Anderson Rangers

Anderson Rangers
Anderson Rangers
1970–1975; Anderson, South Carolina ;
Minor league affiliations
Previous classes	Class A;
Previous leagues	Western Carolinas League
Major league affiliations
Previous teams	Texas Rangers (1975); New York Mets (1974); Detroit Tigers (1973); San Francisco Giants (1972); Washington Senators (1970-1971);
Minor league titles
League titles (0)	None
Team data
Previous names	Anderson Rangers (1975); Anderson Mets (1974); Anderson Tigers (1973); Anderson Giants (1972); Anderson Senators (1970-1971);
Previous parks	Anderson Memorial Stadium;

The Anderson Rangers was the final name of a minor league baseball team, located in Anderson, South Carolina, in the early 1970s. The club was a member of the Class A Western Carolinas League and played its home games at the 4000-seat Anderson Memorial Stadium.^[2]^[3]^: 98

The team began in 1970 as the Anderson Senators and were affiliated with the Washington Senators through the 1971 season. These were the only consecutive years where the team retained a consistent affiliation, and their name changed each subsequent year to match their parent squad.^[1]^[3]

In 1972, the team became the Anderson Giants after becoming an affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. In 1973, they changed to the Anderson Tigers, affiliated with the Detroit Tigers. In 1974, they became the Anderson Mets as an affliate of the New York Mets, and they played their final season in 1975 as an affiliate of the Texas Rangers, taking the name Anderson Rangers.^[3]^: 571

Year-by-year record

Year	Record	Finish	Manager	Playoffs
1970	61-69	5th	Frank Gable	none
1971	55-66	4th	Frank Gable / Bill Haywood	none
1972	51-81	6th	Max Lanier
1973	54-73	5th	Len Okrie
1974	61-72	5th	Owen Friend	none
1975	67-70	2nd	Rich Donnelly	none

Notable Anderson alumni

Jim Clancy (1975) MLB All-Star
Max Lanier (1972, MGR) 2 x MLB All-Star
Lee Mazzilli (1974) MLB All-Star
Rick Waits (1970)

References

^ ^a ^b "Western Carolinas League (A) Encyclopedia and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
^ Benson, Michael (1989). Ballparks of North America: a comprehensive historical reference baseball grounds, yards and stadiums, 1845 to present. Jefferson, NC: McFarland. p. 8. ISBN 0-89950-367-5.
^ ^a ^b ^c Johnson, Lloyd; Wolff, Miles (2007). The Encyclopedia of Minor League Baseball: The Official Record of Minor League Baseball (3rd ed.). Baseball America, Incorporated. ISBN 978-1-932391-17-6. Retrieved June 5, 2025.

[BR-1] "Western Carolinas League (A) Encyclopedia and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved June 5, 2025.

[2] Benson, Michael (1989). Ballparks of North America: a comprehensive historical reference baseball grounds, yards and stadiums, 1845 to present. Jefferson, NC: McFarland. p. 8. ISBN 0-89950-367-5.

[EMLB-3] Johnson, Lloyd; Wolff, Miles (2007). The Encyclopedia of Minor League Baseball: The Official Record of Minor League Baseball (3rd ed.). Baseball America, Incorporated. ISBN 978-1-932391-17-6. Retrieved June 5, 2025.

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