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Wild Health Genomes
Information
LeagueAtlantic League of Professional Baseball
LocationLexington, Kentucky
BallparkWild Health Field (2022–present)
Founded2022
Nickname(s)Genomes
ManagerMark Minicozzi

The Wild Health Genomes were an American professional baseball team based in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 2022, they are a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, an MLB Partner League.[1][2] The Genomes are owned by the same group as the Lexington Legends and will share Wild Health Field with the Legends.[3]

Following the addition of the Staten Island FerryHawks as the ninth Atlantic League team, the Genomes were created to ensure an even number of teams for the 2022 season.[3] This is the first time that an Atlantic League "filler" team has had a home stadium, as the Road Warriors were a travelling club during their intermittent stints in the league. Barring the transfer or folding of any current teams, the Genomes are expected to be replaced by a new club in Hagerstown, Maryland, for the 2024 season.[4]

The Genomes made history on March 23, 2022 when they drafted catcher Alexis "Scrappy" Hopkins with the eighth pick, the first woman ever drafted for an on-field role in professional baseball.[5]

Season by season results

Since their inception, the Wild Health Genomes franchise have played 1 season in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (2022 - ). As of the completion of the 2022 season, the club has played in 132 regular season games and compiled a record of 67 - 65 or a .508 winning percentage. The team has a postseason record of 0-0.

League Champions
† 		Post-season Berth
♦
Season Manager Record[a] Win % League[b] Division[c] GB[d] Post-season record[e] Post-season win % Result League affiliate
2022 Mark Minicozzi 67–65 .508 4th 3rd 21 – – – Atlantic League of Professional Baseball

Roster

Template:Wild Health Genomes Roster

References

  1. ^ "Indy Atlantic League designated MLB Partner League". Ballpark Digest. August Publishing. September 23, 2020. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
  2. ^ "American Association, Frontier League now MLB Partner Leagues". Ballpark Digest. August Publishing. September 24, 2020. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "The Kentucky Wild Health Genomes are here. Here's How and Why they exist". Lexington Herald Leader.
  4. ^ "New Hagerstown Ballpark". Herald Mail Media.
  5. ^ Murphy, Brian (March 23, 2022). "Alexis 'Scrappy' Hopkins makes history as Atlantic League draft pick". MLB.com. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
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