Mankato MoonDogs

Mankato MoonDogs
Information
League Northwoods League (North Division)
Location Mankato, Minnesota
Ballpark Franklin Rogers Park (1999–present)
League championships 0
Division championships 3 (2011, 2012, 2014)
Former name(s)
  • Mankato MoonDogs (2002–present)
  • Mankato Mashers (1999–2001)
Colors Black, orange, white
              
Ownership Chad Surprenant and Kyle Smith
Management Austin Link (General Manager)
Justin White (Director of Ticket Sales), Tyler Kuch (Director of Group Sales)
Manager Matt Wollenzin
Website www.mankatomoondogs.com

The Mankato MoonDogs are an amateur baseball team that plays in the Northwoods League, a collegiate summer baseball league. The team started play in 1999 as the Mankato Mashers and were renamed in 2002.[1] Their home games are played at Franklin Rogers Park in Mankato, Minnesota. The MoonDogs organization has implemented numerous improvements to the ballpark over their 13-year history in the Northwoods League including a new press box, roof over the grandstand, new lights, and 2 hospitality decks ("The Dog Pound" on the third base side and "The Lounge" above the right field concession stand.) In 2017–2018, The Frank underwent a major renovation. This renovation included new restrooms, new concession stands, a new "Club level" seating on top of the home dugout. The MoonDogs have made the playoffs eight of the last eleven season, making it to the Summer Collegiate World series (third franchise appearance) last in 2014 where the MoonDogs were defeated by the Lakeshore Chinooks. The MoonDogs have been active in the Mankato community with frequent player and mascot appearances at local events and through the MoonDogs Fit Program.

Notable alumni (played in MLB)

Name MLB team Mankato team Mankato year
Jack Hannahan Cincinnati Reds Mashers 1999
Paul McAnulty Los Angeles Angels Mashers 2001
Curtis Granderson New York Mets Mashers 2001
Neil Wagner Toronto Blue Jays MoonDogs 2004
Cole De Vries Minnesota Twins MoonDogs 2004
Brandon Crawford San Francisco Giants MoonDogs 2005
Cody Decker San Diego Padres MoonDogs 2006
Sean Halton Milwaukee Brewers MoonDogs 2006
Erik Hamren San Diego Padres MoonDogs 2008
John Brebbia St Louis Cardinals Moondogs 2009
Jake Petricka Chicago White Sox MoonDogs 2009
Nick Goody Cleveland Indians MoonDogs 2011

MoonDogs in the Minor Leagues

Name Current Team Professional Organization Years
Tim Smith Mississippi Braves Atlanta Braves (AA) 2006
Nate Hanson Rochester Red Wings Minnesota Twins (AAA) 2006–2008
Adam Abraham Akron RubberDucks Cleveland Indians (AA) 2007
Sean Nicol Harrisburg Senators Washington Nationals (AA) 2008
Carlos Ramirez Salt Lake Bees Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (AAA) 2008
Jimmy Reyes Round Rock Express Texas Rangers (AAA) 2008
Mike Kvasnicka New Britain Rock Cats Minnesota Twins (AA) 2008–2009
Kyle Knudson New Britain Rock Cats Minnesota Twins (AA) 2008–2009
Brenden Webb Frederick Keys Baltimore Orioles (A+) 2009
Lance Ray New Britain Rock Cats Minnesota Twins (AA) 2009
Jimmy Patterson Durham Bulls Tampa Bay Rays (AAA) 2009
Matt Swynenberg Syracuse Chiefs Washington Nationals (AAA) 2009
Xorge Carrillo Binghamton Mets New York Mets (AA) 2009
Taylor Black Boise Hawks Colorado Rockies (A) 2009
Alex Burgos Jupiter Hammerheads Miami Marlins (A+) 2009–2010
Jeremy Rodriguez Lake Elsinore Storm San Diego Padres (A+) 2010
Eric Wooten Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders New York Yankees (AAA) 2011
Zach Borenstein Reno Aces Arizona Diamondbacks (AAA) 2011
Nick Goody Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders New York Yankees (AAA) 2011
Sam Selman Northwest Arkansas Naturals Kansas City Royals (AA) 2011
Logan Taylor St. Lucie Mets New York Mets (A+) 2011
Alex Glenn Mobile BayBears Arizona Diamondbacks (AA) 2011
Blake Schwartz Potomac Nationals Washington Nationals (A+) 2011
Jordan Remer Billings Mustangs Cincinnati Reds (Rookie) 2011
James Stokes Mahoning Valley Scrappers Cleveland Indians (A) 2011
Sam Eberle Salem-Keizer Volcanoes San Francisco Giants (A) 2011
Bryan Haar Fort Myers Miracle Minnesota Twins (A+) 2011
Joe Loftus Hillsboro Hops Arizona Diamondbacks (A) 2011
Blair Moore Arizona League White Sox Chicago White Sox (Rookie) 2011–2012
Jorge Flores New Hampshire Fisher Cats Toronto Blue Jays (AA) 2012
John Walter Wilmington Blue Rocks Kansas City Royals (A+) 2012
Kyle McGrath Fort Wayne TinCaps San Diego Padres (A) 2012
Matt Borens Staten Island Yankees New York Yankees (A) 2012
Drew Stankiewicz Lakewood BlueClaws Philadelphia Phillies (A) 2012
Trevor Belicek Danville Braves Atlanta Braves (Rookie) 2012
Austin Afenir Pulaski Yankees New York Yankees (Rookie) 2012
Trever Allen Burlington Bees Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (A) 2012
Chase Simpson West Virginia Power Pittsburgh Pirates (A) 2012–2013
Sam Clay Cedar Rapids Kernels Minnesota Twins (A) 2013
Zack Zehner Staten Island Yankees New York Yankees (A) 2013
Tim Arakawa Burlington Bees Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (A) 2013
Jon Perrin Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Milwaukee Brewers (A) 2013
Quinnton Mack Kane County Cougars Arizona Diamondbacks (A) 2013
Bryan Bonnell Princeton Rays Tampa Bay Rays (Rookie) 2013
Brock Dykxhoorn Quad Cities River Bandits Houston Astros (A) 2013–2014
Jake Yacinich Burlington Bees Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (A) 2014
Trevor Lubking AZL Brewers Milwaukee Brewers (Rookie) 2014
Tyler Mark Hillsboro Hops Arizona Diamondbacks (A) 2014
Tyler Sullivan Arizona League White Sox Chicago White Sox (Rookie) 2014
James McMahon Grand Junction Rockies Colorado Rockies (Rookie) 2014
Levi Scott GCL Blue Jays Toronto Blue Jays (Rookie) 2014

Staff

The team's General Manager, Austin Link, is a native of Renville, Minnesota, who previously interned for the Wilmar Stingers, another Northwoods League team. Justin White, the teams Director of Ticket sales is from the Mankato area, as is Tyler Kuch, the Director of Group Sales

The MoonDogs also have summer internships available for students looking for possible careers in sports. The positions include Media Relations, Promotions/Community Relations, Marketing, Sales, and Camera / Video Operations.

Muttnik

Listed at 6'3" and 210 lbs, the MoonDogs mascot throws and bats right pawed.[2] Muttnik can be seen mingling with the crowd during games or at various community events throughout the year.

References

  1. ↑ Millea, John (2004-07-27). "Fielding big dreams". Star Tribune.
  2. ↑ "Muttniks Page". Retrieved 21 April 2015.
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