Брисбен Бандитс: Қайта оралған команданың тарихы

the defunct team from the 1990s

The Brisbane Bandits were a foundation team in the Australian Baseball League which was bought by a private owner and shut down in 1999. The Bandits have now been resurrected as a team in the new Australian Baseball League which is due to start in November 2010. The Bandits won the ABL Championship in 1994 and finished 2nd in 1997, going down to the Perth Heat in the championship series. The Bandits only competed in the first 9 ABL Championships, but had intentions of re joining the ABL Championship in following Seasons.

In the 1991–92 season former Atlanta Braves Major Leaguer and Hiroshima Carp player Randy was Player/Manager and led the team in hitting. He was replaced later in the season as Manager by Steve Gilmore. He scouted Australia for the San Diego Padres as well and signed future Major Leaguer Cameron Cairncross off this Bandits team. He also signed Aussies Russell Spear, Ricky Johnston, and Brett Walters to name a few.

In 1992–93, as an import from the New York Yankees, Jordan won the ABL league MVP and Batting Champion titles. On his return to the States, he was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies where he made his 'Show' debut in 1995. In 1997 he returned to the Bandits during a stint of rehabilitation from injury. He successfully returned to the 'Show" until his career finished in 2001. Currently he is a coach with the reformed Brisbane Bandits.

Bush was a San Diego Parades draftee when he played for the Bandits in 1993/94 and 1994/95 seasons. In his original season Down Under he won the league MVP and Batting Champion awards. He hit .372 with 1HR and 16RBI. In 1997 he was traded to the New York Yankees and went on to be a member of the 1998 World Series winning side. His only post season appearances were as a pinch runner. From 1999 till 2002 he played in the majors with the Toronto Blue Jays. In 2002, he finished the season with the Florida Marlins. After battling injury he finished his career playing a further 9 games with the Yankees in 2004.
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It is possible the Glen Barker who played for the Bandits in the 1997/98 season gaining All Star selection as an outfielder. On his return to the USA he was selected by the Houston Astros as a Rule 5 selection, unprotected minor league player. He has the rare distinction of scoring more runs, 53, than hits (38).