Gulf Coast League Tourists
| Gulf Coast League Tourists | |
|---|---|
| |
| Minor league affiliations | |
| Previous classes | Class Rookie League |
Previous leagues | Gulf Coast League |
| Major league affiliations | |
| Previous teams | Pittsburgh Pirates |
| Team data | |
| Name | GCL Tourists |
| Ballpark | Traveling team |
Owner(s)/ Operator(s) | Pittsburgh Pirates |
| Manager | Ed Napoleon |
The Gulf Coast League Tourists or GCL Tourists were a minor league baseball club, that was an affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 1970 season.
The team played in the rookie-level Gulf Coast League. The Tourists were the second Pirates' affiliate in the league, playing alongside the Gulf Coast League Pirates. The team's Tourists moniker was derived from the fact that they did not have a home field, only serving as a road club. The Tourists folded after their lone season.
1970 season
| Year | Record | W-L% | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 26-36 | .413 | 7th GCL | Ed Napoleon | Did not qualify |
References
- "1970 Gulf Coast Tourists". Baseball-Reference. Retrieved September 24, 2015.