Butler BlueSox
| Butler BlueSox | |
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| League | Prospect League (2009-present) (East Division) |
| Location | Butler, Pennsylvania |
| Ballpark | Pullman Park (2009-present) |
| Year Founded | 2006 |
| Former name(s) | Butler BlueSox (2009-present) Washington BlueSox (2006-2008) |
| Former league(s) | Tri-State Collegiate Baseball League (2006-2008) |
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| Colors | Navy Blue, Royal Blue, White |
| Ownership | Perfect Game LLC Leo Trich, Jr. Matt Clement 'Wink' Robinson Ray Conlon Gordon Marburger Dr. Mike Fiorina Pullman Park Stadium Authority |
| Management | Matt Cunningham (GM) |
| Manager | Anthony Rebyanski |
| Website | butlerbluesox.net |
The Butler BlueSox are a collegiate summer baseball team based in Butler, Pennsylvania, in the United States. They are a member of the East Division of the summer collegiate Prospect League.
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History[edit]
The BlueSox were formed by former Pennsylvania State Representative Leo Trich, Jr. in Washington, Pennsylvania in 2006 as part of the Tri-State Collegiate Baseball League.[1][2] After renovations were completed at Pullman Park in 2008, Trich decided to move the Washington BlueSox to Butler as a founding member of the Prospect League. The team officially became part of the league in December 2008.[2] The team went 28(W)-26(L) during their 2009 inaugural season in Butler. In 2011 Leo Trich sold his ownership of the team to a group of five local business partners to run the team. MLB pitcher, and Butler native Matt Clement is one of the owners. In late 2011, an agreement was reached to keep the BlueSox in Butler through the 2013 season.
2012 Season[edit]
For the 2012 season, four additional games were added to the 56 game schedule. The BlueSox went on to have a winning season for the first time since their inaugural year in the Prospect League, three years before. However, they were a few games short of making the playoffs.
2013 Season[edit]
The 2013 season will consist of thirty home games. The BlueSox will also be hosting the Prospect League All-Star Game on July 17th, 2013.
Seasons[edit]
| Year | W-L | PCT | Place | Postseason |
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| 2009 | 28-26 | .521 | 3rd in PL East | |
| 2010 | 24-30 | .444 | 3rd in PL East | |
| 2011 | 25-29 | .463 | 6th in PL East | |
| 2012 | 32-26 | .552 | 4th in PL East | |
| 2013 | -- | -- | -- | |
| Total | 109-111 | .495 | - |
References[edit]
- ^ [1], Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 2006-04-02. Accessed 2012-01-05.
- ^ a b Schnur, p. 21
Sources[edit]
- Schnur, Richard Eugene, Men of Summer Return, Mechling Bookbindery., 2010.
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