Kinston Indians
From BR Bullpen
- Location: Kinston, NC
- League: Carolina League 1987-present
- Affiliation: Cleveland Indians 1987-present
- Ballpark: Grainger Stadium
The Kinston Indians are an affiliate of the Cleveland Indians in the Carolina League. Previously known as the Kinston Eagles and Kinston Blue Jays, the team became known as the Indians when they became a Cleveland farm club in 1987. They play their home games in Grainger Stadium in Kinston, North Carolina.
[edit] Year-by-Year Record
| Year | League | Level | Affiliation | Record | Finish† | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Carolina | High-A | Cleveland Indians | 75-65 | 3rd/1st | Mike Hargrove | Lost League Finals |
| 1988 | Carolina | High-A | Cleveland Indians | 88-52 | 1st/1st | Glenn Adams | League Champs |
| 1989 | Carolina | High-A | Cleveland Indians | 76-60 | 2nd/2nd | Ken Bolek | |
| 1990 | Carolina | High-A | Cleveland Indians | 88-47 | 1st/1st | Brian Graham | Lost League Finals |
| 1991 | Carolina | High-A | Cleveland Indians | 89-49 | 1st/1st | Brian Graham | League Champs |
| 1992 | Carolina | High-A | Cleveland Indians | 65-71 | 3rd/4th | Dave Keller | |
| 1993 | Carolina | High-A | Cleveland Indians | 71-67 | 1st/3rd | Dave Keller | Lost in 1st round |
| 1994 | Carolina | High-A | Cleveland Indians | 60-78 | 2nd/4th | Dave Keller | |
| 1995 | Carolina | High-A | Cleveland Indians | 81-56 | 1st/1st | Gordon Mackenzie | League Champs |
| 1996 | Carolina | High-A | Cleveland Indians | 76-62 | 2nd/1st | Jack Mull | Lost League Finals |
| 1997 | Carolina | High-A | Cleveland Indians | 87-53 | 1st/1st | Joel Skinner | Lost League Finals |
| 1998 | Carolina | High-A | Cleveland Indians | 69-71 | 2nd/2nd | Mako Oliveras | |
| 1999 | Carolina | High-A | Cleveland Indians | 79-58 | 1st/2nd | Eric Wedge | Lost in 1st round |
| 2000 | Carolina | High-A | Cleveland Indians | 68-69 | 3rd/4th | Brad Komminsk | |
| 2001 | Carolina | High-A | Cleveland Indians | 89-51 | 1st/1st | Brad Komminsk | Lost in 1st round |
| 2002 | Carolina | High-A | Cleveland Indians | 74-65 | 3rd/1st | Ted Kubiak | Lost League Finals |
| 2003 | Carolina | High-A | Cleveland Indians | 73-66 | 3rd/1st | Torey Lovullo | Lost in 1st round |
| 2004 | Carolina | High-A | Cleveland Indians | 88-50 | 1st/2nd | Torey Lovullo | League Champs |
| 2005 | Carolina | High-A | Cleveland Indians | 76-64 | 1st/3rd | Luis Rivera | Lost League Finals |
| 2006 | Carolina | High-A | Cleveland Indians | 85-54 | 1st/2nd | Mike Sarbaugh | League Champs |
| 2007 | Carolina | High-A | Cleveland Indians | 87-52 | 1st/1st | Mike Sarbaugh | Lost in 1st round |
| 2008 | Carolina | High-A | Cleveland Indians | Chris Tremie |
† The Carolina League operates on a split season schedule with the divisional winner of the first half playing the divisional winner of the second for the division title. Since 2001, in the event that the same team wins both halves, that team plays a wild card team. Prior to that, the team got a bye. The Indians have occupied the four team Southern Division of the league since their creation in 1987.
[edit] External Link
Official Site of the Kinston Indians
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