Columbus Astros
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- Location: Columbus, GA
- League: Southern League 1970-1988
- Affiliation: Houston Astros 1970-1988
- Ballpark: Golden Park
In 1970, the Columbus Astros of Columbus, Georgia began play in the Southern League. They captured league titles in their inaugural season and again in 1986. After the 1988 season, the Astros became known as the Columbus Mudcats.
Year-by-Year Record[edit]
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs | Hitting Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 78-59 | 1st | Jim Williams | none League Champs | |
| 1971 | 51-91 | 6th | Cliff Davis | ||
| 1972 | 59-80 | 7th | Jackie Brandt | ||
| 1973 | 69-70 | 6th | Wayne Terwilliger | ||
| 1974 | 65-73 | 6th | Jimmie Williams | ||
| 1975 | 70-64 | 3rd (t) | Jim Beauchamp | ||
| 1976 | 58-80 | 8th | Leo Posada | ||
| 1977 | 60-77 | 7th | Leo Posada | ||
| 1978 | 70-73 | 6th | Jimmy Johnson | ||
| 1979 | 84-59 | 1st | Jimmy Johnson | Lost League Finals | |
| 1980 | 76-68 | 4th | Matt Galante | ||
| 1981 | 63-78 | 9th | Matt Galante | ||
| 1982 | 74-69 | 3rd | Matt Galante | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1983 | 64-79 | 7th | Jack Hiatt | ||
| 1984 | 69-71 | 6th | Bob Bailey / Jimmy Johnson | ||
| 1985 | 79-65 | 2nd | Carlos Alfonso | Lost in 1st round | Keith Bodie |
| 1986 | 70-70 | 5th | Dave Cripe (22-36) / Charley Taylor (0-2) / Gary Tuck (48-32) | League Champs | |
| 1987 | 67-76 | 9th | Tom Wiedenbauer | ||
| 1988 | 69-74 | 6th | Tom Wiedenbauer |
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