Clinton LumberKings
Clinton LumberKings Founded in 1954 Clinton, Iowa (Clinton Began play 1895) | |||||
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Class-level | |||||
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Current | Class-A[1] (1963–present) | ||||
Previous |
Class D (1955–1962; 1910–1917) Class C (1947–1949) Class B (1937–1941; 1906–1907) Independent (1895)[2] | ||||
Minor league affiliations | |||||
League | Midwest League (1956–present)[3] | ||||
Division | Western Division | ||||
Previous leagues |
Mississippi–Ohio Valley League (1954–1955) | ||||
Major league affiliations | |||||
Current | Miami Marlins (from 2019) | ||||
Previous |
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Minor league titles | |||||
League titles (2) |
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Division titles (3) |
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Team data | |||||
Nickname | Clinton LumberKings (1994–present) | ||||
Previous names |
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Ballpark | Ashford University Field (1937–present) | ||||
Owner(s)/ Operator(s) | Community owned[7] | ||||
Manager | Todd Pratt | ||||
General Manager | Ted Tornow |
The Clinton LumberKings are a Minor League Baseball team of the Midwest League and the Class A affiliate of the Miami Marlins. They are located in Clinton, Iowa, and play their home games at Ashford University Field.
Clinton baseball history
After beginning play in 1895, Clinton had sporadic teams in various leagues over the next few decades, as the Great Depression, World War I and World War II affected many baseball franchises. However, Clinton joined the Midwest League in 1956 and is now the oldest franchise in the league.[8] The team has had several different major league affiliations: the Brooklyn Dodgers (1937–38), New York Giants (1939–41), Chicago Cubs (1947–49), Pirates (1954–58 and 1966–68), White Sox (1959–65), Pilots/Brewers (1969–70), Tigers (1971–75), Tigers/White Sox co-op (1976), Dodgers (1977–79), Giants (1980–94), Padres (1995–98), Reds (1999–2000), Expos (2001–02), and Rangers (2003–08), and Mariners (2009–18). In September 2018, they entered into a two-year player development contract with the Miami Marlins.[9]
Aside from its time as the C-Sox (1960–65) and the Pilots (1966–76), the team used the parent major league team's nickname before adopting the LumberKings name for the 1994 season.
The 2010 LumberKings season is the subject of the 2013 book "Class A: Baseball in the Middle of Everywhere" by Lucas Mann.[10]
In 2016, led by first year manager Mitch Canham, the LumberKings won 86 games to set the mark for most in a regular season by any team in Clinton franchise history. The squad went on to sweep the Peoria Chiefs in the first round of the playoffs before defeating the Cedar Rapids Kernels in a thrilling three game series. Game three of the Western Division final ended with a Ricky Eusebio walk off hit to win 1-0 in extra innings. The LumberKings would fall, however, in the Midwest League Championship in four games to the Great Lakes Loons.
In addition to playing host to the franchise record setting LumberKings (86-54), the LumberKings transformed Ashford University Field overnight following game two of the Midwest League Championship to become a football field. The LumberKings played host to Camanche High School Football in the inaugural "LumberBowl." Camanche hosted Williamsburg High School in the game on September 16, 2016. The Raiders of Williamsburg defeated the Indians 55-7.
Roster
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Ashford University Field
The home park for the LumberKings is Ashford University Field in Clinton, Iowa. The stadium was built in 1937 as a Works Administration Project (WPA) and named Riverview Stadium, due to its location on the banks of the Mississippi River. It was renamed Alliant Energy Field in 2002 and renovated in 2005–2006 to a capacity of 4,000. It was renamed to Ashford University Field in 2011. The Dimensions are: LF – 330, CF – 401, RF – 325.[11][12]
No-hitters
Clinton has tossed 25 no-hitters. The list includes the following no-hitters:[13]
Date | Pitcher(s) | Opponent | Score |
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8-20-57 | Dick Lines | Decatur | 6–0 (7 innings) |
6-2-59 | Thomas Fisher | Paris | 1–0 |
6-19-60 | Scott Seger | Quincy | 3–0 (7 innings) |
5-23-63 | Bill Dawson | Fox Cities | 10–0 (7 innings) |
6-23-64 | Norbert Rodgers | Quincy | 2–0 (7 innings) |
6-11-67 | John Lamb | Quad City | 3–0 (7 innings) |
6-22-67 | Joe Barnett | Quincy | 2–0 (7 innings) |
8-25-67 | Bill Laxton | Waterloo | 2–1 (7 innings) |
8-7-70 | John Conzatti | Quad Cities | 2–0 (6 innings) |
5-3-72 | Larry Bracco | Waterloo | 0–1 (7 innings) |
5-15-78 | Russell McDonald | Wausau | 1–0 (7 innings) |
7-16-78 | Jim Nobles | Wisconsin Rapids | 7–1 (7 innings) |
6-4-80 | Jerry Stovall | Wausau | 2–0 (7 innings) |
4-20-81 | Greg Bangert | Burlington | 4–1 (7 innings) |
8-12-82 | Mark Grant | Danville | 9–0 |
5-9-83 | Ramon Bautista | Appleton | 2–0 (7 innings) |
6-6-89 | Chris Hancock/Chris Fye | Burlington | 11–0 [14] |
5-14-92 | Chuck Wanke | Peoria | 5–3 |
8-4-96 | Jim Sak/Todd Bussa | Burlington | 3–0 |
8-03-00 | Scott Dunn | Lansing | 7–0 (Perfect Game) |
7-9-03 | Domingo Valdez | Kane County | 4–0 (7 innings - G2) |
7-11-12 | Jordan Shipers | West Michigan | 10–0[15] |
7-17-13 | Victor Sanchez | Lansing | 1–0 [16] |
5-1-15 | Daniel Missaki/Kody Kerski/Troy Scott | Cedar Rapids | 1–0[17] |
8-9-16 | Pedro Vasquez/Joey Strain/Lukas Schiraldi/Matt Walker | Beloit | 2–0 |
Playoffs
Season | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Finals |
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1982 | - | - | - |
1983 | - | - | - |
1984 | - | - | - |
1985 | - | - | - |
1986 | - | - | - |
1987 | - | L, 2-1, Springfield | - |
1988 | - | - | - |
1989 | - | - | - |
1990 | - | - | - |
1991 | - | W, 2-0, Burlington | W, 3-0, Madison |
1992 | - | - | - |
1993 | - | W, 2-0, Springfield | L, 3-1, South Bend |
1994 | - | - | - |
1995 | - | - | - |
1996 | - | - | - |
1997 | - | - | - |
1998 | W, 2-1, Quad Cities | L, 2-0, West Michigan | - |
1999 | L, 2-1, Burlington | - | - |
2000 | L, 2-1, Beloit | - | - |
2001 | - | - | - |
2002 | - | - | - |
2003 | W, 2-1, Kane County | L, 2-1, Beloit | - |
2004 | W, 2-0, Cedar Rapids | L, 2-0, Kane County | - |
2005 | W, 2-0, Quad Cities | L, 2-0, Wisconsin | - |
2006 | - | - | - |
2007 | W, 2-1, Cedar Rapids | L, 2-0, Beloit | - |
2008 | L, 2-0, Cedar Rapids | - | - |
2009 | - | - | - |
2010 | W, 2-1, Cedar Rapids | W, 2-1, Kane County | L, 3-2, Lake County |
2011 | L, 2-0, Quad Cities | - | - |
2012 | W, 2-1, Beloit | L, 2-0, Wisconsin | - |
2013 | L, 2-0, Beloit | - | - |
2014 | - | - | - |
2015 | - | - | - |
2016 | W, 2-0, Peoria | W, 2-1, Cedar Rapids | L, 3-1, Great Lakes |
Notable alumni
- Gerry Arrigo (1960) MLB All-Star
- Jason Bay (2001): NL Rookie of the Year (2004)
- Blake Beavan
- Rod Beck (1988) 3 x MLB All-Star
- Ken Berry (1961) 2 x GG; MLB All-Star
- Ben Broussard (1999)
- Chris Brown (1980) MLB All-Star
- John Burkett (1984) 2 x MLB All-Star; 1993 NL Wins Leader
- Royce Clayton (1989) MLB All-Star
- Matt Clement (1996) MLB All-Star
- Dennis Cook (1985)
- John Danks (2004)
- Rob Deer (1980)
- Neftalí Feliz (2008): AL Rookie of the Year (2010)
- Scott Garrelts (1980) MLB All-Star; 1989 NL ERA Leader
- Craig Gentry (2007)
- Sid Gordon (1939-40), 2x MLB All-Star
- Mickey Hatcher (1977)
- Charlie Hayes (1984)
- Orel Hershiser (1979): NLCS MVP (1988), WS MVP (1988), NL Cy Young Award (1988)
- Derek Holland (2008)
- Bob Howry (1994)
- Lou Johnson (1955)
- Tom Kelly (1969) Manager: 2 x World Series Champion (1987,1991) – Minnesota Twins
- Ian Kinsler (2004) 4 x MLB All-Star
- Ron Kittle (1977): AL Rookie of the Year (1983)
- Ron LeFlore (1973) MLB All-Star; 2 x AL Stolen Base Leader (1978, 1980)
- Jim Leyland (MGR 1972-73) Manager: 1997 World Series Champion – Florida Marlins
- Al McBean (1958)
- Denny McLain (1962): 2x AL Cy Young Award (1968–1969), AL Most Valuable Player (1968)
- Tommy McCraw (1960)
- Candy Maldonado (1979)
- Gary Matthews, Jr. (1995) MLB All-Star
- John Mayberry, Jr. (2006)
- Bing Miller (1914, 1916–17)
- Mitch Moreland (2008)
- Don Money (1966) 4 x MLB All-Star
- Mike Myers (1991–92)
- Matt Nokes (1982) MLB All-Star
- Darrell Porter (1970) 4 x MLB All-Star; 1982 World Series MVP
- Steve Reed (1989)
- Mike Remlinger (1987) MLB All-Star
- Dave Rozema (1975)
- Steve Sax (1979) 1982 NL Rookie of the Year
- Mike Scioscia (1977) 2 X MLB All-Star; Manager: 2002 World Series Champion – California Angels
- Kyle Seager (2009) MLB All-Star
- Grady Sizemore (2001) 3 x MLB All-Star
- Justin Smoak (2008)
- Dave Stewart (1977) MLB All-Star; 1987 AL Wins Leader; 1989 World Series MVP
- Dean Stone (1949) MLB All-Star
- Jim Slaton (1969) MLB All-Star
- Frank Taveras (1968) 1977 NL Stolen Base Leader
- Gorman Thomas (1970) MLB All-Star; 2 x AL Home Run Leader (1979,1982)
- Bill Travers (1970) MLB All-Star
- Salomón Torres (1991)
- Edinson Vólquez (2004) MLB All-Star
- Mitch Webster (1978–79)
- Matt Williams (1986) 4 x GG; 5 x MLB All-Star; 1994 NL Home Run Leader
References
- ↑ http://www.milb.com/milb/info/classifications.jsp
- ↑ https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi?city=Clinton&state=IA&country=US
- ↑ https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi?city=Clinton&state=IA&country=US
- ↑ https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi?city=Clinton&state=IA&country=US
- ↑ https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi?city=Clinton&state=IA&country=US
- ↑ https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi?city=Clinton&state=IA&country=US
- ↑ "Board of Directors". Clinton LumberKings. milb.com. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
- ↑ https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi?city=Clinton&state=IA&country=US
- ↑ "Clinton, Miami Announce New Player Development Contract". Ballpark Digest. September 20, 2018. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
- ↑ McAlpin, Heller (May 9, 2013). "Farm Team Saga 'Class A' Hits It Out Of The Park". NPR. Retrieved 29 January 2014.
- ↑ http://www.milb.com/content/page.jsp?ymd=20060130&content_id=41029304&sid=t500&vkey=team1
- ↑ http://www.milb.com/content/page.jsp?ymd=20060208&content_id=41029308&sid=t500&vkey
- ↑ http://mwlarchives.com/mwlnohitter.html
- ↑ http://mwlarchives.com/06061989burcli.html
- ↑ http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120711&content_id=34855354&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_l118&sid=l118
- ↑ http://midwest.league.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=g_box&gid=2013_07_17_lanafx_cliafx_1&sid=l118
- ↑ http://qctimes.com/sports/baseball/professional/minor/midwest-league/clinton-pitcher-goes-from-no-hitter-to-tommy-john-in/article_6b40e1b6-52ca-5ede-8f03-c9d47485e30b.html
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