1993 International League season
The 1993 International League season took place from April to September 1993.
The Charlotte Knights defeated the Rochester Red Wings to win the league championship.
Team changes
With the 1993 Major League Baseball expansion taking place, two new expansion teams had to be placed in the IL. The Ottawa Lynx and the Charlotte Knights were added into the East and the West Divisions, respectively. The Lynx would serve as the Triple-A affiliate of the Montreal Expos, while the Knights would serve as the Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians.[1]
Attendance
- Charlotte Knights - 429,132
- Columbus Clippers - 580,570
- Norfolk Tides - 542,040
- Ottawa Lynx - 693,043
- Pawtucket Red Sox - 466,428
- Richmond Braves - 540,489
- Rochester Red Wings - 381,061
- Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons - 542,558
- Syracuse Chiefs - 262,760
- Toledo Mud Hens - 285,155
Standings
East Division | ||||
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Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
Rochester Red Wings | 74 | 67 | .525 | – |
Ottawa Lynx | 73 | 69 | .528 | 1.5 |
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons | 62 | 80 | .507 | 12.5 |
Pawtucket Red Sox | 60 | 82 | .423 | 14.5 |
Syracuse Chiefs | 59 | 82 | .455 | 15.5 |
West Division | ||||
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Team | Win | Loss | % | GB |
Charlotte Knights | 86 | 55 | .610 | – |
Richmond Braves | 80 | 62 | .563 | 6.5 |
Columbus Clippers | 78 | 62 | .557 | 7.5 |
Norfolk Tides | 70 | 71 | .496 | 16 |
Toledo Mud Hens | 65 | 77 | .458 | 21.5 |
League leaders
Stats
Regular season
Opening Day
All-Star game
The 1993 Triple-A All-Star Game was held at Albuquerque Sports Stadium in Albuquerque, New Mexico, home of the Albuquerque Dukes of the Pacific Coast League. The All stars representing the National League affiliates won 14-3. Richmond Braves first baseman Ryan Klesko was given the top award for the International League.[3]
Playoffs
Division Series
The Rochester Red Wings won the East Division Series over the Ottawa Lynx, 3 games to 2.
The Charlotte Knights won the West Division Series over the Richmond Braves, 3 games to 1.
Championship series
The Charlotte Knights won the Governors' Cup Finals over the Rochester Red Wings, 3 games to 2.