: Bob Polinsky (1973)
Tuffie Hashem: Roy White (1962)
Myron Hayworth: Ken Clay (1972), Jerry Narron (1974)
Clyde Kluttz: Jim Beattie (1975)
Don Lee: Dennis Irwin (1972), Bob Kammeyer (1972)
Wayne Morgan: Roger Slagle (1976)
Frank O'Rourke: Steve Taylor (1977)
Jax Robertson: Paul Semall (1977), Chris Welsh (1977)
Steve Souchock: Dennis Sherrill (1974)
Birdie Tebbetts: Pat Callahan (1977)
Jerry Walker: Tim Lollar (1978), Mark Thiel (1976)
Jack Warner: Jim McDonald (1975)
Gene Woodling: Thurman Munson (1968), Neal Mersch (1973)
SPRING TRAINING INSTRUCTORS
Manager - Bob Lemon
Yogi Berra (coach)
Hopalong Cassady
Mike Ferraro (coach)
Whitey Ford (special instructor)
Jim Hegan (coach)
Doug Holmquist (Ft. Lauderdale manager)
Elston Howard (coach)
Charley Lau (coach)
Mickey Mantle (special instructor)
Stump Merrill (West Haven manager)
Gene Michael (Columbus manager)
Tom Morgan (coach)
Ed Napoleon
Phil Rizzuto (special instructor)
Mickey Vernon (minor league batting instructor)
Stan Williams (minor league pitching instructor)
1979 YANKEES YEARBOOK "ON THE WAY UP"
Bobby Brown (OF)
Tommy Cruz (OF)
Ron Davis (RHP)
Damaso Garcia (2B)
Mike Griffin (RHP)
Greg Jemison (OF)
Jim Lysgaard (RHP)
Jim McDonald (1B)
Dave Righetti (LHP)
Paul Semall (RHP)
Dennis Sherrill (SS)
Roger Slagle (RHP)
Garry Smith (OF)
Steve Taylor (RHP)
Chris Welsh (LHP)
Monday, December 1, 2014
1979 Yankee Prospect Profiles
DAMASO GARCIA
"A highly regarded infield prospect. The problem will be finding a place for him to play. Damaso was called up in 1978 when Willie Randolph was injured. He can also play short.
Born in Moca, Dominican Republic, Rod Carew was his baseball idol."
-Phil Pepe and Jim Hawkins, The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1979 Edition
"Damaso Garcia has steadily progressed in the Yankee farm system, moving up one level each year, finally reaching the major leagues in '78 when he played in 18 games for the Yankees.
Garcia made an auspicious debut on June 24, going two-for-four with three runs scored at Detroit. He handles the bat and has shown excellent range in the field at both second base and shortstop, as evidenced by his Eastern League leading assist total in 1977.
Only 22, Damaso Garcia has a bright future in baseball."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
"This 22-year-old shortstop spent time with both Tacoma and the New York Yankees in 1978. At Tacoma, he hit .268 with 53 RBIs and 22 stolen bases. His tenure with the Yankees impressed many as he saw action in 18 games."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
"Damaso has steadily progressed in the Yankee organization, moving up one level each year, finally reaching the major leagues last year when he spent some time with the Yankees. He spent most of the year at Tacoma. Called up to the Yanks on June 24, he made the most of his first major league start the next day at Detroit, and went 2-for-4 with three runs scored in his major league debut.
A highly rated infield prospect, Damaso was originally a shortstop but was changed to a second baseman by Epy Guerrero. He led the Eastern League with 392 assists in 1977.
One of six children, Rod Carew is his baseball hero."
-New York Yankees 1979 Media Guide
PAUL MIRABELLA
"He received a total of 18 runs in winning his first two major league starts. He has the potential to be outstanding.
Born in Belleville, New Jersey, Paul attended Montclair State. He began his pro career at Asheville (NC) in 1976, where he struck out 136 batters in 149 innings.
Paul came to the Yankees in the Sparky Lyle deal."
-Phil Pepe and Jim Hawkins, The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1979 Edition
"Paul Mirabella, a left-handed pitcher acquired from Texas in the off-season, proved once and for all that you can come home again. Born and bred in New Jersey, this 25-year-old product of Montclair State is back in the Metropolitan Area hoping to make his mark as a relief pitcher.
Racing from the bullpen to clean up someone else's mess wasn't always Paul's forte. In the Ranger minor league organization, he was hurling exclusively in the starting rotation. Paul's promotion to Texas in late 1978 saw him start four games and see relief action in six others. In his very first Texas appearance, he struck out eight batters.
So Paul Mirabella returns home looking for a spot on the Yankee roster. There is no doubt that his experience as both a starter and a reliever should aid him greatly. Welcome home, Paul!"
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
"Joining the Yankees became a homecoming for Mirabella, who was born in Belleville, New Jersey, attended Montclair State, and now lives in nearby Boonton Manor, New Jersey.
Paul broke in with the Ranger organization in 1976 at Asheville and won 10 games while leading the league with 136 strikeouts. He was promoted to Tulsa (AA) in 1977 and led the league in games started with 26 and shutouts with four while compiling a 12-7 mark. He was at Tucson last year, winning nine games before seeing action with the Rangers at the end of the year and coming up with three wins. A starter his whole minor league career, Paul was used both as a starter and a reliever with the Rangers.
Mirabella played Little League and Babe Ruth ball in Parsipanny, New Jersey and attended Parsipanny High, where he played football, basketball, baseball and fencing. He's 31 credits short of his BS in Business from Montclair State. Paul will marry Diane Polizzi in November.
He struck out eight batters while winning his first major league game."
-New York Yankees 1979 Media Guide
BRUCE ROBINSON
"A promising young catcher. He batted .250 during his brief trial with the A's in 1978.
Bruce was the A's number one draft pick in June 1975 and has steadily improved in the minors. He holds a degree in economics from Stanford.
Born in La Jolla, California, Bruce played on national championship semi-pro teams in Alaska for three years."
-Phil Pepe and Jim Hawkins, The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1979 Edition
"Young Bruce Robinson was purchased from the Oakland A's just prior to spring training this year. Robinson batted a healthy .299 with the A's triple-A club in Vancouver last year and drove in 73 runs. After being promoted late in the season, the left-hand hitting catcher appeared in 28 games and showed great promise.
A graduate of Stanford University, the 25-year-old Robinson was a number one draft pick following a senior year in which he set a school record for home runs and was named to the All-American team. Since then, the 6-2, 195-pounder has steadily progressed through the minors. Now he finds himself wearing the proud Yankee uniform, and all concerned are certainly glad he is."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
TOMMY CRUZ
"Tommy batted .319 at Tacoma last season after coming in '77 from the White Sox. The left-hand hitting outfielder hit 17 home runs and drove in 83 runs at Tacoma last year.
He has two brothers in the majors, Jose with the Astros and Hector with the Cardinals."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
"Tommy was impressive his first year in the Yankee organization, hitting .319 with 17 home runs and 81 RBIs for Tacoma, after coming over from the White Sox' Des Moines club in the winter of 1977. The deal for Cruz was related to the Yanks' acquisition of Jim Spencer from the White Sox.
This will be Tommy's 11th season in pro ball. He got up for three games with the Cardinals in 1973 and four with the White Sox in 1977. He's one of three Cruz brothers in baseball; his older brother Jose is with the Astros, and his younger brother Hector is with the Cardinals. He's also one of seven Cruzes on the rosters of major league teams.
Cruz played baseball and ran track in high school. He credits his brother Jose for helping his career the most.
Tommy enjoys boxing."
-New York Yankees 1979 Media Guide
MIKE GRIFFIN
"Just 21, this is Mike's fourth year in professional ball. He came to the Yankees in the 10-player trade with Texas. 1977 was the best year so far for the 6-5, 210-pound right-hander as he won 17 and struck out 201 in 209 innings.
A native of Northern California, Mike has been primarily a starter."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
"Mike was part of the Yankees' 10-player deal with the Rangers last winter. Just 21 years old, this is his fourth year in professional baseball. Mike signed with the Rangers after graduating from Woodland (CA) High School, where he learned three letters in baseball. He was the team's MVP his senior year, along with being named All-Northern California and All-Sacramento Valley.
Mike broke in with Asheville of the Western Carolinas League in 1976. He had a super year in 1977 at Asheville in which he led the league with 17 wins, 19 complete games, 209 innings pitched, 201 strikeouts and a 3.49 ERA. Mike was Topps Minor League Player of the Month in both June and July of 1977. He was promoted to Tulsa (AA) in 1978.
Mike was a Red Sox fan as a youngster and his favorite player was Carl Yastrzemski.
Mike is of German, Scottish and Irish descent."
-New York Yankees 1979 Media Guide
GREG JEMISON
"A former Seton Hall star who came from Texas in the off-season, Greg is a left-hand hitting outfielder with tremendous speed. Last year he stole 65 bases and the year before, 84. He also has a good batting eye, both at drawing walks and getting the base hit."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
"Greg came to the Yankees in the big 10-player trade with the Rangers over the winter. A speedster, he spent last winter at Tulsa where he batted .263 and stole 65 bases. At Asheville in 1977, Greg led the Western Carolinas League with 82 steals. He has stolen 181 bases in his first three years of pro ball, an average of 60.3 steals a year. He also has a good on-base percentage; last year at Tulsa, he walked 154 times.
Greg attended nearby Seton Hall in South Orange, New Jersey where he received his BA in sociology. He played baseball and basketball there while also competing in both indoor and outdoor track. He works as a substitute teacher in the off-season.
Greg's nickname is 'Magic.'"
-New York Yankees 1979 Media Guide
JIM LYSGAARD
"Jim posted a 3.61 ERA (7th best in the PCL) to go with a 10-8 record last year at Tacoma. The year before he tied teammate Roger Slagle for the ERA title in the Eastern League at 2.80.
He's a 24-year-old right-hander who lists Catfish Hunter as his idol."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
"Jim has been advancing steadily through the Yankee organization. He spent a full year at triple-A at Tacoma last year, his third year in pro ball, and had a 10-8 mark. He was part of Tacoma's Pacific Coast leading pitching staff. His 3.61 ERA ranked him seventh in the PCL.
Lysgaard broke in with Fort Lauderdale in 1976 and started the 1977 season at Fort Lauderdale before being promoted to West Haven, where he had a good season winning 12 of 18 decisions for the Eastern League champs. Jim was scouted and signed by Yankee scout Tom Greenwade, who signed Mickey Mantle, after he impressed Yankee scouts with his performance in the 1975 NBC Tournament in Wichita, Kansas.
Lysgaard lettered in both baseball and basketball in high school and signed after his sophomore year at Arizona State. He's a carpenter in the off-season.
Jim lists Catfish Hunter as his baseball hero."
-New York Yankees 1979 Media Guide
JIM MCDONALD
"Jim has spent only four years in the Yankee system but is only 21. He is a left-hand hitting first baseman who led the Eastern League in fielding percentage while batting .281 with 18 homers and 82 RBIs last year at West Haven.
He's big and strong at 6-2, 200 pounds."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
"Jim makes his first appearances in the Yankees' training camp this spring. A number one pick in 1975, he was at West Haven last year where he batted .281 and was sixth in the league with 82 RBIs. He was the league's top fielding first baseman, making just nine errors in 927 chances for a .990 percentage.
Jim was MVP in baseball at Verdun Del High School where he was also a second-team All-League football player. One of nine children, he played Little League and Connie Mack ball in Compton, California.
Jim enjoys fishing and shooting pool."
-New York Yankees 1979 Media Guide
DENNIS SHERRILL
"Dennis had his best minor league season last year, batting .292 with 14 homers and 61 RBIs at West Haven. Only 23, he's been in the Yankee system for five years.
To go along with his fine righty swing, Dennis is also a fine defensive infielder, primarily a shortstop."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
"Dennis put together his first real good season last year at West Haven. After not hitting more than .221 in any of his first four years in the Yankee organization, he hit .292 at West Haven with 14 homers and 60 RBIs. He even made a late-season appearance with the Yankees, playing in two games.
Injuries have slowed his progress since he first broke in with the Yanks in 1974 at Fort Lauderdale. Dennis was their number one draft choice that year. He was All-City, All-County and a member of the South Florida All-Star team while starring in Miami. The Yankees flew Dennis and his family into New York for a press conference after he was drafted."
-New York Yankees 1979 Media Guide
ROGER SLAGLE
"The 6-3, 190-pound right-hander has won 29 and lost only 12 in three seasons in the minors. Roger tied for the Eastern League ERA title in 1977 (2.80) and finished second in the Pacific Coast League last year (3.07). He has excellent control and walked only 36 in 179 innings last year."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
"Roger started the 1978 season at West Haven and then was quickly promoted to Tacoma after pitching a complete game 6-hit shutout. He showed why he was ready for triple-A by winning 13 games and finishing with the second best ERA in the Pacific Coast League, 3.07. A good control pitcher, Roger walked only 36 batters in 179 innings at Tacoma.
Now in his fourth year in pro ball, Roger has been a winner in 71% of his decisions (29-12). He began at Fort Lauderdale in 1976, after being the Yanks' number one pick that year, and was 10-9 at West Haven in 1977.
An all-around athlete in high school, he participated in baseball, football, track, golf and cross country. He played baseball and basketball at the University of Kansas, where he was first-team All-Big 8 in baseball. He graduated from Kansas in 1976 with a BS in psychology.
Roger was brought up by the Yankees to pitch in the 1977 Mayor's Trophy Game against the Mets."
-New York Yankees 1979 Media Guide
GARRY SMITH
"He's an impressive right-hand hitting outfielder with power and speed. Last year at Tacoma, Garry his .325 with 13 homers, 73 RBIs and 21 stolen bases. The year before at West Haven, he hit .274 with 22 homers and 76 RBIs.
He's 23 years old and a native of Portland, Maine."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
"Garry makes his first appearance on the Yankees' 40-man roster this year. He was a non-roster player in the Yanks' 1978 spring training camp.
He spent the '78 season at Tacoma, where he impressed with a .325 average, knocking in 73 runs, yet suffered a broken left wrist at the end of the season. Now in his fourth year in pro ball, Garry played at Oneonta (hitting .391), Fort Lauderdale (hitting .404) and West Haven (hitting .429), all in 1976. He hit 22 home runs for the 1977 West Haven Yankees.
Garry played Little League and American Legion ball in Portland, Maine. An All-State baseball player at Deering High School in Portland, he also played golf and basketball. Garry was a Red Sox fan as a youngster.
He enjoys fishing, hunting and golf."
-New York Yankees 1979 Media Guide
STEVE TAYLOR
"A 23-year-old right-hander who was the Yanks' No. 1 draft choice in June 1977 off the U. of Delaware campus, Steve finished at 5-4 last year in Tacoma, and the year before was 4-1 with a 2.94 ERA at West Haven following his signing."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
CHRIS WELSH
"Chris spent 1978 at West Haven where he was 11-9. The year before at Oneonta, his first in pro ball, the left-hander was 8-5 with a 2.49 ERA and led the league in complete games, innings and strikeouts.
He is a resident of Cincinnati."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
DAVE RIGHETTI
"A 20-year-old left-hander also acquired from Texas, Dave went 16-8 in his first two years of pro ball and has struck out 228 in 198 innings.
He is long and lean (6-3, 175 pounds) and many scouts consider him one of the top pitching prospects in all of baseball."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
PAUL SEMALL
"An Ohio State graduate who had an excellent year at West Haven in 1978, Paul was 17-8 with a league-leading 3.06 ERA and 19 complete games. The year before, his first in pro ball, the 23-year-old right-hander was 8-4 with a 2.46 ERA at Oneonta."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
DARRYL JONES
"When you first look at Darryl Jones, his physique reminds you of a bodybuilder, perhaps an aspirant for Mr. Universe. But no, Darryl Jones does not pump iron for show, D.J. works himself into shape so that he can pump line drives off the outfield walls. And seven years of minor league ball have given him enough confidence to do just that!
Darryl's younger brother, Lynn, is a member of the Detroit Tigers and you can bet that these Jones brothers keep up with each other. Each day the box scores will be read, the names checked and the stats recorded. Soon, Darryl hopes, we'll all be checking the name D. Jones in the Yankee box scores."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
BOBBY BROWN
"Acquired by the Yankees during the '78 season, the 6'1", 198-pound switch-hitting outfielder hit an impressive .310 while playing for Tacoma. His intense speed (a team leading 24 stolen bases) and power (10 homers) in 66 games spoke for itself."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
BROWN HONORED FOR JUNE
"Bobby Brown was voted the Topps International Player of the Month for June. The switch-hitting outfielder batted .364 for the month with six doubles, a triple, three home runs and 13 RBIs. He also scored 18 runs and stole 12 bases for Gene Michael's Columbus Clippers."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
"A highly regarded infield prospect. The problem will be finding a place for him to play. Damaso was called up in 1978 when Willie Randolph was injured. He can also play short.
Born in Moca, Dominican Republic, Rod Carew was his baseball idol."
-Phil Pepe and Jim Hawkins, The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1979 Edition
"Damaso Garcia has steadily progressed in the Yankee farm system, moving up one level each year, finally reaching the major leagues in '78 when he played in 18 games for the Yankees.
Garcia made an auspicious debut on June 24, going two-for-four with three runs scored at Detroit. He handles the bat and has shown excellent range in the field at both second base and shortstop, as evidenced by his Eastern League leading assist total in 1977.
Only 22, Damaso Garcia has a bright future in baseball."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
"This 22-year-old shortstop spent time with both Tacoma and the New York Yankees in 1978. At Tacoma, he hit .268 with 53 RBIs and 22 stolen bases. His tenure with the Yankees impressed many as he saw action in 18 games."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
"Damaso has steadily progressed in the Yankee organization, moving up one level each year, finally reaching the major leagues last year when he spent some time with the Yankees. He spent most of the year at Tacoma. Called up to the Yanks on June 24, he made the most of his first major league start the next day at Detroit, and went 2-for-4 with three runs scored in his major league debut.
A highly rated infield prospect, Damaso was originally a shortstop but was changed to a second baseman by Epy Guerrero. He led the Eastern League with 392 assists in 1977.
One of six children, Rod Carew is his baseball hero."
-New York Yankees 1979 Media Guide
PAUL MIRABELLA
"He received a total of 18 runs in winning his first two major league starts. He has the potential to be outstanding.
Born in Belleville, New Jersey, Paul attended Montclair State. He began his pro career at Asheville (NC) in 1976, where he struck out 136 batters in 149 innings.
Paul came to the Yankees in the Sparky Lyle deal."
-Phil Pepe and Jim Hawkins, The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1979 Edition
"Paul Mirabella, a left-handed pitcher acquired from Texas in the off-season, proved once and for all that you can come home again. Born and bred in New Jersey, this 25-year-old product of Montclair State is back in the Metropolitan Area hoping to make his mark as a relief pitcher.
Racing from the bullpen to clean up someone else's mess wasn't always Paul's forte. In the Ranger minor league organization, he was hurling exclusively in the starting rotation. Paul's promotion to Texas in late 1978 saw him start four games and see relief action in six others. In his very first Texas appearance, he struck out eight batters.
So Paul Mirabella returns home looking for a spot on the Yankee roster. There is no doubt that his experience as both a starter and a reliever should aid him greatly. Welcome home, Paul!"
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
"Joining the Yankees became a homecoming for Mirabella, who was born in Belleville, New Jersey, attended Montclair State, and now lives in nearby Boonton Manor, New Jersey.
Paul broke in with the Ranger organization in 1976 at Asheville and won 10 games while leading the league with 136 strikeouts. He was promoted to Tulsa (AA) in 1977 and led the league in games started with 26 and shutouts with four while compiling a 12-7 mark. He was at Tucson last year, winning nine games before seeing action with the Rangers at the end of the year and coming up with three wins. A starter his whole minor league career, Paul was used both as a starter and a reliever with the Rangers.
Mirabella played Little League and Babe Ruth ball in Parsipanny, New Jersey and attended Parsipanny High, where he played football, basketball, baseball and fencing. He's 31 credits short of his BS in Business from Montclair State. Paul will marry Diane Polizzi in November.
He struck out eight batters while winning his first major league game."
-New York Yankees 1979 Media Guide
BRUCE ROBINSON
"A promising young catcher. He batted .250 during his brief trial with the A's in 1978.
Bruce was the A's number one draft pick in June 1975 and has steadily improved in the minors. He holds a degree in economics from Stanford.
Born in La Jolla, California, Bruce played on national championship semi-pro teams in Alaska for three years."
-Phil Pepe and Jim Hawkins, The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1979 Edition
"Young Bruce Robinson was purchased from the Oakland A's just prior to spring training this year. Robinson batted a healthy .299 with the A's triple-A club in Vancouver last year and drove in 73 runs. After being promoted late in the season, the left-hand hitting catcher appeared in 28 games and showed great promise.
A graduate of Stanford University, the 25-year-old Robinson was a number one draft pick following a senior year in which he set a school record for home runs and was named to the All-American team. Since then, the 6-2, 195-pounder has steadily progressed through the minors. Now he finds himself wearing the proud Yankee uniform, and all concerned are certainly glad he is."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
TOMMY CRUZ
"Tommy batted .319 at Tacoma last season after coming in '77 from the White Sox. The left-hand hitting outfielder hit 17 home runs and drove in 83 runs at Tacoma last year.
He has two brothers in the majors, Jose with the Astros and Hector with the Cardinals."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
"Tommy was impressive his first year in the Yankee organization, hitting .319 with 17 home runs and 81 RBIs for Tacoma, after coming over from the White Sox' Des Moines club in the winter of 1977. The deal for Cruz was related to the Yanks' acquisition of Jim Spencer from the White Sox.
This will be Tommy's 11th season in pro ball. He got up for three games with the Cardinals in 1973 and four with the White Sox in 1977. He's one of three Cruz brothers in baseball; his older brother Jose is with the Astros, and his younger brother Hector is with the Cardinals. He's also one of seven Cruzes on the rosters of major league teams.
Cruz played baseball and ran track in high school. He credits his brother Jose for helping his career the most.
Tommy enjoys boxing."
-New York Yankees 1979 Media Guide
MIKE GRIFFIN
"Just 21, this is Mike's fourth year in professional ball. He came to the Yankees in the 10-player trade with Texas. 1977 was the best year so far for the 6-5, 210-pound right-hander as he won 17 and struck out 201 in 209 innings.
A native of Northern California, Mike has been primarily a starter."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
"Mike was part of the Yankees' 10-player deal with the Rangers last winter. Just 21 years old, this is his fourth year in professional baseball. Mike signed with the Rangers after graduating from Woodland (CA) High School, where he learned three letters in baseball. He was the team's MVP his senior year, along with being named All-Northern California and All-Sacramento Valley.
Mike broke in with Asheville of the Western Carolinas League in 1976. He had a super year in 1977 at Asheville in which he led the league with 17 wins, 19 complete games, 209 innings pitched, 201 strikeouts and a 3.49 ERA. Mike was Topps Minor League Player of the Month in both June and July of 1977. He was promoted to Tulsa (AA) in 1978.
Mike was a Red Sox fan as a youngster and his favorite player was Carl Yastrzemski.
Mike is of German, Scottish and Irish descent."
-New York Yankees 1979 Media Guide
GREG JEMISON
"A former Seton Hall star who came from Texas in the off-season, Greg is a left-hand hitting outfielder with tremendous speed. Last year he stole 65 bases and the year before, 84. He also has a good batting eye, both at drawing walks and getting the base hit."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
"Greg came to the Yankees in the big 10-player trade with the Rangers over the winter. A speedster, he spent last winter at Tulsa where he batted .263 and stole 65 bases. At Asheville in 1977, Greg led the Western Carolinas League with 82 steals. He has stolen 181 bases in his first three years of pro ball, an average of 60.3 steals a year. He also has a good on-base percentage; last year at Tulsa, he walked 154 times.
Greg attended nearby Seton Hall in South Orange, New Jersey where he received his BA in sociology. He played baseball and basketball there while also competing in both indoor and outdoor track. He works as a substitute teacher in the off-season.
Greg's nickname is 'Magic.'"
-New York Yankees 1979 Media Guide
JIM LYSGAARD
"Jim posted a 3.61 ERA (7th best in the PCL) to go with a 10-8 record last year at Tacoma. The year before he tied teammate Roger Slagle for the ERA title in the Eastern League at 2.80.
He's a 24-year-old right-hander who lists Catfish Hunter as his idol."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
"Jim has been advancing steadily through the Yankee organization. He spent a full year at triple-A at Tacoma last year, his third year in pro ball, and had a 10-8 mark. He was part of Tacoma's Pacific Coast leading pitching staff. His 3.61 ERA ranked him seventh in the PCL.
Lysgaard broke in with Fort Lauderdale in 1976 and started the 1977 season at Fort Lauderdale before being promoted to West Haven, where he had a good season winning 12 of 18 decisions for the Eastern League champs. Jim was scouted and signed by Yankee scout Tom Greenwade, who signed Mickey Mantle, after he impressed Yankee scouts with his performance in the 1975 NBC Tournament in Wichita, Kansas.
Lysgaard lettered in both baseball and basketball in high school and signed after his sophomore year at Arizona State. He's a carpenter in the off-season.
Jim lists Catfish Hunter as his baseball hero."
-New York Yankees 1979 Media Guide
JIM MCDONALD
"Jim has spent only four years in the Yankee system but is only 21. He is a left-hand hitting first baseman who led the Eastern League in fielding percentage while batting .281 with 18 homers and 82 RBIs last year at West Haven.
He's big and strong at 6-2, 200 pounds."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
"Jim makes his first appearances in the Yankees' training camp this spring. A number one pick in 1975, he was at West Haven last year where he batted .281 and was sixth in the league with 82 RBIs. He was the league's top fielding first baseman, making just nine errors in 927 chances for a .990 percentage.
Jim was MVP in baseball at Verdun Del High School where he was also a second-team All-League football player. One of nine children, he played Little League and Connie Mack ball in Compton, California.
Jim enjoys fishing and shooting pool."
-New York Yankees 1979 Media Guide
DENNIS SHERRILL
"Dennis had his best minor league season last year, batting .292 with 14 homers and 61 RBIs at West Haven. Only 23, he's been in the Yankee system for five years.
To go along with his fine righty swing, Dennis is also a fine defensive infielder, primarily a shortstop."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
"Dennis put together his first real good season last year at West Haven. After not hitting more than .221 in any of his first four years in the Yankee organization, he hit .292 at West Haven with 14 homers and 60 RBIs. He even made a late-season appearance with the Yankees, playing in two games.
Injuries have slowed his progress since he first broke in with the Yanks in 1974 at Fort Lauderdale. Dennis was their number one draft choice that year. He was All-City, All-County and a member of the South Florida All-Star team while starring in Miami. The Yankees flew Dennis and his family into New York for a press conference after he was drafted."
-New York Yankees 1979 Media Guide
ROGER SLAGLE
"The 6-3, 190-pound right-hander has won 29 and lost only 12 in three seasons in the minors. Roger tied for the Eastern League ERA title in 1977 (2.80) and finished second in the Pacific Coast League last year (3.07). He has excellent control and walked only 36 in 179 innings last year."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
"Roger started the 1978 season at West Haven and then was quickly promoted to Tacoma after pitching a complete game 6-hit shutout. He showed why he was ready for triple-A by winning 13 games and finishing with the second best ERA in the Pacific Coast League, 3.07. A good control pitcher, Roger walked only 36 batters in 179 innings at Tacoma.
Now in his fourth year in pro ball, Roger has been a winner in 71% of his decisions (29-12). He began at Fort Lauderdale in 1976, after being the Yanks' number one pick that year, and was 10-9 at West Haven in 1977.
An all-around athlete in high school, he participated in baseball, football, track, golf and cross country. He played baseball and basketball at the University of Kansas, where he was first-team All-Big 8 in baseball. He graduated from Kansas in 1976 with a BS in psychology.
Roger was brought up by the Yankees to pitch in the 1977 Mayor's Trophy Game against the Mets."
-New York Yankees 1979 Media Guide
GARRY SMITH
"He's an impressive right-hand hitting outfielder with power and speed. Last year at Tacoma, Garry his .325 with 13 homers, 73 RBIs and 21 stolen bases. The year before at West Haven, he hit .274 with 22 homers and 76 RBIs.
He's 23 years old and a native of Portland, Maine."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
"Garry makes his first appearance on the Yankees' 40-man roster this year. He was a non-roster player in the Yanks' 1978 spring training camp.
He spent the '78 season at Tacoma, where he impressed with a .325 average, knocking in 73 runs, yet suffered a broken left wrist at the end of the season. Now in his fourth year in pro ball, Garry played at Oneonta (hitting .391), Fort Lauderdale (hitting .404) and West Haven (hitting .429), all in 1976. He hit 22 home runs for the 1977 West Haven Yankees.
Garry played Little League and American Legion ball in Portland, Maine. An All-State baseball player at Deering High School in Portland, he also played golf and basketball. Garry was a Red Sox fan as a youngster.
He enjoys fishing, hunting and golf."
-New York Yankees 1979 Media Guide
STEVE TAYLOR
"A 23-year-old right-hander who was the Yanks' No. 1 draft choice in June 1977 off the U. of Delaware campus, Steve finished at 5-4 last year in Tacoma, and the year before was 4-1 with a 2.94 ERA at West Haven following his signing."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
CHRIS WELSH
"Chris spent 1978 at West Haven where he was 11-9. The year before at Oneonta, his first in pro ball, the left-hander was 8-5 with a 2.49 ERA and led the league in complete games, innings and strikeouts.
He is a resident of Cincinnati."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
DAVE RIGHETTI
"A 20-year-old left-hander also acquired from Texas, Dave went 16-8 in his first two years of pro ball and has struck out 228 in 198 innings.
He is long and lean (6-3, 175 pounds) and many scouts consider him one of the top pitching prospects in all of baseball."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
PAUL SEMALL
"An Ohio State graduate who had an excellent year at West Haven in 1978, Paul was 17-8 with a league-leading 3.06 ERA and 19 complete games. The year before, his first in pro ball, the 23-year-old right-hander was 8-4 with a 2.46 ERA at Oneonta."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
DARRYL JONES
"When you first look at Darryl Jones, his physique reminds you of a bodybuilder, perhaps an aspirant for Mr. Universe. But no, Darryl Jones does not pump iron for show, D.J. works himself into shape so that he can pump line drives off the outfield walls. And seven years of minor league ball have given him enough confidence to do just that!
Darryl's younger brother, Lynn, is a member of the Detroit Tigers and you can bet that these Jones brothers keep up with each other. Each day the box scores will be read, the names checked and the stats recorded. Soon, Darryl hopes, we'll all be checking the name D. Jones in the Yankee box scores."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
BOBBY BROWN
"Acquired by the Yankees during the '78 season, the 6'1", 198-pound switch-hitting outfielder hit an impressive .310 while playing for Tacoma. His intense speed (a team leading 24 stolen bases) and power (10 homers) in 66 games spoke for itself."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
BROWN HONORED FOR JUNE
"Bobby Brown was voted the Topps International Player of the Month for June. The switch-hitting outfielder batted .364 for the month with six doubles, a triple, three home runs and 13 RBIs. He also scored 18 runs and stole 12 bases for Gene Michael's Columbus Clippers."
-New York Yankees 1979 Scorebook & Official Magazine
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