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The Lehigh Valley IronPigs have played at Coca-Cola Park since 2008.[1]

The Lehigh Valley IronPigs are a Minor League Baseball team that plays in the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania. Founded as members of the Triple-A classification International League (IL) in 2008, the IronPigs have been affiliated with the Philadelphia Phillies since its inception. The IronPigs have played at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania, since their inaugural season. In conjunction with the 2021 restructuring of the minor leagues, Lehigh Valley was placed in the new Triple-A East (AAAE) in 2021,[2]. Still, this league was renamed the International League in 2022.[3]

The team has played 2,274 regular-season games and compiled a win–loss record of 1,131–1,143, resulting in a winning percentage of .497. The IronPigs' best regular-season record occurred in 2018 when they finished 84–56 (.600). Conversely, their worst record was 55–89 (.382), which they recorded in 2008, their inaugural season.

Lehigh Valley has appeared in only one International League championship (2011) and has claimed one division title (2018),[4][5] along with three wild card playoff berths. The team struggled in its early years, finishing last, or second-to-last in the division twice in its first three seasons. However, under manager Dave Brundage (2013–2016) and later Gary Jones (2018–2019, 2021), the IronPigs became a playoff contender for a while, partaking in three consecutive playoff appearances, losing to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders each time.[6][7][8]

Season-by-season records

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Table key
League The team's final position in the league standings
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 (2008–present)
† League champions (2008–present)
* Division champions (2008–present)
^ Postseason berth (2008–present)
Season-by-season records
Season League Regular-season Postseason MLB affiliate Ref.
Record Win % League Division GB Record Win % Result
2008 IL 55–89 .382 14th 6th 33 — — — Philadelphia Phillies [9]
2009 IL 71–73 .493 8th 3rd 11+1⁄2 — — — Philadelphia Phillies [10]
2010 IL 58–86 .403 13th 5th 29+1⁄2 — — — Philadelphia Phillies [11]
2011
^ 		IL 80–64 .556 4th 2nd 2 4–3 .571 Won wild card berth
Won semifnals vs. Pawtucket Red Sox, 3–0
Lost IL championship vs. Columbus Clippers, 3–1[12] 		Philadelphia Phillies [13]
2012 IL 75–68 .524 5th 3rd 8+1⁄2 — — — Philadelphia Phillies [14]
2013 IL 72–72 .500 7th 4th 8+1⁄2 — — — Philadelphia Phillies [15]
2014 IL 66–78 .458 11th 6th 15+1⁄2 — — — Philadelphia Phillies [16]
2015 IL 63–81 .438 12th 5th 18 — — — Philadelphia Phillies [17]
2016
^ 		IL 85–58 .594 2nd 2nd 6 0–3 .000 Won wild card berth
Lost semifnals vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, 3–0[18] 		Philadelphia Phillies [19]
2017
^ 		IL 80–62 .563 3rd (tie) 2nd (tie) 6+1⁄2 1–3 .250 Won wild card berth
Lost semifnals vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, 3–1[20] 		Philadelphia Phillies [21]
2018
* 		IL 84–56 .600 1st 1st — 1–3 .250 Won Northern Division title
Lost semifnals vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, 3–1[22] 		Philadelphia Phillies [23]
2019 IL 66–74 .471 9th (tie) 5th 9+1⁄2 — — — Philadelphia Phillies [24]
2020 IL Season cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic)[25] Philadelphia Phillies [26]
2021 AAAE 52–66 .441 14th 4th 19+1⁄2 1–9 .100 Lost series vs. Buffalo Bisons, 4–1
Lost series vs. Worcester Red Sox, 5–0
Placed 30th in the Triple-A Final Stretch[27][n 1] 		Philadelphia Phillies [30]
2022 IL 76–72 .514 7th (tie) 4th (tie) 9 — — — Philadelphia Phillies [31]
2023 IL 80–66 .548 6th 3rd 8+1⁄2 — — — Philadelphia Phillies [32]
2024 IL 68–78 .466 14th 7th 19+1⁄2 — — — Philadelphia Phillies [33]
Totals — 1,131–1,143 .497 — — — 7–21 .250 — — —

Franchise totals

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By classification

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Franchise totals by classification
Affiliation Regular-season Postseason Composite
Record Win % Apps. Record Win % Record Win %
Triple-A (2008–2024) 1,131–1,143 .497 4 7–21 .250 1,138–1,164 .495
All-time 1,131–1,143 .497 4 7–21 .250 1,138–1,164 .495

By league

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Franchise totals by league
Affiliation Regular-season Postseason Composite
Record Win % Apps. Record Win % Record Win %
Triple-A East / IL (2008–2024) 1,131–1,143 .497 4 7–21 .250 1,138–1,164 .495
All-time 1,131–1,143 .497 4 7–21 .250 1,138–1,164 .495

By affiliation

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Franchise totals by affiliation
Affiliation Regular-season Postseason Composite
Record Win % Apps. Record Win % Record Win %
Philadelphia Phillies (2008–2024) 1,131–1,143 .497 4 7–21 .250 1,138–1,164 .495
All-time 1,131–1,143 .497 4 7–21 .250 1,138–1,164 .495

Notes

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  1. ^ The Triple-A Final Stretch was a 10-game postseason tournament in which all 30 Triple-A clubs competed for the highest winning percentage.[28] Though not a traditional postseason, games were played after the conclusion of the regular championship season on September 19 and were not a factor in determining the regular-season champion.[29]

References

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  1. ^ "About Coca-Cola Park". milb.com. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
  2. ^ Mayo, Jonathan (February 12, 2021). "MLB Announces New Minors Teams, Leagues". Major League Baseball. Archived from the original on March 6, 2021. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  3. ^ "Historical League Names to Return in 2022". Minor League Baseball. March 16, 2022. Archived from the original on March 25, 2022. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  4. ^ Sabados, Matt (August 26, 2018). "Pigs capture first-ever North Division title". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
  5. ^ "Pigs Capture First-Ever North Division Title". OurSportsCentral. August 26, 2018. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
  6. ^ Rosenbaum, Mike (September 16, 2016). "RailRiders topple Gwinnett to claim Governors' Cup". Major League Baseball. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
  7. ^ Heneghan, Kelsie (September 10, 2017). "RailRiders punch return ticket to IL Finals". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
  8. ^ "The best team in Triple-A during the 2018 season has been eliminated from the Governor's Cup Playoffs". x.com. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
  9. ^ "2008 International League". baseball-reference.com. Baseball Reference. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
  10. ^ "2009 International League". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  11. ^ "2010 International League". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  12. ^ "2016 International League". Stats Crew. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  13. ^ "2011 International League". baseball-reference.com. Baseball Reference. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
  14. ^ "2012 International League". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  15. ^ "2013 International League". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  16. ^ "2014 International League". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  17. ^ "2015 International League". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  18. ^ "2016 International League". Stats Crew. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  19. ^ "2016 International League". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  20. ^ "2017 International League". Stats Crew. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  21. ^ "2017 International League". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  22. ^ "2018 International League". Stats Crew. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  23. ^ "2018 International League". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  24. ^ "2019 International League". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  25. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball Season Shelved". Minor League Baseball. June 30, 2020. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
  26. ^ Wagaman, Andrew (June 30, 2020). "Minor League Baseball Season Officially Canceled; Ironpigs Promise 'Best Season Ever' in 2021". The Morning Call. Retrieved April 26, 2021.
  27. ^ "2021 Triple-A Final Stretch Standings". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved March 16, 2025.
  28. ^ Heneghan, Kelsie (October 2, 2022). "Bulls Parade Way to Eighth Triple-A Title". Minor League Baseball. Archived from the original on October 2, 2022. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
  29. ^ Dykstra, Sam (July 15, 2021). "Triple-A Teams to Play in Postseason Tourney". Major League Baseball. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
  30. ^ Reichard, Kevin (July 2, 2021). "MiLB playoffs, extended season on tap". Ballpark Digest. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
  31. ^ "2022 International League". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
  32. ^ "2023 International League". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Archived from the original on September 25, 2023. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
  33. ^ "2024 International League". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Archived from the original on September 23, 2024. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
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