Canton–Akron Indians
| Canton–Akron Indians | |
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| Minor league affiliations | |
| Previous classes | Double-A |
| League | Eastern League |
| Major league affiliations | |
| Previous teams | Cleveland Indians 1989–1996 |
| Minor league titles | |
| Class titles | 0 |
| League titles | 0 |
| Conference titles | 0 |
| Division titles (1) |
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| Team data | |
Previous names |
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Previous parks | Thurman Munson Memorial Stadium |
The Canton–Akron Indians are a defunct Minor League Baseball team. They played in the Eastern League at Thurman Munson Memorial Stadium in Canton, Ohio from 1989 to 1996. They were affiliated with the Cleveland Indians.
History
Prior to their eight-year stint as the Canton–Akron Indians, this franchise was known as the Lynn Sailors (from 1980 to 1983 serving as the Double-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners and Pittsburgh Pirates), Vermont Reds (from 1984 to 1987 serving as the Double-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds), and Vermont Mariners (in 1988 serving as the Double-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners).
After the stint as the Canton–Akron Indians, the franchise moved to nearby Akron, Ohio and became the Akron Aeros.
Notable players
1989
1990
1991
- Eric Bell
- Mike Birkbeck
- Jim Bruske
- Craig Chamberlain
- Tim Costo
- Jerry Dipoto
- Logan Easley
- José Elías Escobar
- Rick Horton
- Reggie Jefferson
- Garland Kiser
- Tom Kramer
- Jesse Levis
- Carlos Martínez
- Brian Meyer
- Oscar Múñoz
- Jeff Mutis
- Ken Ramos
- Rudy Seánez
- Andrés Thomas
- Jim Thome
- Lee Tinsley
- Mike C. Walker
- Colby Ward
- Kevin Wickander
1992
1993
- Paul Abbott
- Gerald Alexander
- David Bell
- Paul Byrd
- Mike Dyer
- Alan Embree
- Brian Giles
- José Hernández
- Calvin Jones
- Pat Lennon
- Albie Lopez
- Luis Lopez
- Greg McCarthy
- Dave Mlicki
- Charles Nagy
- Julio Peguero
- Herbert Perry
- Ted Power
- Manny Ramirez
- Roberto Rivera
- Paul Shuey
- Joel Skinner
- Julián Tavárez
- Rafael Valdez
- Randy Veres