1988 International League season
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| 1988 International League season | |
|---|---|
| League | International League |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Duration | April 7 – September 9 |
| Number of games | 142 |
| Number of teams | 8 |
| Regular season | |
| Season MVP | Craig Worthington, Rochester Red Wings |
| Governors' Cup Playoffs | |
| League champions | Rochester Red Wings |
| Runners-up | Tidewater Tides |
The 1988 International League was a Class AAA baseball season played between April 7 and September 9. Eight teams played a 142-game schedule, with the top teams in each division qualifying for the Governors' Cup.
The Rochester Red Wings won the Governors' Cup, defeating the Tidewater Tides in the final round of the playoffs.
- The league split into two four-team divisions, the East Division and the West Division. The top team in each division will meet for the Governors' Cup.
- This was the first year of the Triple-A Alliance in which the International League and American Association played 40 interleague games per team.
Team changes
- The Maine Guides were renamed the Maine Phillies. They continued their affiliation with the Philadelphia Phillies.
- The Toledo Mud Hens ended their affiliation with the Minnesota Twins and began a new affiliation with the Detroit Tigers.
Teams
Map of teams
Regular season
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Summary
- The regular season scheduled was extended from 140-games to 142-games.
- The Tidewater Tides and Rochester Red Wings tied for the best record in the league, with each team winning their division.
- On June 27, John Mitchell of the Tidewater Tides pitched a seven-inning perfect game against the Indianapolis Indians.[1]
- On July 28, Marvin Freeman of the Maine Phillies pitched a seven-inning no hitter against the Richmond Braves.[2]
Standings
| East Division | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
| Tidewater Tides | 77 | 64 | .546 | – |
| Richmond Braves | 66 | 75 | .468 | 11 |
| Pawtucket Red Sox | 63 | 79 | .444 | 14.5 |
| Maine Phillies | 62 | 80 | .437 | 15.5 |
| West Division | ||||
| Rochester Red Wings | 77 | 64 | .546 | – |
| Syracuse Chiefs | 70 | 71 | .496 | 7 |
| Columbus Clippers | 65 | 77 | .458 | 12.5 |
| Toledo Mud Hens | 58 | 84 | .408 | 19.5 |
League Leaders
Batting leaders
Pitching leaders
| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| W | Scott Nielsen, Columbus Clippers Steve Searcy, Toledo Mud Hens | 13 |
| ERA | David West, Tidewater Tides | 1.80 |
| CG | Bob Milacki, Rochester Red Wings | 11 |
| SV | Joe Boever, Richmond Braves | 22 |
| SO | Steve Searcy, Toledo Mud Hens | 176 |
| IP | John Mitchell, Tidewater Tides | 190.0 |
Playoffs
- The Rochester Red Wings won their eighth Governors' Cup, defeating the Tidewater Tides in four games.
Playoff bracket
| Governors' Cup | ||||
| E1 | Tidewater | 1 | ||
| W1 | Rochester | 3 | ||
Awards
| International League awards | |
|---|---|
| Award name | Recipient |
| Most Valuable Player | Craig Worthington, Rochester Red Wings |
| Pitcher of the Year | Steve Searcy, Toledo Mud Hens |
| Rookie of the Year | Steve Finley, Rochester Red Wings |
| Manager of the Year | Johnny Oates, Rochester Red Wings |