The 1992 Cleveland Indians season was the 92nd season for the franchise. The Indians were named "Organization of the Year" by Baseball America in 1992, in response to the appearance of offensive bright spots and an improving farm system.

Offseason

* October 7, 1991: Mike York was released by the Indians. * November 15, 1991: Greg Swindell was traded by the Indians to the Cincinnati Reds for Jack Armstrong,

Scott Scudder William Scott Scudder (born February 14, 1968) is a former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. Drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 1st round of the 1986 MLB amateur draft, Scudder made his Major League Baseball debut with the Cincinn ...

, and Joe Turek (minors). * November 20, 1991:

Derek Lilliquist Derek Jansen Lilliquist (born February 20, 1966) is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher and pitching coach. He played for the Atlanta Braves (1989–1990), San Diego Padres (1990–1991), Cleveland Indians (1992–1994), Boston Red Sox ( ...

was selected off waivers by the Indians from the

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. * December 6, 1991:

Jesse Orosco Jesse Russell Orosco (born April 21, 1957) is a Mexican American former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who holds the major league record for career pitching appearances, having pitched in 1,252 games. He pitched most notably for the New ...

was sent by the Indians to the Milwaukee Brewers as part of a conditional deal. * December 9, 1991: Pete Rose Jr. was drafted by the Indians from the

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in the 1991 rule 5 draft. * December 10, 1991: Willie Blair and

Eddie Taubensee Edward Kenneth Taubensee (born October 31, 1968) is a former Major League Baseball catcher. Taubensee played for three different ballclubs during his career: the Cleveland Indians (, ), Houston Astros (-), and Cincinnati Reds (-). He made his ...

were traded by the Indians to the Houston Astros for

Kenny Lofton Kenneth Lofton (born May 31, 1967) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) center fielder. Lofton was a six-time All-Star (1994–1999), four-time Gold Glove Award winner (1993–1996), and at retirement, was ranked 15th amon ...

and

Dave Rohde David Grant Rohde (born May 8, 1964) is a former utility infielder in Major League Baseball, playing mainly as a second baseman from 1990 through 1992 for the Houston Astros and Cleveland Indians. Listed at 6' 2", 180 lb., he was a switch hitte ...

. * January 27, 1992:

Brook Jacoby Brook Wallace Jacoby (born November 23, 1959) is an American former third baseman. He played in the major leagues from 1981 through 1992, and in Japan in 1993. His father, Brook Wallace Jacoby Sr., played in the Philadelphia Phillies organizati ...

was signed as a free agent by the Indians.

Regular season

Season standings

Record vs. opponents

Notable transactions

* April 3, 1992:

Shawn Hillegas Shawn Patrick Hillegas (born August 21, 1964) is a former professional right-handed pitcher. He played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees and Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB). Biog ...

was selected off waivers from the Indians by the

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. * April 9, 1992:

Eric Plunk Eric Vaughn Plunk (born September 3, 1963) is an American professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 through 1999. He pitched for the Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, and Milwaukee Brewers. ...

was signed as a free agent by the Indians. * June 1, 1992:

1992 Major League Baseball draft The 1992 Major League Baseball draft took place on June 1, 1992, through a conference call involving all 28 MLB teams of the time. Phil Nevin of Cal State Fullerton was the first overall selection, chosen by the Houston Astros. Derek Jeter, sel ...

** Paul Shuey was drafted by the Indians in the 1st round (2nd pick). ** Matt Williams was drafted by the Indians in the 4th round. * July 4, 1992:

Alex Cole Alexander Cole Jr. (born August 17, 1965) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. Career Drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2nd round of the 1985 MLB amateur draft, Cole would make his Major League debut with the Cleveland ...

was traded by the Indians to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Tony Mitchell (minors).

Opening Day Lineup

1992 Opening Day Lineup
at ''Baseball-Reference''

Roster

Statistics

Batting

''Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; AVG = Batting average; SB = Stolen bases''

Pitching

''Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts''

Award winners

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*Sandy Alomar Jr., starting catcher *Carlos Baerga, reserve *Charles Nagy, reserve

Minor league affiliates

References

1992 Cleveland Indians
at ''Baseball Reference''
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