Winter Haven Super Sox

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.

Home Ballpark: Chain O'Lakes Park

Managers: Bill Lee (1-6; player/manager), Ed Nottle, Leon Roberts (12-20; player/manager)

Coaches: Dalton Jones, Doug Griffin

1989 Opening Day Roster

*Pitchers: Jim Bibby, Mark Bomback, Pedro Borbón, Darrell Brandon, Bill Campbell, Mike Cuellar, Ferguson Jenkins, John LaRose, Bill Lee, Jim Willoughby, Rick Wise
*Catchers: Gary Allenson, Doug Simunic
*Infielders: Cecil Cooper, Mario Guerrero, Butch Hobson, Dalton Jones, Tom McMillan, Joe Pittman
*Outfielders: Al Bumbry, Bernie Carbo, Pete LaCock (also with St. Petersburg), Gene Richards, Leon Roberts
*Disabled list: Julio Soto, Scipio Spinks
*Other Players: Matt Alexander, Ron Dunn, Ben Oglivie, Tony Scott