GCL Astros Orange
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- Location: Sarasota, FL
- League: Gulf Coast League 1980-1981
- Affiliation: Houston Astros
- Ballpark:
The GCL Astros Orange was one of two teams the Houston Astros fielded in the Gulf Coast League for 2 years.
In 1980, GCL Astros Blue was 38-24, while GCL Astros Orange was 34-28, 5th in the 10 team league. The team was managed by Fernando Tatis and had 1B Wes Clements, OF Sergio DeSena, and P Roberto Yan on the All-Star team.
In 1981, the opposite happened, Astros Blue was last 22-38, while Astros Orange was 33-28, 4th in the 10 team league. This time the team was managed by Lyle Olsen, and Ed Reilly led the league with a 1.30 ERA. SS Steve McAllister and P Guillermo Castro were named to the All-Star team.
Year-by-Year Record[edit]
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 34-28 | 5th | Fernando Tatis | none |
| 1981 | 33-28 | 4th | Lyle Olsen | none |
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