Pittsburg Diamonds
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League | Pacific Association of Professional Baseball Clubs | ||||
Location | Pittsburg, California | ||||
Ballpark | Michael V. Valle Stadium | ||||
Founded | 2013 | ||||
Former name(s) | Pittsburg Mettle | ||||
Colors | Black, orange, white | ||||
Ownership | Khurram Shah | ||||
Manager | Aaron Miles | ||||
Website | diamondsproball |
The Pittsburg Diamonds are an independent professional baseball team based in Pittsburg, California. Originally named the Pittsburg Mettle, the club changed their name to the Diamonds in 2015.[1]
History
The Pittsburg Mettle began play as a member of the Pacific Association of Professional Baseball Clubs in 2014. The club rebranded after Khurram Shah, a local businessman, took over for the 2015 season during which the team made news signing former Oakland Athletics slugger Jose Canseco for two separate weekend stints.[2][3] Pittsburg is managed by former Major League Baseball professional Aaron Miles, who was a part of the 2006 World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals.[4]
In 2016 the Diamonds again signed Canseco, this time to a month-long contract to finish the regular season.[5][6] Canseco would collect two RBI in 14 plate appearances in addition to making three starts as a pitcher.
The club announced before the 2019 season that it would take a one-year hiatus with plans to return in 2020.
Current roster
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Season-by-season
Year | Wins | Loses | Result | Playoffs |
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2014 | 22 | 56 | 4th of 4 | Did not qualify |
2015 | 38 | 39 | 3rd of 4 | Did not qualify |
2016 | 36 | 42 | 3rd of 4 | Did not qualify |
2017 | 36 | 42 | 2nd of 4 | Did not qualify |
2018 | 36 | 44 | 4th of 6 | Lost semifinal game vs Sonoma Stompers |
References
- ^ "Pittsburg Diamonds: Bringing new sparkle to East County baseball". The Mercury News. 30 May 2015.
- ^ "Jose Canseco Playing Ball Again in the Bay Area, For Independent League Pittsburg Diamonds". NBC Bay Area. 23 June 2015.
- ^ "Jose Canseco will return to play for Pittsburg Diamonds". Vallejo Times-Herald. 8 July 2015.
- ^ "Pittsburg Diamonds polishing up for second season". East Bay Times. 20 May 2016.
- ^ "'Bash Brother' Canseco joins Pittsburg Diamonds for season". The Mercury News. 4 August 2016.
- ^ "Former A's superstar Jose Canseco returns to Bay Area play". KTVU. 4 August 2016.