Salem Redbirds

• Location: Salem, VA
• League: Carolina League 1981-1986
• Affiliation: San Diego Padres 1981-1983; Texas Rangers 1984-1986
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The Salem Redbirds played in Carolina League from 1981 to 1986. Previously known as the Salem Pirates, the Redbirds were first a San Diego Padres farm club and later became a Texas Rangers affiliate. During this time the Padres had another high-A affiliate in the Reno Padres so Reno got more of the talent, and the Rangers just didn't have enough talent. As a result, the Redbirds had only one winning season and no playoff appearances. Some of their most notable alumni include pitchers Kenny Rogers and Mitch Williams. After the 1986 season, they re-affiliated with the Pittsburgh Pirates and were renamed the Salem Buccaneers.

Year-by-Year Record

Year	Record	Finish	Manager	Playoffs
1981	66-74	7th	Glenn Ezell
1982	39-101	8th	Jim Zerilla
1983	50-89	8th	Steve Smith
1984	64-74	7th	Bill Stearns
1985	72-65	2nd	Bill Stearns
1986	45-93	8th	Mike Bucci