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The Portsmouth A's were immediately preceded by the [[Portsmouth Red Birds]], who played as members of the [[Middle Atlantic League]] from 1937 to 1940 as an affiliate of the [[St. Louis Cardinals]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.statscrew.com/minorbaseball/roster/t-pb13895/y-1940|title=1940 Portsmouth Red Birds minor league baseball Roster on StatsCrew.com|website=www.statscrew.com}}</ref> |
The Portsmouth A's were immediately preceded by the [[Portsmouth Red Birds]], who played as members of the [[Middle Atlantic League]] from 1937 to 1940 as an affiliate of the [[St. Louis Cardinals]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.statscrew.com/minorbaseball/roster/t-pb13895/y-1940|title=1940 Portsmouth Red Birds minor league baseball Roster on StatsCrew.com|website=www.statscrew.com}}</ref> |
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In 1948, the Portsmouth A's were formed, serving as a minor league affiliate of the [[Philadelphia Athletics]]. Portsmouth became members of the eight–team Class D level Ohio–Indiana League.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi|title=1948 Portsmouth A's Statistics|website=Baseball-Reference.com}}</ref> Portsmouth joined the Lima Terriers, [[Marion Cubs]], Muncie |
In 1948, the Portsmouth A's were formed, serving as a minor league affiliate of the [[Philadelphia Athletics]]. Portsmouth became members of the eight–team Class D level Ohio–Indiana League.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi|title=1948 Portsmouth A's Statistics|website=Baseball-Reference.com}}</ref> Portsmouth joined the [[Lima Terriers (Ohio-Indiana League)|Lima Terriers]], [[Marion Cubs]], [[Muncie Reds]], [[Newark Yankees]], [[Richmond Braves]], [[Springfield Giants (Ohio)|Springfield Giants]] and [[Zanesville Dodgers]] in beginning league play on May 15, 1948.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.statscrew.com/minorbaseball/l-OHSL4/y-1948|title=1948 Ohio-Indiana League (OOL) Minor League Baseball on StatsCrew.com|website=www.statscrew.com}}</ref> |
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In their first season of play, Portsmouth A's placed 2nd in the Ohio–Indiana League regular season standings. The A's ended the 1948 season with a record of 82–58, as [[George Staller]] served as manager.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.statscrew.com/minorbaseball/stats/t-pa13885/y-1948|title=1948 Portsmouth A's minor league baseball Statistics on StatsCrew.com|website=www.statscrew.com}}</ref> Portsmouth finished a mere 0.5 game behind the 1st place Zanesville Dodgers in the final standings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.statscrew.com/minorbaseball/standings/l-OHSL4/y-1948|title=1948 Ohio-Indiana League (OOL) Minor League Baseball Standings on StatsCrew.com|website=www.statscrew.com}}</ref> In the playoffs, the Muncie Packers swept Portsmouth 4 games to 0.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.statscrew.com/minorbaseball/roster/t-pa13885/y-1948|title=1948 Portsmouth A's minor league baseball Roster on StatsCrew.com|website=www.statscrew.com}}</ref> |
In their first season of play, Portsmouth A's placed 2nd in the Ohio–Indiana League regular season standings. The A's ended the 1948 season with a record of 82–58, as [[George Staller]] served as manager.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.statscrew.com/minorbaseball/stats/t-pa13885/y-1948|title=1948 Portsmouth A's minor league baseball Statistics on StatsCrew.com|website=www.statscrew.com}}</ref> Portsmouth finished a mere 0.5 game behind the 1st place Zanesville Dodgers in the final standings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.statscrew.com/minorbaseball/standings/l-OHSL4/y-1948|title=1948 Ohio-Indiana League (OOL) Minor League Baseball Standings on StatsCrew.com|website=www.statscrew.com}}</ref> In the playoffs, the Muncie Packers swept Portsmouth 4 games to 0.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.statscrew.com/minorbaseball/roster/t-pa13885/y-1948|title=1948 Portsmouth A's minor league baseball Roster on StatsCrew.com|website=www.statscrew.com}}</ref> |
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| 1948 || 82–58 || 2nd || [[George Staller]]||73,533|| Lost 1st round |
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| 1949|| 81–48|| 1st || Homer Cox||61,106 || Won pennant<br />Lost 1st round |
| 1949|| 81–48|| 1st || Homer Cox||61,106 || '''Won league pennant'''<br />Lost 1st round |
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| 1950 || 46–89 || 7th || Walter Van Grofski||21,685 || Did not qualify |
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==Notable alumni== |
==Notable alumni== |
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*[[Hilly Flitcraft]] (1948) |
*[[Hilly Flitcraft]] (1948) |
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*[[Dutch Romberger]] (1948–1949) |
*[[Dutch Romberger]] (1948–1949) |
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*[[George Staller]] (1948, MGR) |
*[[George Staller]] (1948, MGR) |
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===See also=== |
===See also=== |
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Revision as of 22:50, 1 October 2022
| Portsmouth A's | |
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| Minor league affiliations | |
| Class | Class D (1948–1950) |
| League | Ohio-Indiana League (1948–1950) |
| Major league affiliations | |
| Team | Philadelphia Athletics (1948–1950) |
| Minor league titles | |
| League titles (0) | None |
| Conference titles (1) | 1949 |
| Wild card berths (1) |
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| Team data | |
| Name | Portsmouth A's (1948–1950) |
| Ballpark | Riverside Park/Branch Rickey Park (1948–1950) |
The Portsmouth A's were a minor league baseball team based in Portsmouth, Ohio. From 1948 to 1950, the A's played as exclusively as members of the Class D level Ohio-Indiana League and were a minor league affiliate of the Philadelphia Athletics. The Portsmouth A's hosted minor league home games at Riverside Park, known today as Branch Rickey Park. The A's won the 1949 league pennant.
History
The Portsmouth A's were immediately preceded by the Portsmouth Red Birds, who played as members of the Middle Atlantic League from 1937 to 1940 as an affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals.[1]
In 1948, the Portsmouth A's were formed, serving as a minor league affiliate of the Philadelphia Athletics. Portsmouth became members of the eight–team Class D level Ohio–Indiana League.[2] Portsmouth joined the Lima Terriers, Marion Cubs, Muncie Reds, Newark Yankees, Richmond Braves, Springfield Giants and Zanesville Dodgers in beginning league play on May 15, 1948.[3]
In their first season of play, Portsmouth A's placed 2nd in the Ohio–Indiana League regular season standings. The A's ended the 1948 season with a record of 82–58, as George Staller served as manager.[4] Portsmouth finished a mere 0.5 game behind the 1st place Zanesville Dodgers in the final standings.[5] In the playoffs, the Muncie Packers swept Portsmouth 4 games to 0.[6]
The 1949 Portsmouth A's won the Ohio–Indiana League pennant before losing in the playoffs. Playing under manager Homer Cox, Portsmouth placed first in the regular season standings with a 81–58 record.[7] Portsmouth finished 4.5 games ahead of the 2nd place Springfield Giants.[8] In the 1st round of playoffs, the Marion Red Sox defeated the A's 3 games to 1.[9]
In their final season, the Portsmouth A's did not qualify for the 1950 playoffs to defend their championship. The Portsmouth A's ended their final Ohio–Indiana League season with a 46–89 record to place 7th. Walter Van Grofski served as manager, as Portsmouth finished 42.5 games behind the 1st place Marion Red Sox.[10][11] The A's scored 568 total runs, last in the league.[12]
In 1951, the Portsmouth A's did not return to play, as the Ohio–Indiana League reduced from eight teams to six teams.[13]
Portsmouth was without minor league baseball until the 1993 Portsmouth Explorers began a three–season tenure as members of the Frontier League.[14][15]
The ballpark
The Portsmouth A's hosted minor league home games at Riverside Park. The ballpark was renamed "Branch Rickey Park" in 1950.[16] The ballpark was constructed in 1935 and is still in use today, as home to the Shawnee State Bears collegiate team.[17] The location is 25 Mary Ann Street.[18]
Timeline
| Year(s) | # Yrs. | Team | Level | League | Affiliate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948–1950 | 3 | Portsmouth A's | Class D | Ohio-Indiana League | Philadelphia Athletics |
Year–by–year records
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Attend | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 82–58 | 2nd | George Staller | 73,533 | Lost 1st round |
| 1949 | 81–48 | 1st | Homer Cox | 61,106 | Won league pennant Lost 1st round |
| 1950 | 46–89 | 7th | Walter Van Grofski | 21,685 | Did not qualify |
Notable alumni
- Hilly Flitcraft (1948)
- Dutch Romberger (1948–1949)
- George Staller (1948, MGR)
See also
References
- ^ "1940 Portsmouth Red Birds minor league baseball Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ "1948 Portsmouth A's Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "1948 Ohio-Indiana League (OOL) Minor League Baseball on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ "1948 Portsmouth A's minor league baseball Statistics on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ "1948 Ohio-Indiana League (OOL) Minor League Baseball Standings on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ a b "1948 Portsmouth A's minor league baseball Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ "1949 Portsmouth A's Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "1949 Ohio-Indiana League". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ a b "1949 Portsmouth A's minor league baseball Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ "1950 Portsmouth A's Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "1950 Ohio-Indiana League". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ a b "1950 Portsmouth A's minor league baseball Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ "1951 Ohio-Indiana League". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "Portsmouth Explorers minor league baseball Statistics and Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ "Portsmouth, Ohio Encyclopedia". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "Branch Rickey Park in Portsmouth, OH minor league baseball history and teams on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ "Shawnee State University". www.ssubears.com.
- ^ "Shawnee State University". www.ssubears.com.