The Sumter Braves were the Class A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves in the South Atlantic League during the late 1980’s. Atlanta’s farm system was an embarrassment of riches at the time. Future stars of Atlanta’s National League dynasty of the 1990’s such as Ron Gant, Tom Glavine, David Justice and Ryan Klesko all came through Sumter on their way up the ladder.
The Sumter Indians were a South Carolina minor league baseball team that played for only one season in the Western Carolinas League during the summer of 1970. The Indians were the first pro ball club to call Sumter home since the Sumter Chicks of 1949-1950. Notable players included 18-year old third baseman Buddy Bell and 21-year old pitcher Jim Kern. Both became Major League All-Stars for the Cleveland Indians and later for the Texas Rangers.
South Atlantic League (1991) Born: 1991 – South Atlantic League expansion franchise Moved: November 1991 (Albany Polecats) First Game: April 12, 1991 (W 7-5 @
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