Pikeville Cubs

• Location: Pikeville, KY
• League: Appalachian League 1983-1984
• Affiliation: Chicago Cubs 1983-1984
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The Pikeville Cubs replaced the Pikeville Brewers in 1983. They were 4th of 7 teams that year at 33-37, getting outscored 413-394. Only 4,998 fans came out, fewest in the Appalachian League, and the team lacked any All-Stars. The player who went on to the best career was one of the weaker performances, OF Jacob Brumfield (.881 fielding percentage, .257/~.391/.354, 8 for 13 in SB). Greg Bell (5-2, 1 Sv, 3.36) was fourth in the league in ERA and tied for the lead with two shutouts.

In 1984, the Cubs remained in the middle of the pack, 5th of 8 teams, at 34-34 and were outscored 340-302 with the league's weakest offensive attack. They had a couple All-Stars, 2B Bryan House (.270/~.380/.411, 19 for 27 in SB) and LHP Tim Rice (6-4, 2.53, 4th in the Appy in ERA). Three other pitchers were in the top 10 in ERA with Greg Maddux (6-2, 2.63, 5th, a league-leading 8 hit batters and tied for the lead with two shutouts), Steve Maye (7-2, 2.90, 6th) and Jeff Pico (2-3, 3.31, 10th). OF Dwight Smith (.904 fielding, .236/~.406/.303) was 4th with 52 walks and led with 39 steals (caught only 7 times).

Turnout had again been the lowest (5,511) and no minor league team has been located in Pikeville since (as of 2006). The club had a lasting impact in giving Maddux the start on the road to glory.

Sources: 1984-1985 Baseball Guides

Year-by-Year Record

Year	Record	Finish	Manager	Playoffs	Pitching Coach
1983	33-37	4th	Jim Fairey	none
1984	34-34	5th	Jim Fairey		Rick Kranitz