59-49 (.546)
League Note
Due to a mid-season players' strike, the season was divided into a first half and a second half. The division winner of each half played each other in a five-game divisional series. The Cincinnati Reds, despite having the best overall record during the season, finished 2nd in both halves, so did not qualify for the post-season.
Manager
Ralph Houk
General Manager
Haywood Sullivan
Team Owner
Jean R. Yawkey
Haywood C. Sullivan
Edward G. LeRoux, Jr.
Haywood C. Sullivan
Edward G. LeRoux, Jr.
Ballpark
Attendance
1,060,379 total
20,007 per game
20,007 per game
1981 Draft Picks
Round
Pick
Player
1
19
Steve Lyons / SS-OF
1
25
Kevin Burrel / OF
2
45
Chris Howard / 2B
3
70
Rob Woodward / P
4
96
Todd Benzinger / 1B