Charleston Dirty Birds
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Template:Infobox Minor League Baseball The Charleston Dirty Birds are an American professional baseball team based in Charleston, West Virginia. They are a member of the South Division of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, a partner league of Major League Baseball.<ref name="rebranded">Template:Cite news</ref> The Dirty Birds have played their home games at GoMart Ballpark since 2005.
Team history
Before current era (1910–1983)
The history of professional baseball in Charleston, dates back to Template:Baseball year, and a team known as the Charleston Statesmen of the long-forgotten Class D Virginia Valley League. In Template:Baseball year, the Statesmen moved to the Class D Mountain State League, and then folded after that year. A new team, the Charleston Senators was formed in 1914 and lasted three seasons in the Class D Ohio State League. In Template:Baseball year, a new Senators team joined the Class C Mid-Atlantic League as an affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. This team lasted until Template:Baseball year. In Template:Baseball year, the Senators were reformed as a member of the Class A Central League. In Template:Baseball year, the city was granted a franchise in the Triple-A American Association. At first, this team was affiliated with the Chicago White Sox, then the Detroit Tigers, and finally the Washington Senators. In Template:Baseball year, the Charleston Senators won the American Association championship. The franchise ceased operations after the Template:Baseball year season.
In Template:Baseball year, the city had no team, but the Triple-A International League San Juan Marlins, affiliated with the St. Louis Cardinals, moved to the city but on May 19 the team was deemed not financially viable. In Template:Baseball year, the Charleston Indians, affiliated with the Cleveland Indians, moved to the city in the Class-A Eastern League, and in Template:Baseball year that league was elevated to Double-A. The team folded after the Template:Baseball year season.
Baseball returned to the city in Template:Baseball year with the Charleston Charlies of the Triple-A International League. The Charlies played in the International League from 1971 to 1983. The team had previously been the Columbus Jets. The Charlies were affiliated with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, and finally the Cleveland Indians. The team won the International League championship in Template:Baseball year and Template:Baseball year. The Charlies left for Maine following the Template:Baseball year season, and, after relocating to Moosic, Pennsylvania in 1989, the team is now known as the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
Today, the Dirty Birds sell nostalgic "throwback" merchandise from the Pittsburgh-affiliated era of the Charlies, which is generally considered the pinnacle of baseball in the city.
Charleston Wheelers (1987–1994)
In Template:Baseball year, the city resumed minor league baseball after a three-year absence. The new team was first called the Charleston Wheelers, so named for the city's history of stern- and side-wheeled boats. The Wheelers began as a co-op team, with players from several Major League Baseball franchises including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, and Atlanta Braves.
In 1988, the franchise became the Chicago Cubs' third full-season Class A franchise (the other two being Peoria in the Midwest League and Winston-Salem in the Carolina League). The only two players on that 1988 squad to reach the Major Leagues were SS Alex Arias and C Matt Walbeck.
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Hall of Famer Trevor Hoffman began his professional career as an infielder with Charleston, then the Single-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. Over his first 103 games, he struggled offensively, batting just .212 with 23 runs batted in.<ref>Template:Cite web </ref> Due to his limited success at the plate, Hoffman was converted to a pitcher in 1991 on the recommendation of Charleston manager Jim Lett.<ref>Template:Cite web </ref> The transition ultimately set the stage for his Hall of Fame career as a reliever.
The Wheelers won the Class A South Atlantic League championship in Template:Baseball year, the only league title for the franchise. By that point, they had changed affiliation to the Cincinnati Reds. SAL Northern Division championships followed in 1991 and 1992, with the Wheelers losing the championship series both years.
In late Template:Baseball year, the Wheelers were purchased from then-owner Dennis Bastien by a conglomerate of local owners led by Charleston businessman Michael Paterno.
Charleston Alley Cats (1995-2004)
The Charleston Alley Cats were established in 1995 as a Class A South Atlantic League affiliate, initially for the Cincinnati Reds. The team was managed in its inaugural season by Razor Shines, in what would become the first year of a managerial career that extended through 2015.<ref>Template:Cite web </ref> That 1995 squad finished with a 77–65 record, placing fourth in the league’s North Division.<ref>Template:Cite web </ref> Notably, future Major League pitcher Brett Tomko made his professional debut with the Alley Cats, posting a 1.84 ERA over nine appearances, including seven starts.<ref>Template:Cite web </ref>
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The Alley Cats made their first postseason appearance in 1997 after finishing first in the North Division with a 76–62 record.<ref>Template:Cite web </ref> The club’s success that season was driven by a talented core that included right-handers Buddy Carlyle—who would go on to appear in 150 Major League games over nine seasons<ref>Template:Cite web </ref>—and José Acevedo, along with catcher Jason LaRue, both of whom later reached the Major Leagues.<ref>Template:Cite web </ref><ref>Template:Cite web </ref>
After the 1997 season, the Alley Cats did not return to the playoffs until their final year of existence in 2004. The franchise spent the 1999 and 2000 seasons as a Kansas City Royals affiliate before joining the Toronto Blue Jays organization in 2001.<ref>Template:Cite web </ref> In their final season, the 2004 Alley Cats went 84–56, powered by strong performances from right-handed pitchers Tom Mastny and Shaun Marcum, along with slugger Ryan Roberts.<ref>Template:Cite web </ref> Despite their success, they did not win the league championship, as the Hickory Crawdads defeated the Capital City Bombers in the South Atlantic League Finals.<ref>Template:Cite web </ref>
During their 10-year run and affiliation with three different Major League clubs, the Alley Cats featured numerous players who later reached the Major Leagues. Notable alumni include Alex Rios, Jeremy Affeldt, Erik Kratz, and Brandon League.<ref>Template:Cite web </ref>
West Virginia Power (2005-2021)
Prior to the Template:Baseball year season, they adopted the West Virginia Power name. To quote the team's announcement following their decision to change the team name:
"West Virginia is and will continue to be recognized as one of the leading energy providers for the country. The energy production from coal, natural gas, and hydro-electric sources, combined with the fact that Charleston serves as the center for the state's political and economic powers led us to the name of the team. We felt it was extremely important that the name reflect the entire region and are excited about the tremendous marketing opportunities that will go along with the name."
The West Virginia Power played their inaugural game at Appalachian Power Park in April 2005, a stadium named in recognition of the state’s diverse energy industry. The team hosted the Hagerstown Suns on April 14, 2005, securing an 8–3 victory before a crowd of 5,354 fans. The game marked the official opening of the new ballpark, which was considered one of the premier new facilities in Minor League Baseball at the time.<ref> https://www.milb.com/west-virginia-power/ballpark/ballpark-history </ref>
From the team’s inaugural season in 2005 through the end of 2008, the West Virginia Power served as the Class A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. During this period, the club drew strong attendance, with fans coming to see future Major League players such as Yovani Gallardo, Ryan Braun, Michael Brantley and Alcides Escobar. The Power won the South Atlantic League Northern Division titles in both 2007 and 2008, but fell short of a championship—losing the 2007 league title series to the Columbus Catfish in a three-game sweep, and dropping the 2008 championship series to the Augusta GreenJackets.<ref> https://www.milb.com/west-virginia-power/ballpark/ballpark-history </ref>
In 2009, the Power hosted the South Atlantic League All-Star Game. The Home Run Derby was won by Power first baseman and All-Star Calvin Anderson. The All-Star Game itself drew a sellout crowd to Appalachian Power Park.<ref> https://www.milb.com/west-virginia-power/ballpark/ballpark-history </ref>
The franchise again hosted the 2019 South Atlantic League All-Star Game on Tuesday, June 18, at Appalachian Power Park, marking the second time the franchise hosted the league’s mid-summer classic since 2005, with the first occurring in 2009.
In conjunction with Major League Baseball's reorganization of the minors after the 2020 season, the Mariners opted to discontinue their affiliation with West Virginia, leaving them in need of a new affiliate for 2021.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> It was later confirmed that the Power would be dropped from affiliated baseball, with the team stating its intent to continue playing for 2021 and beyond in another league.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
On February 24, 2021, the team announced that it had been sold to a new ownership group led by Andy Shea, also owner of the Power's former South Atlantic League rivals the Lexington Legends. The Power joined the Legends in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, an independent MLB Partner league, for the 2021 season and beyond.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
As of January 20, 2023, 102 former Power players have made their MLB debut.<ref> Template:Cite web </ref>
Charleston Dirty Birds (2021-present)
On September 28, 2021, the team officially changed their name to the Charleston Dirty Birds, a reference to canaries once used to detect poisonous gases in the state’s coal mines.<ref name="rebranded" /> Charleston won the second-half Southern Division championship, but fell short in the playoffs, losing to the eventual league champion Lexington Legends in the decisive third game of their playoff series.
On Sunday, July 20, 2025, against the Long Island Ducks, the Charleston Dirty Birds tied a professional baseball record by hitting 10 home runs in a single game. The feat matched a mark last achieved by the Toronto Blue Jays on September 14, 1987, against the Baltimore Orioles.<ref> Template:Cite web </ref> Charleston’s 12-inning slugfest ended in a 17–16 victory, fueled by a power surge from James Nelson (2 HR), Keon Barnum (2 HR), Chad Sedio (2 HR), Alsander Womack (2 HR), Zach Daniels, and Joseph Rosa. The offensive outburst helped the Dirty Birds rally multiple times and ultimately secure the dramatic extra-inning win.<ref> Template:Cite web </ref>
2025 Dirty Birds roster
Source<ref> https://dirtybirdsbaseball.com/pages/2025-dirty-birds-roster </ref> Template:IndyLB roster
Traditions
"The Toastman"
Rod Blackstone, better known to fans as “The Toastman”, is a beloved fixture at Charleston Dirty Birds baseball games in West Virginia. His quirky tradition began during the 1990 season, when, at a friend’s suggestion, he started attending Charleston Wheelers games at the old Watt Powell Park. What began as a casual outing soon turned into a longstanding ballpark legend.<ref> Template:Cite web </ref>
In 1992, the team’s owner took notice of Blackstone’s growing presence and enthusiasm, telling him: “I love that cheer and you need to make toast in the stands. You can sit down front and we’ll plug in a toaster.” That moment officially launched what would become one of minor league baseball’s most unique and enduring fan traditions.<ref> Template:Cite web </ref>
Today, Blackstone occupies a front-row aisle seat in Section 107 behind home plate, where he’s become a central part of the game-day experience. Known for his homemade signs and crowd-leading chants, he energizes the stadium and adds a personal, community-driven touch to every home game.
What truly sets Blackstone apart, however, is his signature toast toss—literally. Each time a visiting batter strikes out, Blackstone hurls slices of toast into the crowd to celebrate. Staying true to his nickname, the toast is made fresh at the stadium. He brings loaves of bread from home and toasts them during the game using a small metal patio table outfitted with a toaster. The team even installed a dedicated electrical outlet near his section, making the ritual a permanent and cherished part of the ballpark’s culture.<ref> Template:Cite web </ref>
Season-by-season records
| Charleston Wheelers (South Atlantic League) | |||||||||||
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| Year | Regular Season | Post-season | |||||||||
| Manager | Record | Win % | Finish | Record | Win % | Result | MLB | ||||
| Template:Baseball year | Hal Dyer | 66–73 | .475 | 2nd (Northern) | — | — | — | co-op | |||
| Template:Baseball year | Brad Mills | 51–86 | .372 | 5th (Northern) | — | — | — | Cubs | |||
| Template:Baseball year | Greg Mahlberg | 58–76 | .433 | 6th (Northern) | — | — | — | Cubs | |||
| Template:Baseball year | Jim Lett | 77–66 | .538 | 3rd (Northern) | 5–0 | 1.000 | Won semifinals vs Fayetteville Generals, 2–0 Won SAL Championship vs Savannah Cardinals, 3–0 |
Reds | |||
| Template:Baseball year | P. J. Carey Dave Miley |
92–50 | .648 | 1st (Northern) | 0–3 | .000 | Lost SAL Championship vs Columbia Mets, 0–3 | Reds | |||
| Template:Baseball year | P. J. Carey | 77–64 | .546 | 2nd (Northern) | 2–3 | .400 | Won semifinals vs Spartanburg Phillies, 2–0 Lost SAL Championship vs Myrtle Beach Hurricanes, 0–3 |
Reds | |||
| Template:Baseball year | Tom Nieto | 76–64 | .543 | 2nd (Northern) | — | — | — | Reds | |||
| Template:Baseball year | Tom Nieto | 65–75 | .464 | 5th (Northern) | — | — | — | Reds | |||
| Subtotals | 562–554 | .504 | — | 7–6 | .636 | 1 SAL Championships | |||||
| Charleston AlleyCats (South Atlantic League) | |||||||||||
| Year | Regular Season | Post-season | |||||||||
| Manager | Record | Win % | Finish | Record | Win % | Result | MLB | ||||
| Template:Baseball year | Razor Shines | 77–65 | .542 | 3rd (Northern) | — | — | — | Reds | |||
| Template:Baseball year | Donnie Scott Tommy Thompson |
58–84 | .408 | 4th (Northern) | — | — | — | Reds | |||
| Template:Baseball year | Barry Lyons | 76–62 | .551 | 2nd (Northern) | 3–2 | .600 | Won First Round vs Cape Fear Crocs, 2–0 Lost Semifinal vs Delmarva Shorebirds, 1–2 |
Reds | |||
| Template:Baseball year | Barry Lyons | 44–96 | .314 | 4th (Northern) | — | — | — | Reds | |||
| Template:Baseball year | Tom Poquette | 61–80 | .433 | 13th | — | — | — | Royals | |||
| Template:Baseball year | Joe Szekely | 53–80 | .398 | 14th | — | — | — | Royals | |||
| Template:Baseball year | Buddy Biancalana | 51–87 | .370 | 16th | — | — | — | Blue Jays | |||
| Template:Baseball year | Paul Elliott | 61–79 | .436 | 15th | — | — | — | Blue Jays | |||
| Template:Baseball year | Mark Meleski | 57–76 | .429 | 12th | — | — | — | Blue Jays | |||
| Template:Baseball year | Ken Joyce | 84–56 | .600 | 3rd | 0–2 | .000 | Lost Semifinal vs Capital City Bombers, 0–2 | Blue Jays | |||
| Subtotals | 622–765 | .448 | — | 3–4 | .429 | 0 SAL Championships | |||||
| West Virginia Power (South Atlantic League) | |||||||||||
| Year | Regular Season | Post-season | |||||||||
| Manager | Record | Win % | Finish | Record | Win % | Result | MLB | ||||
| Template:Baseball year | Ramon Aviles | 60–78 | .435 | 6th (Northern) | — | — | — | Brewers | |||
| Template:Baseball year | Mike Guerrero | 74–62 | .544 | 3rd (Northern) | — | — | — | Brewers | |||
| Template:Baseball year | Jeff Isom | 82–54 | .603 | 1st (Northern) | 2–4 | .333 | Won Semifinal vs Hickory Crawdads, 2–1 Lost SAL Championship vs Columbus Catfish, 0–3 |
Brewers | |||
| Template:Baseball year | Jeff Isom | 77–62 | .554 | 3rd (Northern) | 3–3 | .500 | Won Semifinal vs Lake County Captains, 3–0 Lost SAL Championship vs Augusta GreenJackets, 0–3 |
Brewers | |||
| Template:Baseball year | Gary Green | 67–70 | .489 | 4th (Northern) | — | — | — | Pirates | |||
| Template:Baseball year | Gary Green | 65–74 | .468 | 6th (Northern) | — | — | — | Pirates | |||
| Template:Baseball year | Gary Robinson | 69–69 | .500 | 5th (Northern) | — | — | — | Pirates | |||
| Template:Baseball year | Rick Sofield | 61–79 | .436 | 6th (Northern) | — | — | — | Pirates | |||
| Template:Baseball year | Michael Ryan | 82–58 | .586 | 1st (Northern) | 1–2 | .333 | Lost Semifinal vs Hagerstown Suns, 1–2 | Pirates | |||
| Template:Baseball year | Michael Ryan | 54–81 | .586 | 6th (Northern) | — | — | — | Pirates | |||
| Template:Baseball year | Brian Esposito | 87–52 | .626 | 1st (Northern) | 1–2 | .333 | Lost Semifinal vs Hickory Crawdads, 1–2 | Pirates | |||
| Template:Baseball year | Brian Esposito | 71–68 | .511 | 5th (Northern) | — | — | — | Pirates | |||
| Template:Baseball year | Wyatt Toregas | 69–67 | .507 | 4th (Northern) | — | — | — | Pirates | |||
| Template:Baseball year | Wyatt Toregas | 71–62 | .534 | 3rd (Northern) | — | — | — | Pirates | |||
| Template:Baseball year | Dave Berg | 69–70 | .469 | 4th (Northern) | – | – | — | Mariners | |||
| Subtotals | 1055–1006 | .512 | — | 7–11 | .389 | 0 SAL Championships | |||||
| Totals | 2,242–2325 | .491 | — | 17–21 | .447 | 1 League Championship | |||||
Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (2021-present)
| West Virginia Power/Charleston Dirty Birds (Atlantic League) | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Regular Season | Post-season | |||||||||
| Manager | Record | Win % | Finish | Record | Win % | Result | MLB | ||||
| Template:Baseball year* | Mark Minicozzi | 58–62 | Template:Winning percentage | 3rd (South) | 1–2 | Template:Winning percentage | Lost Semifinal vs Lexington Legends, 1-2 |
Independent | |||
| Template:Baseball year | Billy Horn | 53–79 | Template:Winning percentage | 5th (South) | — | — | — | Independent | |||
| Template:Baseball year | Billy Horn | 56–70 | Template:Winning percentage | 3rd (South) | — | — | — | Independent | |||
| Template:Baseball year | P. J. Phillips | 69-57 | Template:Winning percentage | 3rd (South) | 3–4 | Template:Winning percentage | Lost Atlantic League Championship vs York Revolution, 0-3 |
Independent | |||
| Template:Baseball year | P. J. Phillips | 52–72 | Template:Winning percentage | 5th (South) | — | Template:Winning percentage | — | Independent | |||
| Sub- totals |
— | 288–340 | Template:Winning percentage | — | 4–6 | Template:Winning percentage | 0 ALPB Championships | ||||
| Note: * On September 28, 2021, the team officially changed their name to the Charleston Dirty Birds. | |||||||||||
| Playoff Appearance | |
| Won League Championship |
GoMart Ballpark
Watt Powell Park located in the Kanawha City neighborhood of Charleston. Originally opened on April 28, 1949, the ballpark remained in use until 2004 and seated approximately 4,500 fans.
The Dirty Birds now play their home games at GoMart Ballpark, located on the east edge of downtown Charleston. Formerly known as Appalachian Power Park, the ballpark opened on April 14, 2005, and features seating for 4,500 spectators. It has twice hosted the South Atlantic League All-Star Game—first in 2009 and again in 2019 showcasing top minor league talent from across the league.<ref> Template:Cite web </ref>
Notable alumni
Several former Charleston players went on to achieve success at the Major League level, including All-Star selections, major awards, and Hall of Fame inductions.
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- Jeremy Affeldt (1999)
3× World Series champion (2010, 2012, 2014) - Elvis Alvarado (2019)
- Josh Bell (2012-13)
MLB All-Star (2019) - Michael Brantley (2006-07)
5× MLB All-Star (2014, 2017–2019, 2021); World Series champion (2022) - Ryan Braun (2005)
6x MLB All-Star (2008-2012, 2015); 2007 NL Rookie of the Year; 2011 NL Most Valuable Player - Lorenzo Cain (2006)
2x MLB All-Star; ALCS MVP (2014); World Series champion (2015); Gold Glove Award (2019) - Rodolfo Castro (2018)
- Tony Cogan (2000)
- Carlos Corporán (2005)
- Oneil Cruz (2017-18)
- Elías Díaz (2011-12)
MLB All-Star (2023) - Robinzon Díaz (2004)
- Brendan Donnelly (1995) MLB All-Star (2003)
- Alcides Escobar (2005)
MLB All-Star (2015); ALCS MVP (2015); World Series champion (2015); Gold Glove Award (2015) - Yovani Gallardo (2005)
MLB All-Star (2010); 1x Silver Slugger (2010) - Mat Gamel (2005-06)
- Logan Gilbert (2019)
MLB All-star (2024) - Jimmy Gobble (2000)
- Taylor Green (2007)
- Robbie Grossman (2009)
- Ke'Bryan Hayes (2016)
Gold Glove Award (2023) - Trevor Hoffman (1990-91)
7x MLB All-Star (1998-2000, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2009); 2× NL saves leader (1998, 2006); 2nd all time in career saves (601); National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee (2018) - Clay Holmes (2013)
2x All-Star (2022, 2024) - Norris Hopper (1999-00)
- Hernán Iribarren (2005)
- Danny Jackson (1990) 2x All-Star
- JaCoby Jones (2014)
- Jarred Kelenic (2019)
- Mitch Keller (2016)
MLB All-Star (2023) - Matt LaPorta (2007)
- Jason LaRue (1996-97)
- Brandon League (2003)
MLB All-Star; Pitched a combined no-hitter on June 8, 2012 - Jonathan Lucroy (2008)
2x All-Star; 1x Silver Slugger (2014) - Starling Marte (2009)
2x All-Star (2016, 2022); 2× Gold Glove (2015, 2016) - Martín Maldonado (2007) Gold Glove Award (2017); World Series champion (2022)
- Shaun Marcum (2004)
- Austin Meadows (2014)
MLB All-Star (2019) - Kevin Newman (2015)
- Gregory Polanco (2012)
- Scott Pose (1990)
- Cal Raleigh (2019)
MLB All-star; Gold Glove (2024); Home Run Derby winner (2025) - Ryan Roberts (2004)
- Pokey Reese (1992)
2× Gold Glove Award (1999, 2000); World Series Champion (2004) - Pablo Reyes (2015)
- Alex Ríos (2001)
2x MLB All-Star (2006, 2007); World Series champion (2015) - Julio Rodríguez (2019)
3x All-Star (2022, 2023, 2025); (2022) AL Rookie of the Year; (2022) AL Most Valuable Player - B. J. Ryan (1998)
2x All-Star (2005, 2006) - Ángel Salomé (2005)
- Austin Shenton (2019)
- Hunter Strickland (2014)
2x World Series champion (2014, 2019) - Jameson Taillon (2011)
- Joe Thatcher (2006)
- Brett Tomko (1995)
- Cole Tucker (2015-16)
- Dan Wilson (1990-91)
MLB All-Star (1996) - Yaramil Hiraldo (2023)
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National Baseball Hall of Fame alumni
The following former Charleston players—spanning all teams past and present—were later inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame:
| Player | Team | Year(s) in Charleston | Position | All-Star Selections | Notable achievements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Charleston Wheelers | 1990–1991 | RHP | 7× (1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2009) | • National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee (2018) • 2× NL saves leader (1998, 2006) • 601 career saves (2nd all time) • 2× NL Rolaids Relief Man Award (1998, 2006) |
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Charleston Charlies | 1973 | RF/DH | 7× (1977, 1979–1981, 1985, 1986, 1990) | • National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee (2025) • NL MVP (1978) • 3× Gold Glove (1977–1979) • 3× Silver Slugger (1985, 1986, 1990) • 2× NL batting champion (1977, 1978) • NL RBI leader (1985) • 2× World Series champion (1979, 1989) |
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Charleston Senators | 1956 | RHP | 9× (1957, 1959, 1961–1964, 1966) | • National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee (1996) • AL wins leader (1957) • 3× Strikeout leader (1959, 1960, 1967) • Pitched a perfect game on June 21, 1964 • Pitched a no-hitter on July 20, 1958 |
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Charleston Charlies | 1974 | INF | None | • National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee (Manager) (2014) • 3× World Series champion (1989, 2006, 2011) • 4× Manager of the Year (1983, 1988, 1992, 2002) • Second in major league history in victories as a manager (2,884) |
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Charleston Senators | 1960 | LHP | 3x (1962, 1966, 1975) | • National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee (2022) • 16× Gold Glove Award (1962–1977) • World Series champion (1982) • AL wins leader (1966) |
† Did not play for the current franchise but played in Charleston under a different franchise.
Charleston Baseball Hall of Fame
Class of 2007
- Rod "The Toastman" Blackstone
- Jim Bunning
- Trevor Hoffman
- Dave Parker
- Willie Randolph
- Wheeler Bob
Class of 2008
- Dave Augustine
- Don Cook
- John Dickensheets
- Joe Nuxhall
- Michael Paterno
Class of 2009
- Cal Bailey
- Ryan Braun
- Art Howe
- Tommy John
- Tony La Russa
- Jim Lett
- Kent Tekulve
Class of 2011
- Bob Levine
- Timothy Pollitt
Class of 2014
- Omar Moreno
- Watt Powell
Class of 2015
- 1990 Charleston Wheelers
Class of 2017
- Lanny Frattare
- Bruce Kison
- "Rowdy Alley"
Class of 2018
- Paul Nyden
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Franchise records
- Win–loss record entering 2025:
- Template:Winpct all-time (including Charleston Senators, Marlins, Indians, and Charlies)
- Template:Winpct franchise total (1987–present)
- Template:Winpct as the Charleston Dirty Birds (2021–present)
- League titles all-time: (1914, 1932, 1963, 1977, 1990)
- Most wins in a season: 92 (1991)
- Most losses in a season: 96 (1998)
- Longest winning streak: 0 games (June 5–17, 2022)
- Longest losing streak: 0 games (August 1–10, 2023)
- Pitcher with most wins in a season: Austin Coley (2015) and John Ray (1991) – 16 wins
- Hitter with most home runs in a season: Keon Barnum (2024) – 41 home runs
<ref> Template:Cite web </ref>
Individual Offensive Records (1987-pres)
Career Hits
| Rank | Player | Season(s) | Hits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edwin Espinal | 2014, 21-22 | 293 |
| 2 | Bobby Perna | 1991-1992 | 264 |
| 3 | Rodney Medina | 2002–2004 | 259 |
| 4 | Mike Snyder | 2001–2002 | 239 |
| T-5 | Raul Tablado | 2001–2003 | 221 |
| T-5 | Maikel Jova | 2001–2003 | 221 |
<ref> https://www.statscrew.com/minorbaseball/leaders/t-cc10807 </ref><ref> https://www.statscrew.com/minorbaseball/leaders/t-wp15339 </ref>
Career Home Runs
| Rank | Player | Season(s) | Home Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keon Barnum | 2024 | 41 |
| 2 | Bobby Bradley | 2023 | 30 |
| 3 | Edwin Espinal | 2014, 21-22 | 25 |
| T-4 | Mark Snyder | 2001–2002 | 24 |
| T-4 | Rogelio Noris | 2010–2011 | 24 |
| T-4 | Stephen Chapman | 2007 | 24 |
| 7 | JaCoby Jones | 2014 | 23 |
| T-8 | Jason Parsons | 1996–1997 | 23 |
<ref> https://www.statscrew.com/minorbaseball/leaders/t-wp15339 </ref><ref> https://www.statscrew.com/minorbaseball/leaders/t-cc10807 </ref><ref> https://www.statscrew.com/minorbaseball/leaders/t-cw10828 </ref>
South Atlantic League records
- Six home runs in one inning by the Power vs. the Lexington Legends – South Atlantic League record
- Ten combined home runs in one game vs. the Lexington Legends (seven by the Power) – South Atlantic League record
Baseball records
- Hit 10 home runs in a single game on July 20, 2025, against the Long Island Ducks, tying the professional baseball record originally set by the 1987 Toronto Blue Jays.<ref> Template:Cite web </ref>
References
External links
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