Greeneville Astros
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Greeneville Astros Founded in 1988 Greeneville, Tennessee | |||||
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| Current | Rookie | ||||
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| League | Appalachian League (2004–present) | ||||
| Division | West Division | ||||
| Major league affiliations | |||||
| Current | Houston Astros (1999–present) | ||||
| Previous | Philadelphia Phillies (1988-98) | ||||
| Minor league titles | |||||
| League titles (3) |
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| Division titles (2) |
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| Nickname | Greeneville Astros (2004–present) | ||||
Previous names |
Martinsville Astros (1999–2003)
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| Colors |
Navy blue, orange, white | ||||
| Ballpark | Pioneer Park (2004–present) | ||||
Previous parks | Hooker Field (1988–2003) | ||||
Owner(s)/ Operator(s) | Houston Astros | ||||
| Manager | Josh Bonifay | ||||
| General Manager | David Lane | ||||
The Greeneville Astros are a minor league baseball team of the Appalachian League, and a Rookie-level affiliate of the Houston Astros. They are located in Tusculum, Tennessee, and play their home games at Pioneer Park on the campus of Tusculum College.
The Astros have led the Appalachian League in average attendance every year since their move to Pioneer Park.[1]
In 2007, the first former Greeneville Astros made it to the major leagues. Four players from the 2004 Greenville team were called up to Houston late in the 2007 season: Juan Gutiérrez, Felipe Paulino, Troy Patton, and J. R. Towles.
Notable alumni
- José Altuve, shortstop
- Felipe Paulino, pitcher
Playoffs
- 2015: Defeated Kingsport 2-1 in semifinals; defeated Princeton 2-1 to win league championship.
- 2013: Defeated Kingsport 2-1 in semifinals; lost to Pulaski 2-0 in finals.
- 2004: Defeated Danville 2-1 to win league championship.
Roster
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Infielders
Outfielders
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References
- ↑ Minor League Baseball (10 September 2010). "Greenville Astros – Attendance History".
External links
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