1983 Syracuse Chiefs Roster
Team Record: 62-77
Finished 7th in the IL
Manager: Jim Beauchamp (62-77)
Affiliation: Toronto Blue Jays
Location: Syracuse, New York
Ballpark: MacArthur Stadium
Attendance: 166,030, Avg. 2,389
The Syracuse Chiefs of the International League ended the 1983 season with a record of 62 wins and 77 losses, finishing seventh in the IL.
The Chiefs plated 578 runs, worst in the circuit, and surrendered 684 runs. George Bell paced Syracuse with 15 home runs Ron Shepherd drove in 62 runs. Tony Fernández topped batters with significant playing time by hitting .300. Mark Bomback led the squad with 13 wins, while Matt Williams recorded a 3.41 ERA, leading qualifying pitchers.
Members of the 1983 Syracuse Chiefs who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Don Cooper, Jimmy Key, Chris Knapp, Mark Bomback, Mike Morgan, George Bell, Steve Stroughter, Tony Fernández, Geno Petralli, Tony Johnson, Mickey Klutts, Mark Eichhorn, Toby Hernández, Stan Clarke, Al Woods, Jeff Schneider, Mitch Webster, Dave Shipanoff, Fred Manrique, Matt Williams and Ron Shepherd.
Jim Beauchamp served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Baker | R | R | June 30, 1958 | 6'1" | 185 | Lawrence, IL US |
| George Bell | R | R | October 21, 1959 | 6'1" | 190 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Mark Bomback | R | R | April 14, 1953 | 5'11" | 170 | Portsmouth, VA US |
| Stan Clarke | R | L | August 9, 1960 | 6'1" | 180 | Toledo, OH US |
| Don Cooper | R | R | January 15, 1956 | 6'1" | 185 | New York, NY US |
| Mark Eichhorn | R | R | November 21, 1960 | 6'4" | 200 | San Jose, CA US |
| Tony Fernández | S | R | June 30, 1962 | 6'2" | 165 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
| Toby Hernández | R | R | November 30, 1958 | 6'1" | 160 | Calabozo, Guarico VE |
| Dennis Howard | R | April 24, 1959 | 5'11" | 185 | Buffalo, NY US | |
| Tony Johnson | R | R | June 23, 1956 | 6'3" | 195 | Memphis, TN US |
| Chris Johnston | R | R | April 22, 1961 | 6'3" | 195 | |
| Jimmy Key | R | L | April 22, 1961 | 6'1" | 185 | Huntsville, AL US |
| Mickey Klutts | R | R | September 20, 1954 | 5'11" | 170 | Montebello, CA US |
| Chris Knapp | R | R | September 16, 1953 | 6'5" | 195 | Cherry Point, NC US |
| Tom Lukish | R | June 12, 1958 | 6'1" | 185 | ||
| Fred Manrique | R | R | November 5, 1961 | 6'1" | 175 | Ciudad Bolivar, Bolivar VE |
| Colin McLaughlin | R | R | June 9, 1959 | 6'6" | 210 | Winchester, MA US |
| Mike Morgan | R | R | October 8, 1959 | 6'3" | 195 | Tulare, CA US |
| Bob Nandin | S | R | August 29, 1956 | 5'9" | 155 | , CO |
| Geno Petralli | L | R | September 25, 1959 | 6'2" | 185 | Sacramento, CA US |
| Mark Poole | R | R | April 15, 1959 | 6'0" | 185 | |
| Vernon Ramie | L | R | 6'1" | 190 | ||
| Jeff Reynolds | R | R | January 27, 1960 | 6'0" | 197 | |
| Jeff Schneider | S | L | December 6, 1952 | 6'3" | 195 | Bremerton, WA US |
| Ron Shepherd | R | R | October 27, 1960 | 6'4" | 175 | Longview, TX US |
| Dave Shipanoff | R | R | November 13, 1959 | 6'2" | 185 | Edmonton, AB CA |
| Steve Stroughter | L | L | March 15, 1952 | 6'2" | 190 | Visalia, CA US |
| Tim Thompson | L | L | January 24, 1960 | 6'3" | 195 | Winter Park, FL US |
| Keith Walker | L | L | October 1, 1957 | 6'2" | 185 | Arlington, TX US |
| Mitch Webster | S | L | May 16, 1959 | 6'0" | 185 | Larned, KS US |
| Matt Williams | R | R | July 25, 1959 | 6'1" | 200 | Houston, TX US |
| Andre Wood | R | R | December 6, 1958 | 5'10" | 165 | Nassau, BS |
| Al Woods | L | L | August 8, 1953 | 6'3" | 190 | Oakland, CA US |
Average attendance is based upon the number of actual home dates where known (most leagues from 1992 and later). Where the number of home dates is not known, the average is calculated using half the team's total games.
