1990 Elmira Pioneers player profiles, Boston Red Sox

Features on each member of the 1990 Elmira Pioneers, short-season affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, as included in that year's team set.

Elmira Pioneers (27)

1. Dave Alvarez provided punch at Elmira, saw 3 pro seasons
2. Randy Brown experienced much over 11 seasons, made AAA
3. Chris Davis pitched when needed, saw 3 seasons, high-A
4. Tim Davis enjoyed playing , then got hurt, saw 4 seasons
5. Joe Demus helped his manager early in 1990 as bullpen catcher; Saw three pro seasons, made AA, 7/18/21
6. Jim Dennison impressed Red Sox scouts as a lefty; Saw four pro seasons, made high-A, 6/29/21
7. Willie Dukes played 3 seasons, then became firefighter
8. Gar Finnvold proved his point in brief AAA shot; Later made bigs for eight starts, 7/15/21
9. Jason Friedman reminded one legend early of Fred Lynn; Saw nine pro seasons, made AAA, became lawyer, 7/10/21
10. Tim Graham worked on his swing and improved; Saw eight pro seasons, briefly made AA, 7/14/21
11. Larry Grant proved useful as hitter and in the field; Saw three pro seasons, made high-A, 7/24/21
12. John Lammon had a quick release as a catcher; Saw two pro seasons, both at Elmira, 6/26/21
13. Jeff Limoncelli got hit in big club spring training game; Saw two pro seasons, played for hometown Elmira, 7/16/21
14. John Locker played the game over two seasons; Saw Elmira over both, 7/20/21
15. Jose Lora used speed to make up for mental mistake in 1990 game; Saw three pro seasons, made high-A, 7/19/21
16. Jose Malave had great day early for Red Sox in Boston; Saw two ML campaigns, 7/23/21
17. Jeff McNeely played eight pro seasons, made bigs for 21 games, then went into education, 7/5/21
18. Old Pioneer & Friend - The Elmira Pioneers put more fun in their mascot, with a baseball cap, 7/8/21
19. Erik Plantenberg got John Olerud out for the Mariners; Saw three ML campaigns, 6/27/21
20. Mike Quatrine served as the Elmira Pioneers trainer, one of a line of Pioneers trainers, 7/21/21
21. Dave Ring set them up with his curve over three pro seasons; Made short-season Elmira, 7/3/21
22. Silverio Santa Maria could throw frequently, if asked; Saw six pro seasons, made high-A, 6/28/21
23. Cedric Santiago threw junk, but around the plate; Saw three pro seasons, made high-A, 7/11/21
24. Tim Smith started slow at AA; Saw three seasons there, played five overall, missed bigs, 7/17/21
25. Mike Verdi learned from father, then followed him to minors
26. Shea Wardwell helped college to conference title game; Saw four pro seasons, later turned coach, instructor, 6/19/21
27. Brian Young hoped to progress in pros, saw 5 seasons, high-A, 7/22/21

The 1990 short-season New York-Penn League

1. Auburn Astros (29)
2. Batavia Clippers (32)
3. Elmira Pioneers (27)
4. Erie Sailors (31)
5. Geneva Cubs (28)
6. Hamilton Redbirds (33)
7. Jamestown Expos (36)
8. Niagara Falls Rapids (34)
9. Oneonta Yankees (28)
10. Pittsfield Mets (35)
11. St. Catharines Blue Jays (33)
12. Utica Blue Sox (33)
13. Watertown Indians (28)
14. Welland Pirates (37)