Phoenix Firebirds
From BR Bullpen
- Location: Phoenix, AZ
- League: Pacific Coast League 1986-1997
- Affiliation: San Francisco Giants 1986-1997
- Ballpark: Phoenix Municipal Stadium 1986-1992; Scottsdale Stadium 1992-1997
After being represented by the Phoenix Giants for 20 years, the team changed its name to the Phoenix Firebirds in 1986. After the 1997 season, the team had to make way for the Arizona Diamondbacks, so they moved and became the Fresno Grizzlies.
[edit] Year-by-Year Record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 81-61 | 2nd | Jim Lefebvre | Lost in 1st round |
| 1987 | 77-67 | 4th | Wendell Kim | |
| 1988 | 67-76 | 7th | Wendell Kim | |
| 1989 | 67-76 | 8th | Gordon Mackenzie | |
| 1990 | 63-76 | 8th | Duane Espy | |
| 1991 | 68-70 | 7th | Duane Espy | |
| 1992 | 66-78 | 7th | Bill Evers | |
| 1993 | 64-79 | 9th | Carlos Alfonso | |
| 1994 | 70-72 | 7th | Carlos Alfonso | |
| 1995 | 62-82 | 8th | Keith Bodie (42-58) / Jim Davenport (20-24) | |
| 1996 | 69-75 | 8th | Ron Wotus | Lost League Finals |
| 1997 | 88-55 | 1st | Ron Wotus | Lost League Finals |
