1997 Kinston Indians

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1997 Kinston Indians ("K-Tribe")

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Parent Club: Cleveland Indians

Affiliates: Buffalo Bisons, Akron Aeros, Columbus Red Stixx, Watertown Indians, Burlington Indians

  • Composite Record: 87-53, Finished 1st in Carolina League composite standings
    • 1st Half Record: 46-24, Finished 0 GB in Southern Division
    • 2nd Half Record: 41-29, Finished 0 GB in Southern Division
      • Earned a bye in the first round of the playoffs
      • Lost to the Lynchburg Hillcats 3-1 in the championship round

Managed by Joel Skinner

Ballpark: Grainger Stadium

Pre season[edit]

Regular season[edit]

Post season[edit]

Marketing and media[edit]

Complete Roster[edit]

Roster Coaching Staff Off Field Staff

Pitchers

Catchers

Infielders

Outfielders

Manager

Coaches

Ownership

  • Slugger, Inc. (corporation)
  • Cam McRae (principal owner)

Front Office

  • North Johnson (president/general manager)
  • (asst. general manager)
  • (dir. publications/advertising)
  • (receptionist)
  • (dir. broadcasting)
  • (administrative assistant)

Support Staff

  • (groundskeeper)
  • (official scorer)
  • (PA announcers)
  • Delmont Miller (scoreboard operator)
  • Anne Robinson (team mama)

Sources[edit]

  • Carolina League Media Guide and Record Book
  • Kinston Indians 1997 Souvenir Program
  • Kinston Indians 1998 Souvenir Program

Related links[edit]