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Peru (Indiana Baseball)
The Peru team was a minor league baseball team based in Peru, Indiana. In 1890, the "Peru" team played as members of the eight–team Independent baseball league, Independent level Indiana State League and were without a team moniker, common in the era. The formal name of the team was the "Peru Baseball Club." History Peru, Indiana began minor league play in 1890, when the "Peru" team became members of the eight–team Independent baseball league, Independent level Indiana State League, as the league reformed. The Anderson, Bluffton (baseball), Bluffton, Elkhart (baseball), Elkhart, Fort Wayne Reds, Kokomo (baseball), Kokomo, Marion and Muncie teams joined with Peru in beginning league play. As was common in the era, the "Peru Baseball Club" had no formal nickname. On July 24, 1890, the Indiana State League folded after the Bluffton and Elkhart teams had disbanded, leaving the league with six teams. Peru finished last in the standings. Peru completed the season with a record of 25 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Independent Baseball League
An independent baseball league is a professional baseball organization in the United States or Canada that is not overseen by Major League Baseball and is outside the Minor League Baseball clubs affiliated to it. The Northern League and Frontier League both started play in 1993, and the Northern League's success paved the way for other independent leagues like the Texas-Louisiana League and Northeast League. The Atlantic League has had more marquee players than any other independent league, including Jose Canseco, Mat Latos, Steve Lombardozzi Jr., Francisco Rodríguez, Chien-Ming Wang, Roger Clemens, Rich Hill, Scott Kazmir, Juan González, John Rocker, and Dontrelle Willis. Two former Atlantic League players are in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Tim Raines and Rickey Henderson. Gary Carter, another Hall of Famer, managed in the league. The Atlantic League has had many notable managers and coaches, including Wally Backman, Frank Viola, Tommy John, Sparky L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
