Geneva Cubs
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- Location: Geneva, New YorkGeneva, New YorkGeneva is a city in Ontario and Seneca counties in the U.S. state of New York. The population was 13,617 at the 2000 census. Some claim it is named after the city and canton of Geneva in Switzerland. Others believe the name came from confusion over the letters in the word "Seneca" written in cursive...
- League: New York-Penn League 1977-1993
- Affiliate: Chicago CubsChicago CubsThe Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
1977-1993 - Ballpark: McDonough ParkMcDonough ParkMcDonough Park is a stadium in Geneva, New York. It is primarily used for baseball and was home to the Geneva Cubs. It holds 3,000 people and opened in 1958.-External links:*...
- Famous Alumni: Scott Fletcher, Doug GlanvilleDoug GlanvilleDouglas Metunwa Glanville is a former American Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, and the Texas Rangers....
, Rick Wilkins, Jamie MoyerJamie MoyerJamie Moyer is an American professional left handed baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. At the time of his last game to date , he was the oldest player in the major leagues and had the most wins, losses, and strikeouts of any active Major League pitcher...
, Dave MartinezDave MartinezDavid Martinez is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for several teams from 1986 to 2001. He is currently the bench coach for the Tampa Bay Rays.-Career:...
, Doug DascenzoDoug DascenzoDouglas Craig Dascenzo is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He is an alumnus of Oklahoma State University and a graduate of Brownsville Area High School in Brownsville, Pennsylvania....
, Joe Hernandez, Frank CastilloFrank CastilloFrank Anthony Castillo is a retired Major League Baseball starting pitcher. Castillo has played for the Chicago Cubs , Colorado Rockies , Detroit Tigers , Toronto Blue Jays , Boston Red Sox , and Florida Marlins , In his 13-year career, he has had 82 wins and 104 losses, 1101 strike outs, and a...
, Dwight Smith, Craig LeffertsCraig LeffertsCraig Lindsay Lefferts was a relief pitcher for the Chicago Cubs , San Diego Padres , San Francisco Giants , Baltimore Orioles , Texas Rangers and California Angels...
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- In 1994, the club moved to Williamsport, PennsylvaniaWilliamsport, PennsylvaniaWilliamsport is a city in and the county seat of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania in the United States. In 2009, the population was estimated at 29,304...
where they became known as the Williamsport Cubs from 1994-1998. After the 1998 season the team was renamed the Williamsport CrosscuttersWilliamsport CrosscuttersThe Williamsport Crosscutters are a Short-Season A classification minor league baseball team based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, in the United States...
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Year-by-year record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
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| 1977 | 31-40 | 8th | Bob Hartsfield Bob Hartsfield Robert Milton "Bob" Hartsfield , nicknamed Poochie, was a minor league baseball player, manager and scout. He was the brother of Roy Hartsfield.-Playing career:... |
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| 1978 | 51-20 | 2nd | Bob Hartsfield Bob Hartsfield Robert Milton "Bob" Hartsfield , nicknamed Poochie, was a minor league baseball player, manager and scout. He was the brother of Roy Hartsfield.-Playing career:... |
League Champs |
| 1979 | 50-19 | 1st | Bob Hartsfield Bob Hartsfield Robert Milton "Bob" Hartsfield , nicknamed Poochie, was a minor league baseball player, manager and scout. He was the brother of Roy Hartsfield.-Playing career:... |
Lost League Finals |
| 1980 | 48-26 | 2nd | Bob Hartsfield Bob Hartsfield Robert Milton "Bob" Hartsfield , nicknamed Poochie, was a minor league baseball player, manager and scout. He was the brother of Roy Hartsfield.-Playing career:... |
Lost League Finals |
| 1981 | 41-34 | 5th | Bob Hartsfield Bob Hartsfield Robert Milton "Bob" Hartsfield , nicknamed Poochie, was a minor league baseball player, manager and scout. He was the brother of Roy Hartsfield.-Playing career:... |
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| 1982 | 36-39 | 6th | Tony Franklin Tony Franklin (baseball) Anthony Wayne Franklin is an American manager in minor league baseball and a former infielder in the minor leagues... |
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| 1983 | 33-40 | 8th | Tony Franklin Tony Franklin (baseball) Anthony Wayne Franklin is an American manager in minor league baseball and a former infielder in the minor leagues... |
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| 1984 | 38-36 | 6th | Tony Franklin Tony Franklin (baseball) Anthony Wayne Franklin is an American manager in minor league baseball and a former infielder in the minor leagues... |
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| 1985 | 45-33 | 3rd (t) | Tony Franklin Tony Franklin (baseball) Anthony Wayne Franklin is an American manager in minor league baseball and a former infielder in the minor leagues... |
Lost in 1st round |
| 1986 | 40-38 | 6th | Jay Loviglio Jay Loviglio John Paul Loviglio is a former Major League Baseball second baseman who played for the Philadelphia Phillies , Chicago White Sox , and Chicago Cubs . After his playing days, he began a minor league coaching/managing career.-Sources:... |
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| 1987 | 48-28 | 1st | Tom Spencer | League Champs |
| 1988 | 27-51 | 12th | Bill Hayes Bill Hayes (baseball) William Ernest Hayes was a catcher for the Chicago Cubs . He attended Indiana State University.... |
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| 1989 | 36-39 | 8th | Bill Hayes Bill Hayes (baseball) William Ernest Hayes was a catcher for the Chicago Cubs . He attended Indiana State University.... |
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| 1990 | 51-26 | 2nd | Bill Hayes Bill Hayes (baseball) William Ernest Hayes was a catcher for the Chicago Cubs . He attended Indiana State University.... |
Lost in 1st round |
| 1991 | 35-43 | 12th | Greg Mahlberg Greg Mahlberg Gregory John Mahlberg is a retired American professional baseball catcher, manager and coach. He threw and batted right-handed, stood 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighed 185 pounds .... |
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| 1992 | 41-34 | 3rd | Greg Mahlberg Greg Mahlberg Gregory John Mahlberg is a retired American professional baseball catcher, manager and coach. He threw and batted right-handed, stood 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighed 185 pounds .... |
League Champs |
| 1993 | 43-34 | 4th | Jerry Weinstein | |