Anderson Braves

The Anderson Braves were a minor league baseball team located in Anderson, South Carolina. The team played in the South Atlantic League, and were affiliated with and owned by the Atlanta Braves.[1] Their home stadium was the Anderson Memorial Stadium.

Anderson Braves
1980–1984
Anderson, South Carolina
Minor league affiliations
Previous classes
  • Class A
Previous leagues
South Atlantic League
Major league affiliations
Previous teams
Minor league titles
League titles None
Team data
Previous parks

The Anderson Braves started playing in 1980, with a roster featuring future major leaguers Brett Butler, Brook Jacoby and Brad Komminsk.[2] The Braves received a great deal of support from the community during the 1980 season. Local radio station WANS AM/FM was a major sponsor. "Hank Aaron Night" brought out many fans to the ballpark in August 1980.

The team experienced relatively high attendance figures that were facilitated by numerous promotions and inexpensive concessions. Despite local support for the team, Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner moved the team to Sumter, South Carolina after the 1984 season. The team then became the Sumter Braves.

The ballpark

The Braves played at Anderson Memorial Stadium. The stadium was built in 1970 and is still in use today, as home to the Anderson University Trojans. The ballpark seats 2,500 and is located at 1921 White Street Extension, Anderson, SC 29624. [3][4]

Notable alumni

Year-by-year record

(from Baseball Reference Bullpen)

Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs
198064-766thSonny Jackson
198157-868thSonny Jackson
198272-705thBrian Snitker
198364-797thRick Albert
198461-829thRick Albert

References
  1. Hamilton, Terry (May 23, 1980). "SAL Schedule Won't Be Affected By Strike". Herald-Journal. p. C1.
  2. "1980 Anderson Braves Statistics". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved 2014-01-18.
  3. https://www.mapquest.com/us/south-carolina/anderson-memorial-stadium-378943404
  4. http://www.autrojans.com/fan-zone/directions
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