The history of professional baseball in Charleston, dates back to 1910, and a team known as the Charleston Statesmen of the Class D Virginia Valley League. In 1911, the Statesmen moved to the Class D Mountain State League, and then folded after that year. A new team, the Charleston Senators was formed in 1914 and lasted three seasons in the Class D Ohio State League.
1931-1943, a new Senators team joined the Class C Mid-Atlantic League as an affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds.
1949-1960, the Senators were reformed as a member of the Class A Central League. In 1952, the city was granted a franchise in the Triple-A American Association. Affiliations with the Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, and the Washington Senators.
1962, the Charleston Indians, affiliated with the Cleveland Indians, Class-A Eastern League, and in 1963 that league was elevated to Double-A. The team folded after the 1964 season.
1971-1983 the Charleston Charlies of the Triple-A International League. Affiliated with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, and Cleveland Indians.
1987-1994, Charleston Wheelers, began as a co-op team, with players from several Major League Baseball franchises including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, and Atlanta Braves.
1995 the Charleston Alley Cats were established as a Class A South Atlantic League affiliate, initially for the Cincinnati Reds.
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