Idaho Falls Chukars

Idaho Falls Chukars Founded in 1940 Idaho Falls, Idaho
Team Logo Cap Insignia
Class-level
Rookie Advanced No Past Class level
Minor league affiliations
Pioneer League (1940-present) South Division No Past Leagues
Major league affiliations
Kansas City Royals (2004-present) San Diego Padres (1995-2003) Atlanta Braves (1986-1994) Oakland Athletics (1982-1984) California Angels (1965-1981) Los Angeles Angels (1964)
Name
Idaho Falls Chukars (2004-present) Idaho Falls Padres (2000-2003) Idaho Falls Braves (1993-1999) Idaho Falls Gems (1992) Idaho Falls Braves (1986-1991) Idaho Falls Nuggets (1985) Idaho Falls A's (1982-1984) Idaho Falls Angels (1964-1981) Idaho Falls Yankees (1962-1963) Idaho Falls Russets (1940-1961)
Ballpark
Melaleuca Field (2007-present) McDermott Field (1978-2006)
Minor league titles
League titles	1998, 2000
Division titles	1978, 1982, 1998, 2000, 2006, 2007
Owner(s)/Operated by: Elmore Sports Group
Manager: Brian Buchanan
General Manager: Kevin Greene

The Idaho Falls Chukars are a minor league baseball affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. They play in Idaho Falls, Idaho, at Melaleuca Field which holds 3,400 fans. The dimensions of the ball park are 340'left, 400'center, 350'right. The playing surface is Natural Grass (KY Bluegrass). The team plays in the Pioneer League, a short-season league operating from June to early September, which is designated as Rookie Advanced League. They adopted the name the Chukars following a fan vote when the major league affiliation changed after the 2003 season. A Chukar is a game bird found in the region.

The Ball club started in 1940 and were called the Russets. Some famous baseball players to come through the Idaho Falls ball club are Billy Martin, Jose Canseco, and Billy Butler.

Current roster

Idaho Falls Chukars roster
Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 15 Scott Alexander 20 Greg Billo 18 Chad Blauer  6 Allen Caldwell 25 Eric Cantrell 36 Edwin Carl 19 Santiago Garrido  5 Nick Graffeo 40 Tyler Graham -- Cole Lohden 23 Michael Mariot 14 Brennon Martin 27 Jason Mitchell -- Robert Penny 22 Leondy Perez 28 Alexander Rivers 30 Jordan Roualdes		Catchers  1 Paul Krebs  9 Kevin David 11 Travis Jones Infielders 24 Malcom Culver 43 Cheslor Cuthbert  7 Yowill Espinal  3 Corey Figueroa 38 Michael Liberto  2 Justin Trapp 34 Murray Watts 12 Thomas Zebroski Outfielders  4 Lane Adams 26 Geulin Beltre -- Cameron Connor 21 Jovan Pickett 33 Juan Polonia  8 Reggie Taylor		Manager -- Omar Ramirez Coaches -- Justin Gemoll (hitting) 13 Jerry Nyman (pitching) 7-day disabled list * On Kansas City Royals 40-man roster ∞ Reserve list § Suspended list ‡ Restricted list # Rehab assignment Roster updated January 9, 2011 Transactions → More MiLB rosters → Kansas City Royals minor league players

External links

• Official Idaho Falls Chukars website