Columbus Astros

• Location: Columbus, GA
• League: Southern League 1970-1988
• Affiliation: Houston Astros 1970-1988
• Ballpark: Golden Park

In 1970, the Columbus Astros of Columbus, Georgia began play in the Southern League. They captured league titles in their inaugural season and again in 1986. After the 1988 season, the Astros became known as the Columbus Mudcats.

Year-by-Year Record

Year	Record	Finish	Manager	Playoffs
1970	78-59	1st	Jim Williams	none League Champs
1971	51-91	6th	Cliff Davis
1972	59-80	7th	Jackie Brandt
1973	69-70	6th	Wayne Terwilliger
1974	65-73	6th	Jimmie Williams
1975	70-64	3rd (t)	Jim Beauchamp
1976	58-80	8th	Leo Posada
1977	60-77	7th	Leo Posada
1978	70-73	6th	Jimmy Johnson
1979	84-59	1st	Jimmy Johnson	Lost League Finals
1980	76-68	4th	Matt Galante
1981	63-78	9th	Matt Galante
1982	74-69	3rd	Matt Galante	Lost in 1st round
1983	64-79	7th	Jack Hiatt
1984	69-71	6th	Bob Bailey / Jimmy Johnson
1985	79-65	2nd	Carlos Alfonso	Lost in 1st round
1986	70-70	5th	Dave Cripe (22-36) / Charley Taylor (0-2) / Gary Tuck (48-32)	League Champs
1987	67-76	9th	Tom Wiedenbauer
1988	69-74	6th	Tom Wiedenbauer