The time between the departure of Willie Mays and the Roger Craig "Humm-baby" years was a tough time to be a Giants fan. The 1978 and 1982 seasons were the only rays of sunshine during that era.
The Giants managed to win 87 games despite not having many guys even in the top ten in statistical categories. As seen below, the Giants were fair at best in most of the team statistics. One thing that helped the Giants in '82 was their patience at the plate. They were first in the NL in walks and second in on base percentage.
Team Record: 87-75 (3rd Place in NL West, 2 games behind Atlanta)
Team Batting: .253 (9th in NL)
Team Home Runs: 133 (4th in NL)
Team ERA: 3.67 (7th in NL)
Team Fielding: .973 (11th in NL)
Awards: Joe Morgan (Silver Slugger - 2B)
NL All Stars: Greg Minton (P)
Milt May (#242) batted .263 with 9 HR and 39 RBI in 114 games.
Bob Brenly (#171) batted .283 with 4 HR in 180 at bats.
Others who caught for the Giants but did not receive a 1982 Topps Giants card:
Others who caught for the Giants but did not receive a 1982 Topps Giants card:
Jeff Ransom (.159 in 44 at bats)
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