Shelby Reds

Shelby Reds
19771982
Shelby, North Carolina
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  • Shelby Mets (1982-1983)
  • Shelby Pirates (1980-1981)
  • Shelby Reds (1977-1978)

The Shelby Reds, was the inaugural name of a minor league baseball team that played in Shelby, North Carolina between 1977 and 1982. The team was a member of the Western Carolinas League, before transferring with the league to the South Atlantic League in 1980. The club was initially affiliated with the Cincinnati Reds. In 1979, the Pittsburgh Pirates became their affiliate, changing the team's name to the Shelby Pirates. The team changed affiliates again in 1981, this time to the New York Mets. As result their name changed a final time to the Shelby Mets.

Season-by-season

(from Baseball Reference Bullpen)

Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs
1977 60-79 5th Jim Lett
1978 75-64 2nd Jim Lett No playoffs
1979 56-78 6th Tom Zimmer
1980 58-80 8th Joe Frisina
1981 59-83 7th Dan Monzon
1982 77-63 2nd Rich Miller


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