Bakersfield Indians

From BR Bullpen

The Indians did not win the California League title, but did have the best record and produced the MVP in 1949, Earl Escalante, who won 28 games.

The team became the Bakersfield Boosters in 1956.


Year-by-Year Record[edit]

Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs
1946 72-58 3rd Marty Metkovich (6-4) / Tony Governor (66-54) Lost in 1st round
1947 66-74 5th Tony Governor
1948 70-70 5th (t) Harry Griswold
1949 85-54 1st Harry Griswold Lost in 1st round
1950 61-79 6th Harry Griswold
1951 58-89 8th Wellington Quinn
1952 70-70 5th Gene Lillard
1953 75-65 2nd Ray Perry Lost in 1st round
1954 80-60 2nd (t) Ray Perry Lost in 1st round
1955 61-85 5th Doc Alexson