Augustine, who had entered the game in the eighth inning as a defensive replacement, lined a Ray Sadecki pitch that hit the top edge of the left-field wall, an inch short of a home run. Measures the portion of a slugging percentage that is for extra base hits. New third baseman Rob Sperring had spent parts of the four previous seasons in the big leagues.

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And when Coluccio, who batted .310 in 61 games for the 1978 Charlies, was traded to the Cardinals on June 8 of that year, he not only said goodbye to Beauchamp and his teammates but climbed Watt Powell’s many stairs to bid a nice farewell to the press box occupants.

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Rookies | It’s a shame.’’. 1 1982. And sure enough, several adventurous fans, having fully capitalized on the beer discount, raced onto the field and began running the bases in a partial state of undress. Catcher Luis Pujols (left) and manager Jim Beauchamp (right) were part of the Charlies memorable 1978 team.

The preseason’s high hopes, as it turns out, had been justified. After six innings of dismal offense, the Charlies came alive in the seventh and began rallying, prompting fans to grab their newly gifted bats and pound them raucously against the wooden seats and concrete grandstand, helping the home team, it seemed, to a four-run rally and a 4-0 victory. Click #isupportlocal for more information on supporting our local journalists.

| “I really don’t remember us being that hot,’’ outfielder Dave Augustine, a St. Albans resident, recalled recently, “but the team was so good that we expected to win. Beach was awesome. A crowd of only 1,066 attended. Details about 1978 CHARLESTON CHARLIES Minor League Baseball Team Photo Astros Jim Beauchamp.

Catcher Luis Pujols, a defensive wizard, was still there, as was pitcher Rick Williams, who posted a 3.01 earned run average in 1977. Certification numbers appear in the lower right of the encapsulated label or on the oval DNA sticker. The 28-year-old Augustine, who was born in Follansbee, spent the first eight years of his professional career with the Pirates organization but was traded to the Astros during spring training of 1978. About the Register Data. The ballpark was especially loud on Friday, May 19. - External Links I’m convinced,’’ added Gary Wilson, a Charlies pitcher from 1977 through ’79, who pitched briefly with the Astros in 1979. - Glossary The Astros organization also acquired first baseman Jim O’Bradovich, who had spent the four previous seasons languishing on the Minnesota Twins’ Class AA roster, and assigned him to Charleston. Entering the ninth, the Charlies trailed by a run against the Rochester Red Wings but posed a threat.

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Watch. The aspiring preacher, a Huntington resident, was nevertheless charged with public intoxication and assault, and posted bond of $65. Grounded into Double Play (Offense) Double Plays Participation (Defense), On Base Percentage ( H+BB+HBP / (AB+BB+HBP+SF), Total Bases (Singles + (2*Doubles) + (3*Triples) + (4*Home Runs)), Extra Base Hits (Doubles+Triples+Home Runs), Seconday Average.

Soon the police were hauling the culprit downtown and, along the way, listened as the man pleaded for mercy, saying an assault charge would look bad on his record.

The 24-year-old McLaughlin, who had spent parts of three seasons with the Astros, was scheduled to pitch against the Red Wings that night, knowing that a victory would clinch the pennant for the Charlies, and wanted champagne to fuel the postgame celebration. Charleston Charlies Franchise History (1971-1983) Most wins in a season: 85 in 1973, 1978 Most losses in a season: 81 in 1974, 1982. Led by an animated Beauchamp, the Charlies descended on umpire Gerry Young, insisting the ball had hit the ground, and were joined by members of the Charlies bullpen, who had a good view from their right-field vantage point.