Sunday, April 11, 2021

1992 New York Yankees Program and Scorecard Notes

 WELCOME
"Welcome to another exciting year of Yankee baseball.
This is the 89th anniversary of the most dominant team in the history of professional sports. The Yankees have won 22 World Championships and 33 American League pennants in 89 years.
While most teams are still looking for their first championship or can only point to one standout period in their history, the Yankees can boast several distinct eras within their overall dominance of major league baseball.
Yankee greatness was sprouted by the combined talents of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. From Ruth's arrival in New York in 1920 to his departure from the Yankees in 1935, the Pinstripers won four World Championships and seven American League pennants.
Joe DiMaggio's arrival in 1936 started the tradition of great Yankee center fielders, and with his retirement in 1951, the Yankees had added 10 more World Series victories and 11 more pennants.
Mickey Mantle picked up the torch from there, contributing to six additional World Championships and another 11 league pennants before he retired in 1969.
After a dry spell of several years, Thurman Munson and Reggie Jackson had the Yankees back on track in the late '70s, winning two more World Championships and three AL titles.
Now the team has been reshaped and regrouped and is ready to add to the Yankees' rich tradition. We don't know which Yankees in today's lineup will become legends. But already names like Don Mattingly, Matt Nokes, Roberto Kelly and a host of others are beginning to leave their marks in the Yankee record book.
The Yankees originally joined the American League in 1903 and were known 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. In 1929, the Yankees were the first team to add numbers to the backs of their uniforms. The Yankee Pride and Tradition was on its way.
Now in 1992 the Yankees proudly wear the same uniforms, play in the same ballpark, in the same great city and carry on the same tradition established when they won their first World Championship.
We take great pride in welcoming you to the 90th season of Yankee baseball ... be a part of it ... as the Bronx Bombers and their fans strive for yet another world title."

-New York Yankees 1992 Scorebook and Souvenir Program

"Yankee fans have patiently waited for the club's return to glory. Each season brings hope, but even if the 1992 campaign does not yield a championship flag, it is obvious that the foundation for a successful decade is now in place."

-The New York Yankees Official 1992 Yearbook

WELCOME TO YANKEE STADIUM
"The New York Yankees Stadium Operation Personnel would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your patronage. Our goal is to provide all fans with a safe, comfortable and clean environment in which they may thoroughly enjoy a ball game. In striving to achieve this goal, we would ask that you would please take the time to read through the following information so that you may responsibly play your part in continuing the great tradition of Yankee Stadium as one of the best facilities in major league baseball.

Bottles and Cans
New York City ordinance prohibits fans from bringing cans, bottles (glass or plastic), jugs, or hard containers of any kind into the Stadium. This is a safety measure to protect fans as well as team and Stadium personnel. If these items are to be found in your possession prior to entering the Stadium, Yankee Security Personnel will ask you to dispose of the item(s) to your car. Once you enter the Stadium, canned or bottled goods will be confiscated and disposed of, and coolers, jugs, etc. will be checked at the gate to be picked up as you leave the Stadium.

Banners and Signs
Banners and signs are welcome in Yankee Stadium as long as they are in good taste as determined by Stadium management personnel. The following rules apply to the display of these items:
1. They may not be hung in fair territory or on any part of the playing field.
2. They may not be hung in any way so as to obstruct the view of fans or Stadium signage.
3. They may only be held up or paraded through general seating areas between innings.
4. The use of weights of any kind to keep a banner or sign in place is strictly prohibited.
Note: If any banner or sign interferes with the sight lines of the players, the umpires may request its removal.

Our security personnel are trained to handle situations involving violations of these rules and regulations. We ask that you report such violators to the nearest security officer so that the appropriate action may be taken. The doctrine of anonymity will be observed."

-The New York Yankees Official 1992 Yearbook

YANKEE STADIUM 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 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 1992 Scorebook and Souvenir Program

AMERICAN LEAGUE UMPIRES
2* Bremigan
3 Evans
4 Tschida
5 Scott
6 Joyce
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 Young
29 Shulock
30 Welke
31 Reilly
33 Merrill
34 Morrison
35 Hendry
36 McClelland
37 Coble

* retired number


New York Yankees
Yankee Stadium
Bronx, NY 10451
Principal Owner: George M. Steinbrenner
Limited Partners: Harold Bowman, Daniel M. Crown, James S. Crown, Lester Crown, Michael Friedman, Marvin Goldklang, Barry Halper, John Henry, Harvey Leighton, Harry Nederlander, James Nederlander, Robert E. Nederlander, Howard Rose, Sr., Edward Rosenthal, Jack Satter, Joan Z. Steinbrenner, Charlotte Witkind, Richard Witkind
ADMINISTRATION
Vice-President, Chief Administrative Officer: Joseph A. Molloy
Senior Vice-President: Arthur Richman
Vice-President, Marketing: John C. Fugazy
Vice-President, Community Relations: Richard Kraft
Vice-President: Ed Weaver
Vice-President, General Counsel and Secretary: David W. Sussman
Vice-President, Ticket Operations: Frank Swaine
Vice-President, Finance, Chief Financial Officer: Barry Pincus
Director of Administration: Harold Z. Steinbrenner
Controller: Steven M. Dauria
Controller, Tampa Office: Mike Macaluso
Director of Human Resources and Telecommunications: Suzy Nachman Mercado
Office Services Manager: Harvey C. Winston
Special Advisor: Clyde King
Special Assistant: Mel Allen
President, Fort Lauderdale Yankees: Mark Zettlemeyer
Spring Training Coordinator: Marsh Samuel
BASEBALL ADMINISTRATION
Vice-President and General Manager: Gene Michael
Vice-President, Player Development and Scouting: Brian Sabean
Assistant General Manager: Bill Bergesch
Assistant to General Manager: Peter Jameson
Director of Minor League Operations: Mitch Lukevics
Coordinator of Scouting: Bill Livesey
Traveling Secretary: David Szen
Assistant Coordinator of Scouting: Kevin Elfering
Administrative Assistant: Brian Cashman
Director of Administrative Services, Tampa Office: Les Parker
Assistant Director, Minor League Operations: Jeff Mercer
Assistant, Baseball Operations: Thomas May 
MEDICAL STAFF
Team Physician: Dr. Stuart Hershon
Head Trainer: Gene J. Monahan
Assistant Trainer: Steve Donohue
Strength and Conditioning Coach: Gary Weil
Head Trainer, Player Development: Kevin Rand
STADIUM OPERATIONS
Director of Stadium Operations: Timothy D. Hassett
Director of Customer Services: Joel S. White
Director of Video Operations: John J. Franzone
Assistant Director, Stadium Operations: Patrick J. McGrew
Assistant Director, Customer Services: David M. Bernstein
Assistant Director, Video Operations: Tim Beach
Public Address Announcer: Bob Sheppard
Stadium Organist: Eddie Layton
TICKET OPERATIONS
Executive Director of Ticket Operations: Jeff Kline
Ticket Director: Ken Skrypek
Director of Group and Season Sales: Debbie Tymon
MEDIA RELATIONS
Director of Media Relations and Publicity: Jeffrey Idelson
Assistant Director, Media Relations and Publicity: Brian Walker
MEDIA AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
Director of Special Events: Bob Pelegrino
Director of Public and Community Affairs, Tampa Office: John Szponar
Assistant Director, Public Relations: Keith Wiarda
Assistant Director, Public Relations: Ed Angelino
Director of Yankee Alumni Association: Jim Ogle
Director of Entertainment: Stanley Kay
PUBLICATIONS
Director of Publications: Tom Bannon
Director of Television and Video Production: Joe Violone
Assistant Director: Gregg Mazzola
Team Photographers: Bob Adamenko, Steve Crandall
STAFF
Administration: Jennifer Bauer, Pat Cash
Accounting: Shirley Beauchamp, Kathy Bennett, Luis Bergara, Tara Brenner, Robert Brown, John Evans, Lisa Valerioti
Baseball Administration: Mary Pellino
Customer Services: Albert Bernstein
Stadium Operations: Josephine Gullo
Ticket Operations: Steve Battaglia, Marie Brock, Jean Burke, John Fitzgerald, Joe McKeon, Marty Rothe, Stan Skrypek
Group and Season Sales: Frank Costa, Annette Guardabascio, Tony Morante
Legal: Mayra Padillo
Media Relations: Linda Reiner
Marketing: Debbie Nicolosi
Office Services: Freddy Rentas
Publications: Maria Elena Grande
Reception: Liz Gayle, RoseAnna Valerioti

-New York Yankees 1992 Scorebook and Souvenir Program


YANKEES FAN FESTIVAL
"The second annual Yankees Fan Festival, held over the weekend of Friday, January 31-Sunday, February 2, was a complete success. Over 8,000 people attended the show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. It was a way for fans to celebrate their favorite team at a time when the club was kicking off its 1992 season. Proceeds from the festival were donated to the Yankee Foundation and the Children's Health Fund.
The '92 Yankees team was out in full force with such stars as Don Mattingly, Roberto Kelly and Matt Nokes meeting fans and signing autographs at no extra charge. Newest Yankees Danny Tartabull, Mike Gallego and Melido Perez made their first 'official' appearance in front of the Yankee faithful. On Saturday, Hall-of-Famer Whitey Ford dropped in for an unscheduled surprise visit. Other notables included former Yankees Ron Blomberg, Tommy John, Clete Boyer, Mike Torrez, Joe Pepitone, Bob Turley, Hector Lopez and Johnny Blanchard.
A big hit of the show was the special booths the Yankees set up. One of the booths was a batting cage run by former Yankee John Montefusco. The life-like cage attracted the attention of fans and Yankees hitting coach Frank Howard, who ran two impromptu batting clinics. Also available, free of charge, were the Donruss Baseball Card Photo Booth and the Fantasy Play-By-Play Radio Booth. At the Donruss booth, fans could create a baseball card of themselves with personal statistics on the back. The Fantasy Play-By-Play booth enabled fans to record a great moment in Yankees history and take home a videotape of their performance.
A new edition to the festival was the Silent Auction Room. It was here where fans bid on authentic game-used Yankee uniforms and memorabilia. Such items included Mattingly's signed home jersey, team autographed batting helmets and old-time flags which flew above Yankee Stadium from now-defunct teams like the Washington Senators.
Numerous card dealers and exhibitors displayed baseball cards, plates, prints and much more. Two baseball card companies, Upper Deck and Score, distributed new products. The Yankees also provided areas where Yankees tickets, videos and American League baseballs were sold.
Next year, the Yankees will hold another Festival which promises to be just as good, if not better, than the 1992 version. You won't want to miss it, so get your tickets and we'll see you there!"

-Ed Angelino, The New York Yankees Official 1992 Yearbook

YANKEES IN THE COMMUNITY
"A strong commitment to the community has always been one of the most important objectives of the New York Yankees. Again in 1992, the Yankees will be heavily involved with numerous charities, non-profit organizations, schools and youth groups in the New York City metropolitan area.
Current Yankee personnel also make individual efforts to help charities in the New York area. General Manager Gene Michael is the founder of the Gene Michael Fund, a chapter of the Tomorrow's Children Fund. The fund raises money for research, care and assistance for children's cancer at the Hackensack Medical Center in New Jersey.
Don Mattingly is deeply involved with the Children's Health Fund, which provides mobile medical care for New York City's homeless children. He also does work with the Easter Seals Society and the National Committee for the Prevention of Child Abuse.
Jesse Barfield contributes a good deal of time to the New York Chapter of Cystic Fibrosis and the 65 Roses Sports Club. New Yankee  Danny Tartabull will continue his work in New York as the national spokesman for Big Brothers of America."

-The New York Yankees Official 1992 Yearbook

YANKEE FOUNDATION
"Since its formation in 1973, the Yankees have contributed to the New York community through this philanthropic organization founded by Yankee Principal Owner George Steinbrenner. The foundation has raised over $2.5 million for athletic, recreational and educational programs for New York's young people.
Some of the organizations which receive assistance from the Foundation include the New York Urban League, Boys Club of Greater New York, Boy Scouts, Big Brothers of New York, Catholic Youth Organization, Fresh Air Fund, Instructional Television, Police Athletic League, Patrolmen's Benevolent Association, the YWMCA as well as other numerous university programs."

-The New York Yankees Official 1992 Yearbook

YANKEES/CITIBANK BASEBALL CLINICS
"Again in 1992, the Yankees and Citibank, in conjunction with the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, are conducting 10 clinics in the city this summer. At each clinic, a Yankee player and coach give baseball instruction to youngsters in each of the five boroughs and also distribute free Yankee items.
The Yankees and Citibank also use the clinics as an opportunity to encourage the city's youngsters to stay in school and off drugs. The 1991 clinics were a major success and this year's promise to be even more popular. The first clinic is scheduled for June."

-New York Yankees 1992 Scorebook and Souvenir Program

THE SILVER SHIELD FOUNDATION
"Established in 1981 by George Steinbrenner, the Foundation provides college scholarships for the children of New York Police Officers, Firefighters and State Troopers killed in the line of duty. Since 1982, nearly $1.5 million has been contributed through the Yankees' donation of proceeds from the annual Silver Shield Game and from New York's top business leaders and concerned citizens. There are currently 63 Silver Shield beneficiaries from 28 families. Twenty children are currently attending colleges, universities or vocational schools, while seven have graduated."

-The New York Yankees Official 1992 Yearbook

THE WHITNEY M. YOUNG, JR. FOOTBALL CLASSIC
"Since 1977, the Yankees have sponsored and underwritten the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Memorial Football Classic in association with the New York Urban League. Proceeds from the game provide needed funds to help minority youth gain financial assistance in pursuit of a college education. The Yankees have raised over $650,000 since 1977."

-The New York Yankees Official 1992 Yearbook

YANKEES WINTER CARAVAN
"Each off-season numerous Yankee players and front office executives visit New York area schools and hospitals where they meet and talk baseball with fans of all ages. The caravan is scheduled to be even bigger following the 1992 baseball season."

-The New York Yankees Official 1992 Yearbook

THE CON EDISON/YANKEES BASEBALL PROGRAM CELEBRATES ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY
"This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Con Edison/New York Yankees Baseball Program. Since 1968, Con Edison and the New York Yankees have provided free admission to Yankee games for more than 2.5 million area youngsters, ranging in age from 8 to 16. Every five children are accompanied by an adult chaperone. For many young people in New York City and Westchester County, the program has provided their first opportunity to attend a professional baseball game.
Tickets are distributed by Con Edison to youth organizations in New York and Westchester on a first-come, first-serve basis. More than 3,000 seats per game are made available to these organizations for 26 games a season.
As part of the program, Earl Battey, a former Minnesota Twins catcher and five-time American League All-Star, attends games with the children and serves as an expert 'answer man' for their questions about the baseball action.
'We believe that the Con Edison/Yankees program has been of great help to our community,' says Eugene R. McGrath, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Con Edison. 'It is one way that we can help improve the quality of life for the young people. These boys and girls are our future. We're pleased to be able to work with the schools and agencies of New York City and Westchester to provide youngsters with this special experience at a time when resources are hard to come by.'
The program was enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1976. It has also been recognized as 'a public service worthy of special recognition' in a New York City mayoral proclamation and has won the top public service award of the American Gas Association."

-The New York Yankees Official 1992 Yearbook


YANKEES SPECIAL DAYS
"Calendar Weekend (Saturday & Sunday, April 18 & 19), Yankees vs. Cleveland: Follow the Yankees all year round with this 1992 full-color Yankee calendar.

Magnetic Schedule Day (Saturday, April 25), Yankees vs. Baltimore: All fans can keep track of the 1992 Bronx Bombers with this handy magnetic schedule, compliments of Dellwood.

Ring Day (Sunday, April 26), Yankees vs. Baltimore: Yankee fans 14 & under can show their team spirit by wearing this Yankee ring, compliments of Citibank.

Baseball Card Folder Day (Saturday, May 2), Yankees vs. Minnesota: A great way for Yankee fans 14 & under to store their baseball cards, compliments of Donruss.

Autographed Ball Day (Sunday, May 3), Yankees vs. Minnesota: All fans 14 & under can add to their memorabilia collection with this replica autographed ball featuring members of the '92 squad, compliments of Jolly Rancher Candy.

Batting Glove Day (Saturday, May 16), Yankees vs. Oakland: Yankee fans 14 and under can 'get a grip' on their favorite bat with this blue and white batting glove, compliments of Starter.

Yankees of the 80's Collector Cards Day (Sunday, May 17), Yankees vs. Oakland: The first of four collector card giveaways in '92. All fans will receive a set of collector cards featuring everyone who donned the Pinstripes in the 1980s, compliments of the Wiz.

Painter's Cap Day (Saturday, May 23), Yankees vs. Milwaukee: All fans will love wearing this cap while they do their household chores, compliments of Benjamin Moore.

Fanny Pack Night (Sunday, May 24), Yankees vs. Milwaukee: All fans can use this handy giveaway to hold their car keys, subway tokens and  Yankee tickets, compliments of NatWest Bank.

Bat Day (Sunday, June 7), Yankees vs. Detroit: A Yankee tradition since 1965. All fans 14 & under can swing into summer with this replica Yankee bat, compliments of Coca-Cola.

Sunglasses Day (Saturday, June 27), Yankees vs. Chicago: Yankee fans 14 & under will have it 'made in the shade' with this pair of Yankee sunglasses, compliments of Citibank.

Yankee All-Stars Collector Cards Night (Sunday, June 28), Yankees vs. Chicago: All fans will receive a set of collector cards featuring members of the Bronx Bombers who were selected to the A.L. All-Star team, compliments of The Wiz.

High-5 Player Decal Day (Saturday, July 1), Yankees vs. Kansas City: All fans 14 & under will receive a set of reusable decals featuring their favorite Yankees, compliments of Original Products.

Old Timers Day (Saturday, July 11), Yankees vs. Seattle: See the greatest players ever to wear Yankee Pinstripes in the 46th annual Old Timers Day Classic, featuring the Upper Deck Heroes of Baseball. (Ceremonies begin at noon).

Pinstripe Cap Day (Sunday, July 12), Yankees vs. Seattle: All fans can show their Pinstripe Pride by wearing this great looking cap, compliments of Gatorade.

Helmet Day (Thursday, July 30), Yankees vs. Baltimore: All fans 14 & under will receive a replica batting helmet, compliments of Goodn' Fruity Candy.

Water Bottle Day (Thursday, August 6), Yankees vs. Boston: Yankee fans 14 & under will never go thirsty with their water bottle, compliments of Modell's Sporting Goods.

Athletic Sock Day (Sunday, August 9), Yankees vs. Boston: Add to your baseball wardrobe with these athletic socks, complete with Yankee logo, compliments of Foot Locker.

Sports Bag Night (Saturday, August 22), Yankees vs. California: All fans will receive a roomy sports bag that's perfect for use at the gym, library or beach, compliments of WABC Talk Radio 77 AM.

Yankee Hall of Famers Collector Cards Day (Sunday, August 23), Yankees vs. California: All fans will receive a set of collector cards featuring Yankees enshrined in Cooperstown, compliments of The Wiz.

Lunch Bag Day (Saturday, September 5), Yankees vs. Texas: This insulated bag will come in handy for all fans 14 & under who like to bring their lunch to school.

Yankee Award Winners Collector Cards Day (Sunday, September), Yankees vs. Texas: All fans will receive a set of collector cards featuring those Bronx Bombers who captured prestigious awards, compliments of The Wiz.

Fan Appreciation Night (Saturday, September 12), Yankees vs. Kansas City: The Yankees salute the world's greatest fans with a very special gift, compliments of the New York & New England Apple Institute.

Watch Day (Sunday, September 13), Yankees vs. Kansas City: All fans will be at the Stadium on time for this great looking digital watch.

All promotion dates are subject to change without notice."

-The New York Yankees Official 1992 Yearbook

BUDWEISER FANTASY PLAY-BY-PLAY
"Want to announce a Yankees game? You and a friend can all an inning of play-by-play action at a Yankees home game AND take home a professionally produced tape! Call it the way you've dreamed ... it's your show!"

-The New York Yankees Official 1992 Yearbook


1992 YANKEES YEARBOOK AND PROGRAM ADVERTISEMENTS
-1992 New York Yankees Official Publications
-1993 Yankees Fan Festival
-Ad Council: Drinking & Driving can kill a friendship.
-Adirondack Trailways 1992 Baseball Roadtrips
-American Airlines: Something Special to London
-Amoco: Your Car Knows
-Baseball Book 1992 by Bill James
-Beck's: The Number One Imported German Beer In Your Town, In America, And The World
-Benjamin Moore Paints: Big hits start with a great stroke.
-Best of Luck in '92, Yankees from Gladstone, New Jersey Little League and Jen Mar Graphics (West Patterson, NJ)
-Bon Ton Potato Chips: The Fine Art of Potato Chips
-Breakthrough
-Bud Dry: Why ask why? Try Bud Dry.
-Budweiser Fantasy Play-By-Play
-Bushnell: Like sitting in the front row!
-Captain: The Thurman Munson Story: A New Home Video Release
-Chemical: The Business Bank
-Chevrolet Lumina Euro Sedan: The heartbeat is winning.
-Coco-Cola: Can't Beat the Real Thing
-Coming Attraction: CLEVELAND INDIANS [with Tom Candiotti, Carlos Baerga and Charles Nagy]- The Yankees present CALENDER WEEKEND (Saturday & Sunday, April 18 & 19)
-Coming Attraction: BALTIMORE ORIOLES  [with Cal Ripken, Mike Flanagan and Joe Orsulak]- The Yankees & Dellwood present MAGNETIC SCHEDULE DAY (Saturday, April 25)
Coming Attraction: CHICAGO WHITE SOX [with Frank Thomas, Tim Raines and Jack McDowell]- The Yankees and Citibank present SUNGLASSES DAY (Saturday, June 27)
-Deer Park: A winning season starts with a great spring.
-Diamond Collectibles: You can't get any closer to the major leagues.
-Express Mail
-Flowers on Second: All-Star Floral Arrangements Anyday Anywhere Anytime!
-Fort Lauderdale: The Winter Home Of The New York Yankees. For 31 Years.
-Gatorade: Why Some Teams Have a Stronger Bench Than Others
-Gatorade Yankee Juniors Club
-Give Five. What you get back is immeasurable.
-Hackers: New York's Only Indoor Sports Complex
-Heath
-Hitachi: A picture so real it could fool the Audubon Society.
-Home Video Library
-IBM
-Infiniti
-Jim Beam: You always come back to the basics.
-Joe Manfredi Auto Group
-Jolly Rancher
-Kellogg's: Some Pastimes You Never Outgrow
-Kellogg's Baseball Card Photo Booth, Featuring Personalized Donruss Baseball Cards: Take home a memory!
-Lawn-Boy
-MADD Long Island
-Manchester Equipment Company, Inc.: Authorized Epson Computer and Printer Dealer
-Marine Midland Bank: Let's work it out together.
-Marlboro
-Maxell: No one has done more to save the game.
-Mercedes-Benz
-Michelin: Because so much is riding on your tires.
-Milk Duds
-Miller Genuine Draft
-Modell's Sporting Goods: Family Owned Since 1889
-MSG: The Best in the Game
-My Favorite Summer 1956 by Mickey Mantle: Join the Mick in '56!
-National Arbor Day Foundation
-National Cholesterol Education Program: How do you when your number's up?
-National Cristina Foundation
-Natwest: Hot Dog! Finally, Yankee Stadium has its own ATM!
-NatWest Banks: We take our signature as seriously as you take yours.
-New York Newsday Sports. The Best Sports In New York. Again.
-New York Yankees Clubhouse: The Area's Largest Selection of Authentic New York Yankees Team Merchandise
-Official NY Yankees Gift Catalog: It's not official ...  unless it's official Yankee gift merchandise.
-OTB
-PayDay
-The Plaza: What Was. Is. Always.
-Princess Bay: Feel the sensation of Princess Bay.
-Radisson: The Beachfront Ballpark
-Rain-Blo
-Range Rover
-Rickel Do-It-Yourself Home Centers: Home Game Champions!
-Rolaids: In 1991 the Yankees spelled relief Steve Farr.
-Rums of Puerto Rico: Rum beats vodka to a pulp.
-Runyon's: Fine Dining for the Sophisticated Sports Fan
-Salvation Army: Sharing Is Giving
-Samsung: Technology that works for life.
-Scandinavian Ski & Sportshop
-Sears Monte Carlo Collection: Have you considered Monte Carlo for your next vacation?
-Sentry Hardware: Yes, we can!
-Sharp: From Sharp minds come Sharp products.
-Sony: Fall in love with the details.
-Sound City: Sound City and the Yankees ... a winning combination!
-Starter: Look for the stars and you'll find Starter.
-Stetson: Easy to wear. Hard to resist. Stetson fits.
-Talking Baseball With Ed Randall
-The Wiz
-Toyota: I love what you do for me.
-TropWorld Casino Entertainment and Resort
-WABC Talk Radio 77AM
-WD-40: There's always another use.
-WFAN Sports Radio 66 AM: New York Best Sports! Imus in the Morning, Mike & the Mad Dog
-Yankees Bookshelf 1992
-Yankees Fan Marquee
-Yankees Home Video Library
-Yankees Magazine: When you have to know what's REALLY going on!

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

1992 New York Yankees May 1 Roster

 Manager - Buck Showalter 11

No. Coaches
  6  Clete Boyer
40  Tony Cloninger
52  Mark Connor
46  Frank Howard
48  Russ Meyer
50  Ed Napoleon

No. Pitchers
25  Greg Cadaret (L-L)
26  Steve Farr (R-R)
35  Lee Guetterman (L-L)
42  John Habyan (R-R)
57  Steve Howe (L-L)
43  Jeff Johnson (R-L)
22  Scott Kamieniecki (R-R)
54  Tim Leary (R-R)
55  Rich Monteleone (R-R)
33  Melido Perez (R-R)
21  Scott Sanderson (R-R)
--    Mike Witt (R-R)* (60-day DL)

No. Catchers
12  Jim Leyritz (R-R)
38  Matt Nokes (L-R)
20  Mike Stanley (R-R)

No. Infielders
  2  Mike Gallego (R-R)* (15-day DL)
28  Charlie Hayes (R-R)
14  Pat Kelly (R-R)* (15-day DL)
24  Kevin Maas (L-L)
23  Don Mattingly (L-L)
36  Dave Silvestri (R-R)
17  Andy Stankiewicz (R-R)
18  Randy Velarde (R-R)

No. Outfielders
29  Jesse Barfield (R-R)
27  Mel Hall (L-L)
34  Mike Humphreys (R-R)
19  Dion James (L-L)
39  Roberto Kelly (R-R)
45  Danny Tartabull (R-R)* (15-day DL)

Trainers - Gene Monahan, Steve Donohue
Bullpen Catcher - Glenn Sherlock 47

* not on active roster

numerical roster
   2 Gallego, if*
   6 Boyer, ch
11 Showalter, mgr
12 Leyritz, c-if
14 P. Kelly, if* 
17 Stankiewicz, if
18 Velarde, if
19 James, of
20 Stanley, c
21 Sanderson, p
22 Kamieniecki, p
23 Mattingly, if
24 Maas, if
25 Cadaret, p
26 Farr, p
27 Hall, of
28 Hayes, if
29 Barfield, of
33 Perez, p
34 Humphreys, of
35 Guetterman, p
36 Silvestri, if
38 Nokes, c
39 R. Kelly, of
40 Cloninger, ch
42 Habyan, p
43 Johnson, p
45 Tartabull, of*
46 Howard, ch
47 Sherlock, bpc
48 Meyer, ch
50 Napoleon, ch
52 Connor, ch
54 Leary, p
55 Monteleone, p
57 Howe, p
-- Witt, p*

* not on active roster

retired numbers
1 Martin
3 Ruth
4 Gehrig
5 DiMaggio
7 Mantle
8 Berra
8 Dickey
9 Maris
10 Rizzuto
15 Munson
16 Ford
32 Howard
37 Stengel

Starting Lineup, May 1, Yankee Stadium, New York  
Stankiewicz  2B
Mattingly 1B
R. Kelly CF
Hall LF
Nokes C
Barfield RF
Maas DH
Hayes 3B
Velarde SS

Perez  P

OPTIONED PLAYERS
No. Pitchers
64  Mike Gardella (L-L)
70  Ed Martel (R-R)
61  Bobby Munoz (R-R)
41  Russ Springer (R-R)
67  Larry Stanford (R-R)
41  Wade Taylor (R-R)
No. Catchers
53  Brad Ausmus (R-R)
No. Infielders
71  J.T. Snow (S-L)
No. Outfielders
51  Bernie Williams (S-R)
62  Gerald Williams (R-R)

DEPTH CHART
C   Matt Nokes
1B Don Mattingly
2B Andy Stankiewicz (SS)
3B Charlie Hayes
SS Randy Velarde  
LF Mel Hall
CF Roberto Kelly 
RF Jesse Barfield
DH Kevin Maas (1B)
UTILITY
C   Mike Stanley
C   Jim Leyritz (3B)
2B Pat Kelly*
2B Mike Gallego (SS)*
SS Dave Silvestri (2B)
LF Mike Humphreys 
RF Dion James (CF)
DH Danny Tartabull (RF)*
PITCHERS
Scott Sanderson
Greg Cadaret
Melido Perez
Tim Leary
Jeff Johnson
Scott Kamieniecki
RELIEF PITCHERS
Steve Farr
Steve Howe
John Habyan
Rich Monteleone 
Lee Guetterman

* not on active roster

Friday, March 19, 2021

1992 New York Yankees Opening Day Roster

Yankee Stadium, The Bronx, New York (April 7)

Manager - Buck Showalter 11

No. Coaches
  6  Clete Boyer
40  Tony Cloninger
52  Mark Connor
46  Frank Howard
48  Russ Meyer
50  Ed Napoleon

No. Pitchers
25  Greg Cadaret (L-L)
26  Steve Farr (R-R)
35  Lee Guetterman (L-L)
42  John Habyan (R-R)
57  Steve Howe (L-L)
43  Jeff Johnson (R-L)
22  Scott Kamieniecki (R-R)* (15-day DL)
54  Tim Leary (R-R)
55  Rich Monteleone (R-R)
33  Melido Perez (R-R)
21  Scott Sanderson (R-R)
36  Mike Witt (R-R)* (60-day DL)

No. Catchers
12  Jim Leyritz (R-R)
38  Matt Nokes (L-R)
20  Mike Stanley (R-R)

No. Infielders
  2  Mike Gallego (R-R)* (15-day DL)
28  Charlie Hayes (R-R)
14  Pat Kelly (R-R)
24  Kevin Maas (L-L)
23  Don Mattingly (L-L)
17  Andy Stankiewicz (R-R)
18  Randy Velarde (R-R)

No. Outfielders
29  Jesse Barfield (R-R)
27  Mel Hall (L-L)
19  Dion James (L-L)
39  Roberto Kelly (R-R)
45  Danny Tartabull (R-R)
51  Bernie Williams (S-R)

Trainers - Gene Monahan, Steve Donohue
Bullpen Catcher - Glenn Sherlock 47

* not on active roster

numerical roster
   2 Gallego, if*
   6 Boyer, ch
11 Showalter, mgr
12 Leyritz, c-if
14 P. Kelly, if
17 Stankiewicz, if
18 Velarde, if
19 James, of
20 Stanley, c
21 Sanderson, p
22 Kamieniecki, p*
23 Mattingly, if
24 Maas, if
25 Cadaret, p
26 Farr, p
27 Hall, of
28 Hayes, if
29 Barfield, of
33 Perez, p
35 Guetterman, p
36 Witt, p*
38 Nokes, c
39 R. Kelly, of
40 Cloninger, ch
42 Habyan, p
43 Johnson, p
45 Tartabull, of
46 Howard, ch
47 Sherlock, bpc
48 Meyer, ch
50 Napoleon, ch
51 B. Williams, of
52 Connor, ch
54 Leary, p
55 Monteleone, p
57 Howe, p

* not on active roster

retired numbers
1 Martin
3 Ruth
4 Gehrig
5 DiMaggio
7 Mantle
8 Berra
8 Dickey
9 Maris
10 Rizzuto
15 Munson
16 Ford
32 Howard
37 Stengel

Starting Lineup, April 7, Yankee Stadium, New York  
Velarde SS
Mattingly 1B
R. Kelly CF
Hall LF
Tartabull DH
Nokes C
Barfield RF
Hayes 3B
P. Kelly 2B

Sanderson  P

OPTIONED PLAYERS
No. Pitchers
64  Mike Gardella (L-L)
70  Ed Martel (R-R)
61  Bobby Munoz (R-R)
68  Russ Springer (R-R)
67  Larry Stanford (R-R)
41  Wade Taylor (R-R)
No. Catchers
53  Brad Ausmus (R-R)
No. Infielders
73  Dave Silvestri (R-R)
71  J.T. Snow (S-L)
No. Outfielders
60  Mike Humphreys (R-R)
62  Gerald Williams (R-R)

DEPTH CHART
C   Matt Nokes
1B Don Mattingly
2B Pat Kelly
3B Charlie Hayes
SS Randy Velarde  
LF Mel Hall
CF Roberto Kelly 
RF Jesse Barfield
DH Danny Tartabull (RF)

UTILITY
C   Jim Leyritz (3B)
C   Mike Stanley
2B Mike Gallego (SS)*
SS Andy Stankiewicz (2B)
CF Bernie Williams 
RF Dion James (CF)
DH Kevin Maas (1B) 
PITCHERS
Scott Sanderson
Melido Perez
Jeff Johnson
Tim Leary
Scott Kamieniecki*
RELIEF PITCHERS
Steve Farr
John Habyan
Greg Cadaret
Steve Howe
Rich Monteleone 
Lee Guetterman

* not on active roster

1992 YANKEE SCOREBOOK & SOUVENIR PROGRAM PORTRAIT PHOTOS 
Jesse Barfield (OF) 29
Greg Cadaret (P) 25
Steve Farr (P) 26
Mike Gallego (2B-SS) 2
Lee Guetterman (P) 35
John Habyan (P) 42
Mel Hall (OF) 27
Charlie Hayes (3B) 28
Steve Howe (P) 57
Dion James (OF) 19
Jeff Johnson (P) 43
Scott Kamieniecki (P) 22
Pat Kelly (2B) 14
Roberto Kelly (LF) 39
Tim Leary (P) 54
Kevin Maas (DH-1B) 24
Don Mattingly (1B) 23
Hensley Meulens (OF) 31
Rich Monteleone (P) 55
Matt Nokes (C) 38
Melido Perez (P) 33
Scott Sanderson (P) 21
Mike Stanley (C) 20
Danny Tartabull (RF) 45
Wade Taylor (P) 41
Randy Velarde (SS) 18
Bernie Williams (CF) 51

Thursday, March 11, 2021

1992 Yankees Yearbook Roster, Taxi Squad and Prospects

ROSTER
Manager - Buck Showalter 11
First Base Coach - Ed Napoleon 50
Third Base Coach - Clete Boyer 6 
Pitching Coach - Mark Connor 52
Batting Coach - Frank Howard 46 
Bench Coach - Monk Meyer 48
Bullpen Coach - Tony Cloninger 40

Catcher - Matt Nokes 38, Jim Leyritz 12 (3B-1B), Mike Stanley 20
First Base - Don Mattingly 23
Second Base - Pat Kelly 14, Mike Gallego 2 (SS)
Third Base - Charlie Hayes 28
Shortstop - Andy Stankiewicz 17, Randy Velarde 18 (3B)
Left Field - Roberto Kelly 39
Center Field - Bernie Williams 51, Dion James 19
Right Field - Danny Tartabull 45, Mel Hall 27 (LF)
Designated Hitter - Kevin Maas 24 (1B)

Starting Pitchers:
Scott Sanderson 21
Melido Perez 33
Scott Kamieniecki 22
Jeff Johnson 43
Greg Cadaret 25
Lee Guetterman 35

Relief Pitchers:
Steve Farr 26
Steve Howe 57
John Habyan 42
Rich Monteleone 55


TAXI SQUAD
Catcher - +Dave Sax 56 (1B)
Third Base - Torey Lovullo 13 (2B)
Shortstop - Alvaro Espinoza 30*
Outfield - Jesse Barfield 29, Hensley Meulens 31

Starting Pitchers:
Pascual Perez 34
Wade Taylor 41
Mike Witt 36
Allan Anderson 49
Alan Mills 58*

Relief Pitcher:
Tim Leary 54


PROSPECTS
Catcher - John Ramos, Brad Ausmus, Kiki Hernandez
First Base - J.T. Snow
Shortstop - Dave Silvestri, Robert Eenhorn
Outfield - Mike Humphreys, Gerald Williams, Carl Everett

Starting Pitchers:
Russ Springer  
Mark Hutton  
Ed Martel  
Bobby Munoz  
Mike Draper
Royal Clayton
Brien Taylor  

Relief Pitchers:
Mike Gardella
Larry Stanford
Willie Smith

*unofficial uniform number
+ six-year minor league free agent

Sunday, March 7, 2021

1992 New York Yankees Player Development

BASEBALL
Vice-President, Player Development and Scouting - Brian Sabean
Director of Scouting - Bill Livesey
Director of Minor League Operations - Mitch Lukevics
Assistant Director of Scouting - Kevin Elfering
Assistant Director of Minor League Operations - Jeff Mercer
Coordinator of Instruction - Mark Newman
Clubhouse Coordinator/Equipment Manager - David Hays
Head Trainer/Rehab Supervisor - Kevin Rand
Coordinator of Strength and Conditioning - Shawn Powell
Secretary, Baseball Operations - Marcia Russo
Secretary, Minor Leagues - Lesa Senker
Secretary, Scouting - Debbie Roth
Clubhouse Manager - Chris Guth
Video Coordinator, Clubhouse - Sammy Arena
Clubhouse Maintenance/Equipment Repair - Nephtale Mora

-1992 New York Yankees Information Guide

ADMINISTRATION
Vice-President - Joseph A. Molloy
Controller - Mike Macaluso
Director of Administrative Services - Les Parker
Director of Public and Community Relations/Office Manager - Jim Szponar
Accounting Administrator, General Ledger - Mike Timothy
Accounting Administrator, Payroll - Melissa Jordan
Accounting Administrator, Accounts Payable - Rigo Garcia
Human Resources/Employee Benefits - Tisa Jimenez
Secretary, Joseph A. Molloy - Barbara Skelly
Receptionist/Secretary - Barbara Mahovlich
Head of Maintenance - Ruben Diaz   

-1992 New York Yankees Information Guide


YANKEE FARM CLUBS
AAA
Columbus Clippers
Columbus, Ohio
International League
Ballpark - Cooper Stadium
Manager - Rick Down
Coaches - Mike Brown (Pitching Coach), Hop Cassady, Ted Uhlaneder
Trainer - Mike Heifferon

AA
Albany-Colonie Yankees
Albany, New York
Eastern League
Ballpark - Heritage Park
Manager - Dan Radison
Coaches - Dave Jorn (Pitching Coach), Rob Thomson
Trainer - Tim Weston

A (High A)
Prince William Cannons
Prince William, Virginia
Carolina League
Ballpark - William County Stadium
Manager - Mike Hart
Coaches - Ken Dominguez, Dave Schuler (Pitching Coach)
Trainer - Adam Wagner

A (High A)
Fort Lauderdale Yankees
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Florida State League
Ballpark - Fort Lauderdale Stadium
Manager - Brian Butterfield
Coaches - Bob Mariano, Mark Shiflett (Pitching Coach)
Trainer - Darren London

A (Low A)
Greensboro Hornets
Greensboro, North Carolina
South Atlantic League
Ballpark - War Memorial Stadium
Manager - Trey Hillman
Coaches - Brian Milner, Mark Rose (Pitching Coach)
Trainer - Greg Spratt

A (Short-Season A)
Oneonta Yankees
Oneonta, New York
New York-Penn League
Ballpark - Damaschke Field
Manager - Jack Gillis
Coaches - Fernando Arrango (Pitching Coach), Joel Grampietro, Bill Schmidt
Trainer - Mark Littlefield

Rookie
Tampa Yankees
Tampa, Florida
Gulf Coast League
Ballpark - Yankee Complex
Manager - Gary Denbo
Coaches - Rich Arena, Hoyt Wilhelm (Pitching Coach)
Trainer - Tom Raynor

Roving Hitting Instructor - Joe Lefebvre

-1992 New York Yankees Information Guide 


YANKEE SCOUTING
Major League Scouts:
Brandy Davis (National League)
Ron Hansen (AL East and NL East)
Ron Hassey (Advance Scout)
Bob Lemon (Special Assignments)
Dick Tidrow (AL West and NL West)

Cross-Checkers:
Bill Livesey - National Cross-Checker
Jack Gillis - East Coast Cross-Checker
Stan Saleski - Central Cross-Checker
Don Lindeberg - West Coast Cross-Checker

Area Supervisors:
Fernando Arango -  Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma
Mark Batchko - Arkansas, New Mexico, Texas (North of Waco)
Joe DiCarlo - New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania
Lee Elder - Georgia, South Carolina
Bill Geivett - Southern California
Joel Grampietro - New England
Dick Groch - Michigan, Ohio
Tim Kelly - Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin
Carl Moesche - Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming
Greg Orr - Colorado, Northern California, Nevada, Utah
Joe Robison - Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas (South of Waco)
Rudy Santin - Southern Florida
Bill Schmidt - Arizona, Southern California 
Jeff Taylor - Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia
Paul Turco - Northern Florida
Leon Wurth - Alabama, Kentucky, Tennessee

Associate Scouts:
Jack Carroll - Riverside County, California
Kermit Delmont - Deland to Daytona Beach, Florida
Ray Griffin - Southern California, Long Beach
Bruce King - Yankee Scout Team, Southern California

Special Assignments:
Walt Dixon - Southeast
Jack Llewelyn - Southwest Florida
Jim Naples - Upstate New York

Canadian Scouts:
Director of Canadian Scouting - Dick Groch
Mike LaBossiere - Manitoba
Mark Pickard - Ontario
Bruce Ross - Nova Scotia
Bill Saunders - New Brunswick
Dennis Springenatic - British Columbia
Dale Tilleman - Alberta

Latin American Scouting:
Director of Latin American Operations - Herb Raybourn
Luis Arroyo - Puerto Rico
Philip Elhage - Curacao
Karl Heron - Panama
Pedro Ithier - Puerto Rico
Juan Joa - Dominican Republic
Leo Lacie - Aruba
Antanacio Mendez - Venezuela
Raul Ortega - Venezuela
Arquimedes Rojas - Venezuela

-1992 New York Yankees Information Guide 

1992 Spring Training Yankee Scout Signings
LUIS ARROYO: Yamil Salcedo (1990)

MARK BATCHKO: Bubba Carpenter (1991), John Coleman (1991), Bob Deller (1990), Timothy Demerson (1990), Bert Inman (1991), James Maudlin (1989), Ricky Rhodes (1988), Richard Turrentine (1989), Scoy Van Scoyoc (1989), Thomas Wiley (1989)

RAFAEL CONCEPCION: Julio Mendez (1991)

JOE DICARLO: Pat Kelly (1988), Moose Marris (1986), Jeff Motuzas (1991), Sean Smith (1990)

JULIO DIVISION: Onesimo Batista (1990)

WALT DIXON: Richard Batchelor (1990), Brian Faw (1990)

FRED FERREIRA: Jovino Carvajal (1986), Kiki Hernandez (1988), Ramon Jimenez (1986), Roberto Kelly (1982), Ramon Manon (1985), Hensley Meulens (1985), Reynaldo Montenegro (1989), Sherman Obando (1987), Angel Paulino (1988), Olmelindo Pena (1989), Cesar Perez (1987), Julio Perez (1989), Andres Rodriguez (1988), Carlos Rodriguez (1987), Sandi Santiago (1988), Hector Vargas (1985), Bernie Williams (1985)

ORRIN FREEMAN: Vince Phillips (1987), Andy Stankiewicz (1986)

JACK GILLIS: Mike Figga (1989), Sterling Hitchcock (1989), Adin Lohrey (1989), Richard Polack (1989), Pop Popplewell (1987), Scott Romano (1989), Jerry Rub (1986)

DICK GROCH: Timothy Flannelly (1991), Doug Gogolewski (1987), Elston Hansen (1989), Lew Hill (1987), Jeff Hoffman (1988), Mark Hutton (1988), Dan Johnston (1989), Scott Kamieniecki (1986), Edward Martel (1987), Eddy Mohamed (1990), Kirt Ojala (1990), Bruce Prybylinski (1988), Jason  Robertson (1989), Brian Turner (1989), Jason Wuerch (1991)

BOB HARTSFIELD: Russ Davis (1988), Nookie Garland (1989), Sean Gilliam (1989), Cullen Hartzog (1988), Jeff Livesey (1988), Gerald Nielsen (1990), Don Stanford (1987)

KARL HERON: Luis Cordoba (1991), Ramiro Mendoza (1991), Vitin Regalado (1990)

JUAN JOA: Leonardo Martinez (1991), Rufino Pascual (1991), Pablo Perez (1991), Miguel Portes (1991), Santos Rivera (1991), Milton Tatis (1991)

TIM KELLY: Steven Munda (1991)

DON LINDEBERG: Royal Clayton (1987), Vince Phillips (1987), Eric Plunk (1981), J.T. Snow (1989)

BILL LIVESEY: Steve Balboni (1978), Jim Leyritz (1985), Kevin Maas (1986)

VIC MATA: Feliz DeLeon (1991), Teodoro Gonzalez (1991), Richard Olivier (1991), Fernando Pineda (1991)

CARL MOESCHE: Doug Demetre (1990)

GREG ORR: Juan Blackwell (1990), Roger Burnett (1991), Timothy Cooper (1989), Andy Fox (1989), Rick Lantrip (1990), Todd Malone (1988), Albert Perez (1991), John Quintell (1991), Curtis Ralph (1988), Alexander Rojas (1991), Matthew Ruoff (1991)

RAUL ORTEGA: Steve Anderson (1991), Herbert Hernandez (1991), Jose Lobaton (1991), Alexander Marquez (1991), Silverio Navas (1991), Kevin Noriega (1991), Douglas Osorio (1991), Luis Ramirez (1990), Cherry Salazar (1991), Jaime Torres (1991), Carlos Viloria (1991)

GUST POULOS: Don Mattingly (1979)

HERB RAYBOURN : Rodolfo Albornoz (1990), Chester Belioso (1991), Tyron Christopher (1991), Pom Pom Cumberbatch (1989), Joel Fuentes (1990), Ricky Ledee (1990), Orangel Lopez (1990), Hector Martinez (1990), Christian Paulino (1990), Luis Parra (1990), Jose Pineda (1990), Vitin Regalado (1990), Angel Reyes (1991), Mariano Rivera (1990), Ruben Rivera (1990), Alexis Santaella (1989)

JOHN RICHARD: Andres Pena (1990), Salustiano Sierra (1990)

JAX ROBERTSON: Don Mattingly (1979)

JOE ROBISON: Brent Gilbert (1990), Richard Hines (1990), John Jarvis (1989), Jay Knoblauh (1988), Pat Morphy (1990), Lyle Mouton (1991), Andy Pettitte (1991), Bo Siberz (1990), Shad Smith (1990), Russ Springer (1989), Grant Sullivan (1991), Gerald Williams (1987)

BRIAN SABEAN: John Ramos (1986)

STAN SALESKI: Andy Cook (1988), Ricky Strickland (1989)

RUDY SANTIN: Jeffrey Cindrich (1991), Greg Erickson (1991), Peter Gietzen (1989), Marty Janzen (1991), Scott Kindell (1990), Eric Knowles (1991), Bobby Munoz (1988), Rey Noriega (1989), Larry Stanford (1989), John Viera (1989), Larry Walker (1989)

BILL SCHMIDT: Richard Barnwell (1989), Andrew Croghan (1991), Mike Hankins (1990), Jay Leach (1990), Tate Seefried (1990), John Sutherland (1991), Thomas Wilson (1991)

TIM SCHMIDT: Joe Long (1991), Shane Spencer (1990), John Thibert (1990)

CHRIS SMITH: Bobby DeJardin (1988), Don Sparks (1988)

KEN STAUFFER: Dennis Burbank (1991)

JEFF TAYLOR: Mike Draper (1988), Robert Eenhorn (1990), Ron Frazier (1990), Keith Garagozzo (1991), Scott Gully (1991), Darren Hodges (1990), Jeff Johnson (1988), Frank Laviano (1990), Brian Lewis (1991), Billy Masse (1988), Tim Rumer (1990), Stuart Seiler (1990)

DICK TIDROW: Mike Gardella (1989), Jim Haller (1989), Paul Oster (1989)

PAUL TURCO: Brad Ausmus (1987), Matt Dunbar (1990), Carl Everett (1990), Marcus Gipner (1991), Kenny Greer (1988), Mark Hubbard (1991), Steve Livesey (1991), Sam Militello (1990)

MARK WEIDEMAIER: Ruben German (1990)

MARTI WOLEVER: Kevin Jordan (1990)

LEON WURTH: Andrew Albrecht (1991), Tom Carpenter (1991), Shane Ferguson (1991), Chris Heaps (1991), Steve Phillips (1991), Jorge Posada (1991), Benjamin Short (1991), Barry Smith (1990)


1992 YANKEES YEARBOOK "ON THE WAY UP" YANKEES
Brad Ausmus (C)
Bobby DeJardin (SS)
Mike Draper (RHP)
Robert Eenhorn (SS)
Mike Gardella (LHP)
Kiki Hernandez (C)
Mark Hutton (RHP)
Ed Martel (RHP)
Bobby Munoz (RHP)
Dave Silvestri (SS)
Willie Smith (RHP)
J.T. Snow (1B)
Russ Springer (RHP)
Larry Stanford (RHP)
Gerald Williams (OF)


YANKEES MINOR LEAGUE DEPARTMENT
"The New York Yankees may have struggled in 1991, but when looking at the bigger picture, it was a very productive year. From a system-wide perspective, two major goals were achieved: young players were promoted to the major leagues and the farm teams remained competitive.
'It was a total organizational success,' said Yankees Director of Minor League Operations Mitch Lukevics. 'Our main objective is to get players ready to compete in the big leagues while moving others throughout the system to higher levels of competition. That's what scouting and player development is all about.'
The Triple-A Columbus Clippers, like the Cincinnati Reds of two years ago, went wire-to-wire to win the International League championship in 1991. What is amazing about this consistent performance is that the Yankees' trio of rookie pitchers- Wade Taylor, Jeff Johnson and Scott Kamieniecki- and key position players such as Bernie Williams- began the year with the Clippers before being summoned to New York.
Following these promotions, Manager Rick Down used such players as outfielder Gerald Williams (.270 BA, 59 RBI) and right-handed pitchers Andy Cook (11-8) and Mike Draper (11-9) from Double-A Albany-Colonie to help pace Columbus to an 85-59 record. The regular season was followed by a three-game sweep of Pawtucket to win the Governor's Cup. Down, who already has seen two of last year's coaches- Clete Boyer and Russ Meyer- promoted to New York, could very well see more of his players moving up in 1992.
'It was a great year, we never left first all season,' said Lukevics. 'We did that and, despite all of the movement to New York, won championships at our next two levels.'
It was much the same story in Double-A Albany. Manager Dan Radison's Albany-Colonie Yankees finished third in the regular season (76-64), then went 6-0 ‌in the playoffs to sweep both three-game series and win the Eastern League championship.
Albany was led by organizational Co-Player of the Year Dave Silvestri, who was among the top Yankee farmhands in nearly every offensive category. The shortstop demonstrated his versatility by finishing the year with 134 hits, 97 runs, 19 homers, eight triples, 31 doubles, 83 walks and 283 total bases. Also pacing Albany were first baseman J.T. Snow (.279, 13 HR, 76 RBI); outfielder Vince Phillips (.274, 132 H, 85 RBIs); and Bobby DeJardin (.295, 142 H, 21 2B). Radison could lose any of those players in 1992.
On the mound, Albany was led by the Yankees' Co-Pitchers of the Year. Right-hander Ed Martel earned that honor with a 13-6 record, 2.81 ERA, and for pitching 36 scoreless innings through the playoffs. Stepping up from Class-A to help Albany was right-hander Sam Militello, named Co-Pitcher of the Year after leading all Yankee minor league pitchers in wins (14), winning percentage (.778), ERA (1.57) and strikeouts (168). Larry Stanford (24 saves) and Russ Springer (27 starts, 167.1 IP) also had strong years for Albany.
'When a lot of our players moved to New York, it had a ripple effect throughout the organization with many players moving up to a higher level,' explained Lukevics. 'Our players, as was demonstrated in both Columbus and Albany, showed they were ready for those promotions by playing championship level baseball.'
The Class-A Prince William Cannons struggled through injuries and a 71-68 regular-season record. However, by finishing in first place (38-32) in the first half of the Carolina League's Northern Division split season, the Cannons became the third team in the Yankee system to qualify for the playoffs in 1991. Mike Hart's club was defeated 2-0 in the finals.
'Just making the playoffs demonstrated the ability and determination on that team,' praised Lukevics. 'We had a lot of injuries on that club. It was not a smooth year.'
In addition to losing first baseman Ramon Jimenez, shortstop Robert Eenhorn and catcher Jeff Livesey to injuries, the Cannons also saw two key players promoted. Catcher Brad Ausmus (.285, 59 RBI) and Militello (12-2 with Prince William) were both called up to Albany. Picking up the slack was catcher Kiki Hernandez, the Yankees' other organizational Co-Player of the Year. Hernandez (.327, 16 HR, 83 RBI) hit .267 in 30 games for Prince William after being promoted from Greensboro, where he hit .332 and was named MVP of the South Atlantic League.
The  Ft. Lauderdale Yankees finished a combined 59-69 in 1991 despite having what Lukevics labeled 'the best pitching staff in the Class-A Florida State League.'
The Yankees were led by four young pitchers: right-handed Mark Hutton (2.41 ERA, 157 K, 25 GS) and Roberto Munoz (2.33 ERA, 4 CG, two shutouts), lefty starter Tim Rumer (10-7, two shutouts) and righty reliever Richard Batchelor (25 saves).
Ft. Lauderdale's manager in 1991, Glenn Sherlock, will move to New York this season as bullpen catcher. He is being replaced by Brian Butterfield, a coach in the Yankee system since 1984 who last year served as a roving infield/defense instructor.
The Greensboro Hornets, the Yankees' young Class-A team, finished 73-68 in the Northern Division of the South Atlantic League.
'The players in Greensboro are inexperienced and at times they played like it,' Lukevics said. 'Still, those youngsters are there to refine their skills, and many of them made the progression we thought they would.'  
Some of those who shined under Manager Trey Hillman included Hernandez (before his promotion), outfielders Carl Everett (.271) and Bo Gilliam (11 HR, 68 RBI), infielder Luis Gallardo (13 HR, 77 RBI), right-handed pitchers Brian Faw (11-7, 3 SHO, 6 CG), Ron Frazier (12-6, 2.40 ERA) and lefty Richard Hines (26 GS, 6 CG).
It was a bittersweet year for the Oneonta Yankees, a short-season Class-A club. Manager Jack Gillis guided the Yankees to the fourth best record in the New York-Penn League (42-35), but missed out on the playoffs because of a technicality. The three-division league takes the division winners and the runner-up in the one division that has six teams. The Yankees, being in one of the two four-team divisions, missed the playoffs despite having a better record than the runner-up in the six-team division.
'It was very disappointing, the team played great all year,' said Lukevics. 'Despite not making the playoffs, we were successful in that we were able to see a good number of college players get used to playing every day at the professional level.'
The Yankees, who finished second in the McNamara Division, were led by outfielder Lyle Mouton (.309) and third baseman Tim Flannelly (.272).
The objective of the Tampa Yankees, Lukevics explained, is to 'get first-year players acclimated to professional baseball.'
The Yankees, made up mostly of former junior college and high school players, finished 27-32 under Ken Dominguez in the Gulf Coast Rookie League. The highlight of the season was having two players compete for the league batting championship. Jason Wuerch (.333) and Elston Hansen (.327) finished second and third, respectively, in the batting race, which was decided on the last day of the season.
In 1992, the Tampa Yankees are managed by Gary Denbo, who served as a coach in Columbus last year.
'The number of quality players we sent to the majors last year was the tip of the iceberg,' Lukevics added. 'As we showed last year, we still have a lot of talent in our farm system. Many of these players are on the horizon, and will be at the major league level very soon.' "

-Charles J. Alfaro, 1992 New York Yankees Scorebook and Souvenir Program