[23], After finishing in third-place with a 74–72 record in 1989,[24] the Sounds returned in 1990 to experience their most successful season as a part of the American Association, when they compiled an 86–61 record. Tickets for Minor League games: buy Nashville Sounds Minor League single game tickets at Ticketmaster.com. The Nashville Sounds Official Store is located at 19 Junior Gilliam Way Nashville, TN, 37219. The Sounds shared their ballpark with the Southern League's Nashville Xpress, previously known as the Charlotte Knights, during the 1993 and 1994 seasons. All rights reserved. The word "Sounds" was written across the chest in blue music note-like script, with a red border; the font was changed briefly from 1987 to 1988. Since the group also owned the Class A Kane County Cougars minor league team, which had an extra mascot uniform, the surplus cougar outfit was sent to Nashville. For more team information please visit http://www.nashvillesounds.com, the official website of the Nashville Sounds. In recent years, following the construction of newer, relatively luxurious minor league ballparks, Greer has fallen below standards set for Triple-A stadiums by professional baseball. ", "All-Time Triple-A All-Star Roster by Team. The team has served as a farm club for six major league franchises. Following the season, he was named the National League Rookie of the Year. The program ranged from a US$10 fine for a pitcher walking a batter with one on and two outs to a US$100 fine for missing curfew. [36], The team improved their record in 1996, ending up with 77 wins and 67 losses. [33] Nashville hosted the mid-season Triple-A All-Star Game in 1994. [84], Prior to Ozzie, a lime-green dinosaur named Champ was the team's mascot. The team plays its home games at Herschel Greer Stadium, which opened in 1978 and holds 10,052 fans. During the opening season of 1978, Nashville Sounds games were broadcast on WMTS 96.3 FM by announcer and station owner, Monte Hale. The Sounds advanced to their first American Association championship series, where they lost to the Omaha Royals three games to two. Welcome to the Official Online Store of the Nashville Sounds, the AAA Affiliate of the Texas Rangers. Fans responded well to the return of baseball to the city, evidenced by Nashville leading the Southern League in attendance in each of their seven seasons as a member of the league. [12], The New York Yankees returned for another exhibition game against the Sounds on April 28, 1983. 20 February 2008. [25] Finishing the regular season in a tie with the Buffalo Bisons, the Sounds won the Eastern Division championship in a one-game playoff. ", "If you billed it around faith, they will certainly come. By May 1, the team had fallen into third-place in the Eastern Division, where they remained for the rest of the season. The Nashville Sounds' mascot is an anthropomorphic cougar named Ozzie. Specialties: Baseball, The Band Box, the Big Guitar & more! This season marked the last that Larry Schmittou was the team's principal owner. [54] Nashville won the division title and advanced to the post-season by means of a tiebreaker (winning the regular season series versus Iowa nine games to seven). As a result, Nashville joined the Pacific Coast League (PCL). Promotion ends 10/31. The Sounds won the series two games to one before advancing to the Southern League championship series against the Columbus Astros. [91], The promotion has since been adopted by at least 40 other minor league teams. ", Nashville "Sounds' 'Faith Nights' pay off for Habitat for Humanity project. The boys are back in town! [9], The Sounds rejoined the Cincinnati Reds farm system in 1987, this time as their Triple-A affiliate. It depicts a mustachioed baseball player swinging at a baseball with a guitar, a staple of country music, in place of a bat. The Sounds played their first home game, a 12–4 victory, on April 26, 1978 against the Savannah Braves in front of a sellout crowd of 8,156 fans. [1], The team fielded in 1980 was recognized as one of the 100 greatest minor league teams of all time. [7] The color blue was added to Memphis' red and white palate. The mustachioed mascot donned a uniform identical to that of Sounds players. [65], On December 16, 2008, the Nashville Metro Council approved an up to five-year extension to Greer's lease. Spending the beginning of the 1987 season around the top of the standings, the team hit a slump after losing a few key players mid-season. Tickets are available here! Sounds owner Larry Schmittou offered Greer Stadium as a temporary home for the team. In addition to being selected for both the mid-season and post-season All-Star teams, outfielder Magglio Ordóñez garnered the league's Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player awards.[30]. Ronnie Milsap Sings "Denver" And Others Also Featuring Favorite Songs By The Decibels, I'll Never Get To Heaven / You're Nobody Til Somebody Loves You. ", "1999 AAA Pacific Coast League Pitching Leaders for Winning %. ", "Zephyrs end season just ahead of storm. [20] On May 21, catcher J. R. House became the second Sounds player to hit for the cycle. Participate virtually anywhere Sept 28 through October 31, 2020. [2] The 2006 team tied the record for the longest game in PCL history. In order to prove to the team's Nashville banks, which would back the purchase, that the move was financially viable, Schmittou commissioned a survey to evaluate the potential turnout for a Triple-A team versus a Double-A team. They are located in Nashville, Tennessee, and are named for the city's association with the music industry. [73] Beginning circa 1985, numbers were also located on the front of jerseys on the player’s left chest, below the team name. Going into 2008, they were the three-time defending PCL American North Division champions. Not only did the Sounds host the event, but they also served as the all-star team's competition. We have a ton on tap for today’s doubleheader between Nashville and Memphis as Copa de la Diversion Weekend continues at First Tennessee Park. ", "Looking Back: Nashville Hosts Two Teams In 1993 & 1994. Limit of one dog per human. The venue has experienced numerous expansions and contractions since its completion in 1978, and currently seats 10,052 spectators. [60] The team spent all but one day of the season at the bottom of their divisional standings. Managed by Frank Kremblas and featuring top prospects such as Rickie Weeks, Prince Fielder, Nelson Cruz, and Corey Hart, the Sounds won the American North Division title on the second-to-last day of the season. [20], The 1988 Sounds were in last-place and had a losing record until making numerous management changes late in the season. After defeating the Blue Jays, the Sounds advanced to the league championship series to play against the Jacksonville Suns. He was joined on-air by fellow commentator Mike Capps for the 1997 season. [90] The program has garnered national media attention for the Sounds from The New York Times and National Public Radio.[92][90]. The Sounds and Chicks met again on the last day of the second half in a split doubleheader; both games were won by Nashville. ", "Purcell Firm On City, Sounds Stadium Agreement. In order to keep fans away, the lights and scoreboard were not turned on, the game was not broadcast in the local market, and a message on the team's website announced that the game was postponed. ", "American Association Special Award Winners. He survived, but with a bruised leg and several lacerations to the head, and he returned to play later in the season. [65] The improvements, which included a new clubhouse, improved field lighting, and improvements to restrooms, walkways, and seating, were made in order to keep the stadium functional for another three to five years. Though the research proved to team owners that the move was a sensible decision, the banks were not impressed. Baseball Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. The Sounds went on to defeat the Tacoma Rainiers in three straight games to capture the league title.

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