Bristol Pirates

Bristol Pirates
Founded in 1969
Bristol, Virginia
Team logoCap insignia
Class-level
Current Rookie
Minor league affiliations
League Appalachian League
Division West
Major league affiliations
Current Pittsburgh Pirates (2014–present)
Previous Chicago White Sox (1995-2013)
Detroit Tigers (1969-1994)
Minor league titles
League titles (6)
  • 1972
  • 1974
  • 1977
  • 1985
  • 1998
  • 2002
Division titles (3)
  • 1985
  • 1998
  • 2002
Team data
Nickname Bristol Pirates (2014–present)
Previous names
 Bristol White Sox (1995-2013)
Bristol Tigers (1969-1994)
Bristol Scooter Doggies (alternate name)
Ballpark Boyce Cox Field at DeVault Memorial Stadium
Owner(s)/
Operator(s)
 Pittsburgh Pirates
Bristol Baseball, Incorporated
Manager Kory DeHaan
General Manager Mahlon Luttrell

The Bristol Pirates are a Minor League Baseball team in Bristol, Virginia, USA. They are a Rookie-level team in the Appalachian League. As of October 16, 2013, they are owned by the Pittsburgh Pirates.[1]

The team plays home games at DeVault Memorial Stadium. Opened in 1969, Devault Memorial Stadium seats 2,000 fans. The team was previously affiliated with the Detroit Tigers, and a previous manager was retired Tigers manager Jim Leyland. They were a farm team of the Chicago White Sox from 1995 to 2013 as the Bristol White Sox.

The team is operated by a non-profit organization, Bristol Baseball, Incorporated (BBI). BBI has no full-time paid staff, instead relying on a volunteer board and general manager to keep and promote professional baseball in Bristol.

Roster

Bristol Pirates roster
Players Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  • 10 Shane Baz
  • 55 Vince Deyzel
  • 48 Luis Diaz
  • -- Miguel Ferreras §
  • 18 Oliver Garcia
  • 43 Joe Jacques
  • 27 Steven Jennings
  • 38 Will Kobos
  • 35 Yeudry Manzanillo
  • -- Jose Marcano
  • 29 Allen Montgomery
  • 36 Luis Nova
  • 50 John O'Reilly
  • 26 Lenadro Pina
  • 19 Denny Roman
  • 34 Roger Santana
  • 49 Colin Selby
  • 45 Austin Shields
  • 15 Jacob Webb

Catchers

  • 24 Manny Bejerano
  • 52 Gabriel Brito
  • 22 Zac Susi

Infielders

  • 47 Sherten Apostel
  •  7 Mikell Granberry
  •  2 Chase Lambert
  • 12 Dean Lockery
  •  3 Mason Martin
  • 54 Francisco Mepris
  •  5 Victor Ngoepe

Outfielders

  • 17 Brendt Citta
  • 23 Yondry Contreras
  • 14 Jonah Davis
  • 13 Christian Navarro
  • 16 Jeremias Portorreal
  • 25 Conner Uselton
  • 31 Eddy Vizcaino

Manager

Coaches

  • -- Austin McClune (hitting)
  • -- Joseph Seaver (pitching)


7-day disabled list
* On Pittsburgh Pirates 40-man roster
# Rehab assignment
∞ Reserve list
‡ Restricted list
§ Suspended list
† Temporary inactive list
Roster updated August 8, 2018
 Transactions
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Season-by-season record

Bristol Tigers (Appalachian League)
Year
RecordWin %Finish*ManagerPlayoffs
196934-34.5003rd SouthBill Lajoienone
197026-31.4645th ALAl Lakemannone
197131-35.4703rd SouthJim Leylandnone
197240-28.5881st ALJoe LewisLeague Champs
No playoffs
197324-45.3487th ALJoe Lewisnone
197452-17.7541st NorthJoe LewisLeague Champs
No playoffs
197537-31.5443rd SouthJoe Lewisnone
197635-32.5222nd SouthJoe Lewisnone
197743-26.6142nd ALJoe LewisLeague Champs
No playoffs
197835-34.5073rd ALJoe Lewisnone
197919-50.2756th ALJoe Lewisnone
198036-33.5222nd ALTom Kotchmannone
198129-41.4145th ALJoe Lewisnone
198228-36.4383rd SouthBoots Daynone
198334-38.4723rd ALBoots Daynone
198437-33.5292nd SouthHal Dyernone
198544-25.6381st ALTom BurgessLeague Champs
No playoffs
198635-34.5073rd SouthTom Gamboa
198720-49.2904th SouthRick Magnante
198846-27.6302nd SouthRick MagnanteLost 1 game playoff
198928-39.4185th SouthRubén Amaro, Sr.
199022-46.32410th ALKen Cunningham
199122-44.3335th SouthJuan Lopez
199233-35.4853rd SouthMark Wagner
199328-39.4184th SouthRuben Amaro, Sr.
199427-36.4294th SouthKevin Bradshaw
Bristol White Sox (Appalachian League)
199528-39.4184th SouthChris Cron
199617-51.4504th SouthNick Capra
199730-38.4414th WestNick Capra
199842-24.6361st WestNick CapraLeague Champs
199945-24.6522nd WestGary Pellant
200034-33.5074th SouthR.J. Reynolds
200138-26.5942nd SouthJohn Orton
200243-25.6321st SouthNick LeyvaLeague Champs
200333-33.5006th ALJerry Hairston, Sr.
200427-38.4155th WestJerry Hairston, Sr.
200530-36.4552nd WestJerry Hairston, Sr.
200622-42.3445th WestNick Leyva
200725-43.3684th WestBobby Thigpen
200834-30.5313rd WestBobby Thigpen
200927-39.4094th WestRyan Newman
201032-36.4713rd WestRyan Newman
201124-44.3535th WestPete Rose Jr.
201219-46.2925th WestPete Rose Jr.
201320-45.3085th WestMike Gellinger
Bristol Pirates (Appalachian League)
201422-46.3245th WestEdgar Varela
201529-36.4464th WestEdgar Varela
201625-43.3685th WestKory DeHaan
201717-49.2585th WestMiguel Perez

Playoffs

  • 2002: Defeated Bluefield 2-1 to win championship.
  • 1998: Defeated Princeton 2-0 to win championship.

Notable alumni

See also

  • Current and former players (1995–present)
  • Former players (1969-1994)

References

  1. ↑ Hill, Benjamin (October 16, 2013). "Pirates return to Bristol, Appy League". MiLB.com. Retrieved October 17, 2013.


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