Columbus RedStixx

Columbus RedStixx
Columbus RedStixx
Founded in1991; Columbus, Georgia;
Minor league affiliations
Class	Single-A
League	South Atlantic League
Division	Southern Division
Major league affiliations
Team	Cleveland Indians
Minor league titles
League titles	None
Division titles	1992 (1st half); 1994 (1st half); 1995 (2nd half); 1996 (2nd half); 1999 (1st half); 2000 (1st half); 2002 (2nd half)
Team data
Name	Columbus RedStixx (1992–2002)
Previous names	Columbus Indians (1991)
Mascot	FredStixx
Ballpark	Golden Park(1991–1995, 1997–2002)
Previous parks	Ragsdale Field,Columbus State University(1996)
Manager	Mike Brown(1991–1993); Mike Young(1994); Jeff Datz(1995); Joel Skinner(1996); Jack Mull,Boyd Coffie,Harry Spilman(1997); Eric Wedge(1998); Brad Komminsk(1999); Ricky Gutierrez (2000); Ted Kubiak(2001); Torey Lovullo(2002)

TheColumbus RedStixxwas a minor league baseball team inColumbus, Georgia.They were a Class A team in theSouth Atlantic League,and afarm teamof theCleveland Indians.

The RedStixx played home games atGolden Park,except during 1996. The team's home games were moved to Ragsdale Field on the campus ofColumbus State University,while Golden Park was renovated to accommodatesoftball eventsfor the1996 Atlanta Olympics.The name "RedStixx"refers to theRed Sticks,a faction ofCreek Indiansof the area.

History

In 1991, the South Atlantic League expanded, adding two teams, including one in Columbus. The team carried the nickname of the parent club, the Cleveland Indians, during its inaugural year. They took the name "RedStixx" for the remainder of their existence.

In 2002, the team announced their intention to move toEastlake, Ohiofollowing that year's regular season. The team renamed themselves theLake County Captains.Although the Redstixx left Columbus, theSouth Georgia Wavesarrived in town the next year.

Venues

The RedStixx played atGolden Park(1991–1995, 1997–2002) and for one season (1996) at Ragsdale Field, ofColumbus State University.Golden Park, opened in 1951, is still in use and is located at 100 4th Street, Columbus, Georgia 31901.

Notable alumni

David Bell(1991)
Russell Branyan(1995–1996)
Einar Diaz(1993–1994)
Ricky Gutierrez(2000, manager)
Maicer Izturis(1999–2000)
Damian Jackson(1993)
Steve Kline(1994)
Ted Kubiak(2001, manager)
Albie Lopez(1992)
Torey Lovullo(2002, manager), 2017 NL Manager of the Year
Victor Martinez(2000) 5x MLB All-Star
Jhonny Peralta(2000) 3x MLB All-Star
C.C. Sabathia(1999) 6x MLB All-Star; 2007 ALCy Young Award
Luke Scott(2002)
Marco Scutaro(1996) MLB All-Star
Richie Sexson(1994) 2x MLB All-Star
Joel Skinner(1996, manager)
Eric Wedge(1998, manager) 2007 AL Manager of the Year
Enrique Wilson(1994)
Jaret Wright(1995)

Season-by-season records

Note:W = Wins, L = Losses

Season	W	L	Finish	Postseason
1991	73	69	5th	Did not qualify
1992	77	62	2nd¹	Lost in 1st round toMyrtle Beach Hurricanes2-0.
1993	86	56	2nd	Did not qualify
1994	87	51	1st¹	Lost in 1st round toSavannah Cardinals2-0.
1995	80	62	3rd²	Lost in 1st round toAugusta GreenJackets2-0.
1996	79	63	4th²	1st round: beat Augusta GreenJackets 2-1. 2nd round: Lost toSavannah Sand Gnats2-0.
1997	62	76	12th	Did not qualify
1998	59	81	7th	Did not qualify
1999	70	71	7th¹	Lost in 1st round.
2000	67	70	7th¹	1st round: beat Augusta GreenJackets. Finals: Lost toDelmarva Shorebirds3-0.
2001	77	59	3rd	Did not qualify
2002	79	60	3rd²	1st round: beatCapital City Bombers. Finals: Lost toHickory Crawdads3-2.

¹- 1st half division champion
²- 2nd half division champion
1991: Columbus Indians
1992–2002: Columbus RedStixx

References

External links

Baseball Reference