Led by new manager Bill Rigney,the 1970 Minnesota Twins won the American League West with a 98–64 record,nine games ahead of the Oakland Athletics. The Twins were swept by the Baltimore Orioles in the ALCS. Of note,the Twins were the only team in the American League to have a winning record in the regular season versus the Orioles. The 1970 ALCS would be the last MLB postseason games played at Metropolitan Stadium,as the Twins would not return to the postseason stage until 1987 when they won the World Series.
The 1933 Washington Senators was a season in American baseball. They won 99 games,lost 53,and finished in first place in the American League. It was the third and final pennant of the franchise while based in Washington. The team was managed by Joe Cronin and played home games at Griffith Stadium. They lost the best-of-seven World Series in 5 games to the New York Giants.
The 1917 New York Giants season was the franchise's 35th season. It involved the Giants winning the National League pennant for the first time in four years. The team went on to lose to the Chicago White Sox in the World Series,four games to two.
The 1930 New York Giants season was the 48th in franchise history. The team finished third in the National League with a record of 87–67,5 games behind the St. Louis Cardinals.
The 1961 San Francisco Giants season was the Giants' 79th year in Major League Baseball,their fourth season in San Francisco since their move from New York following the 1957 season,and their second season at Candlestick Park. The team finished in third place in the National League with an 85 wins and 69 losses record,eight games behind the NL Champion Cincinnati Reds. The Giants were managed by Alvin Dark. As of 2021,this remains the only Giants season in franchise history in which two players each hit 40 or more home runs.
The 1969 San Francisco Giants season was the Giants' 87th season in Major League Baseball,their 12th season in San Francisco since their move from New York following the 1957 season,and their tenth at Candlestick Park. The team finished second in the newly established National League West with a record of 90–72,3 games behind the Atlanta Braves,their fifth consecutive season of finishing second. The Giants set a Major League record which still stands for the most double plays grounded into by a team in a single game,with 7 against the Houston Astros on May 4.
The 1971 Detroit Tigers finished in second place in the American League East with a 91–71 record,12 games behind the Orioles. They outscored their opponents 701 to 645. They drew 1,591,073 fans to Tiger Stadium,the second highest attendance in the American League.
The 1991 Detroit Tigers finished in a tie for second place in the American League East with a record of 84–78 (.519). They outscored their opponents 817 to 794. The Tigers drew 1,641,661 fans to Tiger Stadium in 1991,ranking 12th of the 14 teams in the American League.
The 1982 Detroit Tigers finished in fourth place in the American League East with a record of 83–79 (.512),12 games behind the AL Champion Brewers. The Tigers outscored their opponents 729 to 685. The Tigers drew 1,636,058 fans to Tiger Stadium in 1982,ranking 7th of the 14 teams in the American League.
The Tigers entered the season as the reigning World Series champions. The 1985 Detroit Tigers finished in third place in the American League East with a record of 84–77 (.522),15 games behind the Blue Jays. The Tigers outscored their opponents 729 to 688. The Tigers drew 2,286,609 fans to Tiger Stadium in 1983,ranking 3rd of the 14 teams in the American League.
Below are select minor league players,and the rosters of the minor league affiliates,of the San Francisco Giants:
Jonathan Gregory "J.D." Davis is an American professional baseball third baseman for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball at California State University,Fullerton,and was drafted by the Houston Astros in the third round of the 2014 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut with the Astros in 2017,and has also played for the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants.
Patrick Ian-Cashel Wisdom is an American professional baseball third baseman and first baseman for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball for the Saint Mary's Gaels. He was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round of the 2012 MLB draft and he made his MLB debut in 2018. He previously played in MLB for the Cardinals and Texas Rangers.
Luis Sangel Arráez is a Venezuelan professional baseball second baseman for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). Arráez signed with the Minnesota Twins as an international free agent in 2013,and made his MLB debut with them in 2019. In 2022,Arráez was an All-Star and won the American League batting title and a Silver Slugger Award. In the 2022–2023 offseason,the Twins traded him to the Marlins.
Luis Eduardo Matos is a Venezuelan professional baseball center fielder for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). He signed with the Giants as an international free agent in 2018,and made his MLB debut in 2023.
Jay Clifford Proctor IV is an American professional baseball catcher and infielder who is a free agent. He played college baseball at Rice University,and was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the third round of the 2018 MLB draft. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants.
Casey Shawn Schmitt is an American professional baseball infielder for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). Schmitt played college baseball at San Diego State as both a pitcher and a third baseman. He was selected in the second round of the 2020 MLB draft by the Giants,and in 2022 he was named a Minor League Baseball Gold Glove,as the best defensive third baseman in the minor leagues. He made his MLB debut in 2023.
Tyler Joseph Fitzgerald is an American professional baseball shortstop for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball at the University of Louisville. He was selected by the Giants in the fourth round of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft. He made his MLB debut in 2023.
Cal Stevenson is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Philadelphia Phillies organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants. Stevenson played college baseball for the University of Nevada,Reno Wolfpack,Chabot Junior College,and the University of Arizona. The Toronto Blue Jays selected Stevenson in the 10th round of the 2018 MLB draft.
Bryce Christopher Johnson is an American professional baseball outfielder in the San Diego Padres organization. He played college baseball at Sam Houston State University. The Giants selected Johnson in the sixth round of the 2017 MLB draft. In 2021,he led the Triple-A West in stolen bases. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants.
