Although it feels like they were overshadowed by their fellow affiliate on the other side of the country, the Hartford Yard Goats turned in a season to be proud of. The Yard Goats—in what was technically their tenth season as an affiliate of the Colorado Rockies—reached the playoffs for the first time as both the Yard Goats and in their affiliation with the Rockies.
First year manager Bobby Meacham took home the Eastern League’s Manager of the Year honors as he led the Yard Goats to their first playoff appearance after a 76-60 campaign.