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2018_CALeague Record Book Cover.pdf 2/28/2018 5:19:02 PM C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 2018 California League Record Book & Media Guide Record Book compiled by Chris R. Lampe Cover by Leyton Lampe Printed by Pacific Printing (San Jose, California) Cards Provided by STB Sports (Mount Vernon, Washington) This book has been produced to share the history and the tradition of the California League with the media, the fans and the teams. While the records belong to the California League and its teams, it is the hope of the league that the publication of this book will enrich the love of the game of baseball for fans everywhere. Bibliography: Baarns, Donny. Goshen & Giddings - 65 Years of Visalia Professional Baseball. Top of the Third Inc., 2011. Baseball America Almanac, 1984-2018, Durham: Baseball America, Inc. Baseball America Directory, 1983-2017, Durham: Baseball America, Inc. Official Baseball Guide, 1942-2006, St. Louis: The Sporting News. The Encyclopedia of Minor League Baseball, 2007. Baseball America, Inc. Total Baseball, 7th Edition, 2001. Total Sports. Weiss, William J. ed., California League Record Book, 2004. Who's Who in Baseball, 1942-2016, Who's Who in Baseball Magazine, Co., Inc. SPECIAL THANKS TO: Michael Rinehart, Jr. for sharing his extensive collection of California League memorabilia and the California League baseballs signed by the seven California League Presidents. Mr. Rinehart has developed an excellent website on California League history: www.californialeaguehistory.com. Table of Contents: California League Directory........................................................... 1 Directory of California League Teams.......................................... 1 "The Voices of the California League........................................... 4 The History of the California League............................................ 8 California League Team Attendance Records.............................. 13 California League Hall of Fame..................................................... 14 Minor League Baseball's Goal: Player Development.................. 16 Baseball America's Annual Bob Freitas Awards.......................... 17 Individual Batting Records............................................................. 18 Individual Pitching Records........................................................... 25 Perfect/No-Hit Games..................................................................... 30 Individual Fielding Records........................................................... 36 Service and Managers Records...................................................... 41 General Team Records................................................................... 44 Team Batting Records.................................................................... 47 Team Pitching Records................................................................... 52 Team Fielding Records................................................................... 54 Yearly Leaders: Batting Average................................................ 57 Yearly Leaders: Home Runs........................................................ 58 Yearly Leaders: RBIs.................................................................... 59 Yearly Leaders: Stolen Bases....................................................... 60 Yearly Leaders: Wins.................................................................... 61 Yearly Leaders: ERA.................................................................... 63 Yearly Leaders: Strikeouts........................................................... 64 Yearly Leaders: Saves................................................................... 65 Most Valuable Player Award Winners......................................... 66 Rookie of the Year Award Winners.............................................. 67 Pitcher of the Year Award Winners.............................................. 68 Manager of the Year Award Winners........................................... 69 All-Star Game Results (California League All-Star Games)....... 70 California-Carolina League All-Star Game Results.................... 71 Yearly Standings and Managers.................................................... 73 Team Affiliations............................................................................. 143 150 Influential California League Alumni.................................... 146 World Champion California League Players............................... 189 2018 CODY BELLINGER, 1B/OF 2016 GLENDALE DESERT DOGS 2017 NATIONAL LEAGUE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR THE NEXT BIG LEAGUERS OCTO BER 9-NO VEMBER 17 FOLLow Us … mlbfallball.com Facebook.com/mlbfallball Twitter.com/mlbazfallleague Glendale Mesa Peoria Salt River Scottsdale Surprise Desert Dogs Solar Sox Javelinas Rafters Scorpions Saguaros California League: (805) 985-8585 Fax: (805-985-8580) Office Address: 3600 South Harbor Boulevard, Suite # 122, Oxnard, CA 93035 E-Mail Address: [email protected] Website: www.californialeague.com President: Charlie Blaney CPA: Mike Owen Vice-President: Tom Volpe General Counsel: Jonathan Light Director of Operations/Marketing: Matt Blaney Historian: Chris R. Lampe Directory of California League Teams: Inland Empire 66ers: (909) 888-9922 FAX: (909-888-5251) Office Address: 280 South E Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401 E-Mail Address: [email protected] Website: www.ie66ers.com Affiliation: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (Since 2011) Operated By: Inland Empire 66ers Professional Baseball Club of San Bernardino Inc. Principal Owners: Dave Elmore, Donna Tuttle General Manager: Joe Hudson Media Representative: Steve Wendt (Director of Broadcasting) Manager: Ryan Barba Pitching Coach: Chris Seddon Hitting Coach: Brian Betancourth Trainer: Yusuke Takahashi Stadium Name: San Manuel Stadium (280 South E Street, San Bernardino) Lake Elsinore Storm: (951) 245-4487 FAX: (951-245-0305) Office Address: 500 Diamond Drive, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 E-Mail Address: [email protected] Website: www.stormbaseball.com Affiliation: San Diego Padres (Since 2001) Operated By: Lake Elsinore Storm LP Principal Owner: Gary Jacobs General Manager: Raj Narayanan Media Representatives: Sean McCall (Director of Broadcasting) Matt Rodriguez (Media & Public Relations) Manager: Edwin Rodriguez Pitching Coach: Pete Zamora Hitting Coach: Doug Banks Trainer: Rickey Huerta Stadium Name: The Diamond (500 Diamond Drive, Lake Elsinore). 1 Lancaster JetHawks: (661) 726-5400 FAX: (661-726-5406) Office Address: 45116 Valley Central Way, Lancaster, CA 93536 E-Mail Address: [email protected] Website: www.jethawks.com Affiliation: Colorado Rockies (Since 2017) Operated By: JetHawks Baseball, LP Principal Owner: Jake Kerr Executive VP: Tom Backemeyer General Manager: Will Thornhill Media Representative: Jason Schwartz Manager: Fred Ocasio Pitching Coach: Dave Burba Hitting Coach: Tom Sutaris Trainer: Josh Guterman Stadium Name: The Hangar (45116 Valley Central Way, Lancaster). Modesto Nuts: (209) 572-4487 FAX: (209-572-4490) Office Address: 601 Neece Drive, Modesto CA 95351 Mailing Address: P. O. Box 883, Modesto, CA 95353 E-Mail Address: [email protected] Website: www.modestonuts.com Affiliation: Seattle Mariners (Since 2017) Operated By: HWS Group IV, Mike Savit (Managing Director) Principal Owner: Seattle Mariners Executive VP: Mike Gorrasi General Manager: Zach Brockman Media Representative: Natalie Winters Manager: Mitch Canham Pitching Coach: Pete Woodworth Hitting Coach: Joe Thurston Trainer: Josh Diloreto Stadium Name: John Thurman Field (601 Neece Drive, Modesto) Rancho Cucamonga Quakes: (909) 481-5000 FAX: (909-481-5005) Office Address: 8408 Rochester Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Mailing Address: P. O. Box 4139, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729 E-Mail Address: [email protected] Website: www.rcquakes.com Affiliation: Los Angeles Dodgers (Since 2011) Operated By: Rancho Baseball LLC Principal Owner: Bobby Brett General Manager: Grant Riddle (Vice-President/General Manager) Media Representative: Mike Lindskog (Director of Public Relations/"Voice of the Quakes") Manager: Drew Saylor Pitching Coach: Conner McGuinness Hitting Coach: Justin Viele Trainer: Yuya Mukaihara Stadium Name: LoanMart Field (8408 Rochester Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga) 2 San Jose Giants: (408) 297-1435 FAX: (408-297-1453) Office Address: 588 E. Alma Avenue, San Jose, CA 95112 Mailing Address: P. O. Box 21727, San Jose, CA 95151 E-Mail Address: [email protected] Website: www.sjgiants.com Affiliation: San Francisco Giants (Since 1988) Operated By: Progress Sports Management Principal Owner: San Francisco Giants (Dan Orum-President & CEO) General Manager: Mark Wilson (Chief Operating Officer/General Manager) Media Representative: Jeff Black (Director of Marketing) Manager: Lipso Nava Pitching Coach: Matt Yourkin Hitting Coach: Wilfredo Romero Trainer: Ryo Watanabe Stadium Name: Municipal Stadium (10th and Alma Streets, San Jose) Stockton Ports: (209) 644-1900 FAX: (209-644-1931) Office Address: 404 W. Fremont Street, Stockton, CA 95203 E-Mail Address: [email protected] Website: www.stocktonports.com Affiliation: Oakland Athletics (Since 2005) Operated By: 7th Inning Stretch LLC Principal Owner: Tom Volpe President: Pat Filippone General Manager: Bryan Meadows Media Representative: Allie Bakalar Manager: Rick Magnante Pitching Coach: Bryan Corey Hitting Coach: Brian McArn Trainer: Shane Zdebiak Stadium Name: Banner Island Ballpark (404 W. Fremont Street, Stockton) Visalia Rawhide: (559) 732-4433 FAX: (559-739-7732) Office Address: 300 N. Giddings