Lynchburg Mets
From BR Bullpen
- Location: Lynchburg, VA
- League: Carolina League 1976-1987
- Affiliation: New York Mets 1976-1987
- Ballpark: Lynchburg City Stadium
After being a Rangers affiliate for one year (Lynchburg Rangers in 1975), the team was affiliated with the Mets for 12 years, then switched to the Red Sox (Lynchburg Red Sox 1988-1994).
The Mets won the Carolina League championship in 1978, 1983, and 1984. Lynchburg had the Carolina League MVP for four straight years: Lenny Dykstra in 1983, Barry Lyons in 1984, Shawn Abner in 1985, and Gregg Jefferies in 1986.
[edit] Year-by-Year Record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 64-75 | 4th | Jack Aker | none |
| 1977 | 78-60 | 1st | Jack Aker | Lost League Finals |
| 1978 | 72-63 | 2nd | Jack Aker | League Champs |
| 1979 | 61-73 | 5th | Jack Aker | none |
| 1980 | 71-68 | 5th | Jack Aker | |
| 1981 | 71-69 | 4th (t) | Gene Dusan | |
| 1982 | 65-71 | 6th | Danny Monzon | Lost in 1st round |
| 1983 | 96-43 | 1st | Sam Perlozzo | League Champs |
| 1984 | 89-49 | 1st | Mike Cubbage | League Champs |
| 1985 | 95-45 | 1st | Mike Cubbage | Lost League Finals |
| 1986 | 75-65 | 3rd (t) | Bobby Floyd | |
| 1987 | 63-76 | 8th | John Tamargo |
