Expansion 1979  
The ZSABL expanded from 9 to 10 teams for the 1979 season,the Bay City Bombers were awarded the franchise..
Expansion Un-Protected Lists and the rules governing the draft have long been lost.
PLAYERS DRAFTED  
Team
Hartford Don Stanhouse
South Seas None
Virginia Gene Tenace
 
San Diego Dave Chalk Dwight Evans
Elmira Butch Hobson Manny Trillo Bill Buckner
Dallas Bobby Grich Reggie Cleveland Jerry Koosman
Baton Rouge Lee May Cesar Geronimo
Cassidys Tim McCarver
Albuquerque Steve Henderson