Capital City Bombers
(Redirected from Columbia Bombers)
- Location: Columbia, SC
- League: South Atlantic League 1993-2004
- Affiliation: New York Mets 1993-2004
- Ballpark: Capital City Stadium
The Capital City Bombers began play in the South Atlantic League in 1993 when the Columbia Mets changed their name. In 1998, they captured the league title. In 2005, the team relocated to Greenville, South Carolina and became known as the Greenville Bombers.
Year-by-Year Record[edit]
Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs | Hitting coach | Pitching coach |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1993 | 64-77 | 10th | Ron Washington | Dave Jorn | ||
1994 | 59-76 | 12th | Ron Washington | John Gibbons | Dave Jorn | |
1995 | 72-68 | 8th | Howard Freiling | |||
1996 | 82-57 | 2nd | Howard Freiling | Lost in 1st round | ||
1997 | 77-63 | 3rd | Doug Mansolino (11-13) / John Stephenson (66-50) | Lost in 1st round | Juan Lopez | Buzz Capra |
1998 | 90-51 | 1st | Doug Davis | League Champs | Juan Lopez | Buzz Capra |
1999 | 83-58 | 2nd | Dave Engle | Lost in 2nd round | Luis Natera | |
2000 | 56-81 | 12th (t) | John Stephenson | Donovan Mitchell | ||
2001 | 62-73 | 11th | Ken Oberkfell | Juan Lopez | Doug Simons | |
2002 | 75-64 | 6th | Tony Tijerina | Lost in 1st round | John Stephenson | Lyle Yates |
2003 | 73-65 | 7th | Tony Tijerina | Donovan Mitchell | Blaine Beatty | |
2004 | 89-47 | 1st | Jack Lind | Lost League Finals | Dave Hollins | Blaine Beatty |
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