The Greeneville Astros are a minor league baseball team of the Appalachian League and a Rookie-level affiliate of the Houston Astros. They are located in Tusculum, TN and play their home games at Pioneer Park on the campus of Tusculum College. The Astros have lead the Appalachian League in average attendance every year since their move to Pioneer Park. In 2007, the first former Greeneville Astros made it to the major leagues. Four players from the 2004 Greeneville team were called up to Houston late in the 2007 season. They were Juan Gutienrrez, Felipe Paulino, Troy Patton and J.R. Towles. All together their have been 36 players, 1 manager and 3 coaches that started their major league baseball career with the Greeneville Astros.
Pioneer Park is a very nice ball field to play at. The stadium is well maintained and has comfortable seating and I don't think there is a bad seat in the house. We sat along the third base side just in front of 3rd base about 5 rows from the field. It was close enough to the field to follow the action but far enough not to worry about getting hit with too many foul balls. We really enjoyed the game and the best part is the Greeneville Astros won; the score 6-2. It was a great way to spend a night out during the 4th of July weekend participating in America's pastime. Way to go Astros!
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