Marion Marauders
- Location: Marion, NC
- League: Western Carolina League 1948–1952; Tar Heel League 1953-1954
- Affiliation: Baltimore Orioles, 1954
- Ballpark: Marion Municipal Stadium
Pitcher Kelly Jack Swift of the Marion Marauders from a July 24, 1953 article in the Asheville (N.C.) Times
The Marion Marauders were a Class D Minor League baseball team based in Marion, North Carolina. During their existence from 1948 to 1954, they had an overall record of 361–333. Their most successful season was in 1953, when they won the Tar Heel League regular season, and saw their star pitcher Kelly Jack Swift go 30–7 with a 2.54 ERA, winning the pitching Triple Crown. Swift still remains the last 30-game winner in Minor League baseball history. The team folded along with the rest of the Tar Heel League on June 21, 1954.
Year-by-Year Record[]
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 49-54 | 6th | Wes Ferrell | |
| 1949 | 40-62 | 6th | Johnny Lanning / | |
| 1950 | 56-54 | 4th | Lost in 1st round | |
| 1951 | 58-52 | 6th | ||
| 1952 | 58-50 | 3rd | / / Franklin Robinson | Lost in 1st round |
| 1953 | 74-35 | 1st | Lost League Finals | |
| 1954 | 26-26 | 2nd (t) | League disbanded June 21 | |
| Total | 361-333 |
References[]
https://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Marion_Marauders
External links[]
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