Martinsville Astros
Firstseason1999
Lastseason2003
CityMartinsville, Virginia
Past class levelA
LeagueAppalachian League (1988–2003)
Carolina League (1945–1949)
Bi-State League (1934–1941)
PastmajorleagueHouston Astros (1999–2003)
Philadelphia Phillies (1940–1941; 1988–1998)
Philadelphia A's (1945–1949),
St. Louis Cardinals (1939)
PastnamesMartinsville Phillies (1988–1998)
Martinsville A's (1945–1949)
Martinsville Manufacturers (1934–1941)
PastparksHooker Field

The Martinsville Astros were a short season minor league baseball team located in Martinsville, Virginia. The team was affiliated with the Houston Astros and played in the Appalachian League from 1999 to 2003. Martinsville was also home to the Martinsville Phillies (1988–1998), Martinsville A's (1945–1949) and the Martinsville Manufacturers (1934–1941).

Ballpark

Beginning in 1988, the Martinsville home stadium was Hooker Field, located at 450 Commonwealth Boulevard in Martinsville, Virginia. The facility is still in use today.[1] Previously, the A's and Manufacturers had played at Doug English Field.[2]

Alumni

Other Alumni

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References

  1. ^ "Hooker Field". Martinsville Mustangs. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  2. ^ "1934 Martinsville Manufacturers Statistics". StatsCrew.com
  3. ^ "Martinsville, Virginia Encyclopedia". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved September 4, 2018.