Martinsville Phillies

Martinsville Phillies
Minor league affiliations
Previous classesA
LeagueAppalachian League (1988-2003)
Carolina League (1945-1949)
Bi-State League (1934-1941)
Major league affiliations
Previous teamsHouston Astros (1999-2003)
Philadelphia Phillies (1940-1941; 1988–1998)
Philadelphia A's (1945-1949),
St. Louis Cardinals (1939)
Team data
Previous names
Martinsville Astros (1999-2003)
Martinsville A's (1945-1949)
Martinsville Manufacturers (1934-1941)
ColorsRed, White, Blue
     
Previous parks
Hooker Field

The Martinsville Phillies were a short season minor league baseball team located in Martinsville, Virginia. Affiliated with the Philadelphia Phillies, they existed from 1988 to 1998, playing in the Appalachian League. They played their home games at Hooker Field. Martinsville was also home to the Martinsville Astros (1999-2003), Martinsville A's (1945-1949) and the Martinsville Manufacturers (1934-1941).

Notable Martinsville alumni

Year-by-year record

Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs
1988 29-41 8th Roly de Armas
1989 29-38 8th Roly de Armas
1990 25-44 9th Roly de Armas
1991 27-41 7th Roly de Armas
1992 22-43 10th Roly de Armas
1993 22-46 10th Ramon Henderson
1994 32-36 6th Ramon Henderson
1995 30-37 6th Ramon Henderson
1996 20-47 8th Ramon Henderson
1997 29-39 9th Kelly Heath
1998 32-36 6th Greg Legg

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References

  1. ^ Richardson, Steve (October 1999). Ricky Williams: Dreadlocks to Ditka. Sports Publishing Inc. p. 94. ISBN 978-1-58261-144-0.
  2. ^ Johnson, Lloyd; Wolff, Miles, eds. (2007). The Encyclopedia of Minor League Baseball (Third ed.). Baseball America. ISBN 978-1932391176.