Bradenton Explorers

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Bradenton Explorers
1989–1990
Bradenton, Florida
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Minor league affiliations
Previous classesIndependent Winter League
LeagueSenior Professional Baseball Association
DivisionNorthern Division
Team data
Previous names
  • Daytona Beach Explorers (1990)
  • Bradenton Explorers (1989)
Previous parks
  • Jackie Robinson Ballpark (1990)
  • McKechnie Field (1989)

The Bradenton Explorers were one of the eight original franchises that began play in the Senior Professional Baseball Association in 1989.

That season, the club compiled a record of 38-34, finishing in second place in the league's Northern Division, narrowly holding off the Orlando Juice. Jim Morrison led the league with 17 home runs, and pitcher Rick Lysander added a league-high 11 saves. In the playoffs, the Explorers lost to the St. Petersburg Pelicans, who went on to become league champions.

However the following season, the team was relocated to Daytona Beach, becoming the Daytona Beach Explorers. The move was a result of the team losing $1 million during their first season.[1]

In Daytona the team had an 11-11 record and were in 4th place when the Senior Professional Baseball Association ceased operations on December 28, 1990.

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References[]

  1. ^ White, Russ (May 26, 1990). "Bradenton Explorers May Move To Daytona". The Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved April 22, 2011.
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