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1981 Houston Astros season, the Glossary

The 1981 Houston Astros season was the 20th season for the Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise in Houston, Texas.^[1]

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Al Holland

Alfred Willis Holland (born August 16, 1952) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher, who played Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies, California Angels, and New York Yankees, from to.

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Al Rosen

Albert Leonard Rosen (February 29, 1924 – March 13, 2015), nicknamed "Flip" and "the Hebrew Hammer", was an American baseball third baseman and right-handed slugger for the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball for ten seasons in the 1940s and 1950s.

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Alan Ashby

Alan Dean Ashby (born July 8, 1951) is an American former professional baseball catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) and former radio and television sports commentator.

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Alan Knicely

Alan Lee Knicely (born May 19, 1955) is an American former professional baseball catcher who played all or parts of eight seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), from 1979 until 1986.

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Art Howe

Arthur Henry Howe Jr. (born December 15, 1946) is an American former professional baseball infielder, coach, scout, and manager, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates (–), Houston Astros (–), and St. Louis Cardinals (–).

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Astrodome

The NRG Astrodome, formerly and also known as the Houston Astrodome or simply the Astrodome, was the world's first multi-purpose, domed sports stadium, located in Houston, Texas, United States.

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Bert Peña

Adalberto Peña Rivera (July 11, 1959 – January 19, 2023) was a Puerto Rican shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the Houston Astros in, and from to.

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Bill Caudill

William Holland Caudill (born July 13, 1956) is an American former professional baseball pitcher.

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Bill Gullickson

William Lee Gullickson (born February 20, 1959) is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher who played professionally in Canada, the U.S. and Japan, during an 18-year professional career, of which 14 seasons were spent in MLB.

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Bill Virdon

William Charles Virdon (June 9, 1931 – November 23, 2021) was an American professional baseball outfielder, manager, and coach in Major League Baseball (MLB).

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Billy Smith (1980s pitcher)

Billy Lavern Smith (born September 13, 1954) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who appeared in ten games with the Houston Astros in.

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Bob Knepper

Robert Wesley Knepper (born May 25, 1954) is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher.

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Bob Lillis

Robert Perry Lillis (born June 2, 1930) is an American former infielder, manager, coach and scout in Major League Baseball (MLB).

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Bob Shirley

Robert Charles Shirley (born June 25, 1954) is a former professional baseball pitcher.

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Bob Walk

Robert Vernon Walk (born November 26, 1956), nicknamed "The Whirly Bird", is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves (–), and Pittsburgh Pirates (–).

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Bob Welch (baseball)

Robert Lynn Welch (November 3, 1956 – June 9, 2014) was an American professional baseball starting pitcher.

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Bobby Sprowl

Robert John Sprowl (born April 14, 1956) is an American former professional baseball player who was a pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1981.

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Bruce Berenyi

Bruce Michael Berenyi (born August 21, 1954) is a former Major League Baseball starting pitcher, whose major league career lasted from 1980 to 1986.

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Bruce Sutter

Howard Bruce Sutter (January 8, 1953 – October 13, 2022) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1976 and 1988.

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Burt Hooton

Burt Carlton Hooton (born February 7, 1950), nicknamed "Happy", is an American former right-handed starting pitcher and former coach in Major League Baseball.

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Carlos Alfonso (baseball)

Carlos A. Alfonso (born December 18, 1950) is a former minor league baseball player and manager, as well as a former minor and major league coach.

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César Cedeño

César Cedeño Encarnación (born February 25, 1951) is a Dominican former professional baseball player and coach.

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Central Time Zone

The North American Central Time Zone (CT) is a time zone in parts of Canada, the United States, Mexico, Central America and some Caribbean islands.

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Charlie Leibrandt

Charles Louis Leibrandt Jr. (born October 4, 1956) is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher who played from 1979 to 1993 for the Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals, Atlanta Braves, and Texas Rangers.

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Chris Bourjos

Christopher Bourjos (born October 16, 1954) is an American former professional baseball player who played part of one season for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball.

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Chris Welsh

Christopher Charles Welsh (born April 14, 1955) is an American sportscaster and former professional baseball pitcher.

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Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds are an American professional baseball team based in Cincinnati.

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Columbus Mudcats

The Columbus Mudcats were a Minor League Baseball team that played in the Double-A Southern League from 1969 to 1990.

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Craig Reynolds (baseball)

Gordon Craig Reynolds (born December 27, 1952) is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) shortstop who was an inaugural member of the Seattle Mariners.

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Danny Heep

Daniel William Heep (born July 3, 1957) is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder.

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Dave Bergman

David Bruce Bergman (June 6, 1953 – February 2, 2015) was an American Major League Baseball first baseman, designated hitter and left fielder who played between 1975 and 1992.

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Dave Goltz

David Allan Goltz (born June 23, 1949) is an American former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1972 to 1983.

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Dave Roberts (third baseman)

David Wayne Roberts (born February 17, 1951) is an American former professional baseball third baseman and catcher, who played all or part of ten seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the San Diego Padres, Texas Rangers, Houston Astros, and Philadelphia Phillies, between and.

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Dave Smith (pitcher, born 1955)

David Stanley Smith (January 21, 1955 – December 17, 2008) was an American Major League Baseball relief pitcher, primarily for the Houston Astros, for whom he pitched from to.

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Dave Stewart (baseball)

David Keith Stewart (born February 19, 1957), nicknamed "Smoke", is an American professional baseball executive, pitching coach, sports agent, and former starting pitcher.

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David Clyde

David Eugene Clyde (born April 22, 1955) is a former left-handed Major League Baseball pitcher who played for five seasons with the Texas Rangers (1973–1975) and Cleveland Indians (1978–1979).

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Daytona Beach Islanders

Daytona Beach Islanders was a name for various minor league baseball teams that have all played in the Florida State League from 1920–1966 and in 1977 and again from 1985–1986.

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Deacon Jones (infielder)

Grover William "Deacon" Jones (April 18, 1934 – May 7, 2023) was an American professional baseball player, coach, manager and scout.

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Denny Walling

Dennis Martin Walling (born April 17, 1954) is a former Major League Baseball player.

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Dewayne Staats

Dewayne Staats (born August 8, 1952) is an American sports broadcaster who has been the television play-by-play commentator for the Tampa Bay Rays since their inception in 1998.

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Dick Ruthven

Richard David Ruthven (born March 27, 1951) is an American former professional baseball player.

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Dickie Noles

Dickie Ray Noles (born November 19, 1956) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher with the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, Texas Rangers, Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, and the Baltimore Orioles between 1979 and 1990.

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Dickie Thon

Richard William Thon (born June 20, 1958) is a Puerto Rican-American former professional baseball shortstop who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the California Angels, Houston Astros, San Diego Padres, Philadelphia Phillies, Texas Rangers, and Milwaukee Brewers, during the course of his 15-year big league career.

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Don Leppert

Donald George Leppert (October 19, 1931 – April 13, 2023) was an American professional baseball player and coach.

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Don Sutton

Donald Howard Sutton (April 2, 1945 – January 19, 2021) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), primarily for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Double-A (baseball)

Double-A (officially Class AA) is the second-highest level of play in Minor League Baseball in the United States since 1946, below only Triple-A. There are currently 30 teams classified at the Double-A level, one for each team in Major League Baseball, organized into three leagues: the Eastern League, the Southern League, and the Texas League.

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Doyle Alexander

Doyle Lafayette Alexander (born September 4, 1950) is an American former pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, Atlanta Braves, San Francisco Giants, Toronto Blue Jays, and Detroit Tigers.

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Ed Whitson

Eddie Lee Whitson (born May 19, 1955) is an American retired professional baseball pitcher.

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Eddie Solomon

Eddie Solomon Jr. (February 9, 1951 – January 12, 1986), nicknamed "Buddy J", was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who appeared in 191 games for six teams between 1973 and 1982.

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Elías Sosa

Elías Sosa Martínez (born June 10, 1950) is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher.

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Enrique Romo

Enrique Romo Navarro (born July 15, 1947) is a Mexican former professional baseball relief pitcher who played for the Seattle Mariners (1977–78) and Pittsburgh Pirates (1979–82).

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Fernando Valenzuela

Fernando Valenzuela Anguamea (born November 1, 1960) is a Mexican former professional baseball pitcher.

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Florida Complex League

The Florida Complex League (FCL) is a rookie-level Minor League Baseball league that operates in Florida, United States.

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Florida Complex League Astros

The Florida Complex League Astros are a Rookie-level affiliate of the Houston Astros, competing in the Florida Complex League of Minor League Baseball.

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Florida State League

The Florida State League (FSL) is a Minor League Baseball league based in the state of Florida.

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Frank LaCorte

Frank Joseph LaCorte (born October 13, 1951) is an American former professional baseball player who pitched in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1975–1984 for the Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros, and California Angels.

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Frank Pastore

Frank Enrico Pastore (August 21, 1957 – December 17, 2012) was an American Major League Baseball player and radio host.

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Fred Breining

Fred Lawrence Breining (born November 15, 1955) is an American former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1980 through 1985 for the San Francisco Giants and the Montreal Expos.

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Gary Lavelle

Gary Robert Lavelle (born January 3, 1949) is a retired professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1987.

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Gary Lucas (baseball)

Gary Paul Lucas (born November 8, 1954) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who pitched in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the San Diego Padres (1980–83), Montreal Expos (1984–85) and California Angels (1986–87).

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Gary Rajsich

Gary Louis Rajsich (born October 28, 1954) is an American Major League Baseball (MLB) scout and a former professional baseball outfielder.

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Gary Woods

Gary Lee Woods (July 20, 1954 – February 19, 2015) was a professional baseball player.

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Gaylord Perry

Gaylord Jackson Perry (September 15, 1938 – December 1, 2022) was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played for eight teams from 1962 to 1983, becoming one of the most durable and successful pitchers in history.

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Gene Elston

Robert Gene Elston (March 26, 1922 – September 5, 2015) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) broadcaster, primarily with the Houston Astros.

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Gordie Pladson

Gordon Cecil Pladson (born July 31, 1956) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros.

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Grant Jackson (baseball)

Grant Dwight Jackson (September 28, 1942 – February 2, 2021) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played eighteen seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB).

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Greg Minton

Gregory Brian Minton (born July 29, 1951), nicknamed "Moon Man", is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) right-handed pitcher who played for the California Angels and San Francisco Giants.

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Harry Spilman

William Harry Spilman (born July 18, 1954) is a retired Major League Baseball first baseman for the Cincinnati Reds (1978–81), Houston Astros (1981–85, 1988–89), Detroit Tigers (1986), and San Francisco Giants (1986–88).

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Houston

Houston is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Texas and in the Southern United States.

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Houston Astros

The Houston Astros are an American professional baseball team based in Houston.

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Jeffrey Leonard

Jeffrey N. Leonard (born September 22, 1955) is an American former professional baseball left fielder.

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Jerry Reuss

Jerry Reuss (born June 19, 1949)—pronounced "royce"—is an American former left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball, best known for his years with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Jim Bibby

James Blair Bibby (October 29, 1944 – February 16, 2010)Morris, Chris The News & Advance (Lynchburg, Virginia), Wednesday, February 17, 2010 was an American Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher.

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Jim Kaat

James Lee Kaat (born November 7, 1938) is an American former professional baseball player and television sports commentator.

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Jim Otten

James Edward Otten (born July 1, 1951) is a former American professional baseball player, a right-handed pitcher who appeared in 64 games in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals between 1974 and 1981.

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Jimmy Johnson (baseball, born 1947)

James Lloyd Johnson (born August 28, 1947) is an American professional baseball coach, and a former infielder and manager at the minor league level.

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Joaquín Andújar

Joaquín Andújar (December 21, 1952 – September 8, 2015) was a Dominican professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros, St. Louis Cardinals, and Oakland Athletics from 1976 through 1988.

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Joe Niekro

Joseph Franklin Niekro (November 7, 1944 – October 27, 2006) was an American professional baseball pitcher.

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Joe Pittman

Joseph Wayne Pittman (January 1, 1953 – June 13, 2014) was a backup infielder/outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Houston Astros, San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants in parts of three seasons spanning 1981–1984.

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Joe Price (pitcher)

Joseph Walter Price (born November 29, 1956), is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1980 to 1990.

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Joe Sambito

Joseph Charles Sambito (born June 28, 1952) is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Houston Astros (1976–1982, 1984), New York Mets (1985) and Boston Red Sox (1986–1987).

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John Martin (baseball)

John Robert Martin (born April 11, 1956) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher.

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John McMullen (engineer)

John J. McMullen, Ph.D (May 10, 1918 – September 16, 2005) was an American naval architect, businessman, and marine engineer, and former owner of the New Jersey Devils and Houston Astros.

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John Montefusco

John Joseph Montefusco Jr. (born May 25, 1950), nicknamed "the Count", is an American former professional baseball player and coach.

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José Cruz

José Cruz Dilan (born August 8, 1947), nicknamed "Cheo", is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball player, coach and baseball front office executive.

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Juan Eichelberger

Juan Tyrone Eichelberger (born October 21, 1953) is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher.

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Julio González (infielder)

Julio César González Hernández (born December 25, 1952) is a former Major League Baseball infielder.

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Kiko Garcia

Alfonso Rafael Garcia (born October 14, 1953) is an American former Major League Baseball infielder of Mexican-American descent.

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KNTH

KNTH (1070 AM) is a conservative talk radio station serving the Houston, Texas metropolitan area.

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KRIV (TV)

KRIV (channel 26) is a television station in Houston, Texas, United States, serving as the market's Fox network outlet.

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Larry Bradford

Larry Bradford (December 21, 1949 – September 11, 1998) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball.

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Larry Dierker

Lawrence Edward Dierker (born September 22, 1946) is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher, manager, and broadcaster.

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Larry McWilliams

Larry Dean McWilliams (born February 10, 1954) is an American former professional baseball pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Atlanta Braves (twice), Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, and Kansas City Royals, from -. During his playing days, he stood tall, weighing.

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Lee Smith (baseball)

Lee Arthur Smith (born December 4, 1957) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 18 years in Major League Baseball (MLB) for eight teams.

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List of Houston Astros seasons

This is a list of seasons completed by the Houston Astros, originally known as the Houston Colt.45s, a professional baseball franchise based in Houston, Texas; they played in the National League from their inception in 1962 to the 2012 season; in 2013, the team was moved to the American League. 1981 Houston Astros season and list of Houston Astros seasons are Houston Astros seasons.

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List of San Diego State Aztecs head baseball coaches

The San Diego State Aztecs baseball program is a baseball team that represents San Diego State University in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Mountain West Conference.

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Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels are an American professional baseball team based in the Greater Los Angeles area.

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Luis Pujols

Luis Bienvenido Pujols Toribio (born November 18, 1955) is a Dominican former professional baseball player coach and manager.

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Major League Baseball

Major League Baseball (MLB) is a professional baseball league and the highest level of organized baseball in the United States and Canada.

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Mario Soto (baseball)

Mario Melvin Soto (born July 12, 1956) is a Dominican former pitcher, mostly as a starter, for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB) from through.

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Mark Davis (pitcher)

Mark William Davis (born October 19, 1960) is an American former professional baseball pitcher.

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Marty Bystrom

Martin Eugene Bystrom (born July 26, 1958) is an American former professional baseball pitcher, who played for the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Yankees in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1985.

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Matt Galante

Matthew Joseph Galante (born March 22, 1944) is an American former minor League baseball infielder and Major League coach and acting manager.

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Mel Wright

Melvin James Wright Jr. (May 11, 1928 – May 16, 1983) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher, pitching coach and scout.

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Mike Ivie

Michael Wilson Ivie (August 8, 1952 – July 21, 2023) was an American professional baseball player.

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Mike Krukow

Michael Edward Krukow (born January 21, 1952), nicknamed "Kruk", is an American sportscaster and former professional baseball player.

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Mike LaCoss

Michael James LaCoss (born May 30, 1956) is an American former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball.

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Mike Marshall (pitcher)

Michael Grant Marshall (January 15, 1943 – May 31, 2021) was an American professional baseball pitcher.

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Mike Scott (baseball)

Michael Warren Scott (born April 26, 1955) is an American former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball for the New York Mets and the Houston Astros.

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Minor League Baseball

Minor League Baseball (MiLB) is a professional baseball organization below Major League Baseball (MLB), including teams affiliated with MLB clubs.

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National League Division Series

In Major League Baseball, the National League Division Series (NLDS) determines which two teams from the National League will advance to the National League Championship Series.

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National League West

The National League West is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions.

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Neil Allen

Neil Patrick Allen (born January 24, 1958) is an American professional baseball pitcher.

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New York Mets

The New York Mets are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of Queens.

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Nolan Ryan

Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr. (born January 31, 1947), nicknamed "the Ryan Express", is an American former professional baseball pitcher and sports executive.

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Pacific Coast League

The Pacific Coast League (PCL) is a Minor League Baseball league that operates in the Western United States.

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Pat Zachry

Patrick Paul Zachry (April 24, 1952 – April 4, 2024) was an American professional baseball pitcher.

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Paul Moskau

Paul Richard Moskau (born December 20, 1953) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who pitched for the Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs.

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Phil Garner

Philip Mason Garner (born April 30, 1949) is an American former professional baseball player and manager.

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Phil Niekro

Philip Henry Niekro (April 1, 1939 – December 26, 2020), nicknamed "Knucksie", was an American baseball pitcher who played 24 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays.

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Rafael Landestoy

Rafael Silvaido Landestoy Santana (born May 28, 1953) is a retired Major League Baseball player.

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Randy Jones (baseball)

Randall Leo Jones (born January 12, 1950), nicknamed "Junkman", is an American former professional baseball left-handed pitcher.

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Randy Martz

Randy Carl Martz (born May 28, 1956) is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox.

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Ray Burris

Bertram Ray Burris (born August 22, 1950) is an American former pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB), and the current rehabilitation pitching coordinator in the Philadelphia Phillies organization.

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Rick Camp

Rick Lamar Camp (June 10, 1953 – April 25, 2013), was an American professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for a total of nine seasons with the Atlanta Braves between 1976 and 1985.

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Rick Mahler

Richard Keith Mahler (August 5, 1953 – March 2, 2005) was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Atlanta Braves (1979–1988, 1991), Cincinnati Reds (1989–1990) and Montreal Expos (1991).

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Rick Rhoden

Richard Alan Rhoden (born May 16, 1953) is an American professional golfer and former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher.

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Rick Sutcliffe

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Rick Wise

Richard Charles Wise (born September 13, 1945) is an American former professional baseball player and coach.

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Rod Scurry

Rodney Grant Scurry (March 17, 1956 – November 5, 1992) was an American professional baseball pitcher.

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Ron Reed

Ronald Lee Reed (born November 2, 1942) is an American former professional baseball and basketball player.

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San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants are an American professional baseball team based in San Francisco.

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Scott Loucks

Scott Gregory Loucks (born November 11, 1956) is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder.

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Scott Sanderson (baseball)

Scott Douglas Sanderson (July 22, 1956 – April 11, 2019) was an American professional baseball pitcher.

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Single-A

Single-A, formerly known as Class A and sometimes as Low-A, is the fourth-highest level of play in Minor League Baseball in the United States, below Triple-A, Double-A, and High-A. There are 30 teams classified at the Single-A level, one for each team in Major League Baseball (MLB), organized into three leagues: the California League, Carolina League, and Florida State League.

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Southern League (1964–present)

The Southern League is a Minor League Baseball league that has operated in the Southern United States since 1964.

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Sparky Lyle

Albert Walter "Sparky" Lyle (born July 22, 1944) is an American professional baseball pitcher who spent sixteen seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1967 through 1982.

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St. Louis Cardinals

The St.

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Steve Carlton

Steven Norman Carlton (born December 22, 1944) is an American former professional baseball player.

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Steve Howe (baseball)

Steven Roy Howe (March 10, 1958 – April 28, 2006) was an American professional baseball relief pitcher.

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Steve Mura

Stephen Andrew Mura (born February 12, 1955) is an American retired Major League Baseball player.

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Steve Rogers (baseball)

Stephen Douglas Rogers (born October 26, 1949) is an American former professional baseball starting pitcher.

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Ted Power

Ted Henry Power (born January 31, 1955) is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher and a minor league baseball coach.

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Terry Puhl

Terry Stephen Puhl (born July 8, 1956) is a Canadian former professional baseball player and coach.

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Tim Lollar

William Timothy Lollar (born March 17, 1956) is an American former professional baseball pitcher.

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Tim Tolman

Timothy Lee Tolman (April 20, 1956 – June 3, 2021) was an American professional baseball outfielder.

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Tom Griffin (baseball)

Thomas James Griffin (born February 22, 1948) is a former professional baseball pitcher.

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Tom Hume

Thomas Hubert Hume (born March 29, 1953) is an American former professional baseball pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies, from to.

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Tom Seaver

George Thomas Seaver (November 17, 1944 – August 31, 2020), nicknamed "Tom Terrific" and "the Franchise", was an American professional baseball pitcher who played 20 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB).

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Tommy Boggs

Thomas Winton Boggs (October 25, 1955 – October 5, 2022) was an American professional baseball player and college baseball coach.

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Tony Scott (baseball)

Anthony Scott (September 18, 1951 – May 26, 2024) was an American professional baseball center fielder and coach.

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Triple-A (baseball)

Triple-A (officially Class AAA) has been the highest level of play in Minor League Baseball in the United States since 1946.

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Tucson Toros

The Tucson Toros were a professional baseball team based in Tucson, Arizona, in the United States.

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Tug McGraw

Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw Jr. (August 30, 1944 – January 5, 2004) was an American professional baseball relief pitcher.

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Vern Ruhle

Vernon Gerald Ruhle (January 25, 1951 – January 20, 2007) was an American professional baseball right-handed pitcher and coach, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB), primarily for the Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros for 13 seasons, from to.

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Vida Blue

Vida Rochelle Blue Jr. (July 28, 1949 – May 6, 2023) was an American professional baseball player.

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Woodie Fryman

Woodrow Thompson Fryman (April 12, 1940 – February 4, 2011) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for six teams, across 18 seasons (–).

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1981 Atlanta Braves season

The 1981 Atlanta Braves season was the 16th in Atlanta and the 111th overall. 1981 Houston Astros season and 1981 Atlanta Braves season are 1981 Major League Baseball season.

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1981 Chicago Cubs season

The 1981 Chicago Cubs season was the 110th season of the Chicago Cubs franchise, the 106th in the National League and the 66th at Wrigley Field. 1981 Houston Astros season and 1981 Chicago Cubs season are 1981 Major League Baseball season.

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1981 Cincinnati Reds season

The 1981 Cincinnati Reds season consisted of the Reds finishing with an overall record of 66–42, giving them the best win–loss record in all of Major League Baseball. 1981 Houston Astros season and 1981 Cincinnati Reds season are 1981 Major League Baseball season.

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1981 Los Angeles Dodgers season

The 1981 Los Angeles Dodgers season got off to a strong start when rookie pitcher Fernando Valenzuela pitched a shutout on opening day, starting the craze that came to be known as "Fernandomania." Fernando went on to win both the Rookie of the Year and Cy Young Awards. 1981 Houston Astros season and 1981 Los Angeles Dodgers season are 1981 Major League Baseball season.

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1981 Major League Baseball All-Star Game

The 1981 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 52nd playing of the midsummer classic between the all-stars of the American League (AL) and National League (NL), the two leagues comprising Major League Baseball. 1981 Houston Astros season and 1981 Major League Baseball All-Star Game are 1981 Major League Baseball season.

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1981 Montreal Expos season

The 1981 Montreal Expos season was the 13th season in franchise history. 1981 Houston Astros season and 1981 Montreal Expos season are 1981 Major League Baseball season.

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1981 National League Division Series

The 1981 National League Division Series (NLDS), the opening round of the 1981 National League playoffs which began on Tuesday, October 6, and ended on Sunday, October 11. 1981 Houston Astros season and 1981 National League Division Series are 1981 Major League Baseball season and 1981 in sports in Texas.

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1981 New York Mets season

The 1981 New York Mets season was the 20th regular season for the Mets. 1981 Houston Astros season and 1981 New York Mets season are 1981 Major League Baseball season.

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1981 Philadelphia Phillies season

The Philadelphia Phillies' 1981 season was a season in American baseball. 1981 Houston Astros season and 1981 Philadelphia Phillies season are 1981 Major League Baseball season.

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1981 Pittsburgh Pirates season

The 1981 Pittsburgh Pirates season was the 100th season of the Pittsburgh Pirates franchise; their 95th in the National League. 1981 Houston Astros season and 1981 Pittsburgh Pirates season are 1981 Major League Baseball season.

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1981 San Diego Padres season

The 1981 San Diego Padres season was the 13th season in franchise history. 1981 Houston Astros season and 1981 San Diego Padres season are 1981 Major League Baseball season.

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1981 San Francisco Giants season

The 1981 San Francisco Giants season was the Giants' 99th season in Major League Baseball, their 24th season in San Francisco since their move from New York following the 1957 season, and their 22nd at Candlestick Park. 1981 Houston Astros season and 1981 San Francisco Giants season are 1981 Major League Baseball season.

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1981 St. Louis Cardinals season

The St. Louis Cardinals 1981 season was the team's 100th season in St. Louis, Missouri and the 90th season in the National League. 1981 Houston Astros season and 1981 St. Louis Cardinals season are 1981 Major League Baseball season.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1981_Houston_Astros_season

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