Melbourne Reds

• Location: Melbourne, FL
• League: Florida East Coast League 1972
• Affiliation: Cincinnati Reds 1972
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The Melbourne Reds of Melbourne, FL won a pennant in their only season. Playing in the one-shot Florida East Coast League in 1972, the Cincinnati Reds farm team went 44-15-1 and took the pennant by 8 games over the Melbourne Twins. Managed by Dave Pavlesic, they outscored the opposition 323-180 and allowed 65 fewer runs than any other club. Dave Covert led the league with 62 hits, Forrest Clemmons (4-1, 1.86) led the league in ERA, Gary Myers (6-1, Sv, 2.65) led the loop with 58 strikeouts and Paul Howland (8-1, 1.87) was second in ERA and tied for the lead in victories.

Source: 1973 Baseball Guide

Year-by-Year Record

Year	Record	Finish	Manager	Playoffs
1972	44-15	1st	Dave Pavlesic	none League Champs