Features on each member of the 1990 Rochester Red Wings, AAA affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. Players are as included in that year's team set. Click on the player's name to read more.
Interviews (2)
1 - Vickie Biagini: Greg Biagini got the call he waited 20 years for and he was out in the yard.
2 - Leo Gomez: Leo Gomez learned as a player to come with a good attitude.
Rochester Red Wings (40)
1 - Jay Aldrich saw 3 majors seasons, fell into numbers game2 - Jose Bautista worked on location over 9 majors seasons
3 - Eric Bell was nervous in first ML start, saw 6 ML seasons
4 - Juan Bell got more seasoning, then saw bigs over 7 seasons
5 - Greg Biagini paid dues, made bigs as coach, passed in 2003
6 - Paul Blair played in majors, coached kids in college, pros
7 - Danny Boone's 3rd ML season came 8 years after his 2nd
8 - Dick Bosman helped young pitchers in minors, later majors
9 - Marty Brown took hard-nosed play to bigs, Japan, manage
9 - Marty Brown took hard-nosed play to bigs, Japan, manage
10 - Tony Chance showed raw talent, saw 20 pro seasons, AAA
11 - Francisco de la Rosa provided ML bullpen relief, saw two career ML appearances; Passed in 2011
11 - Francisco de la Rosa provided ML bullpen relief, saw two career ML appearances; Passed in 2011
12 - Tim Dulin: Tim Dulin's playing career lasted seven seasons. He didn't make majors. He now has his own baseball school in Memphis.
13 - Leo Gomez: Leo Gomez got his opportunity with the Orioles and he made the most of it, playing seven seasons.
14 - Vic Hithe: Victor Hithe believed in high school he'd be playing at Dodger Stadium. He played ball seven years, never made the majors.
15 - Chris Hoiles: A competition for a 1991 starting job only made Chris Hoiles want to work harder. He worked for 10 major league seasons.
13 - Leo Gomez: Leo Gomez got his opportunity with the Orioles and he made the most of it, playing seven seasons.
14 - Vic Hithe: Victor Hithe believed in high school he'd be playing at Dodger Stadium. He played ball seven years, never made the majors.
16 - Sam Horn saw high hopes turn into eight-season ML career, but missed expectations
17 - Brian Horton came up big ahead of Gibson for Dodgers in 1988 WS; Later had tough time after
17 - Brian Horton came up big ahead of Gibson for Dodgers in 1988 WS; Later had tough time after
18 - Mike Jones: Mike Jones came back from a serious car accident, a broken neck, to return to majors.
19 - Anthony Kelley struck out Bo twice at AA; Saw eight pro seasons, made AAA
20 - Brad Komminsk made bigs with big expectations; Saw eight ML seasons, but fell short of forecast
20 - Brad Komminsk made bigs with big expectations; Saw eight ML seasons, but fell short of forecast
21 - Ben McDonald: Ben McDonald had high expectations put on him that he could never fulfill. He still played in nine major league seasons.
22 - Jeff McKnight: Jeff McKnight played his game, hoped it was good enough for another call. It was. He played in six major league seasons.
22 - Jeff McKnight: Jeff McKnight played his game, hoped it was good enough for another call. It was. He played in six major league seasons.
24 - Joel McKeon showed his abilities at AAA, then made bigs; Saw two ML seasons
25 - Darrell Miller: Darrell Miller has been known by several names, ones he's earned and ones attached to famous siblings.
26 - John Mitchell: John Mitchell survived 22 hours in the water. His teammate didn't. Mitchell came back to make the majors.
27 - Mike Mussina chose college, then became great, made Hall
25 - Darrell Miller: Darrell Miller has been known by several names, ones he's earned and ones attached to famous siblings.
26 - John Mitchell: John Mitchell survived 22 hours in the water. His teammate didn't. Mitchell came back to make the majors.
27 - Mike Mussina chose college, then became great, made Hall
28 - Donell Nixon: Donell Nixon appeared to be running straight to the majors, then he ran into a wall - literally.
29 - Chris Padget: Chris Padget started playing baseball at age 6. He stayed with the game for four decades, then left.
29 - Chris Padget: Chris Padget started playing baseball at age 6. He stayed with the game for four decades, then left.
30 - David Segui made the bigs, but eventually had help; Made 15 ML seasons, Mitchell Report
31 - Curtis Schilling: Curt Schilling pitched while not 100% more than once. The results weren't always the same.
32 - Ken Shamburg realized he'd always have another at-bat; Played over 11 pro seasons, missed bigs
31 - Curtis Schilling: Curt Schilling pitched while not 100% more than once. The results weren't always the same.
32 - Ken Shamburg realized he'd always have another at-bat; Played over 11 pro seasons, missed bigs
33 - (Texas) Mike Smith: Texas Mike Smith had a long debut outing, the type rookies don't want to have.
34 - Pete Stanicek: Pete Stanicek was tough enough, but he was just hurt. His major league career, though, was also over. (Continue)
35 - Jeff Tackett played well in front of family with Orioles; Made four ML seasons
36 - Shane Turner: Shane Turner had mixed emotions on his return to AA. He soon made the bigs.
37 - Greg Walker: Greg Walker had much go wrong. But he had much go right, too.
38 - Mickey Weston: Mickey Weston knew his chances were scarce. When he got one, he tried to do his best. It didn't always work out.
39 - Jeff Wood: Jeff Wood wanted to get into baseball, but he couldn't play. So he became a trainer.
40 - Rob Woodward: Rob Woodward was told by Tom Seaver he'd return to the Red Sox. He did, and played in four major league seasons.
34 - Pete Stanicek: Pete Stanicek was tough enough, but he was just hurt. His major league career, though, was also over. (Continue)
35 - Jeff Tackett played well in front of family with Orioles; Made four ML seasons
36 - Shane Turner: Shane Turner had mixed emotions on his return to AA. He soon made the bigs.
37 - Greg Walker: Greg Walker had much go wrong. But he had much go right, too.
38 - Mickey Weston: Mickey Weston knew his chances were scarce. When he got one, he tried to do his best. It didn't always work out.
39 - Jeff Wood: Jeff Wood wanted to get into baseball, but he couldn't play. So he became a trainer.
40 - Rob Woodward: Rob Woodward was told by Tom Seaver he'd return to the Red Sox. He did, and played in four major league seasons.
The 1990 AAA International League
-Columbus Clippers (31)
-Scranton Red Barons (27)
-Pawtucket Red Sox (30)
-Richmond Braves (29)
-Rochester Red Wings (40)
-Syracuse Chiefs (31)
-Tidewater Tides (30)
-Toledo Mud Hens (27)
-Columbus Clippers (31)
-Scranton Red Barons (27)
-Pawtucket Red Sox (30)
-Richmond Braves (29)
-Rochester Red Wings (40)
-Syracuse Chiefs (31)
-Tidewater Tides (30)
-Toledo Mud Hens (27)
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