Savannah Sand Gnats
From BR Bullpen
- Location: Savannah, GA
- League: South Atlantic League 1996-present
- Affiliation: Los Angeles Dodgers 1996-1997; Texas Rangers 1998-2002; Montreal Expos 2003-2004; Washington Nationals 2005-2006; New York Mets 2007-present
- Ballpark: Grayson Stadium
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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 Gagne, they captured the league title in their inaugural season. They have been affiliated with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers, and Montreal Expos, 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 |
