Cedar Rapids Kernels

Cedar Rapids Kernels Founded in 1890 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Team logo Cap insignia
Class-level
Single-A (1934–1937, 1962–Present) C (1949) D (1901, 1913–1917, 1922–1932) B (1896–1899, 1902–1909, 1920–1921, 1938–1942, 1950–1961)
Minor league affiliations
Midwest League (1962–Present) Western Division Central Association (1949) Western League (1934–1937) Mississippi Valley League (1922–1932) Central Association (1913–1917) Illinois-Indiana-Iowa League (1901–1909, 1920–1921, 1938–1942, 1950–1961) Western Association (1896–1899) Eastern Iowa League (1895) Illinois-Iowa League (1890–1891)
Major league affiliations
Minnesota Twins (2013-present) Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (1993–2012) Cincinnati Reds (1980–1992) San Francisco Giants (1975–1979) Houston Astros (1973–1974) St. Louis Cardinals (1965–1972) Cincinnati Reds (1963–1964) Milwaukee Braves (1958–1962) Brooklyn Dodgers (1955–1957) Chicago Cubs (1953–1954) Cleveland Indians (1950–1952) Cleveland Indians (1939–1942) St. Louis Cardinals (1936–1938) Cincinnati Reds (1932)
Name
Cedar Rapids Kernels (1993–Present) Cedar Rapids Reds (1980–1992) Cedar Rapids Giants (1975–1979) Cedar Rapids Astros (1973–1974) Cedar Rapids Cardinals (1965–1972) Cedar Rapids Red Raiders (1963–1964) Cedar Rapids Braves (1958–1962) Cedar Rapids Raiders (1953–1957) Cedar Rapids Indians (1950–1952) Cedar Rapids Rockets (1949) Cedar Rapids Raiders (1934–1942) Cedar Rapids Bunnies (1904–1932) Cedar Rapids Rabbits (1896–1903) Cedar Rapids Canaries (1890–1891)
Colors
Navy, Kelly Green, White, Red, Yellow
Ballpark
Veterans Memorial Stadium (2002-present) The original Veterans Memorial Stadium (1949-2001)
Minor league titles
League titles	1897, 1906, 1922, 1925, 1930, 1937, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1958, 1988, 1992, 1994
Division titles
Owner(s)/Operated by: Cedar Rapids Ball Club, Inc.
Manager: Bill Mosiello
General Manager: Doug Nelson

The Cedar Rapids Kernels are a Class A minor league baseball team based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The team is affiliated with the Minnesota Twins and plays in the Midwest League. The Kernels are owned by Cedar Rapids Ball Club, Inc. (also known as Cedar Rapids Baseball Club, Inc.).

Franchise history

Cedar Rapids was awarded a Midwest League franchise in 1962 that was originally called the Red Raiders (1962–1964). After that the team used the name of the major league franchise it affiliated with: the Cardinals (1965–1972), the Astros (1973–1974), the Giants (1975–1979), and the Reds (1980–1992). The team adopted the Kernels nickname after affiliating with the Angels before the 1993 season. It won Midwest League championships in 1988, 1992, and 1994.

The team's first home ballpark was the original Veterans Memorial Stadium, which opened in 1949. In August 2000 voters approved a referendum to build a new ballpark adjacent to the old one, which was demolished after the 2001 season. The new Veterans Memorial Stadium was completed in time for the opening of the 2002 season, and the Kernels set a franchise attendance record of 196,066 in the new park's inaugural year.

Current roster

Cedar Rapids Kernels roster
Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 26 Tim Atherton 37 Hudson Boyd 31 Tyler Duffey 39 Dallas Gallant 33 Steven Gruver 45 David Hurlbut 35 Tyler Jones 20 Brett Lee 15 Chris Mazza 19 Mason Melotakis 39 Josue Montanez 24 Taylor Rogers 19 Tim Shibuya 30 Manuel Soliman 18 Matt Tomshaw		Catchers 23 Jhonathan Arias 27 Jairo Rodriguez Infielders  7 Adam Bryant 21 Niko Goodrum  9 Tyler Grimes 17 Travis Harrison 36 Dalton Hicks 16 Candido Pimentel  5 Jorge Polanco Outfielders  7 Byron Buxton 11 Romy Jimenez 22 Drew Leachman 12 Nate Roberts 38 Adam Walker  2 J. D. Williams		Manager 12 Jake Mauer Coaches 25 Gary Lucas (pitching) 48 Tommy Watkins (hitting) 7-day disabled list * On Minnesota Twins 40-man roster ∞ Reserve list § Suspended list ‡ Restricted list # Rehab assignment Roster updated April 8, 2013 Transactions → More MiLB rosters → Minnesota Twins minor league players

Notable alumni

Casey Kotchman bats against the Clinton LumberKings, September 1, 2002.

Many former Cedar Rapids players have made it to the major leagues as either players or coaches, including:

• Jerry Reuss (1967)
• Ted Simmons (1967)
• Bob Brenly (1977)
• Rob Deer (1979)
• Chili Davis (1979)
• Eric Davis (1982)
• Paul O'Neill (1982)
• Chris Sabo (1983)
• Kal Daniels (1983)
• Kurt Stillwell (1984)
• Rob Dibble (1985)
• Reggie Sanders (1990)
• Trevor Hoffman (1991)
• Bengie Molina (1994–95)
• Jason Dickson (1995)
• Jarrod Washburn (1995)
• Ramón Ortiz (1997)
• Shawn Wooten (1997)
• John Lackey (2000)
• Bobby Jenks (2001)
• Gary Denbo (2001)
• Mike Napoli (2001–02)
• Ervin Santana (2002)
• Casey Kotchman (2002)
• Jeff Mathis (2002)
• Dallas McPherson (2002)
• Joel Peralta (2002)
• Joe Saunders (2002)
• Alberto Callaspo (2003)
• Erick Aybar (2003)
• Howie Kendrick (2004)
• Alexi Casilla (2005)
• Quan Cosby (2005)
• Miguel Gonzalez (2005)
• Mark Trumbo (2006-07)
• Peter Bourjos (2007)
• Mike Trout (2009-10)

References

• Dinda, Joel (2003), "Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in the Midwest League," http://www.mwlguide.com/cities/cedarrapids/index.html
• Koolbeck, Mike, "History of Cedar Rapids Professional Baseball," published in the Cedar Rapids Kernels Souvenir Program, 2001

External links

• Cedar Rapids Kernels web site