Sumter Braves

Sumter Braves
Sumter Braves
1985–1990; Sumter, South Carolina ;
Minor league affiliations
Previous classes	Class A;
Previous leagues	South Atlantic League (1985-1991)
Major league affiliations
Previous teams	Atlanta Braves (1985-1990); Montreal Expos (1991);
Minor league titles
League titles (0)	None
Team data
Previous names	Sumter Chicks (1949-1950); Sumter Braves (1985-1990); Sumter Flyers (1991); Sumter Indians (1970); Sumter Astros (1971); Anderson Braves (1980-1984);
Previous parks	Riley Park;

The Sumter Braves were a minor league baseball team located in Sumter, South Carolina. The team played in the South Atlantic League, and were affiliated with the Atlanta Braves. Their home stadium was Riley Park.

History

In 1984, the Anderson Braves relocated to Sumter. In 1991, the affiliate shifted to Macon, Georgia and became known as the Macon Braves,^[1]^[2] eventually becoming today's Rome Braves of Rome, Georgia. An expansion team was awarded to Sumter right after the Sumter Braves relocated and as an affiliate of the Montreal Expos,^[2] and Sumter became known as the Sumter Flyers.^[3] In 1992, the franchise relocated to Albany, Georgia as the Albany Polecats, eventually becoming today's Delmarva Shorebirds of Salisbury, Maryland.^[4]

Notably, 2014 Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Tom Glavine pitched for Sumter in 1985.

Sumter teams played at Riley Park. Located at Church Street & DuBose Street, 29150. It is still in use today as home to the University of South Carolina Sumter Fire Ants and Morris College Hornet baseball teams. The Sumter Chicks (1949–1950) of the Tri-State League, Sumter Indians (1970) and Sumter Astros (1971) of the Western Carolinas League and the Sumter Braves (1985–1990) and Sumter Flyers (1991) of the South Atlantic League all played at Riley Park.^[5]^[6]^[7]

Shane Andrews (1991)
Jeff Blauser (1985) 2 x MLB All-Star
Jolbert Cabrera (1991)
Vinny Castilla (1990) 2 x MLB All-Star
Kevin Foster (1991)
Ron Gant (1985, 1989) 2 x MLB All-Star
Ryan Klesko (1989-1990) MLB All-Star
Mark Lemke (1985)
Al Martin (1986-1987)
Carlos Perez (1991) MLB All-Star
Eddie Perez (1989-1990) NLCS Most Valuable Player
Kirk Rueter (1991)
Brian Snitker (1986, MGR)
Rondell White (1991) MLB All-Star
Mark Wohlers (1989-1990) MLB All-Star
Ned Yost (1988-1990, MGR) Manager: 2015 World Series Champion Kansas City Royals

Year	Record	Finish	Manager	Playoffs
1985	72-63	6th	Buddy Bailey	Lost in 1st round
1986	77-60	3rd	Brian Snitker
1987	75-62	3rd	Buddy Bailey
1988	64-73	9th	Ned Yost
1989	60-81	11th	Ned Yost
1990	73-69	7th	Ned Yost

Year	Record	Finish	Manager	Playoffs
1991	64-75	10th	Lorenzo Bundy

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