The Yankees replace manager Billy Martin with Dallas Green. ‘Billy the Kid’ will compile a 1253-1013 (.553) record piloting the Tigers, Twins, Yankees, A’s, and Rangers during his 19-year managerial career.
1988 – The New York Yankees replace manager Billy Martin with Dallas Green. Martin compiled a 1253-1013 (.553) record piloting the Tigers, Twins, Yankees, Oakland A’s and Rangers during his 19-year managerial career, which is now over.
1988 – Hal Lanier is fired after three seasons. Having won Manager of the Year honors in 1986, Hal closes his run with a 254-232 record.
In St. Louis, Mets’ outfielder Kevin McReynolds establishes a major league record, swiping 21 bases without being caught stealing during the season. The A’s Jimmy Sexton had set the record with 16 stolen bases without being thrown out in 1982.
During the season finale, Mets manager Davey Johnson receives an enthusiastic standing ovation from the Flushing Faithful when he comes to the mound to make a pitching change at Shea Stadium. With today’s 7-5 win over the Cardinals, his NL Eastern Division champs secure their 100th victory of the season.
1988 – Tony Gwynn of the San Diego Padres goes 2-for-3 to raise his league-leading batting average to .313 but sustains a hand injury during a 6 – 3 victory over the Houston Astros. Gwynn is the first National League batting champion to win the title with an average below .320. Before Gwynn, Larry Doyle’s .320 average was the lowest.
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