The Myrtle Beach Pelicans are a Minor League Baseball team based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The Pelicans are a Class A South Atlantic League affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. The Pelicans were founded in 1993 as the Myrtle Beach Astros, an affiliate of the Houston Astros. The team changed its name to the Pelicans in 1999. The Pelicans have won the South Atlantic League championship four times, in 1996, 2000, 2003, and 2010.
The team plays its home games at Pelicans Ballpark, located in downtown Myrtle Beach, which opened in 1993. The ballpark has a capacity of 6,000 fans. Pelicans Ballpark has been named the South Atlantic League's Ballpark of the Year three times, in 1993, 1994, and 2000.
The Pelicans' known rivals include the Charleston RiverDogs, the Columbia Fireflies, and the Savannah Sand Gnats. The Pelicans and the RiverDogs have met in the South Atlantic League playoffs six times, with the Pelicans winning four of those series.
The Pelicans have had a number of notable players over the years, including Carlos Zambrano, Kerry Wood, and Mark Prior. Zambrano, Wood, and Prior all went on to become All-Stars and World Series champions with the Chicago Cubs.
The Pelicans are a popular attraction in Myrtle Beach. The team draws an average of over 4,000 fans per game. The Pelicans offer a variety of family-friendly activities and promotions, making them a great option for a night out at the ballpark.
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