Erie SeaWolves

Erie SeaWolves Founded in 1995 Erie, Pennsylvania
Team Logo Cap Insignia
Class-level
Double-A (1999–Present) Single-A (1995–1998)
Minor league affiliations
Eastern League (1999-Present) Western Division New York-Penn League (1995–1998)
Major league affiliations
Detroit Tigers (2001–Present) Anaheim Angels (1999–2000) Pittsburgh Pirates (1995–1998)
Name
Erie SeaWolves (1995–Present)
Ballpark
Jerry Uht Park (1995-Present)
Minor league titles
League titles
Division titles	1997, 1999, 2001, 2007
Owner(s)/Operated by: Mandalay Sports Entertainment
Manager: Chris Cron
General Manager: Greg Coleman

The Erie SeaWolves are a minor league baseball team based in Erie, Pennsylvania. The team, which plays in the Eastern League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers Major League Baseball club.

The SeaWolves play in Jerry Uht Park, located in downtown Erie; opened in 1995, it seats 6,000 fans. The team began play in 1995 in the Short-Season A New York - Penn League from 1995 to 1998 and served as a Pittsburgh Pirates affiliate. The began playing at the AA level in 1999 as an affiliate of the Anaheim Angels before switching to the Detroit Tigers in 2001.

The SeaWolves name refers to Erie's location along Lake Erie and the affilation with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Historically speaking, the term "sea wolf" was synonymous with "pirate": individuals who commit or practice piracy. The team colors are black and orange.

Prior to joining the Eastern League, the Mahoning Valley Scrappers were formed in their place and replaced them in the New York - Penn League while the SeaWolves moved up from Class Short-Season A to Double A and switching affiliates from the Pirates to the Angels. The SeaWolves kept its New York - Penn League past records and history. Previous minor league franchises in Erie with various affiliations played under the names Sailors, Orioles and Cardinals.

Alumni

• Alex Avila
• Tim Belcher
• Brennan Boesch
• Jeremy Bonderman
• Eddie Bonine
• Toby Borland
• Shawn Boskie
• Brent Clevlen
• Deivi Cruz
• Andy Dirks
• José Guillén
• Curtis Granderson
• Jack Hannahan
• Omar Infante
• Matt Joyce
• Jair Jurrjens
• John Lackey
• Jeff Larish
• Preston Larrison
• Wilfredo Ledezma
• Al Levine
• Nook Logan
• Cameron Maybin
• Andrew Miller
• Eric Munson
• Ramón Ortiz
• Mike Rabelo
• Ryan Raburn
• Aramis Ramírez
• Wilkin Ramírez
• Mike Rivera
• Cody Ross
• Max St. Pierre
• Humberto Sánchez
• Ramón Santiago
• Scot Shields
• Kyle Sleeth
• Clete Thomas
• Andrés Torres
• Justin Verlander
• Shawn Wooten
• Dontrelle Willis
• Joel Zumaya

Eastern League history

Season results

Season	Affiliation	Manager	Record
1999	Angels	Garry Templeton	81–61, 1st place South
2000	Angels	Don Wakamatsu	47–94, 6th place South
2001	Tigers	Luis Pujols	84–58, 1st place South
2002	Tigers	Kevin Bradshaw	52–89, 6th place South
2003	Tigers	Kevin Bradshaw	72–70, 3rd place South
2004	Tigers	Rick Sweet	80–62, 2nd place South
2005	Tigers	Duffy Dyer	63–79, 6th place South
2006	Tigers	Duffy Dyer	60–81, 6th place South
2007	Tigers	Matt Walbeck	81–59, 1st place South
2008	Tigers	Tom Brookens	68–74, 4th place South
2009	Tigers	Tom Brookens	71-70, 4th place South
2010	Tigers	Phil Nevin	66-76, 6th place West
2011	Tigers	Chris Cron	67-75, 5th place West

Postseason results

• 1999: Lost to Harrisburg Senators, 3 games to 1, in opening round
• 2001: Lost to Reading Phillies, 3 games to 1, in opening round
• 2004: Lost to Altoona Curve, 3 games to 0, in opening round
• 2007: Lost to Akron Aeros, 3 games to 1, in opening round

New York-Penn League history

Season results

Season	Affiliation	Manager	Record
1995	Pirates	Scott Little	34-41, 3rd place Stedler
1996	Pirates	Jeff Richardson	30-46, 4th place Stedler
1997	Pirates	Marty Brown	50-26, 1st place Stedler
1998	Pirates	Tracy Woodson	26-50, 4th place Stedler

Postseason results

• 1997: Lost to Pittsfield Mets, 2 games to 0, in opening round

Mascot

C. Wolf with students at an Erie-area elementary school.

The Erie SeaWolves' official mascot is an anthropomorphic, grey canidae named C. Wolf. He wears the team's official home jersey with pirate hat, orange and white bandanna, and eye patch. During the SeaWolves home games, C. Wolf is generally presented with the song, Hungry Like The Wolf, by Duran Duran.

Current roster

Erie SeaWolves roster
Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 45 Brooks Brown 41 Trevor Feeney 51 L. J. Gagnier 62 Jared Gayhart 20 Ryan Robowski 21 Zach Samuels 28 Drew Smyly 36 Tyler Stohr * 35 Jay Voss 38 Rob Waite 33 Austin Wood		Catchers 12 Bryan Holaday 32 John Murrian Infielders 17 Rawley Bishop 23 Brandon Douglas 14 Bryan Pounds 15 Shawn Roof Outfielders  3 Jamie Johnson 24 Michael Rockett  8 Deik Scram  7 Brent Wyatt		Manager 44 Chris Cron Coaches 55 Ray Burris (pitching) 22 Jerry Martin (hitting) 7-day disabled list * On Detroit Tigers 40-man roster ∞ Reserve list § Suspended list ‡ Restricted list # Rehab assignment Roster updated November 18, 2011 Transactions → More MiLB rosters → Detroit Tigers minor league players

External links

• Official site
• Erie SeaWolves at the Baseball Cube
• Photographs of Jerry Uht Park, home of the Erie SeaWolves - Rochester Area Ballparks
• TigsTown.com