Roswell Rockets
From BR Bullpen
- Location: Roswell, NM
- League: Longhorn League 1949-1955; Southwestern League 1956
- Affiliation: Austin Pioneers 1951
- Ballpark:
On July 4, 1952, Audie Malone, a righthanded pitcher, switched his glove and pitched left handed to the Artesia Drillers' slugger Joe Bauman. In the first inning he struck Bauman out lefty, but gave up a single in his other at-bat. Malone stayed righty against the rest of the lineup.
[edit] Year-by-Year Record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 57-82 | 8th | Bob Crues / Potsy Allen | |
| 1950 | 89-62 | 2nd | Tom Jordan | Lost in 1st round |
| 1951 | 79-61 | 3rd | Alex Monchak | Lost League Finals |
| 1952 | 65-75 | 5th | Alex Monchak | |
| 1953 | 60-70 | 5th | Pat Stasey | |
| 1954 | 87-51 | 2nd | Pat Stasey | Lot in 1st round |
| 1955 | 79-56 | 2nd | Hayden Greer | Lost League Finals |
| 1956 | 53-90 | 9th | Tom Jordan / Halbert Simpson |
