1968 Pittsburgh Pirates Roster
National League (NL)
Team Record: 80-82
Finished 6th in the NL
Attendance: 693,386, Avg. 9,906
Ballpark: Forbes Field
Manager: Larry Shepard (80-82)
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1968 Pittsburgh Pirates StatisticsTeam Record: 80-82
Finished 6th in the NL
Attendance: 693,386, Avg. 9,906
Ballpark: Forbes Field
Manager: Larry Shepard (80-82)
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1968 Pittsburgh Pirates Results
The Pittsburgh Pirates of the National League ended the 1968 season with a record of 80 wins and 82 losses, finishing sixth in the NL.
The Pirates scored 583 runs and allowed 532 runs. Willie Stargell led Pittsburgh with 24 home runs, while Roberto Clemente and Donn Clendenon walloped 20 or more also. Donn Clendenon accounted for 87 RBI. Matty Alou paced batters with significant playing time by connecting at a .332 clip. Steve Blass topped the team with 18 wins, and Bob Veale earned a 2.05 ERA, best among regularly-used pitchers.
Larry Shepard coached the team.
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| Player | Pos. | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gene Alley | SS | R | R | July 10, 1940 | 5'10" | 160 | Richmond, VA USA |
| Matty Alou | CF | L | L | December 22, 1938 | 5'9" | 160 | Bajos de Haina, San Cristobal D.R. |
| Steve Blass | P | R | R | April 18, 1942 | 6'0" | 165 | Canaan, CT USA |
| Jim Bunning | P | R | R | October 23, 1931 | 6'3" | 190 | Southgate, KY USA |
| Chris Cannizzaro | C | R | R | May 3, 1938 | 6'0" | 190 | Oakland, CA USA |
| Roberto Clemente | RF | R | R | August 18, 1934 | 5'11" | 175 | Carolina, P.R. |
| Donn Clendenon | 1B | R | R | July 15, 1935 | 6'4" | 209 | Neosho, MO USA |
| Bruce Dal Canton | P | R | R | June 15, 1941 | 6'2" | 205 | California, PA USA |
| Dock Ellis | P | B | R | March 11, 1945 | 6'3" | 205 | Los Angeles, CA USA |
| Roy Face | P | R | R | February 20, 1928 | 5'8" | 155 | Stephentown, NY USA |
| Richie Hebner | P | L | R | November 26, 1947 | 6'1" | 195 | Boston, MA USA |
| Bill Henry | P | L | L | October 15, 1927 | 6'2" | 180 | Alice, TX USA |
| Chuck Hiller | 2B | L | R | October 1, 1934 | 5'11" | 170 | Johnsburg, IL USA |
| Manny Jimenez | LF | L | R | November 19, 1936 | 6'1" | 185 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris D.R. |
| Ron Kline | P | R | R | March 9, 1932 | 6'3" | 205 | Callery, PA USA |
| Gary Kolb | OF | L | R | March 13, 1940 | 6'0" | 194 | Rock Falls, IL USA |
| Jerry May | C | R | R | December 14, 1943 | 6'2" | 190 | Staunton, VA USA |
| Bill Mazeroski | 2B | R | R | September 5, 1936 | 5'11" | 183 | Wheeling, WV USA |
| Al McBean | P | R | R | May 15, 1938 | 5'11" | 165 | Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas V.I. |
| Bob Moose | P | R | R | October 9, 1947 | 6'0" | 200 | Export, PA USA |
| Manny Mota | LF | R | R | February 18, 1938 | 5'10" | 160 | Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional D.R. |
| Al Oliver | RF | L | L | October 14, 1946 | 6'0" | 195 | Portsmouth, OH USA |
| Jose Pagan | 3B | R | R | May 5, 1935 | 5'9" | 160 | Barceloneta, P.R. |
| Freddie Patek | SS | R | R | October 9, 1944 | 5'5" | 148 | Oklahoma City, OK USA |
| Juan Pizarro | P | L | L | February 7, 1937 | 5'11" | 170 | Santurce, P.R. |
| Tommie Sisk | P | R | R | April 12, 1942 | 6'3" | 195 | Ardmore, OK USA |
| Willie Stargell | LF | L | L | March 6, 1940 | 6'2" | 188 | Earlsboro, OK USA |
| Carl Taylor | C | R | R | January 20, 1944 | 6'2" | 200 | Sarasota, FL USA |
| Bob Veale | P | B | L | October 28, 1935 | 6'6" | 212 | Birmingham, AL USA |
| Bill Virdon | RF | L | R | June 9, 1931 | 6'0" | 175 | Hazel Park, MI USA |
| Luke Walker | P | L | L | September 2, 1943 | 6'2" | 190 | DeKalb, TX USA |
| Dave Wickersham | P | R | R | September 27, 1935 | 6'3" | 188 | Erie, PA USA |
| Maury Wills | 3B | B | R | October 2, 1932 | 5'11" | 170 | Washington, DC USA |
