Anderson Rangers

The Anderson Rangers was the final name of a minor league baseball team, located in Anderson, South Carolina, in the early 1970s. The club was a member of the Class A Western Carolinas League and played its home games at Anderson Memorial Stadium.

Anderson Rangers
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Anderson, South Carolina
Minor league affiliations
Previous classes
  • Class A
Previous leagues
Western Carolinas League
Major league affiliations
Previous teams
Minor league titles
League titles (0)None
Team data
Previous names
  • Anderson Rangers (1975)
  • Anderson Mets (1974)
  • Anderson Tigers (1973)
  • Anderson Giants (1972)
  • Anderson Senators (1970-1971)
Previous parks

The team began in 1970 as the Anderson Senators and were affiliated with the Washington Senators through the 1971 season. In 1972, the team became the Anderson Giants after becoming an affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. However the following season, the club became an affiliate with the Detroit Tigers and changed their name once again to the Anderson Tigers.

During their final two season in existence, the club became an affiliate of the New York Mets, as the Anderson Mets and finally the Texas Rangers, as the Anderson Rangers.

Year-by-year record

(from Baseball Reference Bullpen)

Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs
197061-695thFrank Gablenone
197155-664thFrank Gable / Bill Haywoodnone
197251-816thMax Lanier
197354-735thLen Okrie
197461-725thOwen Friendnone
197567-702ndRich Donnellynone

Notable Anderson alumni

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