1990 Tidewater Tides player profiles, AAA New York Mets
Features on each member of the 1990 Tidewater Tides, AAA affiliate of the New York Mets. Players are as included in that year's team set. Click on the player's name to read more.
Interview (5)
1 - Mike DeButch, New OpportunitiesTraded mid-season, Mike DeButch saw it as a new opportunity to make the majors.
2 - Cesar Mejia, Paid Back
Cesar Mejia threw a no-hitter at AA. He later was a long-time instructor in his native Dominican Republic.
3 - Orlando Mercado, Hardly Slowed
Orlando Mercado got his first hit, a grand slam. An umpire let him know he could slow down.
4 - Dale Plummer, Good Thing
Dale Plummer made it back from cancer to get called up to majors.
5 - Kelvin Torve, Worked Harder
Kelvin Torve began to doubt whether he'd make it to the majors. And then he made it.
1990 Tidewater Tides (48)
1 - Shawn Barton achieved lifelong dream in 3 bigs seasons2 - Tim Bogar knew he'd make the majors, not star, later coached
3 - Kevin Brown showed poise, made 3 major league seasons
4 - Chuck Carr played with skill, as free spirit in 8 ML seasons
5 - Rocky Childress saw ML in 4 seasons, then tried for 5th
5 - Rocky Childress saw ML in 4 seasons, then tried for 5th
6 - Angelo Cuevas concentrated on game, made pros, saw AAA
7 - John Cumberland saw six majors seasons, then coached there
7 - John Cumberland saw six majors seasons, then coached there
8 - Mike DeButch made AAA with Mets, worked to contribute
9 - Alex Diaz, Type of Game
Carlos Diaz was itching to start after college. He made the majors for nine games.
Carlos Diaz was itching to start after college. He made the majors for nine games.
10 - Mario Diaz played in pros over 20 years, saw majors in 9
11 - Howie Freiling played four pro seasons, coached, managed
12 - Jeff Gardner, Every Day
Jeff Gardner's major league debut was as good as they said it would be. He played in major league seasons.
13 - Brian Givens, Talked About
Brian Givens eventually made the majors - in his 12th season of pro ball.
Jeff Gardner's major league debut was as good as they said it would be. He played in major league seasons.
13 - Brian Givens, Talked About
Brian Givens eventually made the majors - in his 12th season of pro ball.
14 - Ed Glynn played in majors over decade with Mets, others
15 - Denny Gonzalez, Didn't Expect
Denny Gonzalez got intentionally walked in his major league debut. He played in five seasons.
Denny Gonzalez got intentionally walked in his major league debut. He played in five seasons.
16 - Kenny Graves had high hopes, arm problems, saw 2 seasons
17 - Manny Hernandez realized dream in ML with Astros, Mets
18 - Keith Hughes, Some Enthusiasm
Keith Hughes got his first major league hit in 1987, it led to a Phillies win. He played in four major league seasons.
19 - Jeff Innis, Regular Basis
Jeff Innis played seven major league seasons, all with the Mets. He tried to get an eighth with a knuckleball, but it didn't work.
20 - Chris Jelic made ultimate goal, majors, for 4 games
17 - Manny Hernandez realized dream in ML with Astros, Mets
18 - Keith Hughes, Some Enthusiasm
Keith Hughes got his first major league hit in 1987, it led to a Phillies win. He played in four major league seasons.
Jeff Innis played seven major league seasons, all with the Mets. He tried to get an eighth with a knuckleball, but it didn't work.
20 - Chris Jelic made ultimate goal, majors, for 4 games
21 - Steve Kiefer returned from assault to bigs, saw 6 seasons
22 - Crucito Lara saw pros from Dominican Republic, made AAA
23 - Scott Lawrenson, Saved a Life
Scott Lawrenson worked his way up from rookie ball to the majors, as a trainer.
24 - Dave Liddell, Well Above
Dave Liddell singled in his first major league at bat and in his last. They were the same hit.
Scott Lawrenson worked his way up from rookie ball to the majors, as a trainer.
24 - Dave Liddell, Well Above
Dave Liddell singled in his first major league at bat and in his last. They were the same hit.
25 - Barry Lyons believed in himself, saw 7 majors seasons
26 - Julio Machado got three ML seasons, convicted of murder
27 - Cesar Mejia threw no-hitter at AA, made AAA, Taiwan
28 - Orlando Mercado, Grand Slam
Orlando Mercado's first major league hit was a home run - a grand slam.
29 - Rich Miller, Ins and Outs
Rich Miller knows what it's like being in the minors. He's been there for three decades.
27 - Cesar Mejia threw no-hitter at AA, made AAA, Taiwan
28 - Orlando Mercado, Grand Slam
Orlando Mercado's first major league hit was a home run - a grand slam.
29 - Rich Miller, Ins and Outs
Rich Miller knows what it's like being in the minors. He's been there for three decades.
30 - Johnny Monell made AAA in long career, son made majors
31 - Jeff Musselman overcame much in 5 ML seasons, career
32 - Scott Nielsen, Can Pitch
Scott Nielsen proved he could pitch. He did so in the majors in four seasons.
33 - Dale Plummer had close calls over 7-season pro career
34 - Darren Reed, Resulting Injury
Darren Reed to make the majors after his 1991 spring trade to the Expos. He was soon out for the year with an injury.
32 - Scott Nielsen, Can Pitch
Scott Nielsen proved he could pitch. He did so in the majors in four seasons.
33 - Dale Plummer had close calls over 7-season pro career
34 - Darren Reed, Resulting Injury
Darren Reed to make the majors after his 1991 spring trade to the Expos. He was soon out for the year with an injury.
35 - Gilberto Roca proved versatile over 6 seasons, made AAA
36 - Roger Samuels looked for bigs opportunity, saw 2 seasons
36 - Roger Samuels looked for bigs opportunity, saw 2 seasons
37 - Zoilo Sanchez, Two Homers
Zoilo Sanchez hit 15 home runs one year. He made it to AAA, but never made the majors.
Zoilo Sanchez hit 15 home runs one year. He made it to AAA, but never made the majors.
38 - Pete Schourek saw 11 ML seasons with Reds, Mets, others
39 - Craig Shipley went from Australia to long majors career
40 - Doug Sisk saw cheers turn to boos, made 9 majors seasons
41 - Ray Soff waited for 1st ML win, got 5
41 - Ray Soff waited for 1st ML win, got 5
42 - Steve Swisher, Work and Success
Steve Swisher knew players had to work to be successful. He taught that to players, and his son.
43 - Lou Thornton, Stuck Around
Lou Thornton played parts of five major league seasons. He then came back to try for one more.
44 - Kelvin Torve, Sure Situations: Kelvin Torve's first major league at bat came with a chance to win the game against a Hall of Famer. He struck out.
45 - Dave Trautwein stayed prepared, saw six seasons, AAA
Steve Swisher knew players had to work to be successful. He taught that to players, and his son.
43 - Lou Thornton, Stuck Around
Lou Thornton played parts of five major league seasons. He then came back to try for one more.
44 - Kelvin Torve, Sure Situations: Kelvin Torve's first major league at bat came with a chance to win the game against a Hall of Famer. He struck out.
45 - Dave Trautwein stayed prepared, saw six seasons, AAA
46 - Julio Valera made 5 bigs seasons with 'dastardly dip' slider
47 - Aguedo Vasquez saw minors with Royals, Mets, made Taiwan
48 - Wally Whitehurst got unusual first ML win, saw 7 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)