Frederick Keys
From BR Bullpen
- Location: Frederick, MD
- League: Carolina League 1989-present
- Affiliation: Baltimore Orioles 1989-present
- Ballpark: Harry Grove Stadium 1989-Present
The Frederick Keys began play in the Class A Carolina League in 1989 when the Baltimore Orioles relocated their affiliate, the Hagerstown Suns, to Frederick, MD. The club has been an Orioles farm team for its entire existence. The Keys have won league championships in 1990, 2005, and 2007.
They are named after famous Marylander Francis Scott Key, composer of "The Star Spangled Banner", who was born in Frederick County. However, during the seventh innings stretch, fans listen to the much more entertaining "We're the Frederick Keys" and are asked to shake their keys. They currently play their games at Harry Grove Stadium.
[edit] 2009 On-Field Staff
- Manager: Richie Hebner
- Pitching Coach: Blaine Beatty
- Field Coach: J.J. Cannon
[edit] Year-by-Year Record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 73-65 | 3rd | Jerry Narron | |
| 1990 | 74-62 | 3rd | Wally Moon | League Champs |
| 1991 | 58-82 | 7th | Wally Moon | |
| 1992 | 69-71 | 4th (t) | Bob Miscik | |
| 1993 | 78-62 | 1st | Pete Mackanin | Lost in 1st round |
| 1994 | 76-61 | 2nd | Mike O'Berry | |
| 1995 | 58-79 | 8th | Mike O'Berry | |
| 1996 | 67-72 | 5th | Tim Blackwell (3-5) / Julio Garcia (64-67) | |
| 1997 | 69-71 | 4th | Dave Hilton | Lost in 1st round |
| 1998 | 64-76 | 6th | Tommy Shields | |
| 1999 | 67-71 | 5th | Andy Etchebarren | |
| 2000 | 66-71 | 5th | Dave Machemer | Lost in 1st round |
| 2001 | 70-69 | 5th | Dave Cash | |
| 2002 | 47-92 | 8th | Jack Voigt | |
| 2003 | 60-75 | 7th | Tom Lawless | |
| 2004 | 52-87 | 8th | Tom Lawless | |
| 2005 | 79-61 | 1st | Bien Figueroa | League Champs |
| 2006 | 61-77 | 8th | Bien Figueroa | Lost League Finals |
| 2007 | 64-74 | 5th (t) | Tommy Thompson | League Champs |
| 2008 | 63-76 | 6th | Tommy Thompson / Richie Hebner | |
| 2009 | Richie Hebner |
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