South Beach in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Rick Reuschel

— San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 2020

1. Rick Reuschel Marker

Inscription.
San Francisco Giants: 1987-1991
San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1988, 1989
Nl Gold Glove Award, 1987 Fred Hutchinson Award: 1985

"Big Daddy" was traded to Giants from Pittsburgh (August 21, 1987) and becane staff leader for Roger Craig's "Humm-Babies". Economical right hander won 19 games in 1988 and 17 for NL Champion Giants in 1989, and was named Comeback Player of the Year by The Sporting News. An excellent fielder, his 1987 Gold Glove Award was the first ever by a Giants pitcher.

Erected 2008.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame series list.

Location. 37° 46.738′ N, 122° 23.41′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in South Beach. Marker is on King Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Francisco CA 94107, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Scott Garrelts (here, next to this marker); Matt Williams (here, next to this marker); John Burkett (here, next to this marker); Kevin Mitchell (here, next to this marker); Jeff Brantley

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(here, next to this marker); Kirt Manwaring (here, next to this marker); Greg Minton (a few steps from this marker); Chris Speier (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.

Also see . . . Rick Reuschel (Wikipedia). Regarding his time with the SF Giants....

"The Pirates traded Reuschel to the San Francisco Giants in late 1987 for Jeff Robinson and Scott Medvin....Reuschel, finally back with a contender, became the ace of the Giants' staff and helped them make a late run to the National League Western Division title, their first division title since 1971, as well as leading the National League with twelve complete games and four shutouts. He followed that season by winning nineteen games for the Giants in 1988....In 1989 at the age of 40, Reuschel was selected as the starting pitcher for the National League in the 1989 All-Star Game, and gave up a lead off home run to Bo Jackson, followed by Wade Boggs' home run to start the game. Reuschel finished the 1989 season with seventeen wins for the Giants as he helped lead them to the World Series (their first since 1962). In the 1989 World Series,
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 2020

2. Rick Reuschel Marker - wide view
The Rick Reuschel marker is the leftmost, bottom-most visible here.
Reuschel was the losing pitcher in Game 2 with an 11.25 ERA, five earned runs, and five hits given up against the Oakland Athletics....With the Giants, Reuschel was 44-30 with a 3.29 ERA in 96 games."

(Submitted on February 24, 2022.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.