Martinsville Phillies
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The Martinsville Phillies were a short season
minor league baseball team located in Martinsville, Virginia
. Affiliated with the Philadelphia Phillies
, they existed from 1988 to 1998, playing in the Appalachian League
. They played their home games at Hooker Field
.
Short season
Short season refers to a form of class A minor league baseball in which only about 75 games are played each season, as opposed to the typical 140 games for an affiliated minor league team at a higher level...
minor league baseball team located in Martinsville, Virginia
Martinsville, Virginia
Martinsville is an independent city which is surrounded by Henry County, Virginia, United States. The population was 13,821 in 2010. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Martinsville with Henry County for statistical purposes...
. Affiliated with the Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
, they existed from 1988 to 1998, playing in the Appalachian League
Appalachian League
The Appalachian League is a Rookie-class minor league that began play in 1937 with one year of inactivity in 1956. From 1937 to 1962, it was a Class D League. Teams are located in the Appalachian regions of Virginia, North Carolina, West Virginia and Tennessee...
. They played their home games at Hooker Field
Hooker Field
Hooker Field is a stadium in Martinsville, Virginia. It is primarily used for baseball and was the home of Martinsville Astros. It is now the home of the Martinsville Mustangs of the Coastal Plain League...
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Notable alumni
- Gary Bennett
- Toby BorlandToby BorlandToby Shawn Borland is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played between and for the Philadelphia Phillies , New York Mets , Boston Red Sox , Anaheim Angels and Florida Marlins . He batted and threw right-handed.Borland was a 16-year veteran, who divided his playing time...
- Ricky BottalicoRicky BottalicoRicky Paul Bottalico is a former right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. In high school, he played for South Catholic High School in Hartford, Connecticut under coach Tom DiFiore. He compiled a career earned run average of 3.99 over twelve major league seasons, during which he...
- Jason BoydJason Boyd (baseball)Jason Pernell Boyd, born February 23, 1973 in St. Clair, Illinois, is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher. Boyd played for the Pittsburgh Pirates , Philadelphia Phillies , San Diego Padres , and Cleveland Indians .-External links:...
- Bobby Estalella
- Tony FioreTony FioreAnthony James Fiore is a former right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher. In his career, he pitched for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and the Minnesota Twins . He was originally drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in...
- Jason KershnerJason KershnerJason Ashley Kershner is a professional baseball pitcher who is currently playing for the Victoria Seals of the Golden Baseball League...
- Mike LieberthalMike LieberthalMichael Scott "Mike" Lieberthal , nicknamed Lieby, is a former Major League Baseball catcher. He batted and threw right-handed....
- Ryan MadsonRyan MadsonRyan Michael Madson , nicknamed "Mad Dog", is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher, who is a currently a free agent...
- Tim PughTim PughTimothy Dean Pugh is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Cincinnati Reds, the Kansas City Royals, and the Detroit Tigers. He debuted on September 1, 1992 against the Montreal Expos and gave up 3 earned runs in 4 innings. He had been drafted by the Reds in the 6th round of the...
- Scott RolenScott RolenScott Bruce Rolen is a Major League Baseball third baseman for the Cincinnati Reds. He is an eight-time Gold Glove winner and seven-time All-Star.-Philadelphia Phillies:...
- Jimmy RollinsJimmy RollinsJames Calvin "Jimmy" Rollins , nicknamed "J-Roll", is an All-Star and former MVP shortstop, who most recently played for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball's National League....
- Carlos Silva
- Reggie TaylorReggie TaylorReginald Tremain "Reggie" Taylor is an outfielder in Major League Baseball who is currently playing for the Olmecas de Tabasco in the Mexican League. He has played for the Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds, and Tampa Bay Devil Rays, during his five year Major League Baseball career...
- Derrick TurnbowDerrick TurnbowThomas Derrick Turnbow is a former right-handed Major League Baseball relief pitcher.-Early career:...
- Bob Wells
Year-by-year record
(From Baseball Reference)| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
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| 1988 | 29-41 | 8th | Roly de Armas Roly de Armas Rolando Jesus de Armas is an American minor league baseball manager. A former catcher in the minor leagues, he spent all of his playing career and most of his managing career as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies' organization... |
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| 1989 | 29-38 | 8th | Roly de Armas Roly de Armas Rolando Jesus de Armas is an American minor league baseball manager. A former catcher in the minor leagues, he spent all of his playing career and most of his managing career as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies' organization... |
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| 1990 | 25-44 | 9th | Roly de Armas Roly de Armas Rolando Jesus de Armas is an American minor league baseball manager. A former catcher in the minor leagues, he spent all of his playing career and most of his managing career as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies' organization... |
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| 1991 | 27-41 | 7th | Roly de Armas Roly de Armas Rolando Jesus de Armas is an American minor league baseball manager. A former catcher in the minor leagues, he spent all of his playing career and most of his managing career as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies' organization... |
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| 1992 | 22-43 | 10th | Roly de Armas Roly de Armas Rolando Jesus de Armas is an American minor league baseball manager. A former catcher in the minor leagues, he spent all of his playing career and most of his managing career as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies' organization... |
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| 1993 | 22-46 | 10th | Ramon Henderson Ramon Henderson Ramon Gaspar Henderson was the bullpen coach Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies from 1998-2008. In 2008, he was assigned a Minor League coaching position with the Rookie Level Clearwater Phillies... |
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| 1994 | 32-36 | 6th | Ramon Henderson Ramon Henderson Ramon Gaspar Henderson was the bullpen coach Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies from 1998-2008. In 2008, he was assigned a Minor League coaching position with the Rookie Level Clearwater Phillies... |
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| 1995 | 30-37 | 6th | Ramon Henderson Ramon Henderson Ramon Gaspar Henderson was the bullpen coach Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies from 1998-2008. In 2008, he was assigned a Minor League coaching position with the Rookie Level Clearwater Phillies... |
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| 1996 | 20-47 | 8th | Ramon Henderson Ramon Henderson Ramon Gaspar Henderson was the bullpen coach Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies from 1998-2008. In 2008, he was assigned a Minor League coaching position with the Rookie Level Clearwater Phillies... |
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| 1997 | 29-39 | 9th | Kelly Heath Kelly Heath Kelly Mark Heath is a former Major League Baseball second baseman. He played in one game for the Kansas City Royals on April 20 during the 1982 Kansas City Royals season.-External links:... |
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| 1998 | 32-36 | 6th | Greg Legg Greg Legg Gregory Lynn "Greg" Legg is a former Major League Baseball player. In a 13-year professional playing career, he appeared in parts of two seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies, primarily as a second baseman and pinch hitter. He was officially listed as standing and weighing... |
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