The Pacific Association of Professional Baseball Clubs was an
independent baseball league based in Northern California. The league was founded in 2013 by four former
North American League teams.
History
During the initial season, two
Hawaii
Hawaii ( ; haw, Hawaii or ) is a state in the Western United States, located in the Pacific Ocean about from the U.S. mainland. It is the only U.S. state outside North America, the only state that is an archipelago, and the only state ...
-based teams, the
Hawaii Stars
The Hawaii Stars were an independent professional baseball team based out of Hilo, Hawaii. They were charter members of the Pacific Association of Professional Baseball Clubs. They played their home games at Wong Stadium in Hilo and competed alo ...
and the
Maui Warriors, played inter-league games against the
Baseball Challenge League
The Route Inn BCL, formerly known as the , is an independent minor baseball league in Japan. The league's abbreviated designation is "."
League structure
The Baseball Challenge League has three divisions, East, Middle, and West, with four teams ...
of Japan; California teams played against the
Freedom Pro League
The Freedom Pro Baseball League was an independent baseball league based in Arizona that played in 2012 and 2013. The league started with four teams, the Scottsdale Centennials, Peoria Explorers, Phoenix Prospectors, and the Prescott Federals in ...
of Arizona.
Both Hawaii teams ceased operations after playing the 2013 season citing high travel costs of bringing in opponents from Northern California. The
East Bay Lumberjacks also did not return for a second season.
Two expansion clubs were added in 2014 (the
Sonoma Stompers
The Sonoma Stompers are a collegiate summer baseball team based in Sonoma, California. They are current members of the California Collegiate League. They began play as members of the Pacific Association of Professional Baseball Clubs in 2014. ...
and
Pittsburg Mettle
The Pittsburg Diamonds were an independent professional baseball team based in Pittsburg, California. Originally named the Pittsburg Mettle, the club changed their name to the Diamonds in 2015.
History
The Pittsburg Mettle began play as a me ...
) bringing the total number of teams to four.
In 2017 San Francisco businessman and entrepreneur Jonathan Stone was named league commissioner.
Expansion came again in 2018 with the addition of the
Martinez Clippers
The Martinez Clippers were a professional baseball team based in Martinez, California, United States, as members of the Pacific Association of Professional Baseball Clubs, an independent professional baseball circuit not affiliated with Major Leag ...
and
Napa Silverados. This brought the league to an all-time high of six member clubs.
Before the 2019 season the league lost two teams, Martinez and Pittsburg, which both folded. The
Salina Stockade were added to the league for 2019 as a travel team.
Prior to the 2020 season, San Rafael left the league for the
Pecos League Pecos may refer to:
Places
* Pecos River, rises near Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
* Pecos, Texas, a city in Reeves County, Texas, United States
* Pecos County, Texas, named for the Pecos River
** Pecos Spring, a spring
* Pecos, New Mexico, ...
. The California Dogecoin was listed as an expansion team on the league website, but after the season was postponed by the
COVID-19 pandemic
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were removed without having played a game. The 2020 season was officially cancelled on July 17, 2020. Later, the California Dogecoin formed the Liberation Professional Baseball League.
The Sonoma Stompers announced in October 2021 their intentions to join the California Collegiate League for 2022.
With no new news from the league's website and social media after the 2020 season cancellation, it is believed that the league has indeed folded.
Final Teams
Former teams
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East Bay Lumberjacks (2013)
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Hawaii Stars
The Hawaii Stars were an independent professional baseball team based out of Hilo, Hawaii. They were charter members of the Pacific Association of Professional Baseball Clubs. They played their home games at Wong Stadium in Hilo and competed alo ...
(2013)
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Martinez Clippers
The Martinez Clippers were a professional baseball team based in Martinez, California, United States, as members of the Pacific Association of Professional Baseball Clubs, an independent professional baseball circuit not affiliated with Major Leag ...
(2018)
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Na Koa Ikaika Maui (2013)
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Pittsburg Diamonds (2014–2018)
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Salina Stockade (2019)
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San Rafael Pacifics
The San Rafael Pacifics are a professional baseball team based in San Rafael, California, United States. They play in the Pecos League, an independent baseball league which is not affiliated with Major or Minor League Baseball. Prior to joining ...
(2013–2019)
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Sonoma Stompers
The Sonoma Stompers are a collegiate summer baseball team based in Sonoma, California. They are current members of the California Collegiate League. They began play as members of the Pacific Association of Professional Baseball Clubs in 2014. ...
(2014–2021)
League timeline
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Champions
Awards
Alumni
Max Beatty
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Animals
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* Max (English Springer Spaniel), the first pet dog to win the PDSA Order of Merit (animal equivalent of OBE)
* Max (gorilla) ...
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San Rafael Pacifics
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Chicago White Sox
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Jordan Brink,
Pittsburg Diamonds -
Milwaukee Brewers
Matt Chavez,
San Rafael Pacifics
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San Diego Padres
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V.J. Collins,
San Rafael Pacifics
The San Rafael Pacifics are a professional baseball team based in San Rafael, California, United States. They play in the Pecos League, an independent baseball league which is not affiliated with Major or Minor League Baseball. Prior to joining ...
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Tampa Bay Rays
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Kida De La Cruz,
Vallejo Admirals -
Los Angeles Angels
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Logan Gillaspie,
Sonoma Stompers
The Sonoma Stompers are a collegiate summer baseball team based in Sonoma, California. They are current members of the California Collegiate League. They began play as members of the Pacific Association of Professional Baseball Clubs in 2014. ...
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Baltimore Orioles
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Tim Holmes,
Vallejo Admirals -
New York Yankees
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Dondrei Hubbard,
Sonoma Stompers
The Sonoma Stompers are a collegiate summer baseball team based in Sonoma, California. They are current members of the California Collegiate League. They began play as members of the Pacific Association of Professional Baseball Clubs in 2014. ...
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San Diego Padres
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Joe Jones,
Martinez Clippers
The Martinez Clippers were a professional baseball team based in Martinez, California, United States, as members of the Pacific Association of Professional Baseball Clubs, an independent professional baseball circuit not affiliated with Major Leag ...
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Arizona Diamondbacks
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Jared Koenig,
San Rafael Pacifics
The San Rafael Pacifics are a professional baseball team based in San Rafael, California, United States. They play in the Pecos League, an independent baseball league which is not affiliated with Major or Minor League Baseball. Prior to joining ...
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Oakland Athletics
John LaRossa,
Vallejo Admirals -
Milwaukee Brewers
Seth Lintz,
Vallejo Admirals -
Texas Rangers Baseball
Troy Marks,
Vallejo Admirals -
Arizona Diamondbacks
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Chris Mazza
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San Rafael Pacifics
The San Rafael Pacifics are a professional baseball team based in San Rafael, California, United States. They play in the Pecos League, an independent baseball league which is not affiliated with Major or Minor League Baseball. Prior to joining ...
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New York Mets
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Brian McKenna,
Vallejo Admirals -
Miami Marlins
Chaz Meadows,
Sonoma Stompers
The Sonoma Stompers are a collegiate summer baseball team based in Sonoma, California. They are current members of the California Collegiate League. They began play as members of the Pacific Association of Professional Baseball Clubs in 2014. ...
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Arizona Diamondbacks
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Deivy Mendez,
Napa Silverados -
Pittsburgh Pirates
Jalen Miller,
Vallejo Admirals -
Baltimore Orioles
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Jayce Ray,
Sonoma Stompers
The Sonoma Stompers are a collegiate summer baseball team based in Sonoma, California. They are current members of the California Collegiate League. They began play as members of the Pacific Association of Professional Baseball Clubs in 2014. ...
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Boston Red Sox
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Santos Salvidar,
Sonoma Stompers
The Sonoma Stompers are a collegiate summer baseball team based in Sonoma, California. They are current members of the California Collegiate League. They began play as members of the Pacific Association of Professional Baseball Clubs in 2014. ...
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Milwaukee Brewers
Darian Sanford,
Vallejo Admirals -
Washington Nationals
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Dylan Stoops,
Sonoma Stompers
The Sonoma Stompers are a collegiate summer baseball team based in Sonoma, California. They are current members of the California Collegiate League. They began play as members of the Pacific Association of Professional Baseball Clubs in 2014. ...
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San Diego Padres
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Nathan Tomaszewski,
Vallejo Admirals -
Pittsburgh Pirates
Frank Valentino,
Vallejo Admirals -
New York Mets
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Cole Watts
Cole may refer to:
Plants
* Cole crops of the genus ''Brassica'', especially cabbage, kale, or rape (rapeseed).
People
* Cole (given name), people with the given name Cole
* Cole (surname), people with the surname Cole
Companies
*Cole Motor C ...
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Sonoma Stompers
The Sonoma Stompers are a collegiate summer baseball team based in Sonoma, California. They are current members of the California Collegiate League. They began play as members of the Pacific Association of Professional Baseball Clubs in 2014. ...
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Kansas City Royals
References
External links
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Book: The Only Rule Is It Has To Work
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