New Britain Red Sox
From BR Bullpen
- Location: New Britain, CT
- League: Eastern League 1983-1994
- Affiliation: Boston Red Sox 1983-1995
- Ballpark: Beehive Field
- Notable Alumni: Brady Anderson (1987); Jeff Bagwell (1990); Ellis Burks (1985 and 1986); Roger Clemens (1983); Curt Schilling (1988); Mo Vaughn (1989)
The New Britain Red Sox were the Boston Red Sox farm club in the AA Eastern League beginning in 1983 when the Bristol Red Sox relocated to Beehive Field in New Britain, Connecticut. Led by pitcher Roger Clemens, the team won a league title in its first year. Their affiliation with the Red Sox ended after the 1994 season, and the club became known as the Hardware City Rock Cats the following year.
[edit] Year-by-Year Record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 72-67 | 4th | Rac Slider | League Champs |
| 1984 | 64-76 | 6th | Rac Slider | |
| 1985 | 75-64 | 2nd | Ed Nottle | Lost League Finals |
| 1986 | 64-73 | 7th | Tony Torchia | |
| 1987 | 61-79 | 6th | Dave Holt | |
| 1988 | 47-90 | 8th | Dave Holt | |
| 1989 | 60-76 | 8th | Butch Hobson | |
| 1990 | 72-67 | 4th | Butch Hobson | Lost League Finals |
| 1991 | 47-93 | 8th | Gary Allenson | |
| 1992 | 58-82 | 8th | Jim Pankovits | |
| 1993 | 52-88 | 8th | Jim Pankovits | |
| 1994 | 59-81 | 5th | Jim Pankovits |
