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Columbus Catfish
2003–2008
Columbus, Georgia
Team Logo
Cap InsigniaClass-level - Class A (2003–2008)
Minor league affiliations - South Atlantic League (2003–2008)
- Southern Division
Major league affiliations - Tampa Bay Rays (2007–2008)
- Los Angeles Dodgers (2001–2006)
Name - Columbus Catfish (2004–2008)
- (Columbus) South Georgia Waves (2003)
- (Albany) South Georgia Waves (2002)
- Wilmington Waves (2001)
Ballpark - Golden Park (2003–2008)
- Paul Eames Sports Complex (2002)
- Brooks Field (2001)
Minor league titles League titles 2007 The Columbus Catfish were a minor league baseball team in Columbus, Georgia. They were a Class A team in the South Atlantic League, and were an affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays since September 29, 2006.[1] The Catfish relocated to Bowling Green, Kentucky for the 2009 season.
The Catfish played home games at Golden Park. The team colors were royal blue, peach, and sand. The name "Catfish" referred to the fish of the same name, which is commonly eaten in the South and is often harvested from the Chattahoochee River. The city of Columbus and Golden Park itself lie on the Chattahoochee. The peach in the Catfish logo implies the state of Georgia---to differentiate the team from the Columbus Clippers of Columbus, Ohio.
In 2007, the Catfish swept the West Virginia Power in three games to win their first South Atlantic league championship.
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History
The Catfish, then known as the Wilmington Waves as one of two South Atlantic League expansion teams in 2001, played their inaugural season in Wilmington, North Carolina, as an affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The team left Wilmington after one season due to the lack of a permanent stadium.[2] The Waves moved to Albany, Georgia for one season until settling in Columbus, which had lost the RedStixx prior to the 2003 season. The team was known as the South Georgia Waves during its single season in Albany and its first year in Columbus.
Relocation to Bowling Green
The team was sold to New Hampshire Fisher Cats owner Art Solomon in April, 2008.[3] Solomon would move the team to Bowling Green, Kentucky, for the 2009 season,[4] where the team would be known as the Bowling Green Hot Rods.
Season-by-season records
Note: W = Wins, L = Losses
Season W L Finish Postseason 2001 75 63 2nd 2002 75 63 2nd 2003 64 72 11th 2004 69 69 7th 2005 57 79 14th 2006 72 68 7th 2007 82 53 2nd 2 League champions
Southern Division, 2 games to 0 over Augusta.
League Finals, 3 games to 0 over West Virginia.2008 67 69 10th 2001: Wilmington Waves
2002: South Georgia Waves, Albany
2003: South Georgia Waves, Columbus
1- 1st half Southern division champions
2- 2nd half Southern division championsNotable events
- May 20, 2004: Catfish pitcher Chuck Tiffany pitched a 7-inning perfect game against the Greensboro Bats in game 2 of a doubleheader. Tommy Lasorda, Tiffany's boyhood idol, saw the performance. [5]
- June 10, 2004: Catfish pitcher Julio Pimentel set all-time Columbus records, outdueling Rome Braves (and future Atlanta Braves) pitcher Chuck James by striking out the first 8 batters, and 16 total in game 1 (7 innings complete game) of doubleheader. [6]
- September 13, 2007: Catfish defeat West Virginia Power 6-0 in game 3 to clinch their first South Atlantic league championship in a three-game sweep[7]
External links
Categories:- South Atlantic League
- Sports in Columbus, Georgia
- Former Los Angeles Dodgers minor league affiliates
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