Myrtle Beach Pelicans
From BR Bullpen
- Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
- League: Carolina League 1999-present
- Affiliation: Atlanta Braves 1999-present
- Ballpark: Coastal Federal Field
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans began play in the Carolina League in 1999. For their entire existence, they have been affiliates of the Atlanta Braves. The team was league co-champion in their inaugural season and captured another title in 2000. Over the years, their roster has included many future Braves including Marcus Giles, Rafael Furcal, Adam LaRoche, Jeff Francoeur, and Joey Devine.
The Pelicans play their home games at Coastal Federal Field in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, which is considered prehaps the top pitchers park in affilliated baseball.
[edit] Year-by-Year Record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 79-60 | 2nd | Brian Snitker | Co-Champs * |
| 2000 | 88-52 | 1st | Brian Snitker | League Champs |
| 2001 | 71-67 | 3rd | Brian Snitker | |
| 2002 | 79-61 | 3rd | Randy Ingle | Lost in 1st round |
| 2003 | 56-82 | 8th | Randy Ingle | |
| 2004 | 75-63 | 3rd | Randy Ingle | |
| 2005 | 61-79 | 7th | Randy Ingle | |
| 2006 | 72-68 | 3rd | Rocket Wheeler | |
| 2007 | 59-80 | 7th | Rocket Wheeler |
- * Series cancelled due to Hurricane Floyd with Myrtle Beach and Wilmington tied 2 games a piece.
