The 1992 Cleveland Indians season was the 92nd season for the franchise. The Indians were named "Organization of the Year" by Baseball America in 1992, in response to the appearance of offensive bright spots and an improving farm system. Offseason October 7, 1991: Mike York was released by the Indians. November 15, 1991: Greg Swindell was traded by the Indians to the Cincinnati Reds for Jack Armstrong, Scott Scudder, and Joe Turek (minors). November 20, 1991: Derek Lilliquist was selected off waivers by the Indians from the San Diego Padres. December 6, 1991: Jesse Orosco was sent by the Indians to the Milwaukee Brewers as part of a conditional deal. December 9, 1991: Pete Rose Jr. was drafted by the Indians from the Chicago White Sox in the 1991 rule 5 draft. December 10, 1991: Willie Blair and Eddie Taubensee were traded by the Indians to the Houston Astros for Kenny Lofton and Dave Rohde. January 27, 1992: Brook Jacoby was signed as a free agent by the Indians. Regular season Season standings Record vs. opponents Notable transactions April 3, 1992: Shawn Hillegas was selected off waivers from the Indians by the Toronto Blue Jays. April 9, 1992: Eric Plunk was signed as a free agent by the Indians. June 1, 1992: 1992 Major League Baseball draft Paul Shuey was drafted by the Indians in the 1st round (2nd pick). Matt Williams was drafted by the Indians in the 4th round. July 4, 1992: Alex Cole was traded by the Indians to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Tony Mitchell (minors). Opening Day Lineup Roster Statistics 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 = Innings pitched; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts Award winners All-Star Game Sandy Alomar Jr., starting catcher Carlos Baerga, reserve Charles Nagy, reserve Minor league affiliates References 1992 Cleveland Indians at Baseball Reference 1992 Cleveland Indians at Baseball Almanac Cleveland Guardians seasons Cleveland Indians season Cleve