Tri-City ValleyCats
From BR Bullpen
- Location: Troy, NY
- League: New York-Penn League 2002-present
- Affiliation: Houston Astros 2002-present
- Ballpark: Joseph L. Bruno Stadium
- Famous Alumni: Hunter Pence, Jason Hirsh, Matt Albers, Ben Zobrist, Devern Hansack
Baseball returned to Troy, NY for the first time in 86 years with the Tri-City ValleyCats, the Class A affiliate of the Houston Astros in the New York-Penn League. Previously known as the Pittsfield Astros, they were renamed in 2002 when they moved to Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy, New York. The team moved from Pittsfield following the city's decision not to replace Wahconah Park. A name the team contest was held with Valley Cats winning over entrants such as Titans, Haymakers and Des-Troy-ers. The Tri-City name represents Troy, NY, Albany, NY and Schenectady, NY.
[edit] Year-by-Year Record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 27-48 | 13th | Ivan DeJesus | |
| 2003 | 44-32 | 5th | Ivan DeJesus | |
| 2004 | 50-25 | 2nd | Gregg Langbehn | Lost League Finals |
| 2005 | 34-42 | 9th | Gregg Langbehn | |
| 2006 | 43-31 | 2nd | Gregg Langbehn | Lost League Finals |
| 2007 | 27-47 | 14th | Pete Rancont | |
| 2008 | 28-45 | 13th | Pete Rancont | |
| 2009 | 27-48 | 13th | Jim Pankovits |
