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Savannah Sand Gnats

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[edit] Team History

Gnats mascot "Nate the Gnat"
An Army Major fires the first pitch before a game in June 2009

The Savannah Sand Gnats have played in the South Atlantic League since 1996, when the club changed its name from the Savannah Cardinals. Led by Adrian Beltre and Eric Gagné, they captured the league title in their inaugural season. They have been affiliated with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers, and Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals, and are currently a New York Mets farm team. Over the years, other notable Sand Gnats have included Carlos Pena, Travis Hafner, Hank Blalock, Kevin Mench, Ryan Zimmerman and Laynce Nix. The Sand Gnats play their home games at Grayson Stadium in Savannah, Georgia.

[edit] Year-by-Year Record

Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs
1996 72-69 7th John Shoemaker League Champs
1997 63-77 11th John Shelby
1998 66-76 11th Paul Carey
1999 62-78 12th Paul Carey
2000 74-65 4th Paul Carey
2001 54-80 15th Bill Slack / Pedro Lopez
2002 49-89 16th Paul Carey
2003 58-80 13th Joey Cora
2004 58-80 14th Bob Henley
2005 62-76 12th Randy Knorr
2006 56-83 15th Bobby Williams
2007 41-94 16th Tim Teufel
2008 61-76 12th Donovan Mitchell
2009 65-72 12th Edgar Alfonzo
2010 75-64 4th (t) Pedro Lopez Lost in 1st round
2011 79-60 2nd (t) Ryan Ellis Lost League Finals
2012 69-67 6th Luis Rojas

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