1989 International League season
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| 1989 International League season | |
|---|---|
| League | International League |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Duration | April 5 – September 9 |
| Number of games | 146 |
| Number of teams | 8 |
| Regular season | |
| Season MVP | Tom O'Malley, Tidewater Tides |
| Governors' Cup Playoffs | |
| League champions | Richmond Braves |
| Runners-up | Syracuse Chiefs |
The 1989 International League was a Class AAA baseball season played between April 5 and September 9. Eight teams played a 146-game schedule, with the top team in each division qualifying for the Governors' Cup.
The Richmond Braves won the Governors' Cup, defeating the Syracuse Chiefs in the final round of the playoffs.
- The Maine Phillies relocated to Moosic, Pennsylvania, and were renamed the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons. The club remained affiliated with the Philadelphia Phillies.
- The Richmond Braves and Tidewater Tides moved from the East Division to the West Division.
- The Rochester Red Wings and Syracuse Chiefs moved from the West Division to the East Division.
Teams
Map of teams
Regular season
Summary
- The regular season scheduled was extended from 142-games to 146-games.
- The Syracuse Chiefs finished with the best record in the league for the first time since 1985.
- On June 27, Charlie Puleo and Steve Ziem of the Richmond Braves combined to pitch a no-hitter against the Oklahoma City 89ers.[1]
Standings
| East Division | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
| Syracuse Chiefs | 83 | 62 | .572 | – |
| Rochester Red Wings | 72 | 73 | .497 | 11 |
| Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons | 64 | 79 | .448 | 18 |
| Pawtucket Red Sox | 62 | 84 | .425 | 21.5 |
| West Division | ||||
| Richmond Braves | 81 | 65 | .555 | – |
| Columbus Clippers | 77 | 69 | .527 | 4 |
| Tidewater Tides | 77 | 69 | .527 | 4 |
| Toledo Mud Hens | 69 | 76 | .476 | 11.5 |
League Leaders
Batting leaders
Pitching leaders
Playoffs
- The Richmond Braves won their third Governors' Cup, defeating the Syracuse Chiefs in four games.
Playoff bracket
| Governors' Cup | ||||
| E1 | Syracuse | 1 | ||
| W1 | Richmond | 3 | ||
Awards
| International League awards | |
|---|---|
| Award name | Recipient |
| Most Valuable Player | Tom O'Malley, Tidewater Tides |
| Pitcher of the Year | Alex Sanchez, Syracuse Chiefs |
| Rookie of the Year | Francisco Cabrera, Syracuse / Richmond |
| Manager of the Year | Bob Bailor, Syracuse Chiefs |