Vallejo Seaweed
| Vallejo Seaweed | |
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| Information | |
| League | Pecos League (Pacific Division) |
| Location | Vallejo, California |
| Ballpark | Wilson Park |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Former name(s) | Santa Cruz Seaweed (2021–2022) |
| Colors | Green, lime and black |
| Ownership | Andrew Dunn |
| Manager | Christian Carmouche |
| Website | www |
The Vallejo Seaweed are an American independent professional baseball team based in Vallejo, California. They are a member of the Pacific Division of the Pecos League, an independent baseball league which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball or Minor League Baseball.[1]
History
2021–Present: Pecos League
Santa Cruz Seaweed (2021–2022)
In 2021, the Pecos League announced the joining of the Santa Cruz Seaweed in the Pacific Division. The club played their home games at Harvey West Park.[2] Michael Green was announced as the teams first manager.[3] After finishing the season 16–25 and finishing fourth in the Pacific Division the team played in the Bay Series playoffs where the were eliminated by San Rafael. In 2022, Nic Ray was announced as the clubs new manager.[4] After failing to make the playoffs with a 17–33 record, the club announced in October that they would be relocating to Vallejo due to a number of problems, including scheduling conflicts.
Vallejo Seaweed (2023–Present)
In November of 2023, commissioner Andrew Dunn announced Christian Carmouche as the clubs manager. The Seaweed were the first team professional baseball team since the Vallejo Admirals of the Pacific Association. After relocating, the Seaweed played their home games at Wilson Park in Vallejo, California.[5] After struggling to a 12–37 finish in 2023, the Seaweed failed to make the post-season for the second consecutive season.[6]
Roster
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Season-by-season results
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| Year | Regular Season | Post-season | |||||||
| Record | Win % | Finish | Record | Win % | Result | ||||
| 2021 | 16–25 | .390 | 4th of 6 (Pacific) | 0–2 | .000 | Lost bay first round series (SRF) | |||
| 2022 | 17–33 | .340 | 7th of 8 (Pacific) | – | – | – | |||
| 2023 | 12–37 | .245 | 7th of 8 (Pacific) | – | – | – | |||
| 2024 | 0–0 | – | TBD of 6 (Pacific) | 0–0 | – | TBD | |||
| Totals | 45–95 | .321 | 0–2 | .000 | |||||
References
- ^ "Home of the Vallejo Seaweed". vallejoseaweed.com. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Santa Cruz Seaweed: Independent Baseball Slides Into Surf City". patch.com. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Independent Santa Cruz Seaweed baseball team makes 'unconventional' work". santacruzsentinel.com. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Seaweed continue to chase baseball dream in second season". santacruzsentinel.com. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Vallejo Seaweed preparing for inaugural season". timesheraldonline.com. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Vallejo Seaweed return for second season". timesheraldonline.com. Retrieved June 20, 2024.