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 (29)
- Dave Alvarez provided punch at Elmira, saw 3 pro seasons
- Randy Brown experienced much over 11 seasons, made AAA
- Chris Davis pitched when needed, saw 3 seasons, high-A
- Tim Davis enjoyed playing , then got hurt, saw 4 seasons
- Joe Demus helped as bullpen catcher, saw 3 seasons, AA
- Jim Dennison impressed Red Sox scouts, saw four seasons
- Willie Dukes played 3 seasons, then became firefighter
- Gar Finnvold proved his point, later made 8 ML starts
- Jason Friedman saw eight pro seasons, AAA, became lawyer
- Tim Graham worked on his swing, saw 8 pro seasons, made AA
- Larry Grant proved useful, saw three pro seasons, high-A
- Mark Konopki saw pro baseball over four seasons, high-A, 4/9/26
- John Lammon had quick catcher release, saw 2 pro seasons
- Jeff Limoncelli played two pro seasons, for hometown Elmira
- John Locker played as pro 2 seasons, saw Elmira in both
- Jose Lora used speed over three pro seasons, made high-A
- Jose Malave had great day early for Red Sox in Boston; Saw two ML campaigns, 7/23/21
- Jeff McNeely played eight pro seasons, made bigs for 21 games, then went into education, 7/5/21
- Mark Mitchelson took potential to 3 pro seasons, high-A, 4/5/26
- Old Pioneer & Friend - The Elmira Pioneers put more fun in their mascot, with a baseball cap, 7/8/21
- Erik Plantenberg got John Olerud out for the Mariners; Saw three ML campaigns, 6/27/21
- Mike Quatrine served as the Elmira Pioneers trainer, one of a line of Pioneers trainers, 7/21/21
- Dave Ring set them up with his curve over three pro seasons; Made short-season Elmira, 7/3/21
- Silverio Santa Maria could throw frequently, if asked; Saw six pro seasons, made high-A, 6/28/21
- Cedric Santiago threw junk, but around the plate; Saw three pro seasons, made high-A, 7/11/21
- Tim Smith started slow at AA; Saw three seasons there, played five overall, missed bigs, 7/17/21
- Mike Verdi learned from father, then followed him to minors
- Shea Wardwell helped college to conference title game; Saw four pro seasons, later turned coach, instructor, 6/19/21
- Brian Young hoped to progress in pros, saw 5 seasons, high-A, 7/22/21
The 1990 short-season New York-Penn League
- Auburn Astros (29)
- Batavia Clippers (32)
- Elmira Pioneers (27)
- Erie Sailors (31)
- Geneva Cubs (28)
- Hamilton Redbirds (33)
- Jamestown Expos (36)
- Niagara Falls Rapids (34)
- Oneonta Yankees (28)
- Pittsfield Mets (35)
- St. Catharines Blue Jays (33)
- Utica Blue Sox (33)
- Watertown Indians (28)
- Welland Pirates (37)