- Daytona Beach Astros
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The Daytona Beach Astros were a minor league baseball team that existed from 1978 to 1984. They played in the Florida State League and were affiliated with the Houston Astros. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, they were known as the Daytona Beach Islanders prior to being the Daytona Beach Astros. After 1984, the Astros moved the team to Kissimmee, Florida and they became the Osceola Astros. A team known as the Islanders moved back into Daytona Beach for the 1985 and 1986 seasons.
They played their home games at Jackie Robinson Ballpark.
Year-by-year record
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Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs 1978 42–93 11th Leo Posada / Chuck Sprinkle 1979 56–80 9th Carlos Alfonso 1980 86–51 1st Carlos Alfonso Lost in 1st round 1981 68–67 6th Carlos Alfonso League Champs 1982 66–68 6th Eric Swanson 1983 85–49 1st Dave Cripe Lost League Finals 1984 82–62 2nd Dave Cripe Lost in 1st round Notable alumni
- Ricky Adams
- Rod Boxberger
- Eric Bullock
- Jeff Calhoun (baseball)
- Jeff Datz
- Glenn Davis (baseball)
- Bill Doran (second baseman)
- Danny Heep
- Pedro Hernández (baseball)
- Chris Jones (1980s outfielder)
- Mark Knudson
- Doug Konieczny
- Jack Lazorko
- Scott Loucks
- Louie Meadows
- Ron Meridith
- John Mizerock
- Pat Perry
- Johnny Ray
- Larry Ray
- J. R. Richard
- Mark Ross
- Roger Samuels
- Brent Strom
- Tim Tolman
- Tony Walker
- Robbie Wine
References
Categories:- Defunct Florida State League teams
- Sports clubs established in 1978
- United States baseball team stubs
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