Anderson Rangers Explained

Anderson Rangers
Firstseason:1970
Lastseason:1975
City:Anderson, South Carolina
Past Class Level:
  • Class A
Pastmajorleague:
Past League:Western Carolinas League
Pastparks:
Pastnames:
  • Anderson Rangers (1975)
  • Anderson Mets (1974)
  • Anderson Tigers (1973)
  • Anderson Giants (1972)
  • Anderson Senators (1970-1971)
Leaguenum:0
Leaguechamps:None

The Anderson Rangers was the final name of a minor league baseball team, located in Anderson, South Carolina, in the early 1970s. The club was a member of the Class A Western Carolinas League and played its home games at Anderson Memorial Stadium.

The team began in 1970 as the Anderson Senators and were affiliated with the Washington Senators through the 1971 season. In 1972, the team became the Anderson Giants after becoming an affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. However the following season, the club became an affiliate with the Detroit Tigers and changed their name once again to the Anderson Tigers.

During their final two season in existence, the club became an affiliate of the New York Mets, as the Anderson Mets and finally the Texas Rangers, as the Anderson Rangers.

Year-by-year record

YearRecordFinishManagerPlayoffs
1970 61-69 5th Frank Gable none
1971 55-66 4th none
1972 51-81 6th
1973 54-73 5th
1974 61-72 5th none
1975 67-70 2nd none

Notable Anderson alumni