2004 Major League Baseball season

February 2024 2004 2004 MLB season Major League Baseball Baseball March 30 – October 27, 2004 162 30 FoxESPN Draft 2004 Major League Baseball draft Matt Bush List of first overall Major League Baseball draft picks San Diego Padres Regular Season AL: Vladimir Guerrero (ANA)NL: Barry Bonds (SF) Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award Postseason 2004 Major League Baseball postseason AL 2004 American League Championship Series Boston Red Sox New York Yankees NL 2004 National League Championship Series St. Louis Cardinals Houston Astros World Series 2004 World Series Boston Red Sox St. Louis Cardinals Manny Ramirez (BOS) World Series Most Valuable Player Award List of Major League Baseball seasons MLB 2003 Major League Baseball season 2003 2005 Major League Baseball season 2005 The 2004 Major League Baseball season ended when the Boston Red Sox defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in a four-game World Series sweep. The Red Sox championship ended an 86-year-long drought known as the Curse of the Bambino. The Red Sox were also the first team in MLB history and the third team from a major North American professional sports league ever to come back from a 3–0 postseason series deficit and win. This happened in the ALCS against the New York Yankees. The Montreal Expos would play their last season in Montreal, before relocating to Washington DC, becoming the Washington Nationals in 2005. Statistical leaders Statistic American League National League AVG Ichiro Suzuki SEA .372 Barry Bonds SF .362 HR Manny Ramírez BOS 43 Adrián Beltré LAD 48 RBI Miguel Tejada BAL 150 Vinny Castilla COL 131 Wins Curt Schilling BOS 21 Roy Oswalt HOU 20 ERA Johan Santana MIN 2.61 Jake Peavy SD 2.27 SO Johan Santana MIN 265 Randy Johnson AZ 290 SV Mariano Rivera NYY 53 Armando Benítez FLAJason Isringhausen STL 47 SB Carl Crawford TB 59 Scott Podsednik MIL 70 Standings start American League New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox 1:New York Yankees, 4:Boston Red SoxMinnesota Twins 3:Minnesota TwinsAnaheim Angels 2:Anaheim Angels break National League Atlanta Braves 2:Atlanta BravesSt. Louis Cardinals, Houston Astros 1:St. Louis Cardinals, 4:Houston AstrosLos Angeles Dodgers 3:Los Angeles Dodgers end Postseason 2004 Major League Baseball postseason 2004 was the last postseason until 2020 where both LCS went to 7 games. Bracket Division Series(ALDS, NLDS) League Championship Series(NLCS, ALCS) World Series American League National League 30 160 1 NY Yankees 3 3 Minnesota 1 2 Anaheim 0 4 Boston 3 1 St. Louis 3 3 Los Angeles 1 2 Atlanta 2 4 Houston 3 1 NY Yankees 3 4 Boston 4 1 St. Louis 4 4 Houston 3 AL4 Boston 4 NL1 St. Louis 0 Note: Two teams in the same division could not meet in the division series. Managers American League Team Manager CommentsAnaheim AngelsMike SciosciaBaltimore OriolesLee MazzilliBoston Red SoxTerry FranconaWon the World SeriesChicago White SoxOzzie GuillénCleveland IndiansEric WedgeDetroit TigersAlan TrammellKansas City RoyalsTony PeñaMinnesota TwinsRon GardenhireNew York YankeesJoe TorreOakland AthleticsKen MachaSeattle MarinersBob MelvinTampa Bay Devil RaysLou PiniellaTexas RangersBuck ShowalterToronto Blue JaysJohn Gibbons National League Team Manager CommentsArizona DiamondbacksBob BrenlyReplaced during the season by Al PedriqueAtlanta BravesBobby CoxChicago CubsDusty BakerCincinnati RedsDave MileyColorado RockiesClint HurdleFlorida MarlinsJack McKeonHouston Astros±Jimy WilliamsReplaced during the season by Phil GarnerLos Angeles DodgersJim TracyMilwaukee BrewersNed YostMontreal ExposFrank RobinsonNew York MetsArt HowePhiladelphia PhilliesLarry BowaPittsburgh PiratesLloyd McClendonSt. Louis CardinalsTony La RussaWon the National League pennantSan Diego PadresBruce BochySan Francisco GiantsFelipe Alou ±hosted the MLB All Star Game Milestones Batters Ken Griffey Jr. (CIN): Became the 20th player in Major League history to hit 500 home runs in the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 20.Ken Griffey Jr. Career Home Runs https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/event_hr.fcgi?id=griffke02&t=b 2026-04-23 Baseball-Reference.com en Barry Bonds (SF): Became the third player in Major League history to hit 700 home runs in the third inning against the San Diego Padres on September 17.Barry Bonds Career Home Runs https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/event_hr.fcgi?id=bondsba01&t=b 2026-04-23 Baseball-Reference.com en Ichiro Suzuki (SEA): Broke the Major League record for single-season hits with 262 hits, breaking George Sisler's 1920 84-year-old record of 257.Single-Season Leaders & Records for Hits https://www.baseball-reference.com/leaders/H_season.shtml 2026-04-23 Baseball-Reference.com en Pitchers Perfect games List of Major League Baseball perfect games Randy Johnson (AZ): Pitched the 17th perfect game in Major League history and the first in franchise history on May 18 against the Atlanta Braves. Johnson threw 117 pitches and struck out thirteen in the 2–0 victory.Arizona Diamondbacks vs Atlanta Braves Box Score: May 18, 2004 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/ATL/ATL200405180.shtml 2026-04-23 Baseball-Reference.com en Other pitching accomplishments Randy Johnson (AZ): Became the fourth member of the 4,000 strikeout club by striking out Jeff Cirillo of the San Diego Padres in the eighth inning on June 29.San Diego Padres vs Arizona Diamondbacks Box Score: June 29, 2004 https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/ARI/ARI200406290.shtml 2026-04-23 Baseball-Reference.com en Greg Maddux (CHC): Became the 22nd member of the 300-win club, defeating the San Francisco Giants on August 7, winning 8–4.Randhawa Manny 300-game winners in MLB history https://www.mlb.com/news/300-win-pitchers-c271491170 2020-05-10 2026-03-09 MLB.com en Jeff Weaver (LAD): Tied a Major League record by becoming the seventh pitcher to hit three consecutive batters by pitch, the first since 1999, in a game against the Atlanta Braves on August 21.Pitcher hitting the most consecutive batters https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/pitcher-hitting-the-most-consecutive-batters live 2026-05-21 Guinness World RecordsMLB Hit by Pitcher Records Baseball Almanac https://www.baseball-almanac.com/recbooks/rb_hbp.shtml 2026-05-21 Baseball Almanac en-us Miscellaneous There were a total of 80 walk-off home runs, which was then the MLB single-season record until 2018.https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-sets-single-season-walk-off-homer-record/c-292484692 There's a new MLB walk-off home run record MLB.com Awards Baseball Writers' Association of America AwardsBBWAA AwardNational LeagueAmerican LeagueRookie of the YearJason Bay (PIT)Bobby Crosby (OAK)Cy Young AwardRoger Clemens (HOU)Johan Santana (MIN)Manager of the YearBobby Cox (ATL)Buck Showalter (TEX)Most Valuable PlayerBarry Bonds (SF)Vladimir Guerrero (ANA)Gold Glove AwardsPositionNational LeagueAmerican LeaguePitcherGreg Maddux (CHC)Kenny Rogers (TEX)CatcherMike Matheny (STL)Iván Rodríguez (DET)1st BaseTodd Helton (COL)Darin Erstad (ANA)2nd BaseLuis Castillo (FLA)Bret Boone (SEA)3rd BaseScott Rolen (STL)Eric Chavez (OAK)ShortstopCesar Izturis (LAD)Derek Jeter (NYY)OutfieldAndruw Jones (ATL)Jim Edmonds (STL)Steve Finley (AZ/LAD)Torii Hunter (MIN)Ichiro Suzuki (SEA)Vernon Wells (TOR)Silver Slugger AwardsPositionNational LeagueAmerican LeaguePitcher/Designated HitterLiván Hernández (MON) David Ortiz (BOS)CatcherJohnny Estrada (ATL)Víctor Martínez (CLE)Iván Rodríguez (DET)1st BaseAlbert Pujols (STL)Mark Teixeira (TEX)2nd BaseMark Loretta (SD)Alfonso Soriano (TEX)3rd BaseAdrián Beltré (LAD)Melvin Mora (BAL)ShortstopJack Wilson (PIT)Miguel Tejada (BAL)OutfieldBobby Abreu (PHI)Barry Bonds (SF)Jim Edmonds (STL)Vladimir Guerrero (ANA)Manny Ramirez (BOS)Gary Sheffield (NYY) Other awards Edgar Martínez Award (Best designated hitter): David Ortiz (BOS) Hank Aaron Award: Manny Ramirez (BOS, American); Barry Bonds (SF, National). Roberto Clemente Award (Humanitarian): Edgar Martínez (SEA). Rolaids Relief Man Award: Mariano Rivera (NYY, American); Éric Gagné (LAD, National). Warren Spahn Award (Best left-handed pitcher): Johan Santana (MIN) Player of the Month Month American League National League April Carlos Beltrán Barry Bonds May Melvin Mora Lance Berkman June Iván Rodríguez Jim Thome July Mark Teixeira Jim Edmonds August Ichiro Suzuki Barry Bonds September Vladimir Guerrero Adrián Beltré Pitcher of the Month Month American League National League April Kevin Brown Roger Clemens May Mark Buehrle Jason Schmidt June Mark Mulder Carl Pavano July Johan Santana Russ Ortiz August Johan Santana Jake Peavy September Johan Santana Carlos Zambrano Rookie of the Month Month American League National League April Gerald Laird Khalil Greene May Kevin Youkilis Terrmel Sledge June Bobby Crosby Jason Bay July Robb Quinlan Jason Bay August Frank Francisco Khalil Greene September Ross Gload Jason Bay Home field attendance and payroll Team nameWins%± Percent changeHome attendance%± Percent changePer game Average home attendance per gameEst. payroll%± Percent changeNew York Yankeeshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYY/attend.shtml New York Yankees Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com1010.0%3,775,2928.9%46,609$184,193,95020.6%Los Angeles Dodgershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/LAD/attend.shtml Los Angeles Dodgers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com939.4%3,488,28311.1%43,065$92,902,001 −12.3%Anaheim Angelshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/ANA/attend.shtml Los Angeles Angels Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com9219.5%3,375,67710.3%41,675$100,534,66727.2%San Francisco Giantshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SFG/attend.shtml San Francisco Giants Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com91 −9.0%3,256,854 −0.2%39,718$82,019,166 −1.0%Philadelphia Phillieshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PHI/attend.shtml Philadelphia Phillies Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com860.0%3,250,09243.8%40,125$93,219,16731.7%Chicago Cubshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHC/attend.shtml Chicago Cubs Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com891.1%3,170,1547.0%38,660$90,560,00013.4%Houston Astroshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/HOU/attend.shtml Houston Astros Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com925.7%3,087,87225.8%38,122$75,397,0006.1%St. Louis Cardinalshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/STL/attend.shtml St. Louis Cardinals Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com10523.5%3,048,4274.7%37,635$84,340,3330.7%San Diego Padreshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SDP/attend.shtml San Diego Padres Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com8735.9%3,016,75248.6%37,244$55,384,83322.5%Seattle Marinershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/SEA/attend.shtml Seattle Mariners Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com63 −32.3%2,940,731 −10.0%35,863$81,515,834 −6.3%Boston Red Soxhttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BOS/attend.shtml Boston Red Sox Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com983.2%2,837,2944.2%35,028$127,298,50027.4%Baltimore Orioleshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/BAL/attend.shtml Baltimore Orioles Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com789.9%2,744,01811.8%33,877$51,623,333 −30.1%Arizona Diamondbackshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/ARI/attend.shtml Arizona Diamondbacks Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com51 −39.3%2,519,560 −10.2%31,106$69,780,750 −13.5%Texas Rangershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/TEX/attend.shtml Texas Rangers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com8925.4%2,513,68520.0%31,033$55,050,417 −46.8%Colorado Rockieshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/COL/attend.shtml Colorado Rockies Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com68 −8.1%2,338,0690.2%28,865$65,445,167 −2.6%Atlanta Braveshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/ATL/attend.shtml Atlanta Braves Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com96 −5.0%2,327,565 −3.1%28,735$90,182,500 −15.1%New York Metshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/NYM/attend.shtml New York Mets Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com717.6%2,318,9518.3%28,629$102,035,970 −12.9%Cincinnati Redshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CIN/attend.shtml Cincinnati Reds Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com7610.1%2,287,250 −2.9%28,238$46,915,250 −21.0%Oakland Athleticshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/OAK/attend.shtml Oakland Athletics Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com91 −5.2%2,201,516 −0.7%27,179$59,425,66718.2%Milwaukee Brewershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MIL/attend.shtml Milwaukee Brewers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com67 −1.5%2,062,38221.3%25,462$27,528,500 −32.2%Chicago White Soxhttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CHW/attend.shtml Chicago White Sox Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com83 −3.5%1,930,537 −0.5%23,834$65,212,50027.8%Detroit Tigershttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/DET/attend.shtml Detroit Tigers Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com7267.4%1,917,00440.1%23,667$46,832,000 −4.8%Minnesota Twinshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/MIN/attend.shtml Minnesota Twins Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com922.2%1,911,490 −1.8%23,599$53,890,000 −2.9%Toronto Blue Jayshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/TOR/attend.shtml Toronto Blue Jays Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com67 −22.1%1,900,0415.6%23,457$50,017,000 −2.4%Cleveland Indianshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/CLE/attend.shtml Cleveland Indians Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com8017.6%1,814,4014.9%22,400$34,319,300 −29.4%Florida Marlinshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/FLA/attend.shtml Florida Marlins Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com83 −8.8%1,723,10532.2%21,539$42,143,042 −14.8%Kansas City Royalshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/KCR/attend.shtml Kansas City Royals Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com58 −30.1%1,661,478 −6.7%20,768$47,609,00017.5%Pittsburgh Pirateshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/PIT/attend.shtml Pittsburgh Pirates Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com72 −4.0%1,580,031 −3.5%19,750$32,227,929 −41.2%Tampa Bay Devil Rayshttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/TBD/attend.shtml Tampa Bay Rays Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com7011.1%1,274,91120.4%15,936$29,856,66752.1%Montreal Exposhttps://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/WSN/attend.shtml Washington Nationals Attendance, Stadiums and Park Factors September 8, 2020 Baseball-Reference.com67 −19.3%749,550 −26.9%9,369$41,197,500 −20.7% Television coverage This was the fourth season that national television coverage was split between ESPN and Fox Sports. ESPN and ESPN2 aired selected weeknight and Sunday night games, and selected Division Series playoff games. Fox televised Saturday baseball, the All-Star Game, selected Division Series games, both League Championship Series, and the World Series. See also 2004 Nippon Professional Baseball season References External links 2004 Major League Baseball season schedule at Baseball Reference Category:Major League Baseball seasons