Marion Mets

The Marion Mets were a minor league baseball team based in Marion, Virginia that played in the Appalachian League from 1965 to 1976. They were affiliated with the New York Mets and played their home games at the Marion High School baseball field. Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan pitched for the team in 1965.[citation needed]

Year-by-year record

Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs
1965 37-33 3rd Pete Pavlick none
1966 43-26 1st Buddy Peterson League Champs
1967 37-27 2nd Birdie Tebbetts none
1968 42-30 1st Lloyd Gearhart League Champs
1969 37-32 2nd (t) Jack Cassini none
1970 23-36 7th Terry Christman none
1971 33-35 5th (t) Chuck Hiller none
1972 22-45 8th Chuck Hiller none
1973 36-33 5th Owen Friend none
1974 33-35 4th Chuck Hiller none
1975 35-33 4th Chuck Hiller (19-14) / Bill Connors (16-19) none
1976 28-42 6th Tom Egan none

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Notable alumni

Baseball Hall of Fame alumni

Notable alumni

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References

  1. ^ Baseball Reference Minors
  2. ^ "Marion, Virginia Encyclopedia".


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