Columbia Mets
- Location: Columbia, SC
- League: South Atlantic League 1983-1992
- Affiliation: New York Mets 1983-1992
- Ballpark: Capital City Stadium 1991-1992
The Columbia Mets began play in the South Atlantic League in 1983. They captured league titles in 1986 and 1991. In both 1984 and 1992, the team had the best record in the league, but failed to make the playoffs.
After a decade, the club changed its name to the Capital City Bombers in 1993. The team has since relocated to Greenville, South Carolina.
Year-by-Year Record[edit]
Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs | Hitting coach | Pitching coach |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1983 | 88-54 | 1st | John Tamargo | Lost League Finals | Greg Pavlick | |
1984 | 82-57 | 1st | Rich Miller | Bob Apodaca | ||
1985 | 79-57 | 2nd | Bud Harrelson (23-13) / Rich Miller (56-44) | Lost in 1st round | Bob Apodaca | |
1986 | 90-42 | 1st | Tucker Ashford | League Champs | Bob Apodaca | |
1987 | 64-75 | 10th | Butch Hobson | Bob Apodaca | ||
1988 | 74-63 | 5th | Butch Hobson | Joe Horlen | ||
1989 | 73-67 | 4th | Bill Stein | Jack Fisher | ||
1990 | 83-60 | 1st | Bill Stein | Lost in 1st round | Jack Fisher | |
1991 | 86-54 | 2nd | Tim Blackwell | League Champs | Howard Freiling | Bill Latham |
1992 | 79-59 | 1st | Tim Blackwell | Marlin McPhail | Jerry Koosman |
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