Auburn Astros
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The Auburn Astros were a minor league baseball
team that existed from 1982 to 1995. The team played in the New York–Penn League and was affiliated with the Houston Astros
. The team was located in Auburn, New York
; played home games at Falcon Park
; and was owned and operated by Auburn Community Baseball
.
In 1991, with John H. Graham as general manager, the team set the all-time attendance record at Falcon Park.
At the end of the 1995 season, the team was renamed the Auburn Doubledays
, the name under which it has operated from 1996 to the present.
(from Baseball Reference)
players played for the Auburn Astros:
(from Baseball Reference)
Minor league baseball
Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball and provide opportunities for player development. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses...
team that existed from 1982 to 1995. The team played in the New York–Penn League and was affiliated with the Houston Astros
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
. The team was located in Auburn, New York
Auburn, New York
Auburn is a city in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 27,687...
; played home games at Falcon Park
Falcon Park
Falcon Park is a stadium in Auburn, New York. The stadium is primarily used for baseball and is the home field of the Auburn Doubledays minor league baseball team. The Auburn Maroons varsity baseball team also plays its home games at the stadium....
; and was owned and operated by Auburn Community Baseball
Auburn Community Baseball
Auburn Community Baseball is the parent organization of the Auburn Doubledays and its predecessor Auburn, New York teams in the New York-Penn League dating back to 1958....
.
In 1991, with John H. Graham as general manager, the team set the all-time attendance record at Falcon Park.
At the end of the 1995 season, the team was renamed the Auburn Doubledays
Auburn Doubledays
The Auburn Doubledays are a minor league baseball team in Auburn, New York, USA, that is owned and operated by Auburn Community Baseball. They are a member of the Short-Season Class A New York-Penn League and have been a farm team of the Houston Astros , the Toronto Blue Jays , and Washington...
, the name under which it has operated from 1996 to the present.
Year-by-year record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs | Notable player(s) |
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| 1982 | 35-39 | 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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| 1983 | 43-31 | 4th | 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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| 1984 | 38-38 | 7th | 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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| 1985 | 47-31 | 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 | |
| 1986 | 44-32 | 3rd | Keith Bodie Keith Bodie Keith Bodie is a former minor league baseball player and manager, and current minor league coach.-Playing career:... |
Lost in 1st round | |
| 1987 | 39-36 | 7th | Gary Tuck Gary Tuck Gary Robert Tuck is currently the bullpen coach for the Boston Red Sox.A graduate of Indiana University, Tuck has 23 years of professional coaching experience. He started his baseball career as a catcher for the Montreal Expos organization and played for them during three minor league seasons... |
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| 1988 | 42-33 | 5th | Frank Cacciatore Frank Cacciatore Frank I. Cacciatore is currently a minor league baseball coach. Previously, he played baseball in the minor leagues and managed in the minor leagues as well.-Playing career:... |
Luis Gonzalez, Kenny Lofton Kenny Lofton Kenneth Lofton is a former Major League Baseball outfielder known for his great speed on the base paths as well as in the field, award-winning defensive play , timely hitting, and playful spirit. He batted and threw left-handed... |
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| 1989 | 35-42 | 7th | Reggie Waller Reggie Waller Reginald J. "Reggie" Waller is a former minor league baseball player, manager, scout and baseball executive.-Playing career:... |
Todd Jones, Kenny Lofton Kenny Lofton Kenneth Lofton is a former Major League Baseball outfielder known for his great speed on the base paths as well as in the field, award-winning defensive play , timely hitting, and playful spirit. He batted and threw left-handed... , Shane Reynolds Shane Reynolds Richard Shane Reynolds is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Houston Astros , Atlanta Braves and Arizona Diamondbacks... |
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| 1990 | 31-46 | 11th | Ricky Peters Rick Peters (MLB outfielder) Richard Devin Peters is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball. After attending Arizona State University, Peters was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 1977 amateur draft. He played five seasons in the major leagues with the Detroit Tigers and Oakland Athletics... |
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| 1991 | 38-39 | 6th | Steve Dillard Steve Dillard (baseball) Stephen Bradley Dillard is a former reserve infielder in Major League Baseball, playing mainly as second baseman with four different teams between 1975 and 1982... |
James Mouton James Mouton James Raleigh Mouton is a former professional baseball player. An outfielder, he played all or part of eight seasons in Major League Baseball, from 1994 until 2001, for the Houston Astros, San Diego Padres, Montreal Expos and Milwaukee Brewers.- Early career :Mouton was originally drafted by the... |
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| 1992 | 32-41 | 12th | Steve Dillard Steve Dillard (baseball) Stephen Bradley Dillard is a former reserve infielder in Major League Baseball, playing mainly as second baseman with four different teams between 1975 and 1982... |
Jamie Walker Jamie Walker James Ross "Jamie the Cat" Walker is an American Major League Baseball relief pitcher who is currently a free agent. He previously pitched for the Kansas City Royals, Detroit Tigers, and Baltimore Orioles.... |
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| 1993 | 30-46 | 14th | Manny Acta Manny Acta Manuel Elias Acta is a Major League Baseball manager for the Cleveland Indians. He is the former manager of the Washington Nationals . In the Dominican Winter League, he managed the Tigres del Licey from 2002–2004, including leading them to victory at the 2003 Caribbean Series... |
Billy Wagner Billy Wagner William Edward Wagner , nicknamed "Billy the Kid", is a retired Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He pitched for the Houston Astros , the Philadelphia Phillies , the New York Mets , the Boston Red Sox , and the Atlanta Braves... |
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| 1994 | 45-31 | 2nd | Manny Acta Manny Acta Manuel Elias Acta is a Major League Baseball manager for the Cleveland Indians. He is the former manager of the Washington Nationals . In the Dominican Winter League, he managed the Tigres del Licey from 2002–2004, including leading them to victory at the 2003 Caribbean Series... |
Lost League Finals | John Halama John Halama John Thadeuz Halama is a Major League Baseball pitcher who is currently playing for the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League. During his major league career, Halama played with the Houston Astros , Seattle Mariners , Oakland Athletics , Tampa Bay Devil Rays , Boston Red Sox , Washington... |
| 1995 | 40-34 | 5th | Manny Acta Manny Acta Manuel Elias Acta is a Major League Baseball manager for the Cleveland Indians. He is the former manager of the Washington Nationals . In the Dominican Winter League, he managed the Tigres del Licey from 2002–2004, including leading them to victory at the 2003 Caribbean Series... |
Ramón Castro Ramón Castro Ramón Abraham Castro is a Major League Baseball catcher.-Early career:On June 2 1994 Castro was selected by the Houston Astros in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft, becoming the first Puerto Rican to ever be drafted in the first round... , Julio Lugo Julio Lugo Julio Cesar Lugo is a Dominican professional baseball infielder but is currently a free agent. He bats and throws right-handed. Lugo is the older brother of baseball pitcher Ruddy Lugo.... |
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Future Major League Baseball players
Forty-seven (47) future Major League BaseballMajor League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
players played for the Auburn Astros:
- Troy AfenirTroy AfenirMichael Troy Afenir is a former Major League Baseball catcher. In his major league career, Afenir played for the Houston Astros in , the Oakland Athletics from...
, 1983 - Mark BaileyMark Bailey (baseball)John Mark Bailey is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Houston Astros and San Francisco Giants.Bailey became a bullpen coach for the Astros in 2002.-Sources:...
, 1982 - Jeff Ball, 1990
- Ramón CastroRamón CastroRamón Abraham Castro is a Major League Baseball catcher.-Early career:On June 2 1994 Castro was selected by the Houston Astros in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft, becoming the first Puerto Rican to ever be drafted in the first round...
, 1995 - Gary CooperGary Cooper (third baseman)Gary Clifton Cooper was born August 13, 1964, in Lynwood, California. Cooper was 27 years old when he broke into the big leagues on September 15, 1991, with the Houston Astros.-College career:...
, 1986 - Jeff DatzJeff DatzJeffrey William Datz is an American former Major League Baseball player and current third base coach for the Seattle Mariners. A former catcher, Datz played in seven games for the Detroit Tigers in 1989...
, 1982, 1984 - Cameron DrewCameron DrewCameron Drew is an American former professional baseball player. He made his Major League Baseball debut on September 9, 1988...
, 1985 - John FishelJohn FishelJohn Alan Fishel is a former right-handed Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the Houston Astros in 1988....
, 1985 - Tom FunkTom FunkThomas James Funk , is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Houston Astros during the 1986 season. He appeared in eight games and enjoyed early success before faltering and being sent down to the minors. He would never again pitch in the big leagues...
, 1983 - Luis Gonzalez, 1988
- Jason Green, 1995
- Mike Grzanich, 1993
- John HalamaJohn HalamaJohn Thadeuz Halama is a Major League Baseball pitcher who is currently playing for the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League. During his major league career, Halama played with the Houston Astros , Seattle Mariners , Oakland Athletics , Tampa Bay Devil Rays , Boston Red Sox , Washington...
, 1994 - Dean HartgravesDean HartgravesDean Charles Hartgraves is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played in 1995, 1996 and 1998 with the Houston Astros, Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants. He threw left-handed but batted right-handed...
, 1987 - Chris Hatcher, 1990
- Randy Hennis, 1987
- Chris Holt, 1992
- Trent HubbardTrenidad HubbardTrenidad Aviel Hubbard is a former Major League Baseball journeyman outfielder. He is an alumnus of Southern University and A&M College....
, 1986 - Blaise IlsleyBlaise IlsleyBlaise Francis Ilsley , is an American former Major League Baseball left-handedpitcher who played in with the Chicago Cubs, and is now a minor league baseball pitching coach for the Memphis Redbirds of the Pacific Coast League, the Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals.-Early and personal...
, 1985 - Chuck Jackson, 1984
- Todd Jones, 1989
- Kenny LoftonKenny LoftonKenneth Lofton is a former Major League Baseball outfielder known for his great speed on the base paths as well as in the field, award-winning defensive play , timely hitting, and playful spirit. He batted and threw left-handed...
, 1988, 1989 - Julio LugoJulio LugoJulio Cesar Lugo is a Dominican professional baseball infielder but is currently a free agent. He bats and throws right-handed. Lugo is the older brother of baseball pitcher Ruddy Lugo....
, 1995 - Rob MallicoatRob MallicoatRobbin Dale Mallicoat is a former Major League Baseball left-handed reliever who played professional baseball from 1985 through 1995...
, 1984 - Dave MeadsDave MeadsDavid Donald Meads is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He played in 2 seasons for the Houston Astros.Meads played baseball at Middlesex County College and was scouted by Clary Anderson...
, 1984 - Brian MeyerBrian MeyerBrian Scott Meyer is an American former Major League Baseball player. A pitcher, Meyer played for the Houston Astros from to .-External links:...
, 1986 - Ray MontgomeryRay MontgomeryRaymond James Montgomery is a retired Major League Baseball outfielder. He played during three seasons at the major league level for the Houston Astros. He was drafted by the Astros in the 13th round of the 1990 amateur draft...
, 1990 - Andy MotaAndy MotaAndrés Alberto Mota Matos is a former Major League Baseball player. He was initially drafted in the sixth round of the 1985 amateur draft by the Kansas City Royals, but did not sign. In 1987 he was drafted by the Houston Astros in the twelfth round...
, 1987, 1988 - James MoutonJames MoutonJames Raleigh Mouton is a former professional baseball player. An outfielder, he played all or part of eight seasons in Major League Baseball, from 1994 until 2001, for the Houston Astros, San Diego Padres, Montreal Expos and Milwaukee Brewers.- Early career :Mouton was originally drafted by the...
, 1991 - Bryant Nelson, 1994
- Al OsunaAl OsunaAlfonso Osuna, Jr. , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the major leagues from 1990–1994 and 1996.-External links:...
, 1987 - Shane ReynoldsShane ReynoldsRichard Shane Reynolds is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Houston Astros , Atlanta Braves and Arizona Diamondbacks...
, 1989 - Oscar RoblesOscar RoblesOscar Manuel Robles Arenas is a Major League Baseball infielder. He currently plays for the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League....
, 1995 - Dave RohdeDave RohdeDave Rohde is a former Major League Baseball second baseman in the early 1990s with the Houston Astros and Cleveland Indians. He grew up in Newport Beach, California...
, 1986 - Sean RunyanSean RunyanSean David Runyan is a former Major League Baseball player.After attending Urbandale High School in Urbandale, Iowa, Runyan was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 5th round of the 1992 amateur draft...
, 1994 - Roger SamuelsRoger SamuelsRoger Howard Samuels , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in Major League Baseball from 1988-1989 for the San Francisco Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates.- Sources :...
, 1983 - Brian SikorskiBrian SikorskiBrian Patrick Sikorski is a baseball relief pitcher who plays for the Saitama Seibu Lions franchise in Japan.Although Sikorski made his MLB debut in , he didn't play another game in the big leagues until...
, 1995 - Mark SmallMark SmallMark Allen Small is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Small played for the Houston Astros in . In 16 career games, he had a 0-1 record with a 5.92 ERA. He batted and threw right-handed....
, 1989 - Chris TrubyChris TrubyChristopher John Truby is a third baseman who played some of his career in Major League Baseball, though most of his time was spent in various teams' minor league systems....
, 1994 - Billy WagnerBilly WagnerWilliam Edward Wagner , nicknamed "Billy the Kid", is a retired Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He pitched for the Houston Astros , the Philadelphia Phillies , the New York Mets , the Boston Red Sox , and the Atlanta Braves...
, 1993 - Jamie WalkerJamie WalkerJames Ross "Jamie the Cat" Walker is an American Major League Baseball relief pitcher who is currently a free agent. He previously pitched for the Kansas City Royals, Detroit Tigers, and Baltimore Orioles....
, 1992 - Donne WallDonne WallDonnell Lee Wall , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues primarily in relief from 1995-2002....
, 1989 - Dan WaltersDan WaltersDaniel Gene "Dan" Walters was a Major League Baseball player. Walters played for the San Diego Padres in the 1992 and 1993 seasons. in 84 career games, He had 64 hits in 273 at-bats, with a .234 batting average....
, 1985 - Terry WellsTerry WellsTerry Wells in Kankakee, Illinois, is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher.Wells was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 8th round of the 1985 Major League Baseball Draft...
, 1985 - Ed WhitedEd WhitedEdward Morris Whited is a former Major League Baseball third baseman who played for one season. He played for the Atlanta Braves in 36 games during the 1989 Atlanta Braves season.-External links:...
, 1986 - Brian WilliamsBrian Williams (baseball)Brian O'Neal Williams is a former Major League Baseball player. A pitcher, Williams played for the Houston Astros , San Diego Padres , Detroit Tigers , Baltimore Orioles , Fukuoka Daiei Hawks , and Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians .Williams was chosen in the 1st round by the...
, 1990 - Robbie WineRobbie WineRobert Paul Wine, Jr. is an American former Major League Baseball player. A catcher, Wine played for the Houston Astros in and . He last played professional baseball in ....
, 1983
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Future Major League Baseball staff
- Jeff DatzJeff DatzJeffrey William Datz is an American former Major League Baseball player and current third base coach for the Seattle Mariners. A former catcher, Datz played in seven games for the Detroit Tigers in 1989...
, an IndiansCleveland IndiansThe Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
, OriolesBaltimore OriolesThe Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
, and MarinersSeattle MarinersThe Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...
coach, played for the Auburn Astros in 1982 and 1984. As of 2011, Datz is the only former member of the Auburn Astros to reach MLB as both a player and a coach. - Glenn SherlockGlenn SherlockGlenn Patrick Sherlock is the bullpen coach of baseball's Arizona Diamondbacks.-Playing career:Sherlock was originally signed by the Houston Astros as their 21st pick in the 1983 draft...
, a YankeesNew York YankeesThe New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
and DiamondbacksArizona DiamondbacksThe Arizona Diamondbacks are a professional baseball team based in Phoenix. They play in the West Division of Major League Baseball's National League. From 1998 to the present, they have played in Chase Field...
coach, played for the Auburn Astros in 1983 and 1984. - Ken BolekKen BolekKen Bolek is a former minor league baseball coach, major league coach and minor league manager. He is currently an instructor for The Baseball Academy, a high level training school for elite baseball players from all levels of amateur and professional competition, run by IMG Academies.Bolek...
, an IndiansCleveland IndiansThe Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
coach in 1992 and 1993, was a coach for the 1985 Auburn Astros. - Gary TuckGary TuckGary Robert Tuck is currently the bullpen coach for the Boston Red Sox.A graduate of Indiana University, Tuck has 23 years of professional coaching experience. He started his baseball career as a catcher for the Montreal Expos organization and played for them during three minor league seasons...
, a YankeesNew York YankeesThe New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
and Red SoxBoston Red SoxThe Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
bullpen coach, was the Auburn Astros manager in 1987. - Rick AponteRick AponteRick Aponte is a former Major League Baseball bullpen coach for the Washington Nationals, who served from 2007 to 2008.-References:...
, former NationalsWashington NationalsThe Washington Nationals are a professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. The Nationals are a member of the Eastern Division of the National League of Major League Baseball . The team moved into the newly built Nationals Park in 2008, after playing their first three seasons in RFK Stadium...
bullpen coach, was the Auburn Astros pitching coach in 1987. - Ron PorterfieldRon PorterfieldRon Porterfield is an American Major League Baseball athletic trainer. He has been the head athletic trainer for the Tampa Bay Rays since 2006.- Early life :Porterfield is a native of Santa Fe, New Mexico. He is a 1983 graduate of St...
, head athletic trainer of the RaysTampa Bay RaysThe Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field...
, began his professional baseball career as the trainer for the 1988 Auburn Astros. - Manny ActaManny ActaManuel Elias Acta is a Major League Baseball manager for the Cleveland Indians. He is the former manager of the Washington Nationals . In the Dominican Winter League, he managed the Tigres del Licey from 2002–2004, including leading them to victory at the 2003 Caribbean Series...
, an ExposMontreal ExposThe Montreal Expos were a Major League Baseball team located in Montreal, Quebec from 1969 through 2004, holding the first MLB franchise awarded outside the United States. After the 2004 season, MLB moved the Expos to Washington, D.C. and renamed them the Nationals.Named after the Expo 67 World's...
and MetsNew York MetsThe New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
coach and then NationalsWashington NationalsThe Washington Nationals are a professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. The Nationals are a member of the Eastern Division of the National League of Major League Baseball . The team moved into the newly built Nationals Park in 2008, after playing their first three seasons in RFK Stadium...
and IndiansCleveland IndiansThe Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
manager, managed the Auburn Astros from 1993 to 1995. He also managed the team's successor, the Auburn DoubledaysAuburn DoubledaysThe Auburn Doubledays are a minor league baseball team in Auburn, New York, USA, that is owned and operated by Auburn Community Baseball. They are a member of the Short-Season Class A New York-Penn League and have been a farm team of the Houston Astros , the Toronto Blue Jays , and Washington...
, in 1996.
Front office and staff
- Steve DeSalvo was the team's general manager from 1982 to 1983. He went on to a long career as a Minor League Baseball executive.
- Auburn native Leslie Leary was general manager from 1984 to 1987. She was one of the first female general managers in Minor League Baseball.
- Baseball agent Joe KehoskieJoe KehoskieJoe Kehoskie is an American sports agent who represents baseball players. He has worked in professional baseball in a variety of capacities since 1984.- Early life :...
, an Auburn native, worked for the team from 1984 to 1991. - Bob Neal, previously the general manager of the Watertown PiratesWatertown PiratesThe Watertown Pirates were a Class-A minor league baseball team located in Watertown, New York. The team played in the New York - Penn League from 1983 to 1988 and were affiliated with the Pittsburgh Pirates. They played their home games in Fair Grounds Park....
and Peninsula PilotsPeninsula Pilots (minor league team)The Peninsula Pilots, based in Hampton, Virginia, began play in the Carolina League in 1976 as a Philadelphia Phillies farm team. The 1980 Peninsula club was named the 74th best all-time Minor League team of the 20th Century in a list by two noted minor league historians. The team was known as the...
, was general manager from early 1988 to late 1989. - John H. Graham, previously the general manager of the Peninsula PilotsPeninsula Pilots (minor league team)The Peninsula Pilots, based in Hampton, Virginia, began play in the Carolina League in 1976 as a Philadelphia Phillies farm team. The 1980 Peninsula club was named the 74th best all-time Minor League team of the 20th Century in a list by two noted minor league historians. The team was known as the...
, was assistant general manager from early 1988 to early 1989; business manager from early 1989 to late 1989; and general manager from late 1989 to late 1991. - Marc Techman, an Auburn native, was assistant general manager in 1991.
- Shawn Smith, currently a vice president with the NBANational Basketball AssociationThe National Basketball Association is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in North America. It consists of thirty franchised member clubs, of which twenty-nine are located in the United States and one in Canada...
, was general manager from 1994 to 1995. - Charlie Wride was the team's public address announcer for most of the team's 14-season existence, as well as the team historian. Wride continues to work for the team's successor, the Auburn DoubledaysAuburn DoubledaysThe Auburn Doubledays are a minor league baseball team in Auburn, New York, USA, that is owned and operated by Auburn Community Baseball. They are a member of the Short-Season Class A New York-Penn League and have been a farm team of the Houston Astros , the Toronto Blue Jays , and Washington...
, in a community relations capacity.