1964 Pittsburgh Pirates Performance Overview at Forbes Field Stadium
The 1964 Pittsburgh Pirates profile page from the 1965 The Sporting News Dope Book provides a detailed overview of the team's structure and player statistics for that season. The Pirates were managed by Harry Walker and had John W. Galbreath serving as the president. Key team positions included vice-president Thomas P. Johnson and general manager Joe L. Brown, with Robert C. Clements overseeing the farm system. Forbes Field, their home stadium, had a seating capacity of 35,000. The profile outlines the team's minor league affiliations, listing AAA Columbus and AA clubs in Asheville, Kinston, and Gastonia, among others. Player statistics detailed batting averages, games played, and pitching records, with highlights such as Bob Clemente and Donn Clendenon among the notable players. The page also refers to various pitchers, including Steve Blass and Bob Friend, documenting their innings pitched and earned run averages.