Louisville Bats
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- Location: Louisville, KY
- League: International League 2002-present
- Class: AAA minor league
- Affiliation: Cincinnati Reds 2002-present
- Ballpark: Louisville Slugger Field
In 2002, the Louisville RiverBats, the Cincinnati Reds affiliate in the International League, shortened their name to the Louisville Bats. Prior to being known as the RiverBats, the team was called the Louisville Redbirds for more than a decade after their arrival from Springfield, Illinois in 1982.
The Louisville hitting coach has been Adrian Garrett since 2002.
[edit] Year-by-Year Record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 79-65 | 2nd | Dave Miley | |
| 2003 | 79-64 | 1st | Dave Miley (62-47); Mack Jenkins (1-0); Rick Burleson (16-17) | Lost in semifinals |
| 2004 | 67-77 | 2nd | Rick Burleson | |
| 2005 | 66-78 | 4th | Rick Sweet | |
| 2006 | 75-68 | 3rd | Rick Sweet | |
| 2007 | 74-70 | 7th | Rick Sweet | |
| 2008 | 88-56 | 1st (t) | Rick Sweet | Lost in 1st round |
