Savannah Sand Gnats

Savannah Sand Gnats
Minor league affiliations
Previous classesClass A
Previous leagues
South Atlantic League (1984–2015)
Major league affiliations
Previous teams
Minor league titles
League titles (4)
  • 1993
  • 1994
  • 1996
  • 2013
Division titles (2)
  • 1993
  • 2013
Team data
Previous names
  • Savannah Cardinals (1984–1995)
ColorsDark green, burgundy, tan, black, white
         
MascotGnate the Gnat (2005-2015)
Gnic the Gnat (1996-2004)
Previous parks
Grayson Stadium (1984–2015)

The Savannah Sand Gnats were a minor league baseball team based in Savannah, Georgia. They were a member of the A-level South Atlantic League. The Sand Gnats were an affiliate of the New York Mets in their final nine seasons.[1] The team relocated to Columbia, South Carolina, in 2016 where they are now known as the Columbia Fireflies.[2]

  1. ^ "Affiliate Dance: 2006". Ballpark Digest. August Publications. 2006. Archived from the original on October 26, 2006. Retrieved September 26, 2006.
  2. ^ Connolly, Matt (September 19, 2015). "Goodbye Sand Gnats, hello Fireflies". The State. Columbia, South Carolina. Retrieved May 5, 2021.