Hannibal Hoots

Hannibal Hoots


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League Prospect League (West Division)
Location Hannibal, Missouri
Ballpark Clemens Field
Year founded 2018
Ownership Rick DeStefane[1]
Management Matt Stembridge (GM)
Manager Clayton Hicks
Media The Hannibal Courier-Post
Website HannibalHoots.com

The Hannibal Hoots are a collegiate summer league baseball team in the United States Prospect League. They play at Clemens Field and are based in the city of Hannibal, Missouri. The Hoots formed in late 2017[2] and were an expansion franchise for the 2018 season. The Hoots and other collegiate summer leagues and teams exist to give top college players professional-like experience without affecting NCAA eligibility.

Hannibal's previous team in the Prospect League, the Hannibal Cavemen, suspended operations after the 2016 season, leaving the city without a team for the 2017 season.[3] Rick DeStefane, a co-owner of the Cavemen, would become the sole owner of the Hoots.[4] The two franchises are considered by the Prospect League to be independent of one another.

Clemens Field, Home of the Hannibal Hoots

The Hoots are a member of the West Division of the Prospect League along with the Quincy Gems, Springfield Sliders, Danville Dans, Terre Haute Rex, and Lafayette Aviators.[5]

History

After the Hannibal Cavemen folded in 2016, the Prospect League awarded a franchise to Rick DeStefane, with the goal of returning to the field for the 2018 season. The franchise partnered with the Hannibal Courier-Post to hold a "Dub the Club" contest, which resulted in five "finalist" name choices for the team - Hoots, Hucks, Huckle-Bears, Lumber Barons, and Steamers. The team and newspaper announced the winning name, the Hoots, on November 8, 2017.[6]

Seasons

SeasonManagerRecordWin %LeagueDivisionGBPost-season recordPost-season win %Post-season resultNotes
2018Clayton Hicks25–35.41710th5th11.00–0.000-Inaugural season
Totals25-35.417

Stadium

The Hoots play at Clemens Field. The 2,500 seat stadium was originally built in 1924, but was destroyed by a fire. The current stadium was rebuilt and opened in 1939.[7]


References

  1. ↑ "Parks Department Working on Hannibal Field | Prospect Collegiate Baseball LLC". www.prospectleague.com. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
  2. ↑ "Hannibal Unveils Team Name & Branding | Prospect Collegiate Baseball LLC". www.prospectleague.com. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
  3. ↑ "Cavemen 'suspending operations' for 2017 season". Herald-Whig. 20170106143834. Retrieved 2018-06-04. Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ↑ Graeler, Kevin. "Hannibal Hoots encounter unexpected social media obstacle". Hannibal Courier. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
  5. ↑ "PROSPECT LEAGUE STATS | Prospect Collegiate Baseball LLC". www.prospectleague.com. Retrieved 2018-05-31.
  6. ↑ Dundon, Eric. "Hannibal's Prospect League team rebranded to Hannibal Hoots". Hannibal Courier. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
  7. ↑ "About | Hannibal Baseball - Pointstreak Sites". www.hannibalhoots.com. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
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