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Savannah Sand Gnats
File:Gnats cap.PNG
Team logo Cap insignia
Minor league affiliations
ClassSingle-A (1984–2015)
LeagueSouth Atlantic League (1984–2015)
DivisionSouthern Division
Major league affiliations
TeamNew York Mets (2007–2015)
Previous teams
Minor league titles
League titles (4)
  • 1993
  • 1994
  • 1996
  • 2013
Division titles (2)
  • 1993
  • 2013
Team data
NameSavannah Sand Gnats (1996–2015)
Previous names
Savannah Cardinals (1984–1995)
BallparkGrayson Stadium (1984–2015)
Owner(s)/
Operator(s)
Hardball Capital LLC
PresidentJohn Katz
ManagerJose Leger

The Savannah Sand Gnats were a minor league baseball team in Savannah, Georgia and were a member of the A-level South Atlantic League. Starting in the 2007 season, the Sand Gnats were an affiliate of the New York Mets.[1] It was announced on May 21, 2015 that the team will relocate to Columbia, South Carolina for the 2016 season and will be known as the Columbia Fireflies.

History

Formerly known as the Savannah Cardinals, the team played their inaugural season in 1984, affiliated with the St. Louis Cardinals. In 1996, the team changed its name to the Sand Gnats, and became an affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The team was affiliated with the Texas Rangers from 1998 to 2002, and the Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals from 2003 to 2006.

The Sand Gnats play their home games at Grayson Stadium. Opened in 1927, Grayson Stadium seats 4,700 fans. The Sand Gnats have won four SAL championships (1993, 1994, 1997, 2013).

On January 11, 2007, the Sand Gnats named Tim Teufel as manager for the 2007 season.

On May 8, 2007, Jorge Reyes, a pitcher for the Sand Gnats, was suspended for violating Minor League Baseball's substance abuse policy. Reyes was the first player to receive a 100-game suspension for his second violation.[2]

Among their notable alumni are Adrián Beltré, Éric Gagné, Edwin Encarnación, Travis Hafner, Hank Blalock, Josh Whitesell, Josh Satin, and Ryan Zimmerman.

Season-by-season records

Former Sand Gnats, Josh Whitesell and Ryan Zimmerman (left)

Note: W = Wins, L = Losses

Season W L Finish Postseason
1984 78 61 3rd, Southern Lost in semi-finals
1985 57 78 4th, Southern Did Not Qualify
1986 75 60 2nd, Southern Did Not Qualify
1987 69 69 4th, Southern Did Not Qualify
1988 68 67 5th, Southern Did Not Qualify
1989 69 70 4th, Southern Did Not Qualify
1990 73 68 6th, Southern Lost League Finals
1991 61 77 7th, Southern Did Not Qualify
1992 62 78 5th, Southern Did Not Qualify
1993 94 48 1st, Southern League Champions
1994 82 55 2nd, Southern League Champions
1995 56 83 6th, Southern Did Not Qualify
1996 72 69 2nd, Southern League Champions
1997 63 77 3rd, Southern Did Not Qualify
1998 66 76 3rd, Southern Did Not Qualify
1999 62 78 4th, Southern Did Not Qualify
2000 74 65 4th, Southern Did Not Qualify
2001 54 82 8th, Southern Did Not Qualify
2002 49 89 8th, Southern Did Not Qualify
2003 58 80 7th, Southern Did Not Qualify
2004 58 80 7th, Southern Did Not Qualify
2005 62 76 7th, Southern Did Not Qualify
2006 56 83 7th, Southern Did Not Qualify
2007 41 94 8th, Southern Did Not Qualify
2008 61 76 7th, Southern Did Not Qualify
2009 65 72 Southern Did Not Qualify
2010 75 64 Southern Lost in Semi-Finals
2011 79 60 Southern Lost League Finals[3]
2012 69 67 Southern Did Not Qualify
2013 77 61 Southern League Champions
2014 85 51 Southern Lost in Semi-Finals

1984–1995: Savannah Cardinals

  • The team was featured in the first season of Da Ali G Show, when the character Borat sang his national anthem, and then ventured into the locker room.[4]
  • The Gnats were featured on the Food Network show Paula's Home Cooking during the episode "Ball Game", when Paula Deen threw out the ceremonial first pitch at a game and wore a team jersey while cooking.[5]
  • They were featured on the television sitcom George Lopez, when the character Jason McNamara is drafted by the Nationals, and is going to play for the Sand Gnats.
  • In June 2013, the Royal Pains episode "Lawson Translation" features two main characters attending Sand Gnats games and taking a (fictional) veteran player on as a medical patient.

Roster

Columbia Fireflies roster
Players Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  • 17 Felix Arronde
  • 11 Ethan Bosacker
  • 16 Connor Fenlong
  • 36 Josh Hansell
  • 51 Ben Hernandez
  • 43 Eduardo Herrera
  • 24 Chase Isbell
  • 33 Doug Kirkland
  • 22 Logan Martin
  • 31 Hunter Patteson
  • 28 Luis Polanco
  • 26 Yimi Presinal
  • 21 Nicholas Regalado
  • 40 Emmanuel Reyes
  • 32 Jarold Rosado
  • 18 Mauricio Veliz
  • 45 Blake Wolters

Catchers

Infielders

  •  6 Chris Brito
  •  8 Austin Charles
  •  1 Brennon McNair
  •  4 Jhonny Perdomo
  • 19 Lizandro Rodriguez
  •  2 Daniel Vazquez

Outfielders

  •  0 Derlin Figueroa
  • 15 Erick Peña
  • 12 Milo Rushford
  • 41 Erick Torres

Manager

  • 13 Jesus Azuaje

Coaches

  • 35 Ari Adut (hitting)
  • 44 Sam Freeman (assistant pitching)
  • 37 John Habyan (pitching)
  • 29 Kyle MacKinnon (assistant hitting)

60-day injured list

  • 21 Mack Anglin
  • -- Jonatan Bernal
  • -- Brady McConnell
  • -- Mason Miller
  • 25 Jacob Widener

7-day injured list
* On Kansas City Royals 40-man roster
~ Development list
# Rehab assignment
∞ Reserve list
‡ Restricted list
§ Suspended list
† Temporarily inactive list
Roster updated May 15, 2024
 Transactions
→ More rosters: MiLB • Carolina League
 → Kansas City Royals minor league players

References

  1. ^ BallParkDigest.com
  2. ^ "Mets minor league pitcher suspended 100 games". Associated Press. 8 May 2007. Retrieved 2007-05-08. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  3. ^ http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/team.cgi?id=7cb66084
  4. ^ "Borat's Guide to the USA, Episode Five: Baseball". The Unofficial Borat Homepage. May 24, 2002. Retrieved January 7, 2007. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  5. ^ "Food Network synopsis of the Paula's Home Cooking episode". Food Network. 2004. Retrieved April 27, 2007. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)

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