Winter Haven Super Sox

Winter Haven Super Sox
1989
Winter Haven, Florida
Class-level
Previous Independent Winter League
Minor league affiliations
League Senior Professional Baseball Association
Division Northern Division
Team data
Previous parks
Chain of Lakes Park

The Winter Haven Super Sox were one of the eight original franchises that began play in the Senior Professional Baseball Association in 1989. The club featured future Hall of Famer Ferguson Jenkins as part of its pitching staff. In the league's inaugural season, the Super Sox struggled and went through several managerial changes. Player/manager Bill Lee was replaced after just seven games by Ed Nottle, who was in turn replaced by Leon Roberts. Cecil Cooper retired after just 16 games with the club. The club finished in last place in the Northern Division and did not make the playoffs. Despite the team's poor performance, pitcher Bill Campbell led the league with a 2.12 ERA. After their first season, the Winter Haven Super Sox ceased operations.

1989 Opening Day Roster

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