Pocatello Giants
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- Location: Pocatello, ID
- League: Pioneer League 1960, 1987-1989
- Affiliation: San Francisco Giants 1960, 1987-1989
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The Pocatello Giants were a San Francisco Giants affiliate in the Pioneer League in 1960 for just one season. Led by manager Mike McCormick, the team finished in last place with a 52-77 record. Third baseman Chico Salmon led the league with 182 hits and catcher Milo Fuller joined him on the league's All-Star team.
Another San Francisco affiliate called the Pocatello Giants began play in the league in 1987. They went 23-47 for manager Rafael Landestoy, and Bill Carlson led the league with 67 RBIs. The next year, they went 26-44 for skipper Jack Hiatt and featured All-Star pitcher Steve Reed. Under the leadership of Deron McCue, they improved slightly to 29-38 in 1989, and pitcher Rob Taylor paced the circuit with a 1.25 ERA. After three seasons as a Giants farm club, San Francisco ended its affiliation with Pocatello after that season, and the club became the independent Gate City Pioneers in 1990.
[edit] Year-by-Year Record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 52-77 | 6th | Mike McCormick |
| 1987 | 23-47 | 3rd | Rafael Landestoy |
| 1988 | 26-44 | 4th | Jack Hiatt |
| 1989 | 29-38 | 3rd | Deron McCue |
