American League designated hitters
No designated hitter in 1998 game
OFFICIAL FINAL VOTE (07/05/99)
1, Jose Canseco, Tampa Bay, 1,664,282. 2, Wil Cordero, Cleveland, 994,336. 3, Frank Thomas, Chicago, 569,629. 4, Edgar Martinez, Seattle, 465,223. 5, Chili Davis, New York, 457,902. 6, Harold Baines, Baltimore, 254,050. 7, Lee Stevens, Texas, 169,113. 8, Mike Stanley, Boston, 141,773. 9, Darin Erstad, Anaheim, 117,280. 10, Dave Hollins, Toronto, 101,019.
PLAYER
TEAM
HT
WT
B/T
Harold Baines
Baltimore Orioles
6'2"
195 lbs.
L/L
1998:
Hit over .300 for the seventh time in his 19 year career, despite missing time due to several injuries. Also had 9 home runs and 57 RBI.
Jose Canseco
Tampa Devil Rays
6'4"
240 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Smacked 46 home runs and 107 RBI. Canseco also stole 29 bases and batted .237 for the season.
Wil Cordero
Cleveland Indians
6'2"
200 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Cordero spent the season in the minors, batting .267 with 13 home runs and 49 RBI for Charlotte. Released by the Red Sox in 1997 after spousal abuse problems.
Marty Cordova
Minnesota Twins
6'0"
201 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Hit for a .253 average with 10 home runs and 69 RBI. Hobbled by injuries throughout his brief career, Cordova was placed on the disabled list from April 29 through May 12.
Chili Davis
New York Yankees
6'3"
240 lbs.
S/R
1998:
Missed the first 118 games of the season due to ankle surgery, but returned to the Yankees lineup to bat .291 with 3 home runs and 9 RBI in just 103 at-bats.
Darin Erstad
California Angels
6'2"
210 lbs.
L/L
1998:
Made his first All-Star team during his second season in the majors. Recorded a .296 average, in addition to 19 home runs and 82 RBI. He also stole 20 bases and scored 84 runs.
Jeremy Giambi
Kansas City Royals
5'11"
195 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Won the Pacific Coast League batting title, hitting .372 with Triple A Omaha. Hit .224 with 2 home runs and 8 RBI in 18 games with Kansas City.
Dave Hollins
Toronto Blue Jays
6'1"
220 lbs.
S/R
1998:
Before his season ended with an inflamed shoulder, Hollins batted .242 with 11 home runs and 39 RBI. Also stole 11 bases and scored 60 runs in 101 games.
Gregg Jefferies
Detroit Tigers
5'10"
185 lbs.
S/R
1998:
Split the season between Philadelphia and Anaheim, batting .301 in 144 games. Committed only 1 error in just 201 total chances as an outfielder.
Edgar Martinez
Seattle Mariners
5'11"
200 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Batted over .320 for the fourth consecutive season, compiling a .322 average with 29 home runs and 102 RBI. Martinez also had over 100 RBI and 100 walks for the fourth straight year.
Matt Stairs
Oakland Athletics
5'11"
195 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Hit .294 with 26 home runs and 106 RBI. Became the first Canadian born player to have 25 or more home runs in consecutive seasons.
Mike Stanley
Boston Red Sox
6'0"
205 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Hit .240 with 22 home runs and 47 RBI with Toronto, and .288 with 7 home runs and 32 RBI with Boston. Stanley's 29 total home runs were a career high.
Lee Stevens
Texas Rangers
6'4"
235 lbs.
R/R
1998:
Batted .265 with 20 home runs and 59 RBI. Returned from the disabled list to finish up strong, stroking 6 home runs and 11 RBI in the final 23 games of the year.
Frank Thomas
Chi. White Sox
6'5"
270 lbs.
R/R
1998:
His .265 average was a career low, but Thomas still was able to produce 109 RBI. He also walked 110 times and scored 109 runs.
OTHER POSITIONS
AL First base
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NL First base
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AL Second base
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NL Second base
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AL Shortstop
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NL Shortstop
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AL Third base
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NL Third base
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AL Catcher
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NL Catcher
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AL Outfield
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NL Outfield
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AL Designated hitter
