Greenwood Pirates Explained

Greenwood Pirates
Firstseason:1981
Lastseason:1983
City:Greenwood, South Carolina
Past Class Level:
  • Class A
Past League:
Pastmajorleague:Pittsburgh Pirates (1981-1983)
Atlanta Braves (1968-1979)
Pastnames:Greenwood Braves (1968-1979)
Pastparks:Legion Park

The Greenwood Pirates were a minor league baseball team in Greenwood, South Carolina, from 1981 to 1983. The team was an affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates in the South Atlantic League. The club lasted three seasons before moving to Savannah, Georgia to become the Savannah Cardinals. The Pittsburgh Pirates then affiliated themselves with the Macon Pirates.

Season results

YearRecordFinishManagerPlayoffs
1981 79-65 2nd Joe Frisina Lost League Finals
1982 52-86 10th Joe Frisina
1983 66-78 8th Joe Frisina