Canton-Akron Indians
- Location: Canton, OH & Akron, OH
- League: Eastern League 1989-1996
- Affiliation: Cleveland Indians 1989-1996
- Ballpark: Thurman Munson Memorial Stadium
The Canton-Akron Indians were members of the Eastern League from 1989, when they moved from Burlington, Vermont, through 1996. The franchise had a short time between moving into new stadiums: In 1988, the V-Mariners moved into new Thurman Munson Memorial Stadium; in 1997, they moved into Canal Park with another new name - Akron Aeros, when Akron built a $30.7 million stadium.
Among the more recognizable names in team history (in retrospect) are Albert Belle (then called Joey Belle) ('89), Jim Thome ('91-'92), Brian Giles ('92-'93), Richie Sexson ('96) and Bartolo Colon ('96).
Year-by-Year Record[edit]
Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs | Hitting coach | Pitching coach |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1989 | 70-69 | 3rd | Bob Molinaro | Lost in 1st round | Billy Williams | Eric Rasmussen |
1990 | 76-64 | 3rd | Ken Bolek | Lost in 1st round | Will George | |
1991 | 75-65 | 4th | Ken Bolek | Lost in 1st round | Dave Keller | Will George |
1992 | 80-58 | 1st | Brian Graham | Lost League Finals | Jim Gabella | Ken Rowe |
1993 | 75-63 | 2nd | Brian Graham | Lost League Finals | Rick Colbert | Ken Rowe |
1994 | 69-73 | 6th | Ted Kubiak | Mike Brown | Ken Rowe | |
1995 | 67-75 | 7th (t) | Ted Kubiak | Joe Mikulik | ||
1996 | 71-71 | 6th | Jeff Datz | Minnie Mendoza | Tony Arnold |
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