Charleston Dirty Birds

The Charleston Dirty Birds are an American professional baseball team based in Charleston, West Virginia. They are a member of the South Division of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, a partner league of Major League Baseball. The Dirty Birds have played their home games at GoMart Ballpark since 2005.

Team history

Before current era (1910–1983)

The history of professional baseball in Charleston, dates back to , and a team known as the Charleston Statesmen of the Class D Virginia Valley League. In , the Statesmen moved to the Class D Mountain State League, and then folded after that year. A new team, the Charleston Senators was formed in 1914 and lasted three seasons in the Class D Ohio State League. In , a new Senators team joined the Class C Mid-Atlantic League as an affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. This team lasted until . In , the Senators were reformed as a member of the Class A Central League. In , the city was granted a franchise in the Triple-A American Association. At first, this team was affiliated with the Chicago White Sox, then the Detroit Tigers, and finally the Washington Senators. In , the Charleston Senators won the American Association championship. The franchise ceased operations after the season.

In , the city had no team, but the Triple-A International League San Juan Marlins, affiliated with the St. Louis Cardinals, moved to the city but on May 19 the team was deemed not financially viable. In , the Charleston Indians, affiliated with the Cleveland Indians, moved to the city in the Class-A Eastern League, and in that league was elevated to Double-A. The team folded after the season.

Baseball returned to the city in with the Charleston Charlies of the Triple-A International League. The Charlies played in the International League from 1971 to 1983. The team had previously been the Columbus Jets. The Charlies were affiliated with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, and finally the Cleveland Indians. The team won the International League championship in and . The Charlies left for Maine following the season, and, after relocating to Moosic, Pennsylvania in 1989, the team is now known as the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.

Today, the Dirty Birds sell nostalgic "throwback" merchandise from the Pittsburgh-affiliated era of the Charlies.

Charleston Wheelers (1987–1994)

In , the city resumed minor league baseball after a three-year absence. The new team was first called the Charleston Wheelers, so named for the city's history of stern- and side-wheeled boats. The Wheelers began as a co-op team, with players from several Major League Baseball franchises including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, and Atlanta Braves.

In 1988, the franchise became the Chicago Cubs' third full-season Class A franchise (the other two being Peoria in the Midwest League and Winston-Salem in the Carolina League). The only two players on that 1988 squad to reach the Major Leagues were SS Alex Arias and C Matt Walbeck.

alt=Trevor Hoffman pitching in relief for the San Diego Padres closing out a game against the Chicago Cubs at Petco Park on June 4, 2008.|left|thumb|Trevor Hoffman, pitching in relief for the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on June 4, 2008, played for the Charleston Wheelers in 1990 and 1991.

Hall of Famer Trevor Hoffman began his professional career as an infielder with Charleston, then the Single-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. Over his first 103 games, he struggled offensively, batting .212 with 23 runs batted in. Due to this, Hoffman was converted to a pitcher in 1991 on the recommendation of Charleston manager Jim Lett.

The Wheelers won the Class A South Atlantic League championship in , the only league title for the franchise. By that point, they had changed affiliation to the Cincinnati Reds. SAL Northern Division championships followed in 1991 and 1992, with the Wheelers losing the championship series both years.

In late , the Wheelers were purchased from then-owner Dennis Bastien by a conglomerate of local owners led by Charleston businessman Michael Paterno.

Charleston Alley Cats (1995–2004)

The Charleston Alley Cats were established in 1995 as a Class A South Atlantic League affiliate, initially for the Cincinnati Reds. The team was managed in its inaugural season by Razor Shines, in what would become the first year of a managerial career that extended through 2015. That 1995 squad finished with a 77–65 record, placing fourth in the league's North Division. Notably, future Major League pitcher Brett Tomko made his professional debut with the Alley Cats, posting a 1.84 ERA over nine appearances, including seven starts.

thumb|[[Alex Ríos|Alex Rios, 2× All-Star and World Series champion, played for the Charleston Alley Cats in 2001.]]

The Alley Cats made their first postseason appearance in 1997 after finishing first in the North Division with a 76–62 record. The club's success that season was driven by various well-trained members that included right-handers Buddy Carlyle—who would go on to appear in 150 Major League games over nine seasons—and José Acevedo, along with catcher Jason LaRue, both of whom later reached the Major Leagues.

After the 1997 season, the Alley Cats did not return to the playoffs until their final year of existence in 2004. The franchise spent the 1999 and 2000 seasons as a Kansas City Royals affiliate before joining the Toronto Blue Jays organization in 2001. In their final season, the 2004 Alley Cats went 84–56, powered by strong performances from right-handed pitchers Tom Mastny and Shaun Marcum, along with slugger Ryan Roberts. Despite their success, they did not win the league championship, as the Hickory Crawdads defeated the Capital City Bombers in the South Atlantic League Finals.

During their 10-year run and affiliation with three different Major League clubs, the Alley Cats featured numerous players who later reached the Major Leagues. Notable alumni include Alex Rios, Jeremy Affeldt, Erik Kratz, and Brandon League.

West Virginia Power (2005–2021)

Prior to the season, they adopted the West Virginia Power name. To quote the team's announcement following their decision to change the team name:

<blockquote>"West Virginia is and will continue to be recognized as one of the leading energy providers for the country. The energy production from coal, natural gas, and hydro-electric sources, combined with the fact that Charleston serves as the center for the state's political and economic powers led us to the name of the team. We felt it was extremely important that the name reflect the entire region and are excited about the tremendous marketing opportunities that will go along with the name."</blockquote>

thumb|right|The logo of West Virginia Power, used from 2009 until 2021

The West Virginia Power played their inaugural game at Appalachian Power Park in April 2005, a stadium named in recognition of the state's diverse energy industry. The team hosted the Hagerstown Suns on April 14, 2005, securing an 8–3 victory before a crowd of 5,354 fans. The game marked the official opening of the new ballpark, which was considered one of the premier new facilities in Minor League Baseball at the time.

From the team's inaugural season in 2005 through the end of 2008, the West Virginia Power served as the Class A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. During this period, the club drew strong attendance, with fans coming to see future Major League players such as Yovani Gallardo, Ryan Braun, Michael Brantley and Alcides Escobar. The Power won the South Atlantic League Northern Division titles in both 2007 and 2008, but fell short of a championship—losing the 2007 league title series to the Columbus Catfish in a three-game sweep, and dropping the 2008 championship series to the Augusta GreenJackets.

thumb|[[Gregory Polanco with the West Virginia Power in 2012]]

In 2009, the Power hosted the South Atlantic League All-Star Game. The Home Run Derby was won by Power first baseman and All-Star Calvin Anderson. The All-Star Game itself drew a sellout crowd to Appalachian Power Park.

The franchise again hosted the 2019 South Atlantic League All-Star Game on Tuesday, June 18, at Appalachian Power Park, marking the second time the franchise hosted the league's mid-summer classic since 2005, with the first occurring in 2009.

In conjunction with Major League Baseball's reorganization of the minors after the 2020 season, the Mariners opted to discontinue their affiliation with West Virginia, leaving them in need of a new affiliate for 2021. It was later confirmed that the Power would be dropped from affiliated baseball, with the team stating its intent to continue playing for 2021 and beyond in another league.

On February 24, 2021, the team announced that it had been sold to a new ownership group led by Andy Shea, also owner of the Power's former South Atlantic League rivals the Lexington Legends. The Power joined the Legends in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, an independent MLB Partner league, for the 2021 season and beyond.

As of January 20, 2023, 102 former Power players have made their MLB debut.

Charleston Dirty Birds (2021–present)

On September 28, 2021, the team officially changed their name to the Charleston Dirty Birds, a reference to canaries once used to detect poisonous gases in the state's coal mines. Charleston's 12-inning game ended in a 17–16 victory, fueled by a power surge from James Nelson (2 HR), Keon Barnum (2 HR), Chad Sedio (2 HR), Alsander Womack (2 HR), Zach Daniels, and Joseph Rosa. The offensive helped the Dirty Birds rally multiple times and ultimately secure the extra-inning win.

Roster

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Traditions

"The Toastman"

Rod Blackstone, better known to fans as "The Toastman", is a known figure at Charleston Dirty Birds baseball games in West Virginia. His tradition began during the 1990 season, when, at a friend's suggestion, he started attending Charleston Wheelers games at the old Watt Powell Park.

In 1992, the team's owner took notice of Blackstone's growing presence and enthusiasm, telling him: "I love that cheer and you need to make toast in the stands. You can sit down front and we'll plug in a toaster."

thumb|Rod Blackstone, AKA, the "Toast Man" at Appalachian Power Park, July 2010. Blackstone sits behind home plate during home games and heckles the opposing team's players with a chant of "You Are Toast". He then throws toast into the crowd.

Each time a visiting batter strikes out, Blackstone hurls slices of toast into the crowd to celebrate. The toast is made fresh at the stadium. He brings loaves of bread from home and toasts them during the game using a toaster on top of a metal patio table. The team installed a dedicated electrical outlet near his section, making the ritual a permanent part of the ballpark's culture.

Season-by-season records

{| class="wikitable" style="margin: 1em auto; font-size: 95%; text-align:center;"

! colspan="9"|Charleston Wheelers (South Atlantic League)

! rowspan="2"|Year !! colspan="4"|Regular Season !! colspan="7"|Postseason

! Manager !! Record !! Win % !! Finish !! Record !! Win % !! Result !! MLB

| || Hal Dyer || 66–73 || .475 || 2nd (Northern) || — || — || — || co-op

| || Brad Mills||51–86 || .372 || 5th (Northern) || — || — || — || Cubs

| || Greg Mahlberg || 58–76 || .433 || 6th (Northern) || — || — || — || Cubs

|-style="background:#ffc9a9;"

| ||Jim Lett || 77–66 || .538 || 3rd (Northern) || 5–0 || 1.000 || Won semifinals vs Fayetteville Generals, 2–0 Won SAL Championship vs Savannah Cardinals, 3–0 || Reds

|- style="background:#ccffff;"

| || P. J. Carey Dave Miley || 92–50 || .648 || 1st (Northern) || 0–3 || .000 || Lost SAL Championship vs Columbia Mets, 0–3 || Reds

|-! style="background:#ccffff;"

| || P. J. Carey || 77–64 || .546 || 2nd (Northern) || 2–3 || .400 || Won semifinals vs Spartanburg Phillies, 2–0 Lost SAL Championship vs Myrtle Beach Hurricanes, 0–3 || Reds

| || Tom Nieto || 76–64 || .543 || 2nd (Northern)|| — || — || — || Reds

| || Tom Nieto || 65–75 || .464 || 5th (Northern) || — || — || — || Reds

! Subtotals !! !! 562–554 !! .504 !! — !! 7–6 !! .636 !! 1 SAL Championships

! colspan="9"|Charleston AlleyCats (South Atlantic League)

! rowspan="2"|Year !! colspan="4"|Regular Season !! colspan="7"|Postseason

! Manager !! Record !! Win % !! Finish !! Record !! Win % !! Result !! MLB

| || Razor Shines || 77–65 || .542 || 3rd (Northern) || — || — || — || Reds

| || Donnie Scott Tommy Thompson || 58–84 || .408 || 4th (Northern) || — || — || — || Reds

|- ! style="background:#ccffff;"

| || Barry Lyons || 76–62 || .551 || 2nd (Northern) || 3–2 || .600 || Won First Round vs Cape Fear Crocs, 2–0 Lost Semifinal vs Delmarva Shorebirds, 1–2 || Reds

| || Barry Lyons || 44–96 || .314 || 4th (Northern)|| — || — || — || Reds

| || Tom Poquette || 61–80 || .433 || 13th || — || — || — || Royals

| || Joe Szekely || 53–80 || .398 || 14th || — || — || — || Royals

| || Rolando Pino || 51–87 || .370 || 16th || — || — || — || Blue Jays

| || Paul Elliott || 61–79 || .436 || 15th || — || — || — || Blue Jays

| || Mark Meleski || 57–76 || .429 || 12th || — || — || — || Blue Jays

|- ! style="background:#ccffff;"

| || Ken Joyce || 84–56 || .600 || 3rd || 0–2 || .000 || Lost Semifinal vs Capital City Bombers, 0–2 || Blue Jays

! Subtotals !! !! 622–765 !! .448 !! — !! 3–4 !! .429 !! 0 SAL Championships

! colspan="9"|West Virginia Power (South Atlantic League)

! rowspan="2"|Year !! colspan="4"|Regular Season !! colspan="7"|Postseason

! Manager !! Record !! Win % !! Finish !! Record !! Win % !! Result !! MLB

| || Ramon Aviles || 60–78 || .435 || 6th (Northern) || — || — || — || Brewers

| || Mike Guerrero || 74–62 || .544 || 3rd (Northern) || — || — || — || Brewers

|-! style="background:#ccffff;"

| || Jeff Isom || 82–54 || .603 || 1st (Northern) || 2–4 || .333 || Won Semifinal vs Hickory Crawdads, 2–1 Lost SAL Championship vs Columbus Catfish, 0–3 || Brewers

|-! style="background:#ccffff;"

| || Jeff Isom || 77–62 || .554 || 3rd (Northern) || 3–3 || .500 || Won Semifinal vs Lake County Captains, 3–0 Lost SAL Championship vs Augusta GreenJackets, 0–3 || Brewers

| || Gary Green || 67–70 || .489|| 4th (Northern) || — || — || — || Pirates

| || Gary Green || 65–74|| .468 || 6th (Northern)|| — || — || — || Pirates

| || Gary Robinson || 69–69|| .500 || 5th (Northern) || — || — || — || Pirates

| || Rick Sofield || 61–79|| .436 || 6th (Northern) || — || — || — || Pirates

|- ! style="background:#ccffff;"

| || Michael Ryan || 82–58|| .586 || 1st (Northern) || 1–2 || .333 || Lost Semifinal vs Hagerstown Suns, 1–2 || Pirates

| || Michael Ryan || 54–81|| .586 || 6th (Northern) || — || — || — || Pirates

|- ! style="background:#ccffff;"

| || Brian Esposito || 87–52|| .626 || 1st (Northern) || 1–2 || .333 || Lost Semifinal vs Hickory Crawdads, 1–2 || Pirates

| || Brian Esposito|| 71–68 || .511 || 5th (Northern) || — || — || — || Pirates

| || Wyatt Toregas || 69–67 || .507 || 4th (Northern) || — || — || — || Pirates

| || Wyatt Toregas || 71–62 ||.534 ||3rd (Northern) ||— ||— ||— || Pirates

| || Dave Berg || 69–70 || .469 || 4th (Northern)|| – || – ||— || Mariners

! Subtotals !! !! 1055–1006!! .512 !! — !! 7–11 !! .389 !!0 SAL Championships

! Totals !! !! 2,242–2325 !! .491 !! — !! 17–21 !! .447 !!1 League Championship

Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (2021–present)

{| class="wikitable" style="margin: font-size: 95%; text-align:center;"

! colspan="9"|West Virginia Power/Charleston Dirty Birds (Atlantic League)

! rowspan="2"|Year !! colspan="4"|Regular Season !! colspan="7"|Postseason

! Manager !! Record !! Win % !! Finish !! Record !! Win % !! Result !! MLB

|- ! style="background:#ccffff;" |

| * || Mark Minicozzi || 58–62 || || 3rd (South) || 1–2 || || Lost Semifinal vs Lexington Legends, 1–2 || Independent

| || Billy Horn || 53–79 || || 5th (South) || — || — || — || Independent

| || Billy Horn || 56–70 || || 3rd (South) || — || — || — || Independent

|-! style="background:#ccffff;"

| || P. J. Phillips || 69–57 || || 3rd (South) || 3–4 || || Lost Atlantic League Championship vs York Revolution, 0–3 || Independent

| || P. J. Phillips || 52–72 || || 5th (South) || — || ||— || Independent

! Sub- totals !! — !! 288–340 !! !! — !! 4–6 !! !! 0 ALPB Championships

! colspan="8"|Note: <nowiki>*</nowiki> On September 28, 2021, the team officially changed their name to the Charleston Dirty Birds.

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; width:50%"

|+ Legend

! style="background:#ccffff;" |

| style="text-align:left;" | Playoff Appearance

! style="background:#ffc9a9;" |

| style="text-align:left;" | Won League Championship

GoMart Ballpark

Watt Powell Park located in the Kanawha City neighborhood of Charleston. Originally opened on April 28, 1949, the ballpark remained in use until 2004 and seated approximately 4,500 fans.

center|660x660px|thumb|West Virginia Power vs. Lexington Legends at GoMart Ballpark on June 12, 2010

The Dirty Birds now play their home games at GoMart Ballpark, located on the east edge of downtown Charleston. Formerly known as Appalachian Power Park, the ballpark opened on April 14, 2005, and features seating for 4,500 spectators. It has twice hosted the South Atlantic League All-Star Game—first in 2009 and again in 2019.

Notable alumni

Several former Charleston players went on to achieve success at the Major League level, including All-Star selections, major awards, and Hall of Fame inductions.

thumb|[[Ryan Braun, the 2011 National League Most Valuable Player and a six-time MLB All-Star, played for the West Virginia Power in 2005 while in the Milwaukee Brewers organization.]]

thumb|[[Michael Brantley, pictured during his tenure with Cleveland, played for the West Virginia Power in 2006 and 2007.]]

Jeremy Affeldt (1999) 3× World Series champion (2010, 2012, 2014)
Elvis Alvarado (2019)
Josh Bell (2012–13) MLB All-Star (2019)
Michael Brantley (2006–07) 5× MLB All-Star (2014, 2017–2019, 2021); World Series champion (2022)
Ryan Braun (2005) 6× MLB All-Star (2008–2012, 2015); 2007 NL Rookie of the Year; 2011 NL Most Valuable Player
Lorenzo Cain (2006) 2× MLB All-Star; ALCS MVP (2014); World Series champion (2015); Gold Glove Award (2019)
Rodolfo Castro (2018)
Tony Cogan (2000)
Carlos Corporán (2005)
Oneil Cruz (2017–18)
Elías Díaz (2011–12) MLB All-Star (2023)
Robinzon Díaz (2004)
Brendan Donnelly (1995) MLB All-Star (2003)
Alcides Escobar (2005) MLB All-Star (2015); ALCS MVP (2015); World Series champion (2015); Gold Glove Award (2015)
Yovani Gallardo (2005) MLB All-Star (2010); 1× Silver Slugger (2010)
Mat Gamel (2005–06)
Logan Gilbert (2019) MLB All-star (2024)
Jimmy Gobble (2000)
Taylor Green (2007)
Robbie Grossman (2009)
Ke'Bryan Hayes (2016) Gold Glove Award (2023)
Trevor Hoffman (1990–91) 7× MLB All-Star (1998–2000, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2009); 2× NL saves leader (1998, 2006); 2nd all time in career saves (601); National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee (2018)
Clay Holmes (2013) 2× All-Star (2022, 2024)
Norris Hopper (1999-00)
Hernán Iribarren (2005)
Danny Jackson (1990) 2× All-Star
JaCoby Jones (2014)
Jarred Kelenic (2019)
Mitch Keller (2016) MLB All-Star (2023)
Matt LaPorta (2007)
Jason LaRue (1996–97)
Brandon League (2003) MLB All-Star; Pitched a combined no-hitter on June 8, 2012
Jonathan Lucroy (2008) 2× All-Star; 1× Silver Slugger (2014)
Starling Marte (2009) 2× All-Star (2016, 2022); 2× Gold Glove (2015, 2016)
Martín Maldonado (2007) Gold Glove Award (2017); World Series champion (2022)
Shaun Marcum (2004)
Austin Meadows (2014) MLB All-Star (2019)
Kevin Newman (2015)
Gregory Polanco (2012)
Scott Pose (1990)
Cal Raleigh (2019) MLB All-star; Gold Glove (2024); Home Run Derby winner (2025)
Ryan Roberts (2004)
Pokey Reese (1992) 2× Gold Glove Award (1999, 2000); World Series Champion (2004)
Pablo Reyes (2015)
Alex Ríos (2001) 2× MLB All-Star (2006, 2007); World Series champion (2015)
Julio Rodríguez (2019) 3× All-Star (2022, 2023, 2025); (2022) AL Rookie of the Year; (2022) AL Most Valuable Player
B. J. Ryan (1998) 2× All-Star (2005, 2006)
Ángel Salomé (2005)
Austin Shenton (2019)
Hunter Strickland (2014) 2× World Series champion (2014, 2019)
Jameson Taillon (2011)
Joe Thatcher (2006)
Brett Tomko (1995)
Cole Tucker (2015–16)
Dan Wilson (1990–91) MLB All-Star (1996)
Yaramil Hiraldo (2023)

Bold currently active in MLB

National Baseball Hall of Fame alumni

The following former Charleston players—spanning all teams past and present—were later inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame:

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;"

|+ Charleston Alumni in the National Baseball Hall of Fame

! Player !! Team !! Year(s) in Charleston !! Position !! All-Star Selections !! Notable achievements

| thumbTrevor Hoffman || Charleston Wheelers || 1990–1991 || RHP || 7× (1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2009) || • National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee (2018) • 2× NL saves leader (1998, 2006) • 601 career saves (2nd all time) • 2× NL Rolaids Relief Man Award (1998, 2006)

| thumb|Dave Parker† || Charleston Charlies || 1973 || RF/DH || 7× (1977, 1979–1981, 1985, 1986, 1990) || • National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee (2025) • NL MVP (1978) • 3× Gold Glove (1977–1979) • 3× Silver Slugger (1985, 1986, 1990) • 2× NL batting champion (1977, 1978) • NL RBI leader (1985) • 2× World Series champion (1979, 1989)

| thumb| Jim Bunning† || Charleston Senators || 1956 || RHP || 9× (1957, 1959, 1961–1964, 1966) || • National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee (1996) • AL wins leader (1957) • 3× Strikeout leader (1959, 1960, 1967) • Pitched a perfect game on June 21, 1964 • Pitched a no-hitter on July 20, 1958

| thumb|Tony La Russa† ||Charleston Charlies || 1974 ||INF || None || • National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee (Manager) (2014) • 3× World Series champion (1989, 2006, 2011) • 4× Manager of the Year (1983, 1988, 1992, 2002) • Second in major league history in victories as a manager (2,884)

| thumb|Jim Kaat† ||Charleston Senators || 1960 ||LHP || 3× (1962, 1966, 1975) || • National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee (2022) • 16× Gold Glove Award (1962–1977) • World Series champion (1982) • AL wins leader (1966)

† Did not play for the current franchise but played in Charleston under a different franchise.

Charleston Baseball Hall of Fame

Class of 2007

Rod "The Toastman" Blackstone
Jim Bunning
Trevor Hoffman
Dave Parker
Willie Randolph
Wheeler Bob

Class of 2008

Dave Augustine
Don Cook
John Dickensheets
Joe Nuxhall
Michael Paterno

Class of 2009

Cal Bailey
Ryan Braun
Art Howe
Tommy John
Tony La Russa
Jim Lett
Kent Tekulve

Class of 2011

Bob Levine
Timothy Pollitt

Class of 2014

Omar Moreno
Watt Powell

Class of 2015

1990 Charleston Wheelers

Class of 2017

Lanny Frattare
Bruce Kison
"Rowdy Alley"

Class of 2018

Paul Nyden

Franchise records

Win–loss record entering 2025:

:* all-time (including Charleston Senators, Marlins, Indians, and Charlies)

:* franchise total (1987–present)

:* as the Charleston Dirty Birds (2021–present)

League titles all-time: (1914, 1932, 1963, 1977, 1990)
Most wins in a season: 92 (1991)
Most losses in a season: 96 (1998)
Longest winning streak: 0 games (June 5–17, 2022)
Longest losing streak: 0 games (August 1–10, 2023)
Pitcher with most wins in a season: Austin Coley (2015) and John Ray (1991) – 16 wins
Hitter with most home runs in a season: Keon Barnum (2024) – 41 home runs

Individual Offensive Records (1987-pres)

Career Hits

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"

|+ All-Time Hit Leaders

! style="background:#000000; color:#ffffff;" | Rank

! style="background:#a7a9ac; color:#000000;" | Player

! style="background:#a7a9ac; color:#000000;" | Season(s)

! style="background:#fdb827; color:#000000;" | Hits

| 1 || Edwin Espinal || 2014, 21–22 || style="background:#ffffff;" | 293

| 2 || Bobby Perna || 1991–1992 || style="background:#ffffff;" | 264

| 3 || Rodney Medina || 2002–2004 || style="background:#ffffff;" | 259

| 4 || Mike Snyder || 2001–2002 || style="background:#ffffff;" | 239

| T-5 || Raul Tablado || 2001–2003 || style="background:#ffffff;" | 221

| T-5 || Maikel Jova || 2001–2003 || style="background:#ffffff;" | 221

Career Home Runs

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"

|+ All-time Home Run Leaders

! style="background:#000000; color:#ffffff;" | Rank

! style="background:#a7a9ac; color:#000000;" | Player

! style="background:#a7a9ac; color:#000000;" | Season(s)

! style="background:#a7a9ac; color:#000000;" | Home Runs

| 1 || Keon Barnum || 2024 || 41

| 2 || Bobby Bradley || 2023 || 30

| 3 || Edwin Espinal || 2014, 21–22 || 25

| T-4 || Mark Snyder || 2001–2002 || 24

| T-4 || Rogelio Noris || 2010–2011 || 24

| T-4 || Stephen Chapman || 2007 || 24

| 7 || JaCoby Jones || 2014 || 23

| T-8 || Jason Parsons || 1996–1997 || 23

South Atlantic League records

Six home runs in one inning by the Power vs. the Lexington Legends – South Atlantic League record
Ten combined home runs in one game vs. the Lexington Legends (seven by the Power) – South Atlantic League record

Baseball records

Hit 10 home runs in a single game on July 20, 2025, against the Long Island Ducks, tying the professional baseball record originally set by the 1987 Toronto Blue Jays.

References

External links

Statistics from Baseball-Reference