Columbus RedStixx

The Columbus RedStixx was a minor league baseball team in Columbus, Georgia. They were a Class A team in the South Atlantic League, and a farm team of the Cleveland Indians.

Columbus RedStixx
Minor league affiliations
ClassSingle-A
LeagueSouth Atlantic League
DivisionSouthern Division
Major league affiliations
TeamCleveland 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
NameColumbus RedStixx (1992–2002)
Previous names
Columbus Indians (1991)
MascotFredStixx
BallparkGolden Park (1991–1995, 1997–2002)
Previous parks
Ragsdale Field, Columbus State University (1996)
ManagerMike 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)

The RedStixx played home games at Golden Park, except during 1996. The team's home games were moved to Ragsdale Field on the campus of Columbus State University, while Golden Park was renovated to accommodate softball events for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. The name "RedStixx" refers to the Red Sticks, a faction of Creek Indians of 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 to Eastlake, Ohio following that year's regular season. The team renamed themselves the Lake County Captains. Although the Redstixx left Columbus, the South Georgia Waves arrived in town the next year.

Venues

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

Notable alumni

Season-by-season records

Note: W = Wins, L = Losses

SeasonWLFinishPostseason
199173695thDid not qualify
199277622nd 1Lost in 1st round to Myrtle Beach Hurricanes 2-0.
199386562ndDid not qualify
199487511st 1Lost in 1st round to Savannah Cardinals 2-0.
199580623rd 2Lost in 1st round to Augusta GreenJackets 2-0.
199679634th 21st round: beat Augusta GreenJackets 2-1.
2nd round: Lost to Savannah Sand Gnats 2-0.
1997627612thDid not qualify
199859817thDid not qualify
199970717th 1Lost in 1st round.
200067707th 11st round: beat Augusta GreenJackets.
Finals: Lost to Delmarva Shorebirds 3-0.
200177593rdDid not qualify
200279603rd 21st round: beat Capital City Bombers.
Finals: Lost to Hickory Crawdads 3-2.

1- 1st half division champion
2- 2nd half division champion
1991: Columbus Indians
19922002: Columbus RedStixx

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