| Martinsville Phillies | |
|---|---|
| Minor league affiliations | |
| Previous classes | A |
| League | Appalachian League (1988-2003) Carolina League (1945-1949) Bi-State League (1934-1941) |
| Major league affiliations | |
| Previous teams | Houston Astros (1999-2003) Philadelphia Phillies (1940-1941; 1988–1998) Philadelphia A's (1945-1949), St. Louis Cardinals (1939) |
| Team data | |
Previous names | Martinsville Astros (1999-2003) Martinsville A's (1945-1949) Martinsville Manufacturers (1934-1941) |
Previous parks | Hooker Field |
The Martinsville Phillies were a short season minor league baseball team located in Martinsville, Virginia. Affiliated with the Philadelphia Phillies, they existed from 1988 to 1998, playing in the Appalachian League. They played their home games at Hooker Field. Martinsville was also home to the Martinsville Astros (1999-2003), Martinsville A's (1945-1949) and the Martinsville Manufacturers (1934-1941).
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| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 29-41 | 8th | Roly de Armas | |
| 1989 | 29-38 | 8th | Roly de Armas | |
| 1990 | 25-44 | 9th | Roly de Armas | |
| 1991 | 27-41 | 7th | Roly de Armas | |
| 1992 | 22-43 | 10th | Roly de Armas | |
| 1993 | 22-46 | 10th | Ramon Henderson | |
| 1994 | 32-36 | 6th | Ramon Henderson | |
| 1995 | 30-37 | 6th | Ramon Henderson | |
| 1996 | 20-47 | 8th | Ramon Henderson | |
| 1997 | 29-39 | 9th | Kelly Heath | |
| 1998 | 32-36 | 6th | Greg Legg | |
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