Clinton LumberKings

Clinton LumberKings
Clinton LumberKings
Founded in 1954 ; Clinton, Iowa ; (Clinton Began play 1895);
Minor league affiliations
Class	Class-A (1963–present)
Previous classes	Class D (1955–1962; 1910–1917); Class C (1947–1949); Class B (1937–1941; 1906–1907); Independent (1895)
League	Midwest League (1956–present)
Division	Western Division
Previous leagues	Mississippi–Ohio Valley League (1954–1955) ; Central Association (1947–1949) ; Three-I League (1937–1941; 1907–1908) ; Northern Association (1910) ; Iowa League of Professional Baseball Clubs (1904–1907); Eastern Iowa League (1895)
Major league affiliations
Team	Seattle Mariners (2009–present)
Previous teams	Texas Rangers (2003–2008); Montréal Expos (2001–2002); Cincinnati Reds (1999–2000); San Diego Padres (1995–1998); San Francisco Giants (1980–1994); Los Angeles Dodgers (1977–1979); Detroit & Chicago (AL)(co-op) (1976); Detroit Tigers (1971–1976); Seattle Pilots (1969); Milwaukee Brewers (1970); Pittsburgh Pirates (1966–1968, 1954–1958); Chicago White Sox (1959–1965, 1976) ; Chicago Cubs (1947-49) ; New York Giants (1939-41) ; Brooklyn Dodgers (1937-38); ;
Minor league titles
League titles (2)	1963; 1991;
Division titles (3)	1991; 1993; 2010; 2016;
Team data
Name	Clinton LumberKings (1994–present)
Previous names	Clinton Giants (1939–1941; 1980–1993); Clinton Dodgers (1977–1979); Clinton Pilots (1914-1916; 1966–1976); Clinton C-Sox (1960–1965); Clinton White Sox (1959); Clinton Pirates (1954–1958) ; Clinton Steers (1949); Clinton Cubs (1947–1948); Clinton Owls (1937–1938); Clinton Teddies (1910) ; Clinton Infants (1907–1908); Clinton Minors (1906); Unknown (1895);
Ballpark	Ashford University Field (1937–present)
Owner(s)/; Operator(s)	Community Owned
General manager	Ted Tornow
Manager	Mitch Canham

The Clinton LumberKings are a Midwest League Class A minor league baseball team based in Clinton, Iowa, USA, affiliated with the Seattle Mariners.

Clinton Baseball History

After beginning play in 1895, Clinton had sporadic teams in various leagues over the next few decades, as the Great Depression, World War I and World War II affected many baseball franchises. However, Clinton joined the Midwest League in 1956 and is now the oldest franchise in the league.^[7] The team has had several different major league affiliations: the Brooklyn Dodgers (1937–38), New York Giants (1939–41), Chicago Cubs (1947–49), Pirates (1954–58 and 1966–68), White Sox (1959–65), Pilots/Brewers (1969–70), Tigers (1971–75), Tigers/White Sox co-op (1976), Dodgers (1977–79), Giants (1980–94), Padres (1995–98), Reds (1999–2000), Expos (2001–02), and the Rangers (2003–08). Since 2009, they have been an affiliate of the Mariners.^[8]

Aside from its time as the C-Sox (1960–65) and the Pilots (1966–76), the team used the parent major league team's nickname before adopting the LumberKings name for the 1994 season.

The 2010 LumberKings season is the subject of the 2013 book "Class A: Baseball in the Middle of Everywhere" by Lucas Mann.^[9]

Current LumberKing Roster

Template:Clinton LumberKings roster

Ashford University Field

The home park for the LumberKings is Ashford University Field in Clinton, Iowa. The stadium was built in 1937 as a Works Administration Project (WPA) and named Riverview Stadium, due to its location on the banks of the Mississippi River. It was renamed Alliant Energy Field in 2002 and renovated in 2005–2006 to a capacity of 4,000. It was renamed to Ashford University Field in 2011. The Dimensions are: LF – 330, CF – 401, RF – 325.^[10]^[11]

No-Hitters

Clinton has tossed 25 no-hitters. The list includes the following no-hitters:^[12]

8-20-57 Dick Lines, Decatur 6-0 7 Innings
6-2-59 Thomas Fisher, Paris 1-0
6-19-60 Scott Seger, Quincy 3-0 7 Innings
5-23-63 Bill Dawson, Fox Cities 10-0 7 Innings
6-23-64 Norbert Rodgers, Quincy 2-0 7 Innings
6-11-67 John Lamb, Quad City 3-0 7 Innings
6-22-67 Joe Barnett, Quincy 2-0 7 Innings
8-25-67 Bill Laxton, Waterloo 2-1 7 Innings
8-7-70 John Conzatti, Quad Cities 2-0 6 Innings*
5-3-72 Larry Bracco, Waterloo 0-1 7 Innings
5-15-78 Russell McDonald, Wausau 1-0 7 Innings
7-16-78 Jim Nobles, Wisconsin Rapids 7-1 7 Innings
6-4-80 Jerry Stovall, Wausau 2-0 7 Innings
4-20-81 Greg Bangert, Burlington 4-1 7 Innings
8-12-82 Mark Grant, Danville 9-0
5-9-83 Ramon Bautista, Appleton 2-0 7 Innings
6-6-89 Chris Hancock/Chris Fye 11-0 ^[13]
5-14-92 Chuck Wanke, Peoria 5-3
8-4-96 Jim Sak/Todd Bussa Burlington3-0
8-03-00 Scott Dunn, Lansing 7-0 Perfect Game
7-9-03 Domingo Valdez, Kane County 4-0 7 innings (G2)
7-11-12 Jordan Shipers West Michigan 10-0^[14]
7-11-12 Victor Sanchez 1-0 ^[15]
5-1-15 Daniel Missaki/Kody Kerski/Troy Scott, Cedar Rapids 1-0^[16]
8-9-16 Pedro Vasquez/Joey Strain/Lukas Schiraldi/Matt Walker 2-0

Notable alumni

Gerry Arrigo (1960) MLB AS
Jason Bay (2001) 3 x MLB AS; 2004 NL Rookie of the Year
Blake Beavan
Rod Beck (1988) 3 x MLB AS
Ken Berry (1961) 2 x GG; MLB AS
Ben Broussard (1999)
Chris Brown (1980) MLB AS
John Burkett (1984) 2 x MLB AS; 1993 NL Wins Leader
Royce Clayton (1989) MLB AS
Matt Clement (1996) MLB AS
Dennis Cook (1985) 15 MLB Seasons
John Danks (2004)
Rob Deer (1980) 10 MLB Seasons, 230 HR
Neftalí Feliz (2008) MLB AS; 2010 Al Rookie of the Year
Scott Garrelts (1980) MLB AS; 1989 NL ERA Leader
Craig Gentry (2007)
Mickey Hatcher (1977)
Charlie Hayes (1984)
Orel Hershiser (1979) 3 x MLB AS; 1988 NL Wins Leader; 1988 NLCS MVP; 1988 WS MVP; 1988 NL Cy Young Award
Derek Holland (2008)
Bob Howry (1994)
Lou Johnson (1955)
Tom Kelly (1969) MGR: 2 x World Series Champion (1987,1991) – Minnesota Twins
Ian Kinsler (2004) 4 x MLB AS
Ron Kittle (1977) MLB AS; 1983 AL Rookie of the Year
Ron LeFlore (1973) MLB AS; 1978 AL Stolen Base Leader; 1980 NL Stolen Base Leader
Jim Leyland (MGR 1972-73) MGR: 2 x AL Pennant; MGR: 1997 World Series Champion – Florida Marlins
Al McBean (1958)
Tommy McCraw (1960)

Denny McLain (1962) 3 x MLB AS; 1968 AL Cy Young Award;1969 AL Cy Young Award;1968 AL Most Valuable Player
Candy Maldonado (1979) 15 MLB Seasons
Gary Matthews, Jr. (1995) MLB AS
John Mayberry, Jr. (2006)
Bing Miller (1914, 1916–17) 16 MLB Seasons; .311BA
Mitch Moreland (2008)
Don Money (1966) 4 x MLB AS
Mike Myers (1991–92) 13 MLB Seasons
Matt Nokes (1982) MLB AS
Darrell Porter (1970) 4 x MLB AS; 1982 NLCS MVP; 1982 World Series MVP
Steve Reed (1989) 14 MLB seasons
Mike Remlinger (1987) MLB AS
Dave Rozema (1975)
Steve Sax (1979) 5 x MLB AS; 1982 NL Rookie of the Year
Mike Scioscia (1977) 2 X MLB AS;MGR: 2002 World Series Champion – California Angels
Kyle Seager (2009) GG; MLB AS
Grady Sizemore (2001) 3 x MLB AS
Justin Smoak (2008)
Dave Stewart (1977) MLB AS; 1987 AL Wins Leader; 1993 AL LCS MVP; 1989 World Series MVP
Dean Stone (1949) MLB AS
Jim Slaton (1969) MLB AS
Frank Taveras (1968) 1977 NL Stolen Base Leader
Gorman Thomas (1970) MLB AS; 2 x AL Home Run Leader (1979,1982)
Bill Travers (1970) MLB AS
Salomón Torres (1991)
Edinson Vólquez (2004) MLB AS
Mitch Webster (1978–79)
Tom Wilhelmsen (2010)
Matt Williams (1986) 4 x GG; 5 x MLB AS; 1994 NL Home Run Leader

Ian Kinsler

Orel Hershiser

References

External links

Clinton LumberKings web site

[1] ttp://www.milb.com/milb/info/classifications.jsp

[2] ttp://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi?city=Clinton&state=IA&country=US

[3] ttp://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi?city=Clinton&state=IA&country=US

[4] ttp://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi?city=Clinton&state=IA&country=US

[5] ttp://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi?city=Clinton&state=IA&country=US

[6] ttp://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi?city=Clinton&state=IA&country=US

[7] ttp://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi?city=Clinton&state=IA&country=US

[8] ttp://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi?city=Clinton&state=IA&country=US

[9] McAlpin, Heller (May 9, 2013). "Farm Team Saga 'Class A' Hits It Out Of The Park". NPR. Retrieved 29 January 2014.

[10] ttp://www.milb.com/content/page.jsp?ymd=20060130&content_id=41029304&sid=t500&vkey=team1

[11] ttp://www.milb.com/content/page.jsp?ymd=20060208&content_id=41029308&sid=t500&vkey

[12] ttp://mwlarchives.com/mwlnohitter.html

[13] ttp://mwlarchives.com/06061989burcli.html

[14] ttp://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120711&content_id=34855354&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_l118&sid=l118

[15] ttp://midwest.league.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=g_box&gid=2013_07_17_lanafx_cliafx_1&sid=l118

[16] ttp://qctimes.com/sports/baseball/professional/minor/midwest-league/clinton-pitcher-goes-from-no-hitter-to-tommy-john-in/article_6b40e1b6-52ca-5ede-8f03-c9d47485e30b.html

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