The Daytona Beach Astros were a minor league baseball team that existed from 1978 to 1984. They played in the Florida State League and were affiliated with the Houston Astros. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, they were known as the Daytona Beach Islanders prior to being the Daytona Beach Astros. After 1984, the Astros moved the team to Kissimmee, Florida and they became the Osceola Astros. A team known as the Islanders moved back into Daytona Beach for the 1985 and 1986 seasons.

They played their home games at Jackie Robinson Ballpark.

[edit] Year-by-year record

• (from Baseball Reference)

Year	Record	Finish	Manager	Playoffs
1978	42-93	11th	Leo Posada / Chuck Sprinkle
1979	56-80	9th	Carlos Alfonso
1980	86-51	1st	Carlos Alfonso	Lost in 1st round
1981	68-67	6th	Carlos Alfonso	League Champs
1982	66-68	6th	Eric Swanson
1983	85-49	1st	Dave Cripe	Lost League Finals
1984	82-62	2nd	Dave Cripe	Lost in 1st round

[edit] References

• Baseball Reference

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