Covington Astros

The Covington Astros were a minor league baseball team that played from 1967 to 1976 in the Appalachian League. Affiliated with the Houston Astros, they were located in Covington, Virginia. They played their home games at Casey Field. In 1966, the team played as the Covington Red Sox and were a farm team of the Boston Red Sox.

Year-by-year record

YearRecordFinishManagerPlayoffs
196729-354thTony Pacheconone
196839-322ndTony Pacheconone
196932-356thDick Bogardnone
197032-242ndDick Smithnone
197133-355th (t)Billy Smithnone
197241-292ndBilly Smithnone
197321-488thBilly Smithnone
197432-375thBilly Smithnone
197535-345thBilly Smithnone
197638-323rdJulio Linaresnone


Notable alumni

  • Bruce Bochy (1975) 1996 NL Manager of the Year; Manager: 2010, 2012, 2014 World Series Champions - San Francisco Giants


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