Sumter Braves
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| League | South Atlantic League (1985–1990) |
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The Sumter Braves were a minor league baseball team located in Sumter, South Carolina. The team played in the South Atlantic League, and were affiliated with the Atlanta Braves. Their home stadium was Riley Park.
History
[edit | edit source]In 1984, the Anderson Braves relocated to Sumter. In 1991, the affiliate shifted to Macon, Georgia and became known as the Macon Braves,[1][2] eventually becoming today's Rome Emperors of Rome, Georgia. An expansion team was awarded to Sumter right after the Sumter Braves relocated, which was known as the Sumter Flyers.[3] Notably, 2014 Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Tom Glavine pitched for Sumter in 1985.
The ballpark
[edit | edit source]Sumter teams played at Riley Park. Located at Church Street & DuBose Street, 29150. It is still in use today as home to the University of South Carolina Sumter Fire Ants and Morris College Hornet baseball teams. The Sumter Chicks (1949–1950) of the Tri-State League, Sumter Indians (1970) and Sumter Astros (1971) of the Western Carolinas League and the Sumter Braves (1985–1990) and Sumter Flyers (1991) of the South Atlantic League all played at Riley Park.[4][5][6]
Notable alumni
[edit | edit source]Baseball Hall of Fame alumni
[edit | edit source]- Tom Glavine (1985) Inducted, 2014
Notable alumni
[edit | edit source]- Shane Andrews (1991)
- Jeff Blauser (1985) 2 x MLB All-Star
- Jolbert Cabrera (1991)
- Vinny Castilla (1990) 2 x MLB All-Star
- Kevin Foster (1991)
- Ron Gant (1985, 1989) 2 x MLB All-Star
- Ryan Klesko (1989-1990) MLB All-Star
- Mark Lemke (1985)
- Al Martin (1986-1987)
- Carlos Perez (1991) MLB All-Star
- Eddie Perez (1989-1990) NLCS Most Valuable Player
- Kirk Rueter (1991)
- Brian Snitker (1986, MGR)
- Rondell White (1991) MLB All-Star
- Mark Wohlers (1989-1990) MLB All-Star
- Ned Yost (1988-1990, MGR) Manager: 2015 World Series Champion Kansas City Royals
Year-by-year record
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| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
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| 1985 | 72-63 | 6th | Buddy Bailey | Lost in 1st round |
| 1986 | 77-60 | 3rd | Brian Snitker | |
| 1987 | 75-62 | 3rd | Buddy Bailey | |
| 1988 | 64-73 | 9th | Ned Yost | |
| 1989 | 60-81 | 11th | Ned Yost | |
| 1990 | 73-69 | 7th | Ned Yost |
References
[edit | edit source]- ^ Article title Sumter Braves become Macon Braves, Digitalballparks.com
- ^ Article title Sumter Braves relocate to Macon and Sumter gets a new franchise, Digitalballparks.com
- ^ Article title New Sumter team is Sumter Flyers
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- Defunct South Atlantic League teams
- Professional baseball teams in South Carolina
- Atlanta Braves minor league affiliates
- Montreal Expos minor league affiliates
- Defunct minor league baseball teams
- Baseball teams established in 1985
- 1985 establishments in South Carolina
- 1991 disestablishments in South Carolina
- Defunct baseball teams in South Carolina
- Baseball teams disestablished in 1991
- Sumter, South Carolina
- Southern United States baseball team stubs
- South Carolina sports team stubs