| Savannah Braves | |
|---|---|
| Minor league affiliations | |
| Previous classes | Double-A |
Previous leagues | Southern League |
| Major league affiliations | |
| Previous teams | Atlanta Braves |
| Minor league titles | |
| League titles | None |
| Division titles (1) | 1978 |
| First-half titles (2) |
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| Second-half titles (3) |
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| Team data | |
| Name | Savannah Braves |
| Colors | Red, white, royal blue |
| Mascot | Indian Chief |
| Ballpark | Grayson Stadium |
The Savannah Braves were a Minor League Baseball team of the Southern League and the Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves from 1971 to 1983. They were located in Savannah, Georgia, and played their home games at Grayson Stadium. The franchise relocated to Greenville, South Carolina, as the Greenville Braves, after the 1983 season.
Year-by-year record[edit]
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 57-84 | 5th | Eddie Haas | not eligible |
| 1972 | 80-59 | 2nd | Clint Courtney | not eligible |
| 1973 | 71-68 | 3rd | Clint Courtney (34-23) / Tommie Aaron (37-45) | not eligible |
| 1974 | 73-65 | 4th | Tommie Aaron | not eligible |
| 1975 | 70-64 | 3rd (t) | Tommie Aaron | not eligible |
| 1976 | 69-71 | 5th | Tommie Aaron | not eligible |
| 1977 | 77-63 | 3rd | Gene Hassell | Lost in 1st round |
| 1978 | 72-72 | 4th | Bobby Dews | Lost League Finals |
| 1979 | 60-83 | 10th | Eddie Haas | not eligible |
| 1980 | 77-67 | 3rd | Eddie Haas | Lost in 1st round |
| 1981 | 70-70 | 5th | Andy Gilbert | Lost in 1st round |
| 1982 | 69-75 | 8th | Andy Gilbert | not eligible |
| 1983 | 81-64 | 3rd | Bobby Dews | Lost in 1st round |
Notable alumni[edit]
| Name | Notability | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Acker | 1980-1982 | |
| Jose Alvarez | ||
| Steve Bedrosian | 1979,1980 | |
| Jim Bouton | 1978 | |
| Joe Cowley | ||
| Ken Dayley | 1980 | |
| Jeff Dedmon | ||
| Brian Fisher | ||
| Albert Hall | 1981 | |
| Terry Harper | ||
| Glenn Hubbard | played in 1977 | |
| Brook Jacoby | ||
| Terry Leach | ||
| Rufino Linares | ||
| Craig McMurtry | 1980-81 | |
| Dale Murphy | 1976 | |
| Larry Owen | 1977-78 | |
| Gerald Perry | 1981 | |
| Rafael Ramirez | ||
| Paul Runge | ||
| Milt Thompson | ||
| Tom Waddell | ||
| Paul Zuvella |
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