Richmond RiverRats explained
Richmond RiverRats |
League: | Prospect League |
Division: | Central Division |
Location: | Richmond, Indiana |
Stadium: | John Cate Field at Don McBride Stadium |
Founded: | 2009 |
Folded: | 2015 |
Series: | Division |
Former Names: | Richmond RiverRats (2009-2015) |
Colors: | Navy Blue, Gold, White |
Owner: | Richmond CWB, LLC |
Management: | Deanna Beaman (GM) |
Manager: | Tyler Lairson |
Website: | RichmondRiverRats.com |
The Richmond RiverRats were a collegiate summer baseball team based in Richmond, Indiana. They were a member of the summer collegiate Prospect League from their founding in 2009 until their last season in 2015.[1]
The RiverRats played at the 1,787-seat Don McBride Stadium.
Seasons
Year | W-L | PCT | Place | Postseason |
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2009 | 26-28 | .481 | 4th East | -- |
2010 | 30-26 | .536 | 3rd East | -- |
2011 | 26-30 | .464 | 5th East | -- |
2012 | 33-26 | .559 | 3rd East | -- |
2013 | 24-36 | .400 | 5th East | -- |
2014 | 24-35 | .407 | 4th East | -- |
2015 | 22-35 | .386 | 6th East | -- |
Total | 185-216 | .461 | -- | -- |
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Players of the Year
Year | Winner | Team |
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2009 | Tyler Bullock (C) | Richmond River Rats | | |
Prospect League Batting Title: Joseph Villegas, OF - .363
Players Drafted to Major League Teams
Major League Team | Year | Player [2] |
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Chicago White Sox | 2012 (undrafted free agent) | Callahan Bowling |
San Francisco Giants | 2010 (30th Round) | Ryan Bradley |
Los Angeles Dodgers | 2011 (26th Round) | Freddie Cabrera |
Chicago Cubs | 2012 (17th Round) | Nathan Dorris |
Chicago White Sox | 2013 (22nd Round) | Nolan Earley |
Kansas City Royals | 2014 (34th Round) | Todd Eaton |
Arizona Diamondbacks | 2010 (17th Round) | Derek Eitel |
Cincinnati Reds | 2010 (36th Round) | Chuck Ghysels |
Kansas City Royals | 2010 (14th Round) | Mike Giovenco |
Los Angeles Angels | 2012 (19th Round) | Aaron Newcomb |
New York Mets | 2012 (1st Round, 35th Pick) | Kevin Plawecki (first RiverRat to make it to the Majors) |
San Diego Padres | 2014 (17th Round) | T.J. Weir |
Chicago White Sox | 2010 (25th Round) | Ethan Wilson | |
External links
Notes and References
- http://www.pal-item.com/story/sports/2015/10/10/gm-confirms-riverrats-leaving-town/73692120/ 'Rats Say So Long
- http://www.pal-item.com/story/sports/2015/07/06/baseball-returns-rats/29779927/ Baseball returns with ’Rats