Division lead. They had scored 679 runs (6.01 per game) and allowed 562 runs (4.97 per game). They were leading the AL Wildcard Race over the Baltimore Orioles by 2.5 games. Cleveland was leading the Majors in nearly every offensive category, including hits (1,165), runs scored (679), home runs (167), runs batted in (647), batting average (.290), slugging percentage (.484) and total bases (1,946). Cleveland pitching was also strong, as Indians pitchers had combined for an MLB-high 17 complete games pitched before the players' strike prematurely ended the season. Season standings Record vs. opponents Transactions April 3, 1994: Jeremy Hernandez was traded by the Indians to the Florida Marlins for Matt Turner. June 2, 1994: 1994 Major League Baseball draft Jaret Wright was drafted by the Indians in the 1st round (10th pick). Player signed July 21, 1994. Russell Branyan was drafted by the Indians in the 7th round. Player signed June 9, 1994. Bruce Aven was drafted by the Indians in the 30th round of the 1994 amateur draft. Player signed June 4, 1994. July 26, 1994: Marco Scutaro was signed as an amateur free agent by the Cleveland Indians. August 9, 1994: Jack Morris was released by the Indians. August 31, 1994: Dave Winfield was purchased by the Indians from the Minnesota Twins. Opening Day Lineup Roster Jacobs Field In May 1990, Cuyahoga County voters approved a 15-year sin tax on alcohol and cigarette sales in order to finance the new sports complex. In June 1992, the ceremonial first pitch was thrown at the site of the new Jacobs Field before construction of the building began. In 1994, the ballpark opened under the name Jacobs Field as the new home of the Cleveland Indians, which had previously shared Cleveland Municipal Stadium with the NFL's Cleveland Browns. On April 4, 1994, the Indians played their first game at the new stadium. President Bill Clinton threw out the ceremonial first pitch, and the Indians defeated the Seattle Mariners 4-3 in 11 innings. Highlights Player stats Batting Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; AVG = Batting average; SB = Stolen bases Pitching Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP