1986 Topps Giants - Part 5 (pitchers)

Atlee Hammaker (#223) didn't pitch for the Giants in 1986. He was out all season because of a shoulder problem, surgery on both knees, and a debilitating virus. Here is a "where are they now" article from 2005.

Mark Davis (#138) was 5-7 with four saves and an ERA of 2.99 in 67 games (2 starts). Davis was the first player selected in the 1979 draft. Mark started his career with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1980, went to the Giants in 1983, and went to the San Diego Padres as part of the big trade they made on July 5, 1987. Davis ended up pitching in 15 seasons from 1980-1997.

Jeff Robinson (#93T) was 6-3 with eight saves and a 3.36 ERA in 64 games (1 start) in 1986. He pitched for the Giants from 1984-1987 and finished his major league career in 1992.

Roger Mason (#70T) was 3-4 with a 4.80 ERA in 11 starts in 1986. He pitched for the Giants from 1985-1987 and ended up pitching in the majors from 1984-1994.

Mike LaCoss (#57T) was 10 -13 with a 3.57 ERA in 37 games (31 starts) in 1986. After pitching for three other teams, Mike had most of his success with the Giants. He pitched for the Giants from 1986 until his release on July 3, 1991. Mike tried to pitch in the minors for Montreal's AAA Indianapolis club in 1992 but he hung 'em up after seven games.

Juan Berenguer (#9T) was 2-3 with four saves and a 2.70 ERA in 46 games (4 starts). This (1986) was the only season Juan pitched for the Giants.

1987 Topps Giants - Part 4 (pitchers)

Juan Berenguer didn't pitch for the Giants in 1987. He was released by the Giants after the 1986 season and signed with the Minnesota Twins, where he won a World Series ring. Juan continued to pitch in the majors through the 1992 season.

Vida Blue didn't pitch for the Giants in 1987. He became a free agent after the 1986 season and signed with the Oakland A's. Vida abruptly retired during spring training in 1987 and it was rumored that he had failed a drug test.

Mike LaCoss led the Giants with 13 wins in 1987. He was 13-10 with a 3.68 ERA in 39 games (26 starts). LaCoss was picked up by the Giants in 1986 after he was released by the Kansas City Royals. He continued to pitch for the Giants until his release in 1991.

Frank Williams didn't pitch for the Giants in 1987. He and two minor leaguers were traded to the Cincinnati Reds after the 1986 season for Eddie Milner. Frank had a tough go of it after his playing career -- he was in a bad car accident in 1989 and ended up homeless in Vancouver, Canada after a divorce. He died of a heart attack in 2009.

Mark Davis was 4-5 with a 4.71 ERA in 20 games (11 starts) for the Giants in 1987. He was traded with Chris Brown, Keith Comstock, and Mark Grant to the San Diego Padres on July 5
for Kevin Mitchell, Dave Dravecky, and Craig Lefferts. He became an All-Star reliever with the Padres in 1988 and 1989. Mark was the NL Cy Young Award winner in 1989.