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===Pitchers===
===Pitchers===
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* [[Justin Cassell]], #20 (3-2 in 8 starts, 3.32 ERA, 29 strikeouts, 17 walks)
* [[Clayton Richard]], #33 (5-6 in 12 starts, 2.64 ERA, 47 strikeouts, 13 walks)
* [[Clayton Richard]], #33 (3-5 in 8 starts, 2.87 ERA, 31 strikeouts, 9 walks)
* [[Justin Cassell]], #20 (4-3 in 12 starts, 3.69 ERA, 43 strikeouts, 24 walks)
* [[Kyle McCulloch]], #37 (1-4 in 8 starts, 3.98 ERA, 28 strikeouts, 17 walks)
* [[Kyle McCulloch]], #37 (3-4 in 12 starts, 4.05 ERA, 37 strikeouts, 22 walks)
* [[Carlos Torres]], #2 (4-1 in 6 starts, 4.54 ERA, 40 strikeouts, 9 walks)
* [[Carlos Torres]], #2 (6-2 in 11 starts, 3.95 ERA, 64 strikeouts, 13 walks)
* [[Brian Omogrosso]], #32 (1-1 in 5 starts, 3.13 ERA, 13 strikeouts, 13 walk) (on DL April 17-23)
* [[Brian Omogrosso]], #32 (1-2 in 5 starts, 3.62 ERA, 16 strikeouts, 18 walks) (on DL April 17-23 and May 16-29)
* [[Ryan O'Malley]] (1-1 in 5 starts, 6.95 ERA, 17 strikeouts, 5 walks) (received May 8)
* [[Lucas Harrell]] #34 (2-0 in 2 starts, 1.38 ERA, 9 strikeouts, 1 walk) (placed on DL April 21)
* [[Lucas Harrell]] #34 (2-0 in 2 starts, 1.38 ERA, 9 strikeouts, 1 walk) (placed on DL April 21)
* [[Jack Egbert]], #40 (0-0 in 1 start, 2.25 ERA, 4 strikeouts, 1 walk) (received from AAA Charlotte April 18 and transferred back April 22)
* [[Jack Egbert]], #40 (0-0 in 1 start, 2.25 ERA, 4 strikeouts, 1 walk) (received from AAA Charlotte April 18 and transferred back April 22)
* [[Joe Torres]], #41 (0-0 in 19 appearances, 2.12 ERA, 20 strikeouts, 9 walks)
* [[Joe Torres]], #41 (1-0 in 29 appearances, 3.04 ERA, 31 strikeouts, 16 walks)
* [[Jon Link]], #25 (1-1 in 15 appearances, 2.57 ERA, 14 strikeouts, 9 walks)
* [[Derek Rodriguez]], #35 (5-1 in 26 appearances, 2.84 ERA, 40 strikeouts, 14 walks)
* [[Derek Rodriguez]], #35 (4-1 with 1 save in 14 appearances, 2.82 ERA, 22 strikeouts, 11 walks)
* [[Jon Link]], #25 (2-1 in 25 appearances, 1.88 ERA, 23 strikeouts, 10 walks)
* [[Fernando Hernandez, Jr]], #30 (3-1 in 14 appearances, 4.67 ERA, 19 strikeouts, 12 walks) (on DL May 8-18)
* [[John Lujan]], #27 (0-1 in 14 appearances, 4.70 ERA, 14 strikeouts, 12 walks)
* [[John Lujan]], #27 (0-1 in 14 appearances, 4.70 ERA, 14 strikeouts, 12 walks)
* [[Shaun Babula]] (2-0 in 12 appearances, 4.64 ERA, 15 strikeouts, 9 walks) (received from Charlotte April 22)
* [[Clevelan Santeliz]], #7 (0-1 in 10 appearances, 4.41 ERA, 6 strikeouts, 8 walks) (placed on DL May 6)
* [[Clevelan Santeliz]], #7 (0-1 in 10 appearances, 4.41 ERA, 6 strikeouts, 8 walks) (placed on DL May 6)
* [[Fernando Hernandez, Jr]], #30 (1-0 in 8 appearances, 5.79 ERA, 10 strikeouts, 5 walks) (placed on DL May 8)
* [[Shaun Babula]] (1-0 in 7 appearances, 3.97 ERA, 8 strikeouts, 3 walks) (received from Charlotte April 22)
* [[Matt Zaleski]] (0-0 in 5 appearances, 0.00 ERA, 3 strikeouts, 1 walk) (sent to A+ Winston-Salem April 18)
* [[Matt Zaleski]] (0-0 in 5 appearances, 0.00 ERA, 3 strikeouts, 1 walk) (sent to A+ Winston-Salem April 18)
* [[Joe Winkelsas]] (0-0 in 2 appearances, 3.00 ERA, 1 strikeout, no walks) (received from Charlotte May 6)
* [[Joe Winkelsas]] (0-0 in 2 appearances, 3.00 ERA, 1 strikeout, no walks) (received from Charlotte May 6. On DL May 18-31. Released on May 31)
* [[Ryan O'Malley]] (0-0 in 1 appearance, 16.20 ERA, 1 strikeout, no walks) (received May 8)


===Catchers===
===Catchers===
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* [[Jared Price]], #14 (batting .167 with 3 runs on 5 hits, 2 home runs, 3 RBI. 1 error)
* [[Cole Armstrong]], #9 (batting .235 with 22 runs on 40 hits, 6 home runs, 25 RBI. 4 errors)
* [[Cole Armstrong]], #9 (batting .163 with 12 runs on 16 hits, 5 home runs, 11 RBI. 1 error)
:* [[Eric Hollis]], #11 (batting .214 with 4 runs on 3 hits, 2 RBI. 0 errors) (on DL April 3-May 9 and May 29-)
* [[Eric Hollis]], #11 (batting .000 with no runs on no hits in 4 at-bats) (on DL April 3-May 9)
:* [[Jared Price]], #14 (batting .167 with 3 runs on 5 hits, 2 home runs, 3 RBI. 1 error) (sent to Charlotte May 9)
:* [[Erick San Pedro]], #14 (batting .600 with 1 run on 3 hits. O errors)  (received May 30)
:* [[Adam Ricks]] (received from WInston-Salem May 29 and sent back May 30)


===Infielders===
===Infielders===
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* 1B [[Micah Schnurstein]], #50 (batting .214 with 13 runs on 25 hits, 11 RBI, 2 steals. 3 errors)
* 1B [[Micah Schnurstein]], #50 (batting .214 with 25 runs on 40 hits, 2 home runs, 15 RBI, 3 steals. 3 errors)
* 2B [[Victor Mercedes]], #12 (batting .200 with 8 runs on 14 hits, 7 RBI, 2 steals. 4 errors) (on DL April 25 - May 7)
* 2B [[Victor Mercedes]], #12 (batting .294 with 20 runs on 40 hits, 2 home runs, 25 RBI, 5 steals. 6 errors) (on DL April 25 - May 7)
* 2B [[Joe Persichina]] (batting .286 with 2 runs on 6 hits, 2 RBI. No errors) (received from Kannapolis April 25, returned May 8)
:* 2B [[Joe Persichina]] (batting .286 with 2 runs on 6 hits, 2 RBI. No errors) (received from Kannapolis April 25, returned May 8)
* SS [[Robert Hudson]], #15 (batting .230 with 11 runs on 23 hits, 6 RBI, 1 steal. 3 errors)
* SS [[Robert Valido]], #8 (batting .226 with 19 runs on 42 hits, 1 home run, 15 RBI, 11 steals. 13 errors)
* SS [[Robert Valido]], #8 (batting .172 with 9 runs on 20 hits, 5 RBI, 8 steals. 7 errors)
:* SS [[Robert Hudson]], #15 (batting .263 with 18 runs on 41 hits, 1 home run, 13 RBI, 2 steals. 4 errors)
* 3B [[Javier Castillo]], #29 (batting .265 with 15 runs on 30 hits, 13 RBI, 1 steal. 6 errors)
* 3B [[Javier Castillo]], #29 (batting .268 with 29 runs on 53 hits, 4 home runs, 36 RBI, 1 steal. 7 errors)


===Outfielders===
===Outfielders===
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* [[Noah Hall]], #17 (batting 1.000 with 2 runs on 2 hits, 1 RBI) (on DL April 5-May 10)
* [[David Cook]], #24 (batting .317 with 41 runs on 60 hits, 11 home runs, 25 RBI, 8 steals)
* [[David Cook]], #24 (batting .316 with 22 runs on 36 hits, 14 RBI, 2 steals)
* [[Miguel Negron]], #4 (batting .275 with 27 runs on 57 hits, 3 home runs, 23 RBI, 12 steals)
* [[Ricardo Nanita]], #23 (batting .281 with 18 runs on 36 hits, 20 RBI, 6 steals)
* [[Ricardo Nanita]], #23 (batting .268 with 27 runs on 55 hits, 4 home runs, 25 RBI, 9 steals)
* [[Stefan Gartrell]], #48 (batting .237 with 19 runs on 36 hits, 3 home runs, 16 RBI, 2 steals)
* [[Thomas Collaro]], #44 (batting .235 with 8 runs on 20 hits, 12 RBI) (received April 5 from Charlotte, returned May 10)
* [[Thomas Collaro]], #44 (batting .235 with 8 runs on 20 hits, 12 RBI) (received April 5 from Charlotte, returned May 10)
* [[Miguel Negron]], #4 (batting .233 with 11 runs on 28 hits, 11 RBI, 7 steals)
* [[Noah Hall]], #17 (batting 1.000 with 7 runs on 10 hits, 6 RBI. No errors) (on DL April 5-May 10)
* [[Stefan Gartrell]], #48 (batting .211 with 8 runs on 19 hits, 10 RBI, 2 steals)


===Coaches and trainers===
===Coaches and trainers===
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===Southern League All-Stars===
===Southern League All-Stars===


==Results (21-17)==
==Results (35-23)==
===April (13-12)===
===April (13-12)===
* 3-7: Won 2 of 5 vs Tennessee Smokies (3-0, 1-2 in 7, 1-5 in 7, 2-5, 2-1), finishing 1 game back in the Southern League's south division
* 3-7: Won 2 of 5 vs Tennessee Smokies (3-0, 1-2 in 7, 1-5 in 7, 2-5, 2-1), finishing 1 game back in the Southern League's south division
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* 30: Lost the 1st of a 5 game series vs Mobile BayBears (2-4), dropping back to a 1 game lead
* 30: Lost the 1st of a 5 game series vs Mobile BayBears (2-4), dropping back to a 1 game lead


===May (7-5)===
===May (19-11)===
* 1-4: Split the remaining 4 games 2-2 vs Mobile (1-4, 4-2, 3-0, 4-8) remaining 1 game ahead
* 1-4: Split the remaining 4 games 2-2 vs Mobile (1-4, 4-2, 3-0, 4-8) remaining 1 game ahead
* 5-9: Won 2 of 5 at Montgomery  (1-2, 7-4, 10-16, 3-4 in 7, 9-5 in 7) climbing back to 2 games ahead
* 5-9: Won 2 of 5 at Montgomery  (1-2, 7-4, 10-16, 3-4 in 7, 9-5 in 7) climbing back to 2 games ahead
* 10-14: Won 4 of 4 vs West Tennessee (7-2, 3-2, 7-2, 4-2) building a 3 game lead
* 10-14: Won 4 of 5 vs West Tennessee (7-2, 3-2, 7-2, 4-2, 1-3) building a 3 game lead
* 15-19: Won 3 of 5 at Jacksonville Suns (2-6, 4-6, 11-5, 3-2, 13-5) stretching their lead to 4 games
* 21-25: Won 4 of 5 at Huntsville Stars (6-5 in 10, 8-6, 5-4, 6-11, 6-5) climbing to 5 games ahead
* 26-30: Won 3 of 5 vs Jacksonville (11-0, 13-3, [[2008 Rickwood Classic|2-4]], 7-8, 3-0) extending the lead to 6 games
* 31: Won the 1st of a 5-game series at Mississippi 6-0, jumping up to a 7-game lead
 
===June (3-0)===
* 1-4: Won the next three of four remaining games at Mississippi (6-0, 7-4, 6-5) staking claim to an 8 game lead


==Notable games==
==Notable games==
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The Barons partnered with the [[Birmingham Civil Rights Institute]] and the [[Alabama Negro League Association]] to sponsor a "Tribute to the Negro Leagues" night during their [[April 15]] game against the Mississippi Braves. The Barons wore [[Birmingham Black Barons]] caps, which were part of a larger charity auction to benefit the co-sponsors. Several Negro Leagues veterans participated in the event.
The Barons partnered with the [[Birmingham Civil Rights Institute]] and the [[Alabama Negro League Association]] to sponsor a "Tribute to the Negro Leagues" night during their [[April 15]] game against the Mississippi Braves. The Barons wore [[Birmingham Black Barons]] caps, which were part of a larger charity auction to benefit the co-sponsors. Several Negro Leagues veterans participated in the event.


The [[2008 Rickwood Classic]] is scheduled for [[May 28]] against the Jacksonville Suns. The Barons will wear throwback uniforms honoring the [[1951 Birmingham Barons|1951]] and [[1952 Birmingham Barons|1952]] teams which were affiliated with the Boston Red Sox. [[Jimmy Piersall]], a veteran of those teams, will attend. The Suns will wear 1967-era uniforms honoring the year Nolan Ryan pitched for Jacksonville.
The [[2008 Rickwood Classic]] was held on [[May 28]], with the Jacksonville Suns defeating the Barons at [[Rickwood Field]] 4-2. The Barons wore throwback uniforms honoring the [[1951 Birmingham Barons|1951]] and [[1952 Birmingham Barons|1952]] teams which were affiliated with the Boston Red Sox. [[Jimmy Piersall]], a veteran of those teams, attended. The Suns wore 1967-era uniforms honoring the year Nolan Ryan pitched for Jacksonville.
 
[[Clayton Richard]]'s shutout game against Mississippi on [[May 31]] was the first by a Baron since [[Josh Stewart]] blanked the Hunstville Stars on [[August 14]], [[2002 Birmingham Barons|2002]].


==Statistics==
==Statistics==
As of April 19 the Barons were batting .221 with 48 runs and 3 home runs in 484 at-bats. The Barons pitchers were a combined 10-5 with a team ERA of 2.55 with 43 runs and 5 home runs allowed.
As of June 3 the Barons were batting .257 with 272 runs and 40 home runs in 1,987 at-bats. The Barons pitchers were a combined 35-25 with a team ERA of 3.58 with 235 runs and 23 home runs allowed. Average home attendance was 4,543 (3rd in the Southern League).


[[Category:Birmingham Barons teams]]
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[[Category:2008|Barons]]
[[Category:2008|Barons]]

Revision as of 23:30, 4 June 2008

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The 2008 Birmingham Barons opened their 2008 campaign on April 3 with a Thursday-night home game against the Knoxville Smokies. The Barons compete in the South division of the Southern League along with the Jacksonville Suns, Mississippi Braves, Mobile BayBears and Montgomery Biscuits. They play their home games at Regions Park in Hoover. All games are broadcast on WYDE-FM "The Source" and are called by Director of Broadcasting Curt Bloom.

This marks the Baron's 23rd season as the Chicago White Sox AA affiliate, and their 21st year in Hoover. The minor league contract was extended by 4 years to 2010 on July 20, 2006. It is the second season under new owners Don Logan and his sons Jeff and Stan. Jonathan Nelson is the team's general manager. Carlos Subero was announced as the Barons new field manager on January 17, 2008, replacing Rafael Santana who managed for one season.

New for the 2008 season are uniforms with red accents and a solid-red alternate jersey, created as part of the team's new graphic identity. The team's home whites keep their trademark pinstripe while road grays reflect the design of the Negro American League champion 1948 Birmingham Black Barons uniforms. Regions Park also debuted a new 56' x 43' LED video scoreboard constructed by Daktronics, Inc.

Roster

Pitchers

  • Clayton Richard, #33 (5-6 in 12 starts, 2.64 ERA, 47 strikeouts, 13 walks)
  • Justin Cassell, #20 (4-3 in 12 starts, 3.69 ERA, 43 strikeouts, 24 walks)
  • Kyle McCulloch, #37 (3-4 in 12 starts, 4.05 ERA, 37 strikeouts, 22 walks)
  • Carlos Torres, #2 (6-2 in 11 starts, 3.95 ERA, 64 strikeouts, 13 walks)
  • Brian Omogrosso, #32 (1-2 in 5 starts, 3.62 ERA, 16 strikeouts, 18 walks) (on DL April 17-23 and May 16-29)
  • Ryan O'Malley (1-1 in 5 starts, 6.95 ERA, 17 strikeouts, 5 walks) (received May 8)
  • Lucas Harrell #34 (2-0 in 2 starts, 1.38 ERA, 9 strikeouts, 1 walk) (placed on DL April 21)
  • Jack Egbert, #40 (0-0 in 1 start, 2.25 ERA, 4 strikeouts, 1 walk) (received from AAA Charlotte April 18 and transferred back April 22)
  • Joe Torres, #41 (1-0 in 29 appearances, 3.04 ERA, 31 strikeouts, 16 walks)
  • Derek Rodriguez, #35 (5-1 in 26 appearances, 2.84 ERA, 40 strikeouts, 14 walks)
  • Jon Link, #25 (2-1 in 25 appearances, 1.88 ERA, 23 strikeouts, 10 walks)
  • Fernando Hernandez, Jr, #30 (3-1 in 14 appearances, 4.67 ERA, 19 strikeouts, 12 walks) (on DL May 8-18)
  • John Lujan, #27 (0-1 in 14 appearances, 4.70 ERA, 14 strikeouts, 12 walks)
  • Shaun Babula (2-0 in 12 appearances, 4.64 ERA, 15 strikeouts, 9 walks) (received from Charlotte April 22)
  • Clevelan Santeliz, #7 (0-1 in 10 appearances, 4.41 ERA, 6 strikeouts, 8 walks) (placed on DL May 6)
  • Matt Zaleski (0-0 in 5 appearances, 0.00 ERA, 3 strikeouts, 1 walk) (sent to A+ Winston-Salem April 18)
  • Joe Winkelsas (0-0 in 2 appearances, 3.00 ERA, 1 strikeout, no walks) (received from Charlotte May 6. On DL May 18-31. Released on May 31)

Catchers

  • Cole Armstrong, #9 (batting .235 with 22 runs on 40 hits, 6 home runs, 25 RBI. 4 errors)
  • Eric Hollis, #11 (batting .214 with 4 runs on 3 hits, 2 RBI. 0 errors) (on DL April 3-May 9 and May 29-)
  • Jared Price, #14 (batting .167 with 3 runs on 5 hits, 2 home runs, 3 RBI. 1 error) (sent to Charlotte May 9)
  • Erick San Pedro, #14 (batting .600 with 1 run on 3 hits. O errors) (received May 30)
  • Adam Ricks (received from WInston-Salem May 29 and sent back May 30)

Infielders

  • 1B Micah Schnurstein, #50 (batting .214 with 25 runs on 40 hits, 2 home runs, 15 RBI, 3 steals. 3 errors)
  • 2B Victor Mercedes, #12 (batting .294 with 20 runs on 40 hits, 2 home runs, 25 RBI, 5 steals. 6 errors) (on DL April 25 - May 7)
  • 2B Joe Persichina (batting .286 with 2 runs on 6 hits, 2 RBI. No errors) (received from Kannapolis April 25, returned May 8)
  • SS Robert Valido, #8 (batting .226 with 19 runs on 42 hits, 1 home run, 15 RBI, 11 steals. 13 errors)
  • SS Robert Hudson, #15 (batting .263 with 18 runs on 41 hits, 1 home run, 13 RBI, 2 steals. 4 errors)
  • 3B Javier Castillo, #29 (batting .268 with 29 runs on 53 hits, 4 home runs, 36 RBI, 1 steal. 7 errors)

Outfielders

  • David Cook, #24 (batting .317 with 41 runs on 60 hits, 11 home runs, 25 RBI, 8 steals)
  • Miguel Negron, #4 (batting .275 with 27 runs on 57 hits, 3 home runs, 23 RBI, 12 steals)
  • Ricardo Nanita, #23 (batting .268 with 27 runs on 55 hits, 4 home runs, 25 RBI, 9 steals)
  • Stefan Gartrell, #48 (batting .237 with 19 runs on 36 hits, 3 home runs, 16 RBI, 2 steals)
  • Thomas Collaro, #44 (batting .235 with 8 runs on 20 hits, 12 RBI) (received April 5 from Charlotte, returned May 10)
  • Noah Hall, #17 (batting 1.000 with 7 runs on 10 hits, 6 RBI. No errors) (on DL April 5-May 10)

Coaches and trainers

Southern League All-Stars

Results (35-23)

April (13-12)

  • 3-7: Won 2 of 5 vs Tennessee Smokies (3-0, 1-2 in 7, 1-5 in 7, 2-5, 2-1), finishing 1 game back in the Southern League's south division
  • 8-12: Won 3 of 5 at Chattanooga Lookouts (6-5, 4-0 in 11, 3-6, 5-3, 4-5), taking a half-game lead in the division
  • 14-18: Won 5 of 5 vs Mississippi Braves (4-2 in 11, 2-1, 2-1, 6-5 in 13, 3-2), taking a 2 game lead
  • 19-23: Won 1 of 5 at West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx (0-3, 2-3. 6-1, 2-15, 4-8), dropping to 1 game ahead
  • 24-28: Won 3 of 5 vs Montgomery Biscuits (4-5, 3-8, 4-2, 4-0, 4-0), retaking a 2 game lead
  • 30: Lost the 1st of a 5 game series vs Mobile BayBears (2-4), dropping back to a 1 game lead

May (19-11)

  • 1-4: Split the remaining 4 games 2-2 vs Mobile (1-4, 4-2, 3-0, 4-8) remaining 1 game ahead
  • 5-9: Won 2 of 5 at Montgomery (1-2, 7-4, 10-16, 3-4 in 7, 9-5 in 7) climbing back to 2 games ahead
  • 10-14: Won 4 of 5 vs West Tennessee (7-2, 3-2, 7-2, 4-2, 1-3) building a 3 game lead
  • 15-19: Won 3 of 5 at Jacksonville Suns (2-6, 4-6, 11-5, 3-2, 13-5) stretching their lead to 4 games
  • 21-25: Won 4 of 5 at Huntsville Stars (6-5 in 10, 8-6, 5-4, 6-11, 6-5) climbing to 5 games ahead
  • 26-30: Won 3 of 5 vs Jacksonville (11-0, 13-3, 2-4, 7-8, 3-0) extending the lead to 6 games
  • 31: Won the 1st of a 5-game series at Mississippi 6-0, jumping up to a 7-game lead

June (3-0)

  • 1-4: Won the next three of four remaining games at Mississippi (6-0, 7-4, 6-5) staking claim to an 8 game lead

Notable games

Opening night attracted 6,872 to Regions Park, the biggest opening since 1993 and the third largest in the 21-year history of the stadium. On May 10 the stadium honored Joseph Burgess of Midfield as the 6 millionth fan to attend a game at the park.

The Barons partnered with the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and the Alabama Negro League Association to sponsor a "Tribute to the Negro Leagues" night during their April 15 game against the Mississippi Braves. The Barons wore Birmingham Black Barons caps, which were part of a larger charity auction to benefit the co-sponsors. Several Negro Leagues veterans participated in the event.

The 2008 Rickwood Classic was held on May 28, with the Jacksonville Suns defeating the Barons at Rickwood Field 4-2. The Barons wore throwback uniforms honoring the 1951 and 1952 teams which were affiliated with the Boston Red Sox. Jimmy Piersall, a veteran of those teams, attended. The Suns wore 1967-era uniforms honoring the year Nolan Ryan pitched for Jacksonville.

Clayton Richard's shutout game against Mississippi on May 31 was the first by a Baron since Josh Stewart blanked the Hunstville Stars on August 14, 2002.

Statistics

As of June 3 the Barons were batting .257 with 272 runs and 40 home runs in 1,987 at-bats. The Barons pitchers were a combined 35-25 with a team ERA of 3.58 with 235 runs and 23 home runs allowed. Average home attendance was 4,543 (3rd in the Southern League).

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