Richmond RiverRats
| Richmond RiverRats | |
|---|---|
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| Information | |
| League | Prospect League (Central Division) |
| Location | Richmond, Indiana |
| Ballpark | John Cate Field at Don McBride Stadium |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Folded | 2015 |
| Former name(s) | Richmond RiverRats (2009-2015) |
| Colors | Navy Blue, Gold, White |
| Ownership | 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
[edit]| Year | W-L | PCT | Place | Postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | -- | -- |
Players of the Year
[edit]| Year | Winner | Team | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Tyler Bullock (C) | Richmond River Rats |
Prospect League Batting Title: Joseph Villegas, OF - .363
Players Drafted to Major League Teams
[edit]| Major League Team | Year | Player [2] |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
References
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