1990 International League season
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| 1990 International League season | |
|---|---|
| League | International League |
| Sport | Baseball |
| Duration | April 6 – September 8 |
| Number of games | 146 |
| Number of teams | 8 |
| Regular season | |
| Season MVP | Hensley Meulens, Columbus Clippers |
| Governors' Cup Playoffs | |
| League champions | Rochester Red Wings |
| Runners-up | Columbus Clippers |
The 1990 International League was a Class AAA baseball season played between April 6 and September 8. Eight teams played a 146-game schedule, with the top team in each division qualifying for the Governors' Cup.
The Rochester Red Wings won the Governors' Cup, defeating the Columbus Clippers in the final round of the playoffs.
Map of teams
Regular season
Summary
- The Rochester Red Wings finished with the best record in the league for the first time since 1988.
Standings
| East Division | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
| Rochester Red Wings | 89 | 56 | .614 | – |
| Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons | 68 | 78 | .466 | 21.5 |
| Syracuse Chiefs | 62 | 83 | .428 | 27 |
| Pawtucket Red Sox | 62 | 84 | .425 | 27.5 |
| West Division | ||||
| Columbus Clippers | 87 | 59 | .596 | – |
| Tidewater Tides | 79 | 67 | .541 | 8 |
| Richmond Braves | 71 | 74 | .490 | 15.5 |
| Toledo Mud Hens | 58 | 86 | .403 | 28 |
League Leaders
Batting leaders
Pitching leaders
| Stat | Player | Total |
|---|---|---|
| W | Dave Eiland, Columbus Clippers | 16 |
| ERA | Paul Marak, Richmond Braves | 2.49 |
| CG | Dave Eiland, Columbus Clippers | 11 |
| SV | Todd Frohwirth, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons | 21 |
| SO | Manny Hernández, Tidewater Tides | 157 |
| IP | Doug Linton, Syracuse Chiefs | 177.1 |
Playoffs
- The Rochester Red Wings won their ninth Governors' Cup, defeating the Columbus Clippers in five games.
Playoff bracket
| Governors' Cup | ||||
| E1 | Rochester | 3 | ||
| W1 | Columbus | 2 | ||
Awards
| International League awards | |
|---|---|
| Award name | Recipient |
| Most Valuable Player | Hensley Meulens, Columbus Clippers |
| Pitcher of the Year | Dave Eiland, Columbus Clippers |
| Rookie of the Year | Phil Plantier, Pawtucket Red Sox |
| Manager of the Year | Greg Biagini, Rochester Red Wings |