Kokomo Jackrabbits
| Kokomo Jackrabbits | |||
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| Information | |||
| League | Northwoods League (East Division) | ||
| Location | Kokomo, Indiana | ||
| Ballpark | Kokomo Municipal Stadium | ||
| Year founded | 2014 | ||
| Former league(s) | Prospect League | ||
| Colors |
Yellow, Orange, Brown | ||
| Last season | 31-29 | ||
| Playoff berths | 2 (2016, 2018) | ||
| Ownership | Michael Zimmerman | ||
| Management | Roc Ventures | ||
| Manager | Gary McClure | ||
| Media | Facebook Twitter | ||
| Website |
www | ||
| Uniforms | |||
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The Kokomo Jackrabbits are a college summer baseball team based in Kokomo, Indiana. They are a member of the summer collegiate Northwoods League, beginning with the 2019 season. Previously, the team played in the Prospect League.[1] The Jackrabbits play at the 4,000-seat Kokomo Municipal Stadium in downtown Kokomo.
Namesake
Kokomo's baseball team went through a naming contest in the summer of 2014 before landing on the winning name of "Jackrabbits." Of around 1,000 entries in the online naming campaign, 15 people suggested the name "Jackrabbit" for Kokomo's Prospect League team.[2] The name is the same as a popular automobile developed by the Apperson Brothers in a building adjacent to where Kokomo Municipal Stadium now stands.[3]
Colors & Uniform
The Kokomo Jackrabbits have adopted a look that is reminiscent of the San Diego Padres uniforms during the 1970s and 1980s with brown, mustard and orange colors.[4]
Seasons
| Season | Manager | Record | Win % | League | Division | GB | Post-season record | Post-season win % | Post-season result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 31–29 | .517 | 6th | 2nd | 3.5 | 0–2 | .000 | Lost Eastern Division championship series | ||
| 2017 | 27–33 | .450 | 7th | 5th | 10.0 | – | - | |||
| 2018 | 37–22 | .627 | 1st | 1st | 0.0 | 2-3 | .400 | Lost Prospect League championship series | ||
| Prospect League totals | 95-84 | .531 | 2-5 | .286 | ||||||
| 2019 | Inaugural season in the Northwoods League |
References
- ↑ Spedden, Zach (July 5, 2018). "Jackrabbits Shifting to Northwoods League". Ballpark Digest. August Publications. Retrieved July 6, 2018.
- ↑ "MKE Sports & Entertainment Unveils Kokomo Baseball Team Name and Logo, Introduces Field Manager" (Press release). Ballpark Business. October 20, 2014. Retrieved November 14, 2014.
- ↑ Lance (July 13, 2011). "Apperson Brothers Automobile Company (1902-1926)". Lances Car Site. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
- ↑ "Jackrabbits Go 1980s Retro Padres with Unis". Ballpark Business (ballparkbiz.com). October 21, 2014. Retrieved November 14, 2014.