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| Record |
102-57 .642 |
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| Standings |
Won the AL East |
| Pythagorean |
98-61, 98-61, 98-61 |
| Runs
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757 /
582 |
| Postseason | Won ALCS 3-1 over California Angels
Lost World Series 4-3 to Pittsburgh Pirates | | Ballpark | Memorial Stadium | | Park Factors | Batting: 96 / Pitching: 95 | | Attendance | 1,681,009 (6th) (11th) | | Payroll/Avg | $2,531,650 / $101,266 (15th) | | Spring Training | Miami, Florida (Miami Stadium) | | Manager | Earl Weaver | | Coaches | Cal Ripken Sr., Elrod Hendricks, Frank Robinson, Jim Frey, Ray Miller | | Executives | Chairman of the Board: Jerold Hoffberger, General Manager: Hank Peters | | Minor Leagues | (AAA) Rochester Red Wings, (AA) Charlotte O’s, (A) Miami Orioles, (Rookie) Bluefield Orioles | | Radio | (WFBR) Bill O'Donnell, Chuck Thompson | | TV | (WMAR) Bill O'Donnell, Brooks Robinson, Chuck Thompson |
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The 1979 Baltimore Orioles
went 102-57
and finished 1st
in the
American League East. The Orioles
drew 1,681,009
to Memorial Stadium.
Ken Singleton and Don Stanhouse made the All-Star team. Mike Flanagan was honored with the Cy Young award. Gold Glove winners for 1979 included Jim Palmer.
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