 The team was an instant success, going 44–26 and capturing a championship for manager Gail Henley in its first season.Michael Zournas hit 21 home runs to lead the league, James Nobles paced the circuit with 9 wins, and catcher Jesse Baez and second baseman Don LeJohn were All-Stars.Jim Lefebvre took over as the club's skipper the next season, and the team fell to fifth place with a 33–35 record.