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Bakersfield Indians
From BR Bullpen
- Location: Bakersfield, CA
- League: California League 1946-1955
- Affiliation: Cleveland Indians 1946-1952; Detroit Tigers 1953; Brooklyn Dodgers 1954-1955
- Ballpark: Sam Lynn Ballpark 1948-1955
The Indians did not win the California League title, but did have the best record and produced the MVP in 1949, Earl Escalante, who won 28 games.
The team became the Bakersfield Boosters in 1956.
[edit] Year-by-Year Record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 72-58 | 3rd | Martin Metrovich / Tony Governor | Lost in 1st round |
| 1947 | 66-74 | 5th | Tony Governor | |
| 1948 | 70-70 | 5th (t) | Harry Griswold | |
| 1949 | 85-54 | 1st | Harry Griswold | Lost in 1st round |
| 1950 | 61-79 | 6th | Harry Griswold | |
| 1951 | 58-89 | 8th | Wellington Quinn | |
| 1952 | 70-70 | 5th | Gene Lillard | |
| 1953 | 75-65 | 2nd | Ray Perry | Lost in 1st round |
| 1954 | 80-60 | 2nd (t) | Ray Perry | Lost in 1st round |
| 1955 | 61-85 | 5th | Doc Alexson |
