1987 San Francisco Giants season
The 1987 San Francisco Giants season was the Giants' 105th season in Major League Baseball, their 30th season in San Francisco since their move from New York following the 1957 season, and their 28th at Candlestick Park. The Giants finished in first place in the National League West with a record of 90 wins and 72 losses. They lost the National League Championship Series in seven games to the St. Louis Cardinals. It was their first playoff appearance since 1971.
Offseason
Record vs. opponents
Notable transactions
- April 25, 1987: Colin Ward and Steve Miller were traded by the Giants to the San Diego Padres for Mark Wasinger and Tim Meagher.
- May 28, 1987: Greg Minton was released by the Giants.
- June 2, 1987: Mike Benjamin was drafted by the Giants in the 3rd round of the 1987 Major League Baseball draft. Player signed June 14, 1987.
- July 5, 1987: Mark Davis, Chris Brown, Keith Comstock, and Mark Grant were traded by the Giants to the San Diego Padres for Dave Dravecky, Craig Lefferts, and Kevin Mitchell.
- July 31, 1987: Mackey Sasser and $50,000 were traded by the Giants to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Don Robinson.
- August 21, 1987: Jeff Robinson and Scott Medvin were traded by the Giants to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Rick Reuschel.
- September 1, 1987: Dave Henderson was acquired by the Giants from the Boston Red Sox for a player to be named later.
Major League debuts
- Batters:
- *Kirt Manwaring
- * Jessie Reid
- *Mackey Sasser
- *Matt Williams
- Pitchers:
- *John Burkett
Game log and schedule
Postseason
Roster
Player stats
Batting
Starters by position
Note: Pos = position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted inOther batters
Pitching
Starting pitchers
Other pitchers
Relief pitchers
Award winners
All-Star GameFarm system
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Fresno
