Bend Phillies
From BR Bullpen
- Location: Bend, OR
- League: Northwest League 1981-1986
- Affiliation: Philadelphia Phillies 1981-1986
- Ballpark:
In 1981 the Northwest League team from Bend, OR changed its name from the Central Oregon Phillies to the Bend Phillies. They went 30-39 their first season after changing their names, with the big name being Rick Schu. They did a bit worse a year later, slipping to 30-40, but the team did feature Chris James (second in the NWL with 12 homers) and Mike Maddux (3-6, 3.99). The club improved a bit, to 32-37, in 1983, but boasted no future big-league regulars.
1984 saw a winning season in Bend as the Phillies went 38-36. Marvin Freeman (8-5, 2.61) led the club in victories. Bend kept improving the next year, going 39-35 and finishing a game behind the Eugene Emeralds in the Oregon Division.
A horrible season was to follow as Bend went just 21-53, its .284 winning percentage clearly worst in the league. They were outscored 520-385. The Philadelphia Phillies decided not to remain affiliated with the city. The next year Bend featured an independent team known as the Bend Bucks.
[edit] Year-by-Year Record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 31-39 | 5th | P.J. Carey | |
| 1982 | 30-40 | 5th | Rollie de Armas | |
| 1983 | 32-37 | 6th | Jay Ward | |
| 1984 | 38-36 | 4th | Ramon Aviles | |
| 1985 | 39-35 | 3rd (t) | P.J. Carey | |
| 1986 | 21-53 | 8th | Ed Pebley |
