List of Lehigh Valley IronPigs seasons

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The Lehigh Valley IronPigs have played at Coca-Cola Park since 2008.

The Lehigh Valley IronPigs are a Minor League Baseball team that plays in the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania. Founded as members of the Triple-A classification International League (IL) in 2008, the IronPigs have been affiliated with the Philadelphia Phillies since its inception. The IronPigs have played at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania, since their inaugural season. In conjunction with the 2021 restructuring of the minor leagues, Lehigh Valley was placed in the new Triple-A East (AAAE) in 2021,. [2] Still, this league was renamed the International League in 2022. [3]

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The team has played 2,274 regular-season games and compiled a win–loss record of 1,131–1,143, resulting in a winning percentage of .497. The IronPigs' best regular-season record occurred in 2018 when they finished 84–56 (.600). Conversely, their worst record was 55–89 (.382), which they recorded in 2008, their inaugural season.

Lehigh Valley has appeared in only one International League championship (2011) and has claimed one division title (2018), [4] [5] along with three wild card playoff berths. The team struggled in its early years, finishing last, or second-to-last in the division twice in its first three seasons. However, under manager Dave Brundage (2013–2016) and later Gary Jones (2018–2019, 2021), the IronPigs became a playoff contender for a while, partaking in three consecutive playoff appearances, losing to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders each time. [6] [7] [8]

Season-by-season records

Table key
LeagueThe team's final position in the league standings
DivisionThe team's final position in the divisional standings
GB Games behind the team that finished in first place in the division that season
‡Class champions (2008–present)
†League champions (2008–present)
*Division champions (2008–present)
^Postseason berth (2008–present)
Season-by-season records
SeasonLeagueRegular-seasonPostseasonMLB affiliateRef.
RecordWin %LeagueDivisionGBRecordWin %Result
2008 IL 55–89.38214th6th33——— Philadelphia Phillies [9]
2009IL71–73.4938th3rd11+1⁄2——— Philadelphia Phillies [10]
2010IL58–86.40313th5th29+1⁄2——— Philadelphia Phillies [11]
2011
^		IL80–64.5564th2nd24–3.571Won wild card berth
Won semifinals vs. Pawtucket Red Sox, 3–0
Lost IL championship vs. Columbus Clippers, 3–1 [12] 		Philadelphia Phillies [13]
2012IL75–68.5245th3rd8+1⁄2——— Philadelphia Phillies [14]
2013IL72–72.5007th4th8+1⁄2——— Philadelphia Phillies [15]
2014IL66–78.45811th6th15+1⁄2——— Philadelphia Phillies [16]
2015IL63–81.43812th5th18——— Philadelphia Phillies [17]
2016
^		IL85–58.5942nd2nd60–3.000Won wild card berth
Lost semifinals vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, 3–0 [18] 		Philadelphia Phillies [19]
2017
^		IL80–62.5633rd (tie)2nd (tie)6+1⁄21–3.250Won wild card berth
Lost semifinals vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, 3–1 [20] 		Philadelphia Phillies [21]
2018
*		IL84–56.6001st1st—1–3.250Won Northern Division title
Lost semifinals vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, 3–1 [22] 		Philadelphia Phillies [23]
2019IL66–74.4719th (tie)5th9+1⁄2——— Philadelphia Phillies [24]
2020ILSeason cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic) [25] Philadelphia Phillies [26]
2021 AAAE 52–66.44114th4th19+1⁄21–9.100Lost series vs. Buffalo Bisons, 4–1
Lost series vs. Worcester Red Sox, 5–0
Placed 30th in the Triple-A Final Stretch [27] [n 1] 		Philadelphia Phillies [30]
2022 IL 76–72.5147th (tie)4th (tie)9——— Philadelphia Phillies [31]
2023IL80–66.5486th3rd8+1⁄2——— Philadelphia Phillies [32]
2024IL68–78.46614th7th19+1⁄2——— Philadelphia Phillies [33]
Totals—1,131–1,143.497———7–21.250———

Franchise totals

By classification

Franchise totals by classification
AffiliationRegular-seasonPostseasonComposite
RecordWin %Apps.RecordWin %RecordWin %
Triple-A (2008–2024)1,131–1,143.49747–21.2501,138–1,164.495
All-time1,131–1,143.49747–21.2501,138–1,164.495

By league

Franchise totals by league
AffiliationRegular-seasonPostseasonComposite
RecordWin %Apps.RecordWin %RecordWin %
Triple-A East / IL (2008–2024)1,131–1,143.49747–21.2501,138–1,164.495
All-time1,131–1,143.49747–21.2501,138–1,164.495

By affiliation

Franchise totals by affiliation
AffiliationRegular-seasonPostseasonComposite
RecordWin %Apps.RecordWin %RecordWin %
Philadelphia Phillies (2008–2024)1,131–1,143.49747–21.2501,138–1,164.495
All-time1,131–1,143.49747–21.2501,138–1,164.495

Notes

    1. ↑ The Triple-A Final Stretch was a 10-game postseason tournament in which all 30 Triple-A clubs competed for the highest winning percentage. [28] Though not a traditional postseason, games were played after the conclusion of the regular championship season on September 19 and were not a factor in determining the regular-season champion. [29]

    References

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    2. ↑ Mayo, Jonathan (February 12, 2021). "MLB Announces New Minors Teams, Leagues". Major League Baseball. Archived from the original on March 6, 2021. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
    3. ↑ "Historical League Names to Return in 2022". Minor League Baseball. March 16, 2022. Archived from the original on March 25, 2022. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
    4. ↑ Sabados, Matt (August 26, 2018). "Pigs capture first-ever North Division title". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
    5. ↑ "Pigs Capture First-Ever North Division Title". OurSportsCentral. August 26, 2018. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
    6. ↑ Rosenbaum, Mike (September 16, 2016). "RailRiders topple Gwinnett to claim Governors' Cup". Major League Baseball. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
    7. ↑ Heneghan, Kelsie (September 10, 2017). "RailRiders punch return ticket to IL Finals". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
    8. ↑ "The best team in Triple-A during the 2018 season has been eliminated from the Governor's Cup Playoffs". x.com. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
    9. ↑ "2008 International League". baseball-reference.com. Baseball Reference. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
    10. ↑ "2009 International League". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
    11. ↑ "2010 International League". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
    12. ↑ "2016 International League". Stats Crew. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
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    14. ↑ "2012 International League". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
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    26. ↑ Wagaman, Andrew (June 30, 2020). "Minor League Baseball Season Officially Canceled; Ironpigs Promise 'Best Season Ever' in 2021". The Morning Call. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
    27. ↑ "2021 Triple-A Final Stretch Standings". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
    28. ↑ Heneghan, Kelsie (October 2, 2022). "Bulls Parade Way to Eighth Triple-A Title". Minor League Baseball. Archived from the original on October 2, 2022. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
    29. ↑ Dykstra, Sam (July 15, 2021). "Triple-A Teams to Play in Postseason Tourney". Major League Baseball. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
    30. ↑ Reichard, Kevin (July 2, 2021). "MiLB playoffs, extended season on tap". Ballpark Digest. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
    31. ↑ "2022 International League". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
    32. ↑ "2023 International League". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Archived from the original on September 25, 2023. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
    33. ↑ "2024 International League". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Archived from the original on September 23, 2024. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
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