SABR/Baseball Reference Encyclopedia

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The 1990 Montréal Expos were not expected to do much, at least according to outside experts. They had notoriously collapsed in the final two months of 1989, after leading the NL East until early August, finishing at .500, well behind the division-winning Chicago Cubs, and had undergone a veritable player exodus in the off-season. Still, they finished 85-77, 3rd in the 1990 NL East, led by All-Stars Dennis Martínez and Tim Wallach (who was named Expos Player of the Year for the third time) plus talented rookies Larry Walker, Marquis Grissom and Delino DeShields.

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...in what tournament Sasika Dulshan won MVP?
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...that Rafael Marchan's first major league homer was also his first since turning professional?
...that Kentaro Ogawa did not appear in Nippon Pro Baseball for over a decade after his signing but still wound up making four All-Star teams?
...that Enrique Fonseca was the last living member of one of Venezuela's most famous teams?
...what Shigeyuki Takahashi did that no other Central League rookie would do for over 40 years?
...that Timothy Kelly suffered from a very rare disorder that caused his brain to shut down?
...what special gift Matteo Bocchi brought for his collegiate teammates?

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Ukyo Shuto (pictured) sets a Nippon Pro Baseball record by stealing bases in 12 straight games.
The Los Angeles Dodgers win the 2020 World Series, 4 games to 2 over the Tampa Bay Rays for their first championship since 1988. Corey Seager is named World Series MVP.
Liam Hendriks wins the Mariano Rivera Award as the best reliever in the American League, while Devin Williams wins the equivalent Trevor Hoffman Award in the National League.
There is no official Dutch champion this year after the 2020 Holland Series is cancelled after two games due to COVID-19 restrictions.
The Los Angeles Dodgers win their third National League title in four years win a win over the Atlanta Braves in the NLCS. Corey Seager is named NLCS MVP.

Recent Deaths – Recent Events

October 30: Today's featured birthday is that of Dave Valle, who turns 60.

1911 - Clark Griffith becomes manager of the Washington Senators. He will remain a presence in Washington baseball for the next 44 years.
1969 - The Hankyu Braves lose Game 3 of the 1969 Japan Series. Koji Okamura (pictured) of Hankyu is ejected, the first player ever thrown out of a Japan Series game.
1982 - The Seibu Lions crack three home runs - by Takuji Ota, Shinsaku Katahira and Terry Whitfield - to beat the Chunichi Dragons 9-4 in Game 6 to win the 1982 Japan Series.
1984 - Willie Hernandez of the Tigers wins the 1984 AL Cy Young Award, becoming just the third reliever to win the Award.
2002 - The Yomiuri Giants win their 20th Japan Series by sweeping the Seibu Lions. Daisuke Matsuzaka takes his second loss of the Series. Tomohiro Nioka is named Series MVP.

Table of Contents

Leagues and Teams: Leagues, Teams, Minors, Minor League Teams, Negro League Teams, Nippon Pro Baseball Teams, AAGPBL, International Baseball, Amateur Baseball
Players: Players, Hall of Famers, Minor League Players, Negro League Players, Nippon Pro Baseball Players, National Team Players, Fictional Characters, Baseball Families, Veterans, Olympians
Personnel: Managers, Owners, General Managers, Coaches, Executives, Umpires, Minor League Managers, Broadcasters, Other People
History: History, Postseasons, Years, Dates, Ballparks, Awards, Numbers, Business
Culture: Books, Authors, Writers, Media, Movies
Glossary and Statistics: Glossary, Instruction, Rules, Statistics, Sabermetrics, Places, High Schools, Schools, Miscellaneous

Recent Events
October 20, 2020 - First Game of the 2020 World Series was played at Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX. October 11, 2020 - The 2020 Holland Series started. September 29, 2020 - First day of the 2020 Postseason, with the beginning of the Wild Card Series. September 17, 2020 - The 2020 Italian Series began. September 15, 2020 - Final day for players to be eligible for postseason rosters. August 31, 2020 - Trading Deadline for Major League Baseball.
Future Events
October 31, 2020 - The 2020 Taiwan Series kicks off. November 17, 2020 - The 2020 Korean Series is scheduled to begin. November 21, 2020 - The 2020 Japan Series opens. April 1, 2021 - Opening Day of the 2021 Major League Baseball season. June 15, 2021 - The annual SABR convention opens in Baltimore, MD, marking the 50th anniversary of the organization. July 11, 2021 - First day of the 2021 amateur draft to be held in Atlanta, GA. July 13, 2021 - The 2021 All-Star Game will be played at Truist Park. July 23, 2021 - The delayed 2020 Olympics will open in Tokyo, Japan. July 25, 2021 - The Hall of Fame will hold its induction ceremony in Cooperstown, NY, covering the 2020 and 2021 Hall of Fame classes.

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