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| Class | Triple-A (1993–present) | ||||
| Previous classes | Double-A (1976–1992) | ||||
| League | International League (1993–present) | ||||
| Division | East Division | ||||
Previous leagues | Southern League (1976–1992) | ||||
| Major league affiliations | |||||
| Team | Chicago White Sox (1999–present) | ||||
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| League titles(4) |
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| Division titles(7) |
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| First-half titles(4) |
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| Second-half titles(2) |
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| Wild card berths(1) |
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| Name | Charlotte Knights (1988–present) | ||||
Previous names | Charlotte Orioles (1976–1987) | ||||
| Colors | Black, blue, gold, silver, white | ||||
| Mascot | Homer the Dragon | ||||
| Ballpark | Truist Field (2014–present) | ||||
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Owner/ Operator | Diamond Baseball Holdings[1] | ||||
| General manager | Rob Egan | ||||
| Manager | Sergio Santos | ||||
| Website | milb.com/charlotte-knights | ||||
TheCharlotte Knights are aMinor League Baseball team of theInternational League and theTriple-A affiliate of theChicago White Sox. They are located inCharlotte, North Carolina, and play their home games atTruist Field, which opened in 2014 and is located inUptown Charlotte. The team previously played atKnights Park (1976–1988),Knights Castle (1989), andKnights Stadium (1990–2013).
Established as aDouble-A franchise of theSouthern League in 1976, the team was known as theCharlotte Orioles, orCharlotte O's, through 1987. The O's won theSouthern League championship twice: in 1980 and 1984 as the Double-A affiliate of theBaltimore Orioles. They were rebranded as the Charlotte Knights in 1988.
The Knights were replaced by a Triple-A International League team in conjunction with the1993 Major League Baseball (MLB) expansion. The Triple-A Knights carried on the history of the Double-A team that preceded them. In conjunction with MLB's restructuring of Minor League Baseball in 2021, Charlotte shifted to the Triple-A East, which was renamed the International League in 2022. The Knights have won twoInternational League championships: in 1993 as the Triple-A affiliate of theCleveland Indians and again in 1999 as the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox.
The firstprofessional baseball team in Charlotte was theCharlotte Hornets, which played only a single season. In 1900, the city was home to the Charlotte Presbyterians. A year later, a new Hornets team formed. The Hornets competed in various leagues for 66 seasons through 1972.[2] In 1937, theWashington Senators, later theMinnesota Twins, purchased the team. The Hornets remained a minor league affiliate of the Senators/Twins for 35 years. In 1940,Calvin Griffith, the son of Senators ownerClark Griffith and future owner of the Senators/Twins, built an approximately 5,000-seat park in Charlotte's Dilworth neighborhood,Clark Griffith Park. It would be the home of Charlotte baseball for the next half-century.[3]
The Hornets spent most of the first half of the 20th century in the low minors (in some years, as low as Class D–equivalent to a Rookie-level team today). However, they were the Senators' second-highest affiliate for much of that time. The Hornets joined theClass ASouth Atlantic League (SAL) in 1954. They had previously been members of the SAL in the 1920s. The league became aDouble-A circuit in 1963 and was reorganized as theSouthern League in 1964. In 1972, Charlotte was home to two teams: the Hornets and Minnesota's Class A affiliate in theWestern Carolinas League, theCharlotte Twins.[2] After a lackluster season, however, the Twins were moved toOrlando, Florida, as theOrlando Twins. The Hornets also disbanded after the 1972 season, leaving the city without professional baseball.
In 1976, professional wrestling promoterJim Crockett Jr. and his family bought theAsheville Orioles, the Double-A affiliate of theBaltimore Orioles. They relocated the club fromAsheville, North Carolina, to Charlotte as the Charlotte Orioles.[4] Crockett renovated Griffith Park and renamed it Jim Crockett Memorial Park.[3] Popularly known as the O's, the club joined the Southern League and inherited the Asheville team's status as the Orioles' Double-A affiliate.
The Southern League used a split-season schedule wherein the division winners from each half qualified for the postseason championship playoffs.[5] Charlotte won the First Half Eastern Division title in their inaugural 1976 season, but lost the Eastern Division title to theOrlando Twins in a one-game playoff.[6] The team featuredpitcherDave Ford, who won theSouthern League Most Outstanding Pitcher Award,[7] and futureBaseball Hall of FamerEddie Murray atfirst base.[4] Charlotte won another first half title in 1979 but was again eliminated in the Eastern Division series by theColumbus Astros, 2–0.[8]
ManagerJimmy Williams led the 1980 O's to end the season with an even 72–72 record and the first half title.[10] They then swept theSavannah Braves in a three-game series for the Eastern Division title and defeated theMemphis Chicks, 3–1, to win their firstSouthern League championship.[10] The 1980 team included future Hall of FamerCal Ripken Jr. atthird base.[4] Four years later, the Orioles returned to the postseason when managersGrady Little andJohn Hart led them to a 75–72 record and the second half title. They defeated theGreenville Braves, 3–1, for the Eastern Division title before winning their second league championship over theKnoxville Blue Jays, 3–0.[11]Ken Dixon was selected as the league's Most Outstanding Pitcher.[7]
In March 1985, the mostly wood-framed Crockett Park was destroyed by fire.[4] An investigation revealed arson as the cause.[3] The Crockett family built a 3,000-seat makeshift stadium immediately afterwards, which served as the O's home for two years. However, unlike its predecessor, it was completely exposed to the elements, causing a steep decline in attendance. The 1985 O's won a second half title and the Eastern Division over Columbus, 3–1, but lost the Southern League title to theHuntsville Stars, 3–2.[12] Similarly, the 1987 first-half champion O's won the division title versus theJacksonville Expos, 3–2, but lost the league crown to theBirmingham Barons, 3–1.[13] Third basemanTom Dodd was selected for the 1987Southern League Most Valuable Player Award.[7]
Following the 1987 season,George Shinn, founder of theNational Basketball Association'sCharlotte Hornets, bought the team from the Crockett family and committed to building a permanent ballpark. In 1988, the team was renamed the Charlotte Knights in a naming contest, and Crockett Park was renamed Knights Park.[14][15] The team's 13-year affiliation with Baltimore ended after the 1988 season.
In 1989, Shinn moved the Knights toKnights Castle, a temporary 8,000-seat stadium located just over the state line inFort Mill, South Carolina, near the construction site of their permanent home,Knights Stadium.[3] The stadium was built solely for the 1989 season and was demolished following the final game that year to make room for the completion of the 10,000-seat Knights Stadium.[3] Along with a new ballpark, the Knights also had a new major league affiliate in theChicago Cubs.Laddie Renfroe won the 1989 Southern League Most Outstanding Pitcher Award.[7] Charlotte returned to the playoffs in 1992, but lost the Eastern Division title to Greenville, which had won both halves of the season.[16]
In conjunction with the1993 Major League Baseball expansion, team owner George Shinn was granted anexpansion franchise in theTriple-AInternational League (IL), which would begin playing in Charlotte in 1993.[17] Shinn, who had applied for Charlotte to receive one of two available Triple-A expansion teams, was recommended by the expansion committee after their visit to evaluate the city.[18][19] Of the nine applicant cities, Charlotte had the newest stadium, the only major league sports franchise (Shinn's Charlotte Hornets), and the largest metro area population.[19] It would be the first time a Carolinas-based team would play at the highest level of minor league baseball.
Gaining a Triple-A team meant Shinn would need to relocate, or sell, his existing Southern League team as the higher classification team held the rights to the territory.[20][21] He solicited offers to purchase the club to help defray a US$5 million International League enfranchisement cost.[22] Shinn initially sold the Double-A franchise toTom Benson, owner of theNational Football League'sNew Orleans Saints, who sought to relocate the club toNew Orleans.[21][23] Still, the move was blocked whenMinor League Baseball granted territorial rights to the higher-classification Triple-ADenver Zephyrs, who wanted to move to New Orleans after being uprooted by theColorado RockiesNational League expansion team.[21] Benson eventually opted out of the purchase.[21] Without a ballpark for the 1994 season,Larry Schmittou, president and owner of the Triple-ANashville Sounds, offeredHerschel Greer Stadium inNashville, Tennessee, as a temporary ballpark for the displaced team until Shinn could find a permanent location.[24] So, the team relocated there in 1993 as theNashville Xpress.[25]
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The Triple-A Charlotte Knights carried on the history and identity of the preceding Double-A team and became the Triple-A affiliate of theCleveland Indians.[22] In 1993,Charlie Manuel managed the Knights to win the Western Division title with an 86–55 record. They then defeated theRichmond Braves, 3–1, in the semifinals to advance to the Governors' Cup finals for theInternational League championship. Charlotte won their first IL championship over theRochester Red Wings in the best-of-five series, 3–2.[27] Third basemanJim Thome, later inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, won the 1993International League Most Valuable Player Award with the Knights.[28] The 1994 squad pushed for a second IL title, but lost the semifinals versus Richmond, 3–1.[29] Much of the core of the 1993–94 Knights, including Manuel, would help lead the Indians to the World Series in1995 and1997.
In 1995, the Knights switched their affiliation to theFlorida Marlins. Over four years with Florida, Charlotte's only postseason appearance occurred in 1997. As in their previous playoff run, they were eliminated in the semifinals by theColumbus Clippers, 3–1.[30] In 1996,left fielderBilly McMillon was selected as theIL Rookie of the Year.[28]
Before the 1997 season, Shinn sold the Knights to North Carolina businessman Don Beaver,[31] who negotiated a Triple-A affiliation with theChicago White Sox, which began in 1999. ManagerTom Spencer led the Knights to win the IL Wild Card that season with an 82–62 record. In the semifinals, they defeated theScranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons, 3–2, before winning their second IL championship against theDurham Bulls, 3–1.[32] This win earned the team a spot in theTriple-A World Series, a postseason interleague championship series between the league champions of the IL and the Triple-APacific Coast League. Charlotte lost the Triple-A World Series versus theVancouver Canadians, 3–2.[33] Spencer was recognized as theIL Manager of the Year.[28]
Jon Garland, later of the2005 World Series champion White Sox, won theIL Most Valuable Pitcher Award in 2000 with the Knights.[28] In 2003,second basemanAaron Miles was the Rookie of the Year.[28] Charlotte next qualified for the Governors' Cup playoffs in 2006, having won the Southern Division title, but lost the semifinals to theToledo Mud Hens, 3–1.[34] Despite the early postseason exit, a pair of Knights were selected for IL awards.Heath Phillips was the Most Valuable Pitcher, and third basemanJosh Fields was the Rookie of the Year.[28] The club's next playoff appearance came in 2012 after winning another Southern Division title. They defeated theIndianapolis Indians, 3–1, to reach the finals but were swept out of the championship round by thePawtucket Red Sox in three games.[35]
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The Knights' attendance sagged after the turn of the millennium, partly because Knights Stadium was almost half an hour south of Charlotte. Many fans were unwilling to braveInterstate 77's infamous congestion to go to the stadium.[36] In 2011, the Charlotte City Council and Mecklenburg County Commission approved a land-swap agreement which opened the door for constructing a new 10,200-seat stadium in downtown Charlotte. The $54 million park, BB&T Ballpark, nowTruist Field, opened in time for the 2014 season.[3] It is located one block fromBank of America Stadium, home of theCarolina Panthers.[36] To go along with the move, the Knights dropped the navy blue and dark green color scheme they had been using for the previous 15 years in favor of a new black-gold-silver palette, modeled on the color scheme of the White Sox. They also adopted new logos that focused more on the knight than his horse.[37]
Charlotte hosted the 2016Triple-A All-Star Game in which a team of International League All-Stars defeated the Pacific Coast League All-Stars, 4–2.[38] The Knights narrowly missed the 2016 playoffs, finishing a half game behind the first-placeGwinnett Stripers.[39] The start of the 2020 season was postponed due to theCOVID-19 pandemic before being cancelled on June 30.[40][41]
Following the 2020 season, Major League Baseball assumed control of Minor League Baseball to increase player salaries, modernize facility standards, and reduce travel. The Chicago White Sox retained Charlotte as their Triple-A affiliate, but the International League disbanded, and the Knights followed the other IL teams into theTriple-A East.[42] Charlotte ended the season in seventh place in the Southeastern Division with a 45–75 record.[43] No playoffs were held to determine a league champion, the team with the best regular-season record was declared the winner.[44] However, 10 games postponed from the start of the season were reinserted into the schedule as a postseason tournament called the Triple-A Final Stretch, in which all 30 Triple-A clubs competed for the highest winning percentage.[44] Charlotte finished the tournament in 26th place with a 2–6 record.[45] In 2022, the Triple-A East became known as the International League, the name historically used by the regional circuit before the 2021 reorganization.[46]
Before the 2023 season, the Knights debuted redesigned logos and uniforms. They retained their gold, silver, and black colors with the addition of blue, which is used by the city's other teams, theCarolina Panthers,Charlotte FC, andCharlotte Hornets. The knight's helmet, as was the "C" featured in their cap logo, was redesigned.[47]
| League | The team's final position in the league standings |
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| Division | The team's final position in the divisional standings |
| GB | Games behind the team that finished in first place in the division that season |
| ‡ | Class champions (1998–present) |
| † | League champions (1976–present) |
| * | Division champions (1976–2022) |
| ^ | Postseason berth (1976–present) |
| Season | League | Regular-season | Postseason | MLB affiliate | Ref. | ||||||
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| Record | Win % | League | Division | GB | Record | Win % | Result | ||||
| 1976 ^ | SL | 74–66 | .529 | 3rd | 2nd | 1+1⁄2 | 0–1 | .000 | Won First-Half Eastern Division title Lost Eastern Division title vs.Orlando Twins, 1–0[6] | Baltimore Orioles | [48] |
| 1977 | SL | 69–71 | .493 | 5th | 4th | 8+1⁄2 | — | — | — | Baltimore Orioles | [49] |
| 1978 | SL | 66–78 | .458 | 8th | 5th | 16+1⁄2 | — | — | — | Baltimore Orioles | [50] |
| 1979 ^ | SL | 73–69 | .514 | 5th | 2nd | 10+1⁄2 | 0–2 | .000 | Won First-Half Eastern Division title Lost Eastern Division title vs.Columbus Astros, 2–0[8] | Baltimore Orioles | [51] |
| 1980 ^ * † | SL | 72–72 | .500 | 5th | 3rd | 5 | 6–1 | .857 | Won First-Half Eastern Division title Won Eastern Division title vs.Savannah Braves, 3–0 WonSL championship vs.Memphis Chicks, 3–1[10] | Baltimore Orioles | [52] |
| 1981 | SL | 74–69 | .517 | 4th | 2nd | 5+1⁄2 | — | — | — | Baltimore Orioles | [53] |
| 1982 | SL | 66–77 | .462 | 9th | 5th | 16+1⁄2 | — | — | — | Baltimore Orioles | [54] |
| 1983 | SL | 69–77 | .473 | 6th | 3rd | 12+1⁄2 | — | — | — | Baltimore Orioles | [55] |
| 1984 ^ * † | SL | 75–72 | .510 | 4th | 4th | 8 | 6–1 | .857 | Won Second-Half Eastern Division title Won Eastern Division title vs.Greenville Braves, 3–1 WonSL championship vs.Knoxville Blue Jays, 3–0[11] | Baltimore Orioles | [56] |
| 1985 ^ * | SL | 78–65 | .545 | 3rd | 2nd | 1⁄2 | 5–4 | .556 | Won Second-Half Eastern Division title Won Eastern Division title vs.Columbus Astros, 3–1 LostSL championship vs.Huntsville Stars, 3–2[12] | Baltimore Orioles | [57] |
| 1986 | SL | 71–73 | .493 | 6th | 4th | 4+1⁄2 | — | — | — | Baltimore Orioles | [58] |
| 1987 ^ * | SL | 85–60 | .586 | 2nd | 2nd | 1⁄2 | 4–5 | .444 | Won First-Half Eastern Division title Won Eastern Division title vs.Jacksonville Expos, 3–2 LostSL championship vs.Birmingham Barons, 3–1[13] | Baltimore Orioles | [59] |
| 1988 | SL | 69–75 | .479 | 7th | 4th | 18 | — | — | — | Baltimore Orioles | [60] |
| 1989 | SL | 70–73 | .490 | 6th | 4th | 8+1⁄2 | — | — | — | Chicago Cubs | [61] |
| 1990 | SL | 65–79 | .451 | 9th | 4th | 20 | — | — | — | Chicago Cubs | [62] |
| 1991 | SL | 74–70 | .514 | 5th | 4th | 14 | — | — | — | Chicago Cubs | [63] |
| 1992 ^ | SL | 70–73 | .490 | 5th | 2nd | 30 | 0–3 | .000 | Lost Eastern Division title vs.Greenville Braves, 3–0[16] | Chicago Cubs | [64] |
| 1993 * † | IL | 86–55 | .610 | 1st | 1st | — | 6–3 | .667 | Won Western Division title Won semifinals vs.Richmond Braves, 3–1 WonIL championship vs.Rochester Red Wings, 3–2[27] | Cleveland Indians | [65] |
| 1994 ^ | IL | 77–65 | .542 | 3rd | 2nd | 3+1⁄2 | 1–3 | .250 | Lost semifinals vs.Richmond Braves, 3–1[29] | Cleveland Indians | [66] |
| 1995 | IL | 59–81 | .421 | 9th | 5th | 26 | — | — | — | Florida Marlins | [67] |
| 1996 | IL | 62–79 | .440 | 8th (tie) | 8th (tie) | 22+1⁄2 | — | — | — | Florida Marlins | [68] |
| 1997 ^ | IL | 76–65 | .539 | 4th | 2nd | 2+1⁄2 | 1–3 | .250 | Lost semifinals vs.Columbus Clippers, 3–1[30] | Florida Marlins | [69] |
| 1998 | IL | 70–73 | .490 | 8th | 3rd | 9+1⁄2 | — | — | — | Florida Marlins | [70] |
| 1999 ^ † | IL | 82–62 | .569 | 3rd | 2nd | 1+1⁄2 | 8–6 | .571 | Won wild card berth Won semifinals vs.Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons, 3–2 WonIL championship vs.Durham Bulls, 3–1[32] LostTriple-A World Series vs.Vancouver Canadians, 3–2[33] | Chicago White Sox | [71] |
| 2000 | IL | 78–65 | .545 | 6th | 2nd | 3 | — | — | — | Chicago White Sox | [72] |
| 2001 | IL | 67–77 | .465 | 10th | 4th | 19 | — | — | — | Chicago White Sox | [73] |
| 2002 | IL | 55–88 | .385 | 13th | 4th | 24+1⁄2 | — | — | — | Chicago White Sox | [74] |
| 2003 | IL | 74–70 | .514 | 6th | 2nd | 1 | — | — | — | Chicago White Sox | [75] |
| 2004 | IL | 68–74 | .479 | 9th | 4th | 11+1⁄2 | — | — | — | Chicago White Sox | [76] |
| 2005 | IL | 57–87 | .396 | 13th | 3rd | 22 | — | — | — | Chicago White Sox | [77] |
| 2006 * | IL | 79–62 | .560 | 2nd | 1st | — | 1–3 | .250 | Won Southern Division title Lost semifinals vs.Toledo Mud Hens, 3–1[34] | Chicago White Sox | [78] |
| 2007 | IL | 63–80 | .441 | 13th | 4th | 17 | — | — | — | Chicago White Sox | [79] |
| 2008 | IL | 63–78 | .447 | 12th (tie) | 3rd (tie) | 9+1⁄2 | — | — | — | Chicago White Sox | [80] |
| 2009 | IL | 67–76 | .469 | 11th | 4th | 15+1⁄2 | — | — | — | Chicago White Sox | [81] |
| 2010 | IL | 67–77 | .465 | 10th (tie) | 3rd (tie) | 21+1⁄2 | — | — | — | Chicago White Sox | [82] |
| 2011 | IL | 69–74 | .483 | 9th | 3rd | 11+1⁄2 | — | — | — | Chicago White Sox | [83] |
| 2012 * | IL | 83–61 | .576 | 3rd | 1st | — | 3–4 | .429 | Won Southern Division title Won semifinals vs.Indianapolis Indians, 3–1 LostIL championship vs.Pawtucket Red Sox, 3–0[35] | Chicago White Sox | [84] |
| 2013 | IL | 65–78 | .455 | 12th | 3rd | 21+1⁄2 | — | — | — | Chicago White Sox | [85] |
| 2014 | IL | 63–81 | .438 | 14th | 4th | 12 | — | — | — | Chicago White Sox | [86] |
| 2015 | IL | 74–70 | .514 | 7th (tie) | 3rd (tie) | 4 | — | — | — | Chicago White Sox | [87] |
| 2016 | IL | 65–79 | .451 | 11th | 2nd | 1⁄2 | — | — | — | Chicago White Sox | [39] |
| 2017 | IL | 61–81 | .430 | 12th | 4th | 25 | — | — | — | Chicago White Sox | [88] |
| 2018 | IL | 64–75 | .460 | 10th | 4th | 15 | — | — | — | Chicago White Sox | [89] |
| 2019 | IL | 75–64 | .540 | 3rd (tie) | 2nd (tie) | 5 | — | — | — | Chicago White Sox | [90] |
| 2020 | IL | Season cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic)[41] | Chicago White Sox | [91] | |||||||
| 2021 | AAAE | 45–75 | .375 | 20th | 7th | 32 | 2–6 | .250 | Lost series vs.Norfolk Tides, 3–2 Lost series vs.Memphis Redbirds, 3–0 Placed 20th (tie) in the Triple-A Final Stretch[45] | Chicago White Sox | [43] |
| 2022 | IL | 58–92 | .387 | 20th | 10th | 28 | — | — | — | Chicago White Sox | [92] |
| 2023 | IL | 53–96 | .356 | 20th | 10th | 37 | — | — | — | Chicago White Sox | [93] |
| 2024 | IL | 68–79 | .463 | 15th (tie) | 8th | 20 | — | — | — | Chicago White Sox | [94] |
| 2025 | IL | 65–85 | .433 | 14th | 7th | 24 | — | — | — | Chicago White Sox | [95] |
| Totals | — | 3,378–3,623 | .483 | — | — | — | 43–45 | .489 | — | — | — |
Matt Swierad has been theplay-by-play announcer for Knights radio broadcasts since 1998.[96] Live audio broadcasts are available online through the team's website and the MiLB First Pitch app. Games can be viewed through theMiLB.TV subscription feature of the official website of Minor League Baseball, with audio provided by a radio simulcast.[97]
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Eleven players, one manager, and three executives have won league awards in recognition for their performance with Charlotte.[7][28]
| Award | Recipient | Season | Ref. |
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| Most Valuable Player | Tom Dodd | 1987 | [7] |
| Most Outstanding Pitcher | Dave Ford | 1976 | [7] |
| Most Outstanding Pitcher | Ken Dixon | 1984 | [7] |
| Most Outstanding Pitcher | Laddie Renfroe | 1989 | [7] |
| Executive of the Year | Frances Crockett | 1980 | [7] |
| Executive of the Year | Frances Crockett | 1985 | [7] |
| Executive of the Year | Bill Lavelle | 1991 | [7] |
| Award | Recipient | Season | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most Valuable Player | Jim Thome | 1993 | [28] |
| Most Valuable Pitcher | Jon Garland | 2000 | [28] |
| Most Valuable Pitcher | Heath Phillips | 2006 | [28] |
| Most Valuable Pitcher | Erik Johnson | 2015 | [28] |
| Rookie of the Year | Billy McMillon | 1996 | [28] |
| Rookie of the Year | Aaron Miles | 2003 | [28] |
| Rookie of the Year | Josh Fields | 2006 | [28] |
| Manager of the Year | Tom Spencer | 1999 | [28] |
| Executive of the Year | Dan Rajkowski | 2014 | [28] |
Charlotte has had 27managers since their inaugural 1976 season.[98]
| Manager | Season(s) |
|---|---|
| Jim Schaffer | 1976–1977 |
| Lance Nichols | 1978 |
| Jimmy Williams | 1979–1980 |
| Mark Wiley | 1981–1982 |
| Grady Little | 1983–1984 |
| John Hart | 1984–1985 |
| Greg Biagini | 1986–1988 |
| Jim Essian | 1989 |
| Tommy Helms | 1990 |
| Jay Loviglio | 1990–1991 |
| Marv Foley | 1992 |
| Charlie Manuel | 1993 |
| Brian Graham | 1994 |
| Sal Rende | 1995–1996 |
| Carlos Tosca | 1997 |
| Fredi González | 1998 |
| Tom Spencer | 1999 |
| Nick Leyva | 2000–2005 |
| Manny Trillo | 2005 |
| Razor Shines | 2006 |
| Marc Bombard | 2007–2008 |
| Chris Chambliss | 2009–2010 |
| Joe McEwing | 2011 |
| Joel Skinner | 2012–2015 |
| Julio Vinas | 2016 |
| Mark Grudzielanek | 2017–2019 |
| Wes Helms | 2020–present |
