Eugene Emeralds

Eugene Emeralds Founded in 1955 Eugene, Oregon
Team logo Cap insignia
Class-level
Short-season A (1974–present) AAA (1969–1973), A (1955–1968)
Minor league affiliations
Northwest League (1955–1968, 1974–present) Western Division Pacific Coast League (1969–1973)
Major league affiliations
San Diego Padres (2001–present) Chicago Cubs (1999–2000) Atlanta Braves (1995–1998) Kansas City Royals (1984–1994) Cincinnati Reds (1975–1983) Philadelphia Phillies (1967–1973) Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals (1966) Philadelphia Phillies (1964–1965) Chicago White Sox (1963) San Francisco Giants (1959–1962)
Name
Eugene Emeralds (1955–present)
Colors
Dark green, black, neon green
Ballpark
PK Park (2010–present) Civic Stadium (1969–2009) Bethel Park (1955–1968)
Minor league titles
League titles	1955, 1974, 1975, 1980
Division titles	1955, 1957, 1964, 1969, 1974, 1975, 1978, 1980, 1985, 1986, 1996, 2000, 2008, 2011
Owner(s)/Operated by: David Elmore
Manager: Pat Murphy
General Manager: Allan Benavides

The Eugene Emeralds (nicknamed the Ems) is a minor league baseball team in Eugene, Oregon, United States. They are a short-season Class A team in the Northwest League, and have been a farm team of the San Diego Padres since 2001.

Originally created in 1955 as a charter member of the Northwest League, the Emeralds won the inaugural pennant and remained in the NWL until 1968. During that time, they played in 6,000-seat Bethel Park.

In the 1969 season, the Emeralds were promoted to AAA status, playing in the Pacific Coast League and affiliated with the Philadelphia Phillies. The Emeralds returned to the Northwest League and short-season Class A status five years later, when the Phillies moved their AAA farm team to Sacramento for the 1974 season.

With their 1969 promotion to the AAA ranks, the Emeralds moved from Bethel Park to Civic Stadium. The 6,800-seat facility is owned by the Eugene School District and was built in 1938 as a venue for high-school football, which was played there until 1968. Civic Stadium also hosted semi-pro baseball teams, sponsored by local timber companies, until Bethel Park was built in 1950.

The Emeralds began playing home games in the University of Oregon's PK Park in 2010. They share the new facility, located adjacent to Autzen Stadium, with the Oregon Ducks baseball team.

Roster

Eugene Emeralds roster
Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 32 Matthew Chabot 12 Joe Church -- Zach Herr 10 Kyle Ottoson 35 Mark Picca 39 Tony Wieber		Catchers -- Jeremy Rodriguez Infielders -- Felix Cabrera  2 Eric Charles 50 Goose Kallunki 46 Edwin Moreno 26 River Stevens Outfielders  9 Ronnie Richardson		Manager -- Jim Gabella Coaches -- Dave Rajsich (pitching) -- Iván Cruz (hitting) 7-day disabled list * On San Diego Padres 40-man roster ∞ Reserve list § Suspended list ‡ Restricted list # Rehab assignment Roster updated April 18, 2013 Transactions → More MiLB rosters → San Diego Padres minor league players

Notable former Emeralds

With year player was an Em

• Kevin Appier (1987)
• Jesús Alou (1961)^{[citation needed]}
• Bob Boone (1972)
• Larry Bowa (1969)
• Jim Bunning (manager, 1973)
• José Cardenal (1961)^{[citation needed]}
• Bruce Chen (1996)
• Eric Davis (1980–1981)
• Rob Dibble (1983)
• Denny Doyle (1969)
• Nate Freiman (2009)
• Oscar Gamble (1970–72)^{[citation needed]}
• Khalil Greene^{[citation needed]}
• Bob Hamelin (1988)^{[citation needed]}
• Larry Hisle (1971)^{[citation needed]}
• Jay Howell (1976)^{[citation needed]}
• Grant Jackson (1964)^{[citation needed]}
• Greg Luzinski (1971)
• Mike Marshall (1965)^{[citation needed]}
• Brian McRae (1986)^{[citation needed]}
• Willie Montañez (1970)^{[citation needed]}
• Tom Gordon (1987)
• John Rocker (1995)^{[citation needed]}
• Jeff Russell (1980)^{[citation needed]}
• Mike Schmidt (1972)
• Mario Soto (1975)^{[citation needed]}
• Mike Sweeney (1992–1993)
• Joe Randa (1991)

See also

• Category:Eugene Emeralds players

Lou Fuentes (1986)

External links

• Eugene Emeralds Official Site
• MadFriars.com