Mobile BayBears
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- Location: Mobile, AL
- League: Southern League 1997-present
- Affiliation: San Diego Padres 1997-2006; Arizona Diamondbacks 2007-present
- Ballpark: Hank Aaron Stadium
[edit] Team History
The Mobile BayBears began play in the Southern League in 1997 (when the Port City Roosters moved to Mobile, AL). They became an Arizona Diamondbacks affiliate following the 2006 season after previously having been a farm team of the San Diego Padres for their entire existence. Their home ballpark is Hank Aaron Stadium. The BayBears won the Southern League title in 1998.
[edit] Year-by-Year Record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 69-68 | 5th | Mike Ramsey | Lost in 1st round |
| 1998 | 86-54 | 1st (t) | Mike Ramsey | League Champs |
| 1999 | 66-73 | 7th | Mike Basso | |
| 2000 | 66-73 | 8th | Mike Basso | |
| 2001 | 65-73 | 6th | Tracy Woodson | |
| 2002 | 76-63 | 3rd | Craig Colbert | |
| 2003 | 61-77 | 10th | Craig Colbert | |
| 2004 | 73-67 | 4th | Gary Jones | Co-Champs* |
| 2005 | 58-80 | 9th | Gary Jones | |
| 2006 | 62-76 | 7th | Gary Jones | |
| 2007 | 71-68 | 5th | Brett Butler / Matt Williams | |
| 2008 | 58-79 | 10th | Hector de la Cruz | |
| 2009 | 66-74 | 4th | Hector de la Cruz | |
| 2010 | 75-62 | 3rd | Rico Brogna | Lost in 1st round |
| 2011 | 84-54 | 1st | Turner Ward | League Champs |
| 2012 | Turner Ward |
* Finals canceled due to Hurricane Ivan. Mobile and Tennessee declared co-champions
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