Greensboro Bats

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The Greensboro Bats played in the South Atlantic League for just over a decade. They began play in 1994 when the Greensboro Hornets became known as the Bats. After the 2004 season, the club was renamed the Greensboro Grasshoppers to coincide with their move to a new ballpark, First Horizon Park.

Year-by-Year Record[edit]

Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs Hitting coach Pitching coach
1994 71-69 6th Trey Hillman Brian Milner Juan Nieves
1995 70-70 10th Trey Hillman Brian Milner Pete Filson
1996 56-86 13th Rick Patterson (14-12) / Jimmy Johnson (42-74) Tom Nieto Juan Nieves
1997 75-65 6th Tom Nieto Lost League Finals Ramon Ortiz Tom Filer
1998 79-63 5th Tom Nieto Lost League Finals Derek Shelton Tom Filer
1999 77-64 3rd Stan Hough Lost in 1st round Tony Perezchica Steve Webber
2000 56-81 12th (t) Stan Hough Tony Perezchica Neil Allen
2001 70-70 8th Mitch Seoane Tony Perezchica Gary Lavelle
2002 75-65 7th Bill Masse Ty Hawkins Bryan Kelly
2003 67-69 9th Steve Phillips Brandon Hyde Scott Mitchell
2004 50-89 15th Steve Phillips Brandon Hyde Scott Mitchell