Michigan Battle Cats
From BR Bullpen
- Location: Battle Creek, MI
- League: Midwest League 1995-2002
- Affiliation: Boston Red Sox 1995-1998; Houston Astros 1999-2002
- Ballpark: C.O. Brown Stadium
The Michigan Battle Cats began playing in the Midwest League in 1995 and called C.O. Brown Stadium in Battle Creek, Michigan home. The franchise had previously been located in Madison, WI where they were called the Madison Hatters; the team had originally sought the name Golden Kazoos but legal disputes led to the adoption of the Battle Cats moniker. The team became known as the Battle Creek Yankees beginning with the 2003 season (and in turn became the Southwest Michigan Devil Rays in 2005. Some of the club's notable alumni include David Eckstein, Shea Hillenbrand, Roy Oswalt, Carl Pavano, and Johan Santana.
[edit] Year-by-Year Record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 75-62 | 4th | DeMarlo Hale | Lost League Finals |
| 1996 | 60-78 | 13th | Tom Barrett | |
| 1997 | 70-67 | 4th | Billy Gardner Jr. | Lost in 1st round |
| 1998 | 79-61 | 2nd (t) | Billy Gardner Jr. | Lost in 1st round |
| 1999 | 76-62 | 3rd | Al Pedrique | Lost in 1st round |
| 2000 | 82-56 | 2nd | Al Pedrique | League Champs |
| 2001 | 82-55 | 3rd | John Massarelli | Lost in 1st round |
| 2002 | 79-61 | 4th | John Massarelli | Lost in 1st round |
