Adelaide Giants
| Adelaide Giants |
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| League |
Australian Baseball League (1989-1999) |
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| Location |
Adelaide |
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| Ballpark |
Norwood Oval |
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| Year founded |
1989–90 |
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| Nickname(s) |
Giants |
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| League championships |
0 |
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| Colours |
Royal Blue, Red, Yellow and White |
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| 1998–99 |
?-? (1st) |
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Lost semi-finals, finished 3rd |
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The Adelaide Giants were one of the foundation members of the now defunct Australian Baseball League (ABL). They competed in all 10 seasons but however never once made the leagues final playoff series, though they did appear in two Semi-Final series. They also have the novelty of winning the first ever ABL match against the Perth Heat in the 1989–90 season.[1]
During its original run from 1989-99, ABL clubs were affiliated with Major League Baseball teams who would generally send Minor League prospects to play in Australia during the North American off season. The Giants were affiliated with the famed Los Angeles Dodgers and were only ABL team to stay affiliated with the same team throughout the history of the original ABL.
Giants infielder and Australian representative at the 1996 Summer Olympics Andrew Scott holds the ABL and club record for most appearances with 469 games played.[2]
History
| Season | Finish |
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| 1989–90 | 5th |
| 1990–91 | ? |
| 1991–92 | ? |
| 1992–93 | ? |
| 1993–94 | 4th |
| 1994–95 | ? |
| 1995–96 | ? |
| 1996–97 | 3rd |
| 1997–98 | 6th |
| 1998–99 | 3rd |
See also
References
External links
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