The Great Falls Voyagers are an independent baseball team of the Pioneer League, which is not affiliated with

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(MLB) but is an MLB Partner League. They are located in Great Falls, Montana, and play their home games at Centene Stadium. The team has played continuously in the Pioneer League since 1969, and previously played in the league from 1948 to 1963. In conjunction with a contraction of Minor League Baseball in 2021, the Pioneer League was converted from an MLB-affiliated Rookie Advanced league to an independent baseball league and granted status as an MLB Partner League, with Great Falls continuing as members. Prior to this, the Voyagers had been affiliated with the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers (1952–1963),

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(1969–1983), Los Angeles Dodgers (1984–2002), and

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(2003–2020). The team was not affiliated with any MLB team from 1964 to 1968.

Voyagers

The Voyagers name refers to the Mariana UFO incident in August 1950 when Nicholas "Nick" Mariana, the

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of the

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, saw two spinning objects approaching at a seemingly high speed. Mariana recorded 16 seconds of footage of the unidentified flying objects at Legion Park.

Playoffs

*2018: Defeated

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2-0 in semifinals; defeated Grand Junction 2-0 to win league championship. *2017: Defeated Missoula 2-0 in semifinals; lost to Ogden 2-1 in league championship. *2016: Lost to

2-0 in semifinals. *2014: Lost to

2-0 in semifinals. *2013: Lost to

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2-0 in semifinals. *2012: Lost to Missoula 2-1 in semifinals. *2011: Defeated Missoula 2-1 in semifinals; defeated Ogden 2-1 to win league championship. *2010: Lost to

2-1 in semifinals. *2009: Lost to Missoula 2-1 in semifinals. *2008: Defeated Orem 2-1 to win league championship. *2007: Lost to Orem 2-0 in finals. *2002: Defeated Provo 2-1 to win league championship. *2000: Lost to Idaho Falls 2-0 in finals. *1997: Lost to

2-0 in finals.

Pete Rose Jr.

On December 18, 2012,

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, the son of major league career

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leader Pete Rose, was named the Voyagers'

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. He replaced Ryan Newman.Pete Rose Jr. named manager of Great Falls rookie team
/ref> Under Rose Jr. the Voyagers held a 48-28 record and made it to the Pioneer League playoffs where they were eliminated by the Helena Brewers. On January 20, 2014, it was announced that then hitting coach Charlie Poe would manage the Voyagers for the 2014 season, ending Rose Jr.'s tenure as manager.

Great Falls players with MLB experience

Hall of Fame Members

* Bobby Cox 1963 * Pedro Martinez 1990 ;1948: Jim Hughes, Bill White ;1951: Bennie Daniels Jr, Dick Barone ;1953: John Roseboro ;1954: Larry Sherry ;1955: Donald LeJohn ;1956: Dick Scott ;1957: Ed Palmquist, Jack Smith, Doug Camilli ;1958:

Larry Burright Larry Allen Burright (born July 10, 1937 in Roseville, Illinois) is a retired American professional baseball player and former second baseman and shortstop. He appeared in 159 games played in Major League Baseball between and for the Los Ang ...

, Jim Duckworth ;1959: Dick Smith, Bill Kunkel ;1960: Nate Oliver, Rod Miller ;1961: Gene Brabender ;1962:

Bob Griffith Robert Lee Griffith (October 1, 1912 – November 8, 1977) was an American baseball pitcher in the Negro leagues who played for several teams between 1934 and 1951. A native of Liberty, Tennessee, Griffith served in the US Army during World War ...

, Clarence Jones ;1963: Bobby Cox, Angel Alcaraz ;1969:

Gary Thomasson Gary Leah Thomasson (born July 29, 1951) is an American former professional baseball player. He played as an outfielder and first baseman in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1972 to 1980, most prominently as a member of the San Francisco Giant ...

, Elías Sosa,

Ed Goodson James Edward Goodson (born January 25, 1948) is a former first baseman and third baseman in Major League Baseball. He played from 1970 to 1977 for the San Francisco Giants, Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers. In his one World Series plate app ...

Horace Speed Horace Speed (January 25, 1852 – December 28, 1924) was an Oklahoma pioneer and the first United States District Attorney for Oklahoma Territory. Speed was born in Nelson County, Kentucky, and was a prominent attorney in Indiana with B ...

, Skip Pitlock, Steve Ontiveros, Mike Phillips ;1970:

Butch Metzger Clarence Edward Metzger (born May 23, 1952) is an American former professional baseball player and scout. He played in Major League Baseball as a right-handed pitcher from through for the San Francisco Giants, San Diego Padres, St. Louis Cardin ...

, Doug Capilla, John D'Acquisto ;1971: Frank Riccelli, Willie Prall, Steven Stroughter, Gregg Thayer ;1972:

Ed Halicki Edward Louis Halicki (born October 4, 1950) is an American former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1974 to 1980. On August 24, 1975, Halicki threw a no-hitter for the San Francisco Giants against the New York ...

, Bob Knepper, Gary Alexander,

Rob Dressler Robert Alan Dressler (born February 2, 1954) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, and Seattle Mariners. Dressler was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 1st round (19th ove ...

, Reggie Walton,

Fred Kuhaulua Fred Mahele Kuhaulua (February 23, 1953 – September 20, 2021) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. On August 1, the left-hander was signed by the California Angels as an amateur free agent. He played for the Angels () and the San Diego Padres ( ...

, Terry Cornutt ;1973: Tommy Toms, Johnnie LeMaster, Jack Clark, Pete Falcone,

Jeff Little Donald Jeffrey Little is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Little played in two seasons: for the St. Louis Cardinals and for the Minnesota Twins The Minnesota Twins are an American professional baseball team based in Minneapolis. Th ...

, Ed Plank ;1974: John Henry Johnson, Guy Sularz ;1975:

Alan Wirth Alan Lee Wirth (born December 8, 1956) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. Wirth pitched in parts of three seasons in Major League Baseball, from 1978 until 1980, for the Oakland Athletics. Career Wirth was originally draft ...

, Jeff Yurak, Mike Rowland, Jose Barrios, Rick Murray ;1976: Joe Strain Jr,

Bob Brenly Robert Earl Brenly (born February 25, 1954) is an American baseball sportscaster and a former professional baseball player, coach and manager. He played the majority of his Major League Baseball career as a catcher with the San Francisco Gian ...

, Casey Parsons ;1977:

Phil Huffman Phillip Lee Huffman (born June 20, 1958) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played two seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles. Early life and education Huffman played high sch ...

DeWayne Buice DeWayne Allison Buice (born August 20, 1957) is a former professional relief pitcher. Buice played two seasons for the California Angels and half a season for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He officially announced his retire ...

, Bob Kearney, Tom Runnells, Jeff Stember,

Bob Tufts Robert Malcolm Tufts (November 2, 1955 – October 4, 2019) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher who played for the San Francisco Giants and Kansas City Royals between 1981 and 1983. Early life Tufts was born in Medford, Mas ...

;1978: John Rabb,

Rob Deer Robert George Deer (born September 29, 1960) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. Early life Deer attended Canyon High School in Anaheim and Fresno City College. During his tenure with the Milwaukee Brewers, he worked for his ...

;1979: Scott Garrelts,

Tom O'Malley Thomas Patrick O'Malley (born December 25, 1960) is a former Major League baseball player born in Orange, New Jersey, and raised in Montoursville, Pennsylvania in the United States. He played for the San Francisco Giants, Chicago White Sox, Balt ...

, Frank Williams,

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, Randy Kutcher ;1980: Alan Fowlkes,

Randy Gomez Randell Scott Gomez (born February 4, 1957) is a former Major League Baseball catcher. He played in 14 games for the San Francisco Giants The San Francisco Giants are an American professional baseball team based in San Francisco, California. ...

, Jessie Reid, Mark Dempsey ;1981:

Matt Nokes Matthew Dodge Nokes (born October 31, 1963) is an American former professional baseball catcher and designated hitter. He played 11 seasons in Major League Baseball for the San Francisco Giants (1985), the Detroit Tigers (1986–1990), New Y ...

, Mark Grant, Phil Ouellette ;1982: Randy Bockus, Pat Larkin ;1983: Eric King, Mike Aldrete,

Charlie Hayes Charles Dewayne Hayes (born May 29, 1965) is an American former professional baseball third baseman and former coach for the FCL Phillies. Hayes played in Major League Baseball for the San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies, New York ...

John Burkett John David Burkett (born November 28, 1964) is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher. He compiled 166 wins against 136 losses, 1,766 strikeouts, and a 4.31 earned run average. He pitched from 1987 to 2003, with the San Francisco Giant ...

, Alonzo Powell, Ángel Escobar ;1984: Darren Holmes, Tim Scott,

Wayne Kirby Wayne Leonard Kirby (born January 22, 1964) is an American former professional baseball right fielder and current coach. He is currently the first base coach for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was the outfield/base-running ...

, Luis Lopez, Jeff Nelson ;1985:

Mike Devereaux Michael Devereaux (born April 10, 1963) is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fifth round of the amateur draft and made his debut on September 2, 1987. Along with the Dodgers, Dev ...

, Jack Savage,

Mike Huff Michael Kale Huff (born August 11, 1963) is an American former professional Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder who played for several teams between 1989 and 1996. Amateur career A native of Honolulu, Hawaii, Huff played college baseball at N ...

, John Wetteland ;1986: Kevin Campbell, Dave Hansen, Mike Munoz ;1987:

Rafael Bournigal Rafael Antonio Bournigal Pelletier (born May 12, 1966) is a Dominican former professional baseball infielder. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB) in the 19th round of the 1987 draft, and played for the Dodger ...

Dennis Springer Dennis Leroy Springer (born February 12, 1965) is an American former professional baseball right-handed pitcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies, California Angels, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Florida Marlins, Ne ...

, Tony Barron, Zak Shinall ;1988: Eric Karros, José Offerman, Mike James, Jeff Hartsock,

Jerry Brooks Jerome Edward Brooks (born March 23, 1967) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Florida Marlins. He played in 17 games during the 1993 and 1996 seasons. He also played for the Nippon-Ham Fighters of the Japa ...

, Eddie Pye ;1989: Jamie McAndrew,

Matt Howard Matt Howard (born January 23, 1989) is an American former professional basketball player who last played for Hapoel Tel Aviv of the Israeli Premier League. Previously, he played college basketball with the Butler Bulldogs. He helped lead the ...

, Tom Goodwin ;1990: Pedro Martínez, Raúl Mondesí, Mike Mimbs,

Garey Ingram Garey Lamar Ingram (born July 25, 1970 in Columbus, Georgia) is a former Major League Baseball infielder and outfielder. Career Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 44th round of the 1989 MLB amateur draft out of Middle Georgia College, ...

;1991: Henry Blanco, Roberto Mejía,

Juan Castro Juan Gabriel Castro (born June 20, 1972), is a Mexican former professional baseball infielder, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Cincinnati Reds, Minnesota Twins, Baltimore Orioles, and Philadelphia Phillies, ...

, José Parra, Rick Gorecki,

Todd Williams Todd Michael Williams (born February 13, 1971) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He attended East Syracuse-Minoa High School graduating in 1989. He then attended Onondaga Community College before signing a professional ...

Ken Huckaby Kenneth Paul Huckaby (born January 27, 1971) is an American former professional baseball catcher, and minor league coach. Huckaby attended Manteca High School, and played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Toronto Blue ...

, Willis Otáñez ;1992:

Roger Cedeño Roger Leandro Cedeño (born August 16, 1974) is a Venezuelan former professional baseball outfielder. He played 11 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1995 to 2005 for the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, ...

, Félix Rodríguez, Chad Zerbe, Chris Latham ;1993: Wilton Guerrero ;1994:

Dennys Reyes Dennys Reyes (; born April 19, 1977) is a Mexican former professional baseball pitcher. In more than a decade-long career in Major League Baseball (MLB), he played for 11 different teams, often as a left-handed specialist. Nicknamed "The Big Swe ...

, Adam Riggs,

Nate Bland Nathan Garrett Bland (born December 27, 1974) is a former professional baseball pitcher. Career Bland played high school baseball at Mountain Brook High School in Birmingham, Alabama and was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 4th round ...

, Ricky Stone ;1995: Pedro Feliciano,

Luke Prokopec Kenneth Luke Prokopec (born 23 February 1978) is an Australian-born, right-handed pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays. While with the Dodgers in 2000 and 2001, the tandem of Prokopec a ...

, Ángel Peña ;1996: Brad Thomas ;1997: Víctor Álvarez,

Luke Allen Lucas Gale Allen (August 4, 1978 – April 26, 2022), was an American professional baseball outfielder, who played in Major League Baseball with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies from 2002–2003. Career Allen played high school ...

;1998: Jorge Piedra ;1999: Shane Victorino,

Jason Repko Jason Edward Repko (born December 27, 1980) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox. High school years Repko attended Hanfo ...

;2000: Ricardo Rodríguez,

Willy Aybar Willy Del Jesus Aybar Marquez (born March 9, 1983) is a Dominican former professional baseball infielder. He previously played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves and Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He is the older brother ...

Reggie Abercrombie Reginald Damascus Abercrombie (born July 15, 1980) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Florida Marlins and Houston Astros. Professional career Abercrombie graduated from Columb ...

, Joel Hanrahan,

Agustín Montero Agustín Alcantara Montero (born August 26, 1977) is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox. Career On April 20, 2005, Montero became the third player to test positive ...

;2002: Jonathan Broxton, James Loney, Joel Guzmán, Eric Stults, Delwyn Young, Eric Hull, Arturo López ;2003: Brandon McCarthy, Brian Anderson, Boone Logan,

Sean Tracey Sean Patrick Tracey (born November 14, 1980) is a former American professional baseball right-handed pitcher. He appeared in seven games with the Chicago White Sox in 2006, all as a relief pitcher. College Tracey played both football and baseball ...

, Chris Young, Ryan Sweeney, Fernando Hernández,

Tom Jacquez Thomas Patrick Jacquez (born December 29, 1975) is a former professional baseball player. A left-handed pitcher, he played part of one season in Major League Baseball in 2000 for the Philadelphia Phillies. Jacquez was drafted by the Phillies in ...

;2004:

Donny Lucy Donald Hassett Lucy (born August 8, 1982) is a former Major League Baseball catcher. During his career, he appeared on three brief stints with the Chicago White Sox. High School and College Donny attended Fallbrook Union High School in San Diego ...

Adam Russell Adam William Russell (born April 14, 1983) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He pitched in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox, San Diego Padres, and Tampa Bay Rays. Amateur career College Russell was drafted by t ...

, Jack Egbert, Jay Marshall ;2005: Brandon Allen, Chris Getz, Clayton Richard, Carlos Torres ;2006: Chris Carter ;2007: John Ely,

Aaron Poreda Aaron Anderman Poreda (born October 1, 1986) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. A first-round pick of the Chicago White Sox in the 2007 draft who threw a 97 mile-per-hour fastball, Poreda was named by ''Baseball America'' in t ...

;2008: Eduardo Escobar, Daniel Hudson,

Brent Morel Brenton Andre Morel (born April 21, 1987) is a former American professional baseball third baseman. He previously played for the Chicago White Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates. Career Morel attended Centennial High School in Bakersfield, California, ...

;2009: Trayce Thompson ;2010: David Holmberg, Addison Reed, Taylor Thompson, Andy Wilkins ;2011: Chris Devenski,

Erik Johnson Erik Robert Johnson (born March 21, 1988) is an American ice hockey defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL). Nicknamed the "Condor", Johnson previously played for the St. Louis Blues, who selected him with the f ...

, Kevan Smith, Scott Snodgress ;2012: Chris Beck, Micah Johnson,

Mike Marjama Michael Gregory Marjama (born July 20, 1989) is an American professional baseball catcher who is a free agent. He played for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB) and college baseball for the Long Beach State Dirtbags. Career Am ...

;2013:

Adam Engel Adam Trevor Engel (born December 9, 1991) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. He was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 19th round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft. He made his major league debut in 201 ...

Brad Goldberg Bradley Andrew Goldberg (born February 21, 1990) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox. In high school, Goldberg was a 2008 preseason ''Baseball America'' All-Ame ...

Jacob May Jacob Alexander May (born January 23, 1992) is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder who played for the Chicago White Sox in 2017. Amateur career The Cincinnati Reds selected May in the 39th round of the 2010 MLB draft out of ...

;2014: Brandon Brennan,

Aaron Bummer Aaron James Bummer (born September 21, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). Amateur career Bummer attended Sunrise Mountain High School in Peoria, Arizona and was drafted by ...

Jace Fry Jace Hayden Fry (born July 9, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox. Prior to his professional career, he played college baseball for the Or ...

, Zach Thompson ;2016: Bernardo Flores Jr,

Matt Foster Matthew James Foster (born January 27, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2020. Amateur career Foster attended Valley High School in Valley, Alaba ...

;2017: Luis Gonzalez ;2018: Romy Gonzalez, Codi Heuer, Davis Martin, Konnor Pilkington, Lenyn Sosa, Bennett Sousa,

Jonathan Stiever Jonathan Stiever (born May 12, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Chicago White Sox organization. He played college baseball at Indiana University and was selected by the White Sox in the fifth round of the 2018 Major Leag ...

Steele Walker Steele Simons Walker (born July 30, 1996) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is currenty a free agent. He played college baseball at the University of Oklahoma. He was selected in the second round of the 2018 Major League Basebal ...

Roster

References

External links

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