Asheville Tourists
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The Asheville Tourists are a minor league baseball
team based in Asheville, North Carolina
, USA
. They play in the Class A
South Atlantic League
and have been a farm team
of the Colorado Rockies
since 1994.
Asheville teams have played under the Tourists moniker in different leagues and classifications for decades, with the earliest dating to 1915. The current team has played continuously in what is now known as the South Atlantic League since 1976. They have won one league championship, in 1984. Previous Tourists teams won a total of four additional championships.
The Tourists play home games at McCormick Field
. The park opened in 1924 and was renovated in 1959, and again for the 1992 season. McCormick Field seats 4,000 fans, and is often joked about because of its scoreboard, which reads "Visitors" in the guest slot and "Tourists" in the home slot.
dates to 1897, when the Asheville Moonshiners took the field. It has been played continuously for nearly every year since 1909, with early teams such as the Redbirds (1909), the Moonshiners (1910–1912), and the Mountaineers (1913–1914). The "Tourists" name dates to 1915, when local sportswriters began referring to the Mountaineers team as the Tourists.
The original Tourists brought Asheville its first ever professional sports championship in 1915. They continued playing in the Class-D North Carolina State League
until 1917, when the league suspended operations due to World War I
. In 1924 the "Asheville Skylanders" started play in the South Atlantic League
; however, they soon adopted the Tourists nickname. They played in the South Atlantic League until 1930, when they jumped to the Piedmont League
, where they played for two seasons before folding. In 1934 the Columbia Sandlappers moved to Asheville, taking up the Tourists name. This incarnation won the 1939 Piedmont League championship; however the league suspended operations in 1942, due to the outset of World War II
.
In 1946 a new Tourists franchise started up in the Tri-State League
. During the 1940s they shared McCormick Field with the Asheville Blues, an independent Negro Leagues team. They folded along with their league in 1955. In 1959 a new South Atlantic League (later the Southern League
) franchise came to town. McCormick Field was renovated. The team initially wanted a new name, and organized a fan vote to pick. However, fans voted overwhelmingly to keep the Tourists nickname. The team won two league titles, in 1961 and 1968. In 1968, the Tourists won the Southern League championship under manager Sparky Anderson
, who went on to manage the Cincinnati Reds
and Detroit Tigers
during his 26 years in Major League Baseball
.
In 1972 Asheville became affiliated with the Baltimore Orioles
MLB team. As part of Baltimore's "Oriole Way" system, the Asheville team was rebranded the Asheville Orioles
, adopting the logo and colors of their affiliate. The team had four successive winning seasons, but after the 1975 season the Orioles relocated their Double-A franchise to Charlotte, North Carolina
as the Charlotte Orioles.
(now the modern South Atlantic League
). Like many teams before it, it assumed the Tourists nickname. The team has remained in Asheville continuously since, winning the 1984 league championship. They are currently a farm team of the Colorado Rockies
, with whom they have been affiliated since 1994. They were previously affiliated with the Texas Rangers
(1976–81) and the Houston Astros
(1982–93).
The Tourists played a minor role in the 1988 film Bull Durham
. In the film Kevin Costner
's character, Crash Davis, finishes his baseball career with the Tourists after being cut from the Durham Bulls
, and with them breaks the all-time minor league home run record.
On January 5, 2010 it was reported by the Asheville Citizen-Times
that Palace Sports and Entertainment have sold the team to former U.S. senator Mike DeWine
and his family. It was reported that Brian DeWine, son of Mike, would be the team president.
Minor league baseball
Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball and provide opportunities for player development. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses...
team based in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville is a city in and the county seat of Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. It is the largest city in Western North Carolina, and the 11th largest city in North Carolina. The City is home to the United States National Climatic Data Center , which is the world's largest active...
, USA
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. They play in the Class A
Class A
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South Atlantic League
South Atlantic League
The South Atlantic League is a minor league baseball league based chiefly in the Southeastern United States, with the exception of three teams in the Mid-Atlantic States...
and have been a farm team
Farm team
In sports, a farm team, farm system, feeder team or nursery club, is generally a team or club whose role is to provide experience and training for young players, with an agreement that any successful players can move on to a higher level at a given point...
of the Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains...
since 1994.
Asheville teams have played under the Tourists moniker in different leagues and classifications for decades, with the earliest dating to 1915. The current team has played continuously in what is now known as the South Atlantic League since 1976. They have won one league championship, in 1984. Previous Tourists teams won a total of four additional championships.
The Tourists play home games at McCormick Field
McCormick Field
McCormick Field is a baseball stadium in Asheville, North Carolina. It is the home field of the Asheville Tourists minor league baseball team. As befits the hilly city of Asheville, the ballpark sits on a section of level ground partway up one of the city's hills, providing a picturesque atmosphere...
. The park opened in 1924 and was renovated in 1959, and again for the 1992 season. McCormick Field seats 4,000 fans, and is often joked about because of its scoreboard, which reads "Visitors" in the guest slot and "Tourists" in the home slot.
Earlier teams
Professional baseball in Asheville, North CarolinaAsheville, North Carolina
Asheville is a city in and the county seat of Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. It is the largest city in Western North Carolina, and the 11th largest city in North Carolina. The City is home to the United States National Climatic Data Center , which is the world's largest active...
dates to 1897, when the Asheville Moonshiners took the field. It has been played continuously for nearly every year since 1909, with early teams such as the Redbirds (1909), the Moonshiners (1910–1912), and the Mountaineers (1913–1914). The "Tourists" name dates to 1915, when local sportswriters began referring to the Mountaineers team as the Tourists.
The original Tourists brought Asheville its first ever professional sports championship in 1915. They continued playing in the Class-D North Carolina State League
North Carolina State League
The North Carolina State League was a "Class D" league in Minor League Baseball. The original version of the league existed from 1913-1917 as the successor to the Carolina Association...
until 1917, when the league suspended operations due to World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
. In 1924 the "Asheville Skylanders" started play in the South Atlantic League
South Atlantic League
The South Atlantic League is a minor league baseball league based chiefly in the Southeastern United States, with the exception of three teams in the Mid-Atlantic States...
; however, they soon adopted the Tourists nickname. They played in the South Atlantic League until 1930, when they jumped to the Piedmont League
Piedmont League
The Piedmont League was a minor league baseball league that operated from 1920 through 1955. The league operated principally in the Piedmont plateau region in the eastern United States.- Former :...
, where they played for two seasons before folding. In 1934 the Columbia Sandlappers moved to Asheville, taking up the Tourists name. This incarnation won the 1939 Piedmont League championship; however the league suspended operations in 1942, due to the outset of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
.
In 1946 a new Tourists franchise started up in the Tri-State League
Tri-State League
The Tri-State League was the name of five different circuits in American minor league baseball.-History:The first league of that name played for four years and consisted of teams in Ohio, Michigan and West Virginia....
. During the 1940s they shared McCormick Field with the Asheville Blues, an independent Negro Leagues team. They folded along with their league in 1955. In 1959 a new South Atlantic League (later the Southern League
Southern League
Southern League may mean:*Southern League , a United States minor league baseball league**Southern Association, a United States minor league baseball league, was known as the Southern League from 1901–1919...
) franchise came to town. McCormick Field was renovated. The team initially wanted a new name, and organized a fan vote to pick. However, fans voted overwhelmingly to keep the Tourists nickname. The team won two league titles, in 1961 and 1968. In 1968, the Tourists won the Southern League championship under manager Sparky Anderson
Sparky Anderson
George Lee "Sparky" Anderson was an American Major League Baseball manager. He managed the National League's Cincinnati Reds to the 1975 and 1976 championships, then added a third title in 1984 with the Detroit Tigers of the American League. He was the first manager to win the World Series in both...
, who went on to manage the Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
and Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
during his 26 years in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
.
In 1972 Asheville became affiliated with the Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
MLB team. As part of Baltimore's "Oriole Way" system, the Asheville team was rebranded the Asheville Orioles
Asheville Orioles
The Asheville Orioles are a former minor league baseball team based in Asheville, North Carolina. Originally known as the Asheville Tourists from 1959–1971, it was renamed for its major league affiliate, the Baltimore Orioles, and played for four seasons from to . They played in the Class Double-A...
, adopting the logo and colors of their affiliate. The team had four successive winning seasons, but after the 1975 season the Orioles relocated their Double-A franchise to Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Carolina and the seat of Mecklenburg County. In 2010, Charlotte's population according to the US Census Bureau was 731,424, making it the 17th largest city in the United States based on population. The Charlotte metropolitan area had a 2009...
as the Charlotte Orioles.
Current team
In 1976 the departed Orioles were followed by a new franchise in the Western Carolinas LeagueWestern Carolinas League
The Western Carolinas League was a Class D and a low Class A full-season league in American minor league baseball. The WCL changed its name prior to the 1980 season and has been known since as the South Atlantic League, a highly successful low Class A circuit with teams up the Eastern Seaboard...
(now the modern South Atlantic League
South Atlantic League
The South Atlantic League is a minor league baseball league based chiefly in the Southeastern United States, with the exception of three teams in the Mid-Atlantic States...
). Like many teams before it, it assumed the Tourists nickname. The team has remained in Asheville continuously since, winning the 1984 league championship. They are currently a farm team of the Colorado Rockies
Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. Established in 1991, they started play in 1993 and are in the West Division of the National League. The team is named after the Rocky Mountains...
, with whom they have been affiliated since 1994. They were previously affiliated with the Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers (baseball)
The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
(1976–81) and the Houston Astros
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
(1982–93).
The Tourists played a minor role in the 1988 film Bull Durham
Bull Durham
Bull Durham is a 1988 American romantic comedy baseball film. It is based upon the minor league experiences of writer/director Ron Shelton and depicts the players and fans of the Durham Bulls, a minor league baseball team in Durham, North Carolina....
. In the film Kevin Costner
Kevin Costner
Kevin Michael Costner is an American actor, singer, musician, producer, director, and businessman. He has been nominated for three BAFTA Awards, won two Academy Awards, and two Golden Globe Awards. Costner's roles include Lt. John J...
's character, Crash Davis, finishes his baseball career with the Tourists after being cut from the Durham Bulls
Durham Bulls
The Durham Bulls are a minor league baseball team that currently plays in the International League. The Bulls play their home games at Durham Bulls Athletic Park located in the downtown area of Durham, North Carolina. Durham Bulls Athletic Park is often called the "DBAP" or "D-Bap". The Bulls are...
, and with them breaks the all-time minor league home run record.
On January 5, 2010 it was reported by the Asheville Citizen-Times
Asheville Citizen-Times
The Asheville Citizen-Times is the major daily newspaper of Asheville, North Carolina. It was formed in 1991 as a result of a merger of the morning Asheville Citizen and the afternoon Asheville Times. It is owned by Gannett.-History:...
that Palace Sports and Entertainment have sold the team to former U.S. senator Mike DeWine
Mike DeWine
Richard Michael "Mike" DeWine is the Attorney General for the state of Ohio. He has held numerous offices on the state and federal level, including Ohio State Senator, four terms as a U.S. Congressman, Ohio Lt. Governor, and was a two-term U.S. Senator, serving from 1995 to 2007.- Biography :Born...
and his family. It was reported that Brian DeWine, son of Mike, would be the team president.
Year-by-year record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 74-46 | 1st | Jack Corbett | League Champs | |
| 1916 | 58-54 | 4th | Jack Corbett | none | |
| 1917 | 12-16 | -- | Ernest "Doc" Ferris | none | |
| Team disbanded 1917-1923 | |||||
| 1924 | 58-63 | 5th | Bob Higgins Bob Higgins (baseball) Robert Stone Higgins , is a former Major League Baseball catcher. He played all or part of three seasons in the majors, between 1909 and 1912.-External links:... |
none | |
| 1925 | 66-63 | 5th | Bob Higgins Bob Higgins (baseball) Robert Stone Higgins , is a former Major League Baseball catcher. He played all or part of three seasons in the majors, between 1909 and 1912.-External links:... / Larry Gardner Larry Gardner William Lawrence "Larry" Gardner was a third baseman in Major League Baseball. From 1908 through 1924, Gardner played for the Boston Red Sox , Philadelphia Athletics, and Cleveland Indians . He batted left-handed and threw right-handed... |
none | |
| 1926 | 80-66 | 2nd | Larry Gardner Larry Gardner William Lawrence "Larry" Gardner was a third baseman in Major League Baseball. From 1908 through 1924, Gardner played for the Boston Red Sox , Philadelphia Athletics, and Cleveland Indians . He batted left-handed and threw right-handed... |
none | |
| 1927 | 76-73 | 4th | Larry Gardner Larry Gardner William Lawrence "Larry" Gardner was a third baseman in Major League Baseball. From 1908 through 1924, Gardner played for the Boston Red Sox , Philadelphia Athletics, and Cleveland Indians . He batted left-handed and threw right-handed... |
none | |
| 1928 | 97-49 | 1st | Ray Kennedy Ray Kennedy Raymond Kennedy is an English former football player who won every domestic honour in the game with Arsenal and Liverpool in the 1970s... |
none | |
| 1929 | 84-62 | 2nd | Mike Kennedy Mike Kennedy Michael Kennedy is a former professional ice hockey centre who played in the National Hockey League from 1994–95 to 1998–99 for the Dallas Stars, Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Islanders.... |
Lost League Finals | |
| 1930 | 79-61 | 3rd | George Speirs | ||
| 1931 | 66-67 | 4th | Ray Kennedy Ray Kennedy Raymond Kennedy is an English former football player who won every domestic honour in the game with Arsenal and Liverpool in the 1970s... / Bobby Hipps |
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| 1932 | 35-33 | -- | Joe Guyon Joe Guyon Joseph Napoleon Guyon was a professional American football player in the National Football League... |
Team disbanded July 7 | |
| Team disbanded 1933 | |||||
| 1934 | 34-59 (55-78 overall) | 5th | Bill Laval / Possum Whitted Possum Whitted George Bostic "Possum" Whitted was an Outfielder and Third Baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals , Boston Braves , Philadelphia Phillies , Pittsburgh Pirates and Brooklyn Robins .... |
Columbia moved to Asheville June 7 | |
| 1935 | 75-62 | 1st | Billy Southworth Billy Southworth William Harrison Southworth was an American right fielder, center fielder and manager in Major League Baseball. Playing in and and from to , he batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Southworth managed in and from through... |
Lost League Finals | |
| 1936 | 40-103 | 6th | Billy Southworth Billy Southworth William Harrison Southworth was an American right fielder, center fielder and manager in Major League Baseball. Playing in and and from to , he batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Southworth managed in and from through... |
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| 1937 | 89-50 | 1st | Hal Anderson Hal Anderson Hal Anderson is a Winnipeg-based radio personality, currently the host of CJOB 68's morning show. Previously, he co-hosted mornings on CJOB's FM sister station, Power 97... |
Lost in 1st round | |
| 1938 | 63-75 | 7th | Hal Anderson Hal Anderson Hal Anderson is a Winnipeg-based radio personality, currently the host of CJOB 68's morning show. Previously, he co-hosted mornings on CJOB's FM sister station, Power 97... |
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| 1939 | 89-55 | 1st | Hal Anderson Hal Anderson Hal Anderson is a Winnipeg-based radio personality, currently the host of CJOB 68's morning show. Previously, he co-hosted mornings on CJOB's FM sister station, Power 97... |
League Champs | |
| 1940 | 75-60 | 2nd | Tommy West Tommy West -External links:* *... |
Lost in 1st round | |
| 1941 | 64-76 | 7th | Nick Cullop | ||
| 1942 | 61-77 | 6th | Bill DeLancey Bill DeLancey William Pinkney DeLancey , was a Major League Baseball catcher. He played four seasons in the majors between and for the St. Louis Cardinals.-External links:... |
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| Team disbanded 1943-1946 | |||||
| 1946 | 83-57 | 2nd | Bill Sayles Bill Sayles William Nisbeth Sayles was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox, New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers in 1939 and 1943. Born in Portland, Oregon, he also pitched in the 1936 Summer Olympics as part of the "World Champions" team . He died at... |
Lost in 1st round | |
| 1947 | 65-74 | 6th | Bill Sayles Bill Sayles William Nisbeth Sayles was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox, New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers in 1939 and 1943. Born in Portland, Oregon, he also pitched in the 1936 Summer Olympics as part of the "World Champions" team . He died at... |
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| 1948 | 95-51 | 1st | Clay Bryant Clay Bryant Claiborne Henry Bryant was a Major League Baseball player from 1935 to 1940 for the Chicago Cubs. Bryant was mainly a pitcher, although in 1939 he played one game as an outfielder. In 1938 he compiled a 19-11 record with a 3.10 ERA... |
Lost in 1st round | |
| 1949 | 76-71 | 3rd | Ed Head Ed Head Edward Marvin Head , was a former professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1940-1946.... |
Lost in 1st round | |
| 1950 | 83-62 | 2nd | Clay Bryant Clay Bryant Claiborne Henry Bryant was a Major League Baseball player from 1935 to 1940 for the Chicago Cubs. Bryant was mainly a pitcher, although in 1939 he played one game as an outfielder. In 1938 he compiled a 19-11 record with a 3.10 ERA... |
Lost League Finals | |
| 1951 | 85-55 | 2nd | Ray Hathaway Ray Hathaway Ray Wilson Hathaway is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who appeared in four games for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1945. The 28-year-old rookie right-hander stood 6'0" and weighed 165 lbs. He was born in Greenville, Ohio.... |
Lost League Finals | |
| 1952 | 65-75 | 5th | William Hart William Hart William Hart may refer to:In arts and entertainment:* William Hart , English Caroline actor* William Hart , Scottish-American painter* William Matthew Hart , British lithographer and bird artist... / George Tesnow |
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| 1953 | 83-67 | 2nd | Ray Hathaway Ray Hathaway Ray Wilson Hathaway is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who appeared in four games for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1945. The 28-year-old rookie right-hander stood 6'0" and weighed 165 lbs. He was born in Greenville, Ohio.... |
Lost in 1st round | |
| 1954 | 86-54 | 1st | Ray Hathaway Ray Hathaway Ray Wilson Hathaway is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who appeared in four games for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1945. The 28-year-old rookie right-hander stood 6'0" and weighed 165 lbs. He was born in Greenville, Ohio.... |
Lost League Finals | |
| 1955 | 53-63 | 3rd | Earl Naylor Earl Naylor Earl Eugene Naylor was a outfielder in Major League Baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies. He played from 1942-1946. From 1944 to 1945 Naylor served in the military during World War II.-External links:... |
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| Team disbanded 1956-1958 | |||||
| 1959 | 70-70 | 5th | Clyde McCullough Clyde McCullough Clyde Edward McCullough was an American catcher in Major League Baseball. After his playing career ended, he also managed in the minor leagues and was a major-league coach... |
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| 1960 | 62-77 | 6th | Chuck Kress Chuck Kress Charles Steven Kress was a first baseman in Major League Baseball. He played from 1947-1954 with the Cincinnati Reds, Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers and Brooklyn Dodgers.... |
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| 1961 | 87-50 | 1st | Ray Hathaway Ray Hathaway Ray Wilson Hathaway is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who appeared in four games for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1945. The 28-year-old rookie right-hander stood 6'0" and weighed 165 lbs. He was born in Greenville, Ohio.... |
none League Champs | |
| 1962 | 70-70 | 4th | Ray Hathaway Ray Hathaway Ray Wilson Hathaway is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who appeared in four games for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1945. The 28-year-old rookie right-hander stood 6'0" and weighed 165 lbs. He was born in Greenville, Ohio.... |
Lost in 1st round | |
| 1963 | 79-61 | 2nd | Ray Hathaway Ray Hathaway Ray Wilson Hathaway is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who appeared in four games for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1945. The 28-year-old rookie right-hander stood 6'0" and weighed 165 lbs. He was born in Greenville, Ohio.... |
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| 1964 | 52-86 | 8th | Ray Hathaway Ray Hathaway Ray Wilson Hathaway is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who appeared in four games for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1945. The 28-year-old rookie right-hander stood 6'0" and weighed 165 lbs. He was born in Greenville, Ohio.... (28-53) / Bob Clear Bob Clear Elwood Robert Clear was an American minor league baseball infielder, pitcher and manager, and a Major League coach with the California Angels. He was born in Denver, Colorado.... (24-33) |
none | |
| 1965 | 80-60 | 2nd | Pete Peterson Pete Peterson Douglas Brian "Pete" Peterson was a U.S. Air Force pilot who spent over six years as a prisoner of the North Vietnamese Army after his plane was shot down during the Vietnam War. He returned to Hanoi in 1997 as the first United States Ambassador to Vietnam... |
none | |
| 1966 | 78-61 | 2nd | Pete Peterson Pete Peterson Douglas Brian "Pete" Peterson was a U.S. Air Force pilot who spent over six years as a prisoner of the North Vietnamese Army after his plane was shot down during the Vietnam War. He returned to Hanoi in 1997 as the first United States Ambassador to Vietnam... |
none | |
| 1967 | 64-74 | 10th | Chuck Churn Chuck Churn Clarence Nottingham Churn was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched in 25 games for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cleveland Indians and Los Angeles Dodgers from 1957 to 1959.... |
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| 1968 | 86-54 | 1st | Sparky Anderson Sparky Anderson George Lee "Sparky" Anderson was an American Major League Baseball manager. He managed the National League's Cincinnati Reds to the 1975 and 1976 championships, then added a third title in 1984 with the Detroit Tigers of the American League. He was the first manager to win the World Series in both... |
none League Champs | |
| 1969 | 69-69 | 3rd | Alex Cosmidis Alex Cosmidis Alex N. Cosmidis is an American professional baseball scout. He was a minor league baseball infielder for eleven seasons, a manager for eight, and a scout since 1982.... |
none | |
| 1970 | 59-80 | 8th | Jim Snyder | none | |
| 1971 | 90-51 | 2nd | Larry Sherry Larry Sherry Lawrence Sherry was an American right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who spent most of his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers... |
Lost League Finals | |
| Team known as Asheville Orioles 1972-1975 | |||||
| 1976 | 76-62 | 1st | Wayne Terwilliger Wayne Terwilliger Willard Wayne "Twig" Terwilliger is a former second baseman, coach, and manager in Major League Baseball.-Early life:... |
Lost League Finals | |
| 1977 | 81-58 | 2nd | Wayne Terwilliger Wayne Terwilliger Willard Wayne "Twig" Terwilliger is a former second baseman, coach, and manager in Major League Baseball.-Early life:... |
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| 1978 | 73-67 | 4th | Wayne Terwilliger Wayne Terwilliger Willard Wayne "Twig" Terwilliger is a former second baseman, coach, and manager in Major League Baseball.-Early life:... |
none | |
| 1979 | 75-63 | 2nd | Wayne Terwilliger Wayne Terwilliger Willard Wayne "Twig" Terwilliger is a former second baseman, coach, and manager in Major League Baseball.-Early life:... |
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| 1980 | 69-71 | 5th | Tom Robson Tom Robson Thomas James Robson is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and designated hitter who played for two seasons. He played for the Texas Rangers for six games during the 1974 Texas Rangers season and 17 games during the 1975 Texas Rangers season. After retiring, he became a coach in the... |
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| 1981 | 74-68 | 4th | Tom Robson Tom Robson Thomas James Robson is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and designated hitter who played for two seasons. He played for the Texas Rangers for six games during the 1974 Texas Rangers season and 17 games during the 1975 Texas Rangers season. After retiring, he became a coach in the... |
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| 1982 | 65-76 | 8th | Dave Cripe Dave Cripe David Gordon Cripe is a former Major League Baseball player. Cripe played for the Kansas City Royals in the 1978 season. He batted and threw right-handed. Cripe was the Manager of the Asheville Tourists in 1982... |
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| 1983 | 64-80 | 9th (t) | Tom Spencer | ||
| 1984 | 73-70 | 5th | Tom Spencer | League Champs | |
| 1985 | 76-62 | 4th | Fred Hatfield Fred Hatfield Fred James Hatfield , nicknamed "Scrap Iron", was a Major League Baseball infielder who played 9 seasons in the Major Leagues with the Boston Red Sox , Detroit Tigers , Chicago White Sox , Cleveland Indians , and Cincinnati Redlegs .Born in Lanett, Alabama, Hatfield signed by the Boston Red Sox as an... |
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| 1986 | 90-50 | 2nd | Ken Bolek Ken Bolek Ken Bolek is a former minor league baseball coach, major league coach and minor league manager. He is currently an instructor for The Baseball Academy, a high level training school for elite baseball players from all levels of amateur and professional competition, run by IMG Academies.Bolek... |
Lost League Finals | |
| 1987 | 91-48 | 1st | Keith Bodie Keith Bodie Keith Bodie is a former minor league baseball player and manager, and current minor league coach.-Playing career:... |
Lost League Finals | |
| 1988 | 65-75 | 9th | Gary Tuck Gary Tuck Gary Robert Tuck is currently the bullpen coach for the Boston Red Sox.A graduate of Indiana University, Tuck has 23 years of professional coaching experience. He started his baseball career as a catcher for the Montreal Expos organization and played for them during three minor league seasons... / Jim Coveney |
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| 1989 | 68-70 | 8th | Jim Coveney | ||
| 1990 | 66-77 | 9th | Frank Cacciatore Frank Cacciatore Frank I. Cacciatore is currently a minor league baseball coach. Previously, he played baseball in the minor leagues and managed in the minor leagues as well.-Playing career:... |
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| 1991 | 55-83 | 14th | Frank Cacciatore Frank Cacciatore Frank I. Cacciatore is currently a minor league baseball coach. Previously, he played baseball in the minor leagues and managed in the minor leagues as well.-Playing career:... |
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| 1992 | 74-66 | 4th | Tim Tolman Tim Tolman Timothy Lee Tolman is a former Major League Baseball outfielder.Tolman played his college baseball at the University of Southern California and was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 12th round of the 1978 amateur draft... |
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| 1993 | 51-88 | 14th | Bobby Ramos Bobby Ramos Roberto "Bobby" Ramos is currently the bullpen coach for the Tampa Bay Rays. During his playing career, he was a catcher, playing parts of six seasons for the Montreal Expos and New York Yankees. He was a minor league manager in the Rays' system from to .-External links:*... |
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| 1994 | 60-73 | 11th | Tony Torchia Tony Torchia Anthony Lewis Torchia is a former minor league baseball player and manager. He was a left-handed throwing, right-handed batting first baseman who played 13 seasons in the minors... |
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| 1995 | 76-63 | 5th | Bill McGuire Bill McGuire (baseball) William Patrick McGuire is a former Major League Baseball catcher for the Seattle Mariners.McGuire was drafted by the Seattle Mariners out of the University of Nebraska in the 1st round of the 1985 Major League Baseball Draft. He made his major league debut in and also played in the majors in... |
Lost in 1st round | |
| 1996 | 84-52 | 1st | P.J. Carey | Lost in 2nd round | |
| 1997 | 62-76 | 12th | Ron Gideon Ron Gideon Ronnie Dwayne Gideon is an American professional baseball coach and manager. He began the season as the field coordinator of instruction in the farm system of Major League Baseball's Colorado Rockies, a post he had held since , but on May 29, Gideon was named manager of the Tulsa Drillers of the... |
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| 1998 | 71-69 | 7th | Ron Gideon Ron Gideon Ronnie Dwayne Gideon is an American professional baseball coach and manager. He began the season as the field coordinator of instruction in the farm system of Major League Baseball's Colorado Rockies, a post he had held since , but on May 29, Gideon was named manager of the Tulsa Drillers of the... |
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| 1999 | 64-77 | 11th | Jim Eppard Jim Eppard James Gerhard Eppard was a Major League Baseball outfielder and first baseman.Drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 13th round of the 1982 MLB amateur draft, Eppard made his Major League debut with the California Angels on September 8, 1987, and appeared in his final game on October 1, 1990.He... |
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| 2000 | 66-69 | 8th (t) | Joe Mikulik Joe Mikulik Joseph "Joe" Mikulik, born October 30, 1963 in Weimar, Texas, is a former minor league baseball player and the current manager of the Asheville Tourists class A minor league baseball team. The 5' 11" right-handed outfielder never rose above AAA baseball, but was a key player in the Tucson Toros'... |
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| 2001 | 68-71 | 9th | Joe Mikulik Joe Mikulik Joseph "Joe" Mikulik, born October 30, 1963 in Weimar, Texas, is a former minor league baseball player and the current manager of the Asheville Tourists class A minor league baseball team. The 5' 11" right-handed outfielder never rose above AAA baseball, but was a key player in the Tucson Toros'... |
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| 2002 | 64-74 | 12th | Joe Mikulik Joe Mikulik Joseph "Joe" Mikulik, born October 30, 1963 in Weimar, Texas, is a former minor league baseball player and the current manager of the Asheville Tourists class A minor league baseball team. The 5' 11" right-handed outfielder never rose above AAA baseball, but was a key player in the Tucson Toros'... |
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| 2003 | 74-65 | 6th | Joe Mikulik Joe Mikulik Joseph "Joe" Mikulik, born October 30, 1963 in Weimar, Texas, is a former minor league baseball player and the current manager of the Asheville Tourists class A minor league baseball team. The 5' 11" right-handed outfielder never rose above AAA baseball, but was a key player in the Tucson Toros'... |
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| 2004 | 64-75 | 13th | Joe Mikulik Joe Mikulik Joseph "Joe" Mikulik, born October 30, 1963 in Weimar, Texas, is a former minor league baseball player and the current manager of the Asheville Tourists class A minor league baseball team. The 5' 11" right-handed outfielder never rose above AAA baseball, but was a key player in the Tucson Toros'... |
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| 2005 | 71-67 | 10th | Joe Mikulik Joe Mikulik Joseph "Joe" Mikulik, born October 30, 1963 in Weimar, Texas, is a former minor league baseball player and the current manager of the Asheville Tourists class A minor league baseball team. The 5' 11" right-handed outfielder never rose above AAA baseball, but was a key player in the Tucson Toros'... |
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| 2006 | 74-63 | 6th | Joe Mikulik Joe Mikulik Joseph "Joe" Mikulik, born October 30, 1963 in Weimar, Texas, is a former minor league baseball player and the current manager of the Asheville Tourists class A minor league baseball team. The 5' 11" right-handed outfielder never rose above AAA baseball, but was a key player in the Tucson Toros'... |
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| 2007 | 80-58 | Joe Mikulik Joe Mikulik Joseph "Joe" Mikulik, born October 30, 1963 in Weimar, Texas, is a former minor league baseball player and the current manager of the Asheville Tourists class A minor league baseball team. The 5' 11" right-handed outfielder never rose above AAA baseball, but was a key player in the Tucson Toros'... |
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| 2008 | 83-56 | 2nd | Joe Mikulik Joe Mikulik Joseph "Joe" Mikulik, born October 30, 1963 in Weimar, Texas, is a former minor league baseball player and the current manager of the Asheville Tourists class A minor league baseball team. The 5' 11" right-handed outfielder never rose above AAA baseball, but was a key player in the Tucson Toros'... |
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