Burlington Herd

Burlington Herd
Information
League Intercounty Baseball League
Location Burlington, Ontario
Ballpark Nelson Park
Year founded 2009
League championships 0
Division championships 0
Former name(s) Burlington Herd (2016-present)
Burlington Bandits (2012–2016)
Burlington Twins (2011–2012)
Mississauga Twins (2009–2011)
Colours Navy, Yellow, White
              
Ownership Ryan Harrison, Jason McKay, Dan Pokoradi
Manager Kevin Hussey
General Manager Jason McKay
Media Burlington Post
Website

The Burlington Herd are an independent baseball team based in Burlington, Ontario, in Canada. The Herd are a member of the Intercounty Baseball League, an independent baseball league which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball. From the 2011 season to the present, the Herd have played their home games at Nelson Park.

History

Formerly the Burlington Twins, the franchise moved to Burlington in 2011 after playing two seasons in Mississauga and was rebranded due to a change in ownership following the 2012 season.[1]

In 2016, the Bandits rebranded under new ownership to the Burlington Herd and continue to play their home games at Nelson park in Burlington, Ontario.[2]

Season-by-season records

Mississauga Twins (Intercounty Baseball League)
YearW-LPCTPlacePostseason
20099–27.2507thLost 4–0 in Quarter Finals to Brantford Red Sox
201017–19.4726thLost 4–0 in Quarter Finals to Barrie Baycats
Total26–46.361
Playoffs0–8.0002 Playoff Appearances. 0 Championships.
Burlington Bandits (Intercounty Baseball League)
20119–25.2657thLost 4–2 in Quarter Finals to Toronto Maple Leafs
201211–24.3148thLost 4–1 in Quarter Finals to Brantford Red Sox
201313–29.3107thLost 4–0 in Quarter Finals to London Majors
20149–27.2508thDid Not Qualify
201515–21.4175thLost 4–3 in Quarter Finals to London Majors
201611–25.3066thLost 4–1 in Quarter Finals to Barrie Baycats
Total68–151.314
Playoffs7–20.2595 Playoff Appearances. 0 Championship.
Burlington Herd (Intercounty Baseball League)
YearW-LPCTPlacePostseason
201713–23.3616th
Total13–23.361
Playoffs0–0.0001 Playoff Appearances. 0 Championships.

References

  1. ↑ "New name, owner for Burlington's IBL team". Burlington Post. Retrieved 2013-02-05.
  2. ↑ "The Burlington Herd are Born!". Burlington Herd. Retrieved 2016-12-13.
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