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Oklahoma City RedHawks
File:OklahomaCityRedHawksCapLogo.PNG
Team logo Cap insignia
Minor league affiliations
ClassTriple-A (1962–present)
LeaguePacific Coast League (1963–1968, 1998–present)
ConferenceAmerican Conference
DivisionSouth Division
Previous leagues
Major league affiliations
TeamHouston Astros (2011–present)
Previous teamsTexas Rangers (1983–2010)
Minor league titles
League titles 1985, 1992, 1996
Conference titles 1999
Division titles 1963, 1965, 1979, 1985, 1992, 1999, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2010
Team data
NameOklahoma City RedHawks (2009–present)
Previous names
Oklahoma RedHawks (1998–2008)
  • Oklahoma City 89ers (1962–1997)
BallparkChickasaw Bricktown Ballpark (1998–present)
Previous parks
All Sports Stadium (1962–1997)
Owner(s)/
Operator(s)
Mandalay Sports Entertainment
ManagerTony DeFrancesco

The Oklahoma City RedHawks are a minor league baseball team based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The team, which plays in the Pacific Coast League, is the Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros. The RedHawks play at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, located in the Bricktown Entertainment District in downtown Oklahoma City.

The team was originally known as the Oklahoma City 89ers from 1962 to 1997 when the team played at All Sports Stadium (now demolished) at the state fairgrounds. The original name made reference to the Land Run of 1889, which led to the founding of Oklahoma City. Following the 1997 season, they became the Oklahoma RedHawks. After the 2008 season, the team added "City" to their name. The minor renaming was accompanied by new logos and a new color scheme.[1]

History

Oklahoma City previously had a different minor league team, the Oklahoma City Indians. The Oklahoma City 89ers began play in 1962 as a minor league affiliate of the Houston Colt .45's (later the Houston Astros). In 1973, a three-year connection with the Cleveland Indians was established. A later affiliation with the Philadelphia Phillies lasted from 1976 until 1982.

In 1983, the Texas Rangers became the parent club, a relationship that would continue as the 89ers adopted new colors and uniforms along with the nickname "RedHawks" in 1998 in connection with the move to the newly-built RedHawks Ballpark. Crowds are consistently large at the park and the RedHawks have been very competitive with the exception of a couple of seasons.

On September 14, 2010, the Texas Rangers ownership announced that they were moving their Triple-A affiliation to the Round Rock Express (formerly the Astros' AAA affiliate).[2] On September 15 the Redhawks were sold to Mandalay Baseball Properties, which also owns or operates five other minor league baseball teams, and is part of the Mandalay Entertainment conglomerate chaired by entertainment industry executive Peter Guber. On September 20, Mandalay entered into a formal agreement for the Redhawks to become the Astros' new AAA affiliate.[3][4]

Notable former players

Roster

Gabe Kapler
Oklahoma City Comets roster
Players Coaches/Other

Pitchers

Catchers

Infielders

Outfielders


Manager

  • -- Scott Hennessey

Coaches


7-day injured list
* On Los Angeles Dodgers 40-man roster
~ Development list
# Rehab assignment
∞ Reserve list
‡ Restricted list
§ Suspended list
† Temporarily inactive list
Roster updated December 11, 2024
 Transactions
→ More rosters: MiLB • Pacific Coast League
 → Los Angeles Dodgers minor league players

See also

Ian Kinsler

References

  1. ^ Patterson, Matt. "RedHawks to unveil new logos and colors." NewsOK. August 22, 2008. Retrieved on September 26, 2008.
  2. ^ Cohn, Alex. "Nolan Ryan And Rangers Nab Round Rock, Houston May Relocate Triple-A Team To Nashville." SB Nation. September 14, 2010. Retrieved on September 14, 2010.
  3. ^ Zachary Levine, "Astros cultivate farm system: Oklahoma City signs 2-year deal as AAA affiliate", Houston Chronicle, September 21, 2010.
  4. ^ David Falcheck, "Mandalay buys Oklahoma RedHawks franchise", The Times-Tribune (Scranton), September 23, 2010.
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Preceded by Pacific Coast League champions
1963
1965 		Succeeded by
Preceded by American Association champions
1992
1996 		Succeeded by

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