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Chico Outlaws
The Chico Outlaws were a professional baseball team based in Chico, California, in the United States. The Outlaws were a member of the Northern Division of the independent North American League, which is not affiliated with either Major League Baseball or Minor League Baseball. From the 2005 season to the 2011 season, the Outlaws played their home games at Nettleton Stadium, on the campus of Chico State University. The team officially folded on February 29, 2012, and some of its remnants (including management and on-field staff) have gone to the NAL's newest team, the San Rafael Pacifics. The rights to the Outlaws were owned by Diamond Sports & Entertainment (DSE). DSE Board Chairman was Timothy Draper and CEO was Brian MacInnes. Those rights are now up in the air. History Golden Baseball League (2005-2010) The Outlaws began play in May 2005, three years after their predecessors, the Chico Heat were forced to cease operations due to the folding of the Western Baseball L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2005 In Baseball
Headline events of the year *Chicago White Sox swept (4–0) the Houston Astros to win the 2005 World Series. *2005 also marked the inaugural season of the Washington Nationals, who relocated from Montreal and were formerly known as the Expos. This is Washington, D.C.'s first MLB team since the Washington Senators became the Texas Rangers following the 1971 season. * Chris Burke ended the 2005 NLDS with a walk-off home run in the bottom of the 18th inning. *The Astros went from 15–30 to the 2005 World Series. They had a 22–7 record in July. Champions Major League Baseball *Regular season Champions *World Series Champion – Chicago White Sox *Postseason – October 4 to October 26 Click on any series score to link to that series' page. Higher seed has home field advantage during Division Series and League Championship Series. American League has home field advantage during World Series as a result of American League victory in 2005 All-Star Game. National League is se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Long Beach Armada
The Long Beach Armada were an independent professional baseball team based in Long Beach, California, in the United States. The Armada was a member of the North Division of the now-defunct Golden Baseball League (GBL), which was not affiliated with either Major League Baseball or Minor League Baseball. The Armada played its home games at Blair Field. The Armada fielded a team for the Arizona Summer League in 2010 months after suspending GBL operations, and then a team in the Arizona Winter League in 2011. The franchise has been owned by Diamond Sports & Entertainment, primary investors in the current North American League (NAL), since 2005. The team had 13 different players during its first five seasons that played at the major league level. In addition, 21 Long Beach Armada players have had their contracts purchased by major league organizations. Team history The team was one of the original eight GBL charter teams that began play in 2005. They began play in May 2005, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throws ("Pitch (baseball), pitches") the Baseball (ball), baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of out (baseball), retiring a batter (baseball), batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a base on balls, walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the pitcher is assigned the number 1. The pitcher is often considered the most important player on the defensive side of the game, and as such is situated at the right end of the defensive spectrum. There are many different types of pitchers, such as the starting pitcher, relief pitcher, middle reliever, left-handed specialist, lefty specialist, setup man, and the closing pitcher, closer. Traditionally, the pitcher also bats. Starting in 1973 with the American League and spreading to further leagues throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the hitting duties of the pitcher have generally been given over t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Knuckleball
A knuckleball or knuckler is a baseball pitch (baseball), pitch thrown to minimize the spin of the ball in flight, causing an erratic, unpredictable motion. The air flow over a seam of the ball causes the ball to change from Laminar flow, laminar to Turbulence, turbulent flow. This change adds a deflecting force to the baseball, making it difficult for batter (baseball), batters to hit but also difficult for pitchers to control and catchers to catch; umpires are challenged as well, as the ball's irregular motion through the air makes it harder to call strike zone, balls and strikes.Hoffman, Benjamin"Not So Easy on the Eyes"''New York Times'' (June 23, 2012) A pitcher who throws knuckleballs is known as a List of knuckleball pitchers, knuckleballer. Origins The origins of the knuckleball are unclear. Toad Ramsey of the Louisville Colonels in the American Association (19th century), American Association—his pitch likely resembled the knuckle curve—and Eddie Cicotte of the Chic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan
Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean off the northeast coast of the Asia, Asian mainland, it is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan and extends from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea in the south. The Japanese archipelago consists of four major islands—Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu—and List of islands of Japan, thousands of smaller islands, covering . Japan has a population of over 123 million as of 2025, making it the List of countries and dependencies by population, eleventh-most populous country. The capital of Japan and List of cities in Japan, its largest city is Tokyo; the Greater Tokyo Area is the List of largest cities, largest metropolitan area in the world, with more than 37 million inhabitants as of 2024. Japan is divided into 47 Prefectures of Japan, administrative prefectures and List of regions of Japan, eight traditional regions. About three-quarters of Geography of Japan, the countr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Garry Templeton
Garry Lewis Templeton (born March 24, 1956) is an American former professional baseball player and minor league manager. He played as a shortstop in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres and New York Mets from 1976 to 1991. He was inducted into the Padres Hall of Fame. Playing career Born in Lockney, Texas, Templeton was hailed by many as one of the best players in baseball early in his career with St. Louis, which featured All-Star selections in 1977 and 1979. In 1979, he made history as the first switch-hitter to collect 100 hits from each side of the plate, a feat achieved only once more by Willie Wilson in 1980. His total of 211 hits led the National League and with 19 triples, he led the league for a third consecutive season. He led the Cardinals in hits in 1977, 1978, and 1979. He caused some controversy in 1979 when, despite having better numbers than either Dave Concepción or Larry Bowa, two of the National League's premier shortstop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kory DeHaan
Korwin Jay "Kory" DeHaan (born July 16, 1976) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He is an alumnus of Morningside University, Morningside College. Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 7th round of the 1997 MLB amateur draft, DeHaan would make his Major League Baseball debut with the San Diego Padres on April 25, 2000, and appear in his final game during on September 29, 2002. Currently, he is the batting coach of the Bradenton Marauders. Minor league coach DeHaan became the interim manager for the Golden Baseball League's Chico Outlaws after starting the 2009 season as hitting coach. He replaced Greg Cadaret on July 24, 2009, who was fired that day. In December 2009, he left the Outlaws to accept the job as hitting coach for the Arizona League Padres, Padres' rookie league club in Peoria, Arizona. On December 1, 2011, DeHaan was named as a coach for the Pirates' High-A affiliate, the Bradenton Marauders. References External links Managers and Coaches at C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greg Cadaret
Gregory James Cadaret (born February 27, 1962) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1987 to 1998 for the Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals, Toronto Blue Jays, Detroit Tigers, Anaheim Angels, and Texas Rangers. Career Cadaret attended Grand Valley State University, where he played college baseball for the Grand Valley State Lakers. He was the first-ever player to be drafted from that school. Cadaret started his career in the minor league with the Medford A's and helped them win the 1983 Northwest League Championship in his rookie season. Cadaret appeared in the 1988 World Series as a member of the Oakland Athletics. On June 21, 1989, the Athletics traded Cadaret, Eric Plunk, and Luis Polonia to the New York Yankees for Rickey Henderson. In 451 games, Cadaret tallied a 38–32 record, with 14 saves, 539 strikeouts and a 3.99 ERA. Greg established the "Greg Cadaret Baseb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cottonwood, California
Cottonwood is a census-designated place (CDP) in Shasta County, California, United States. Its population is 6,268 as of the 2020 census, up from 3,316 from the 2010 census. Cottonwood was a stagecoach town where a settlement was established in 1849. The first Post Office was opened in 1852. Cottonwood is equidistant between Redding and Red Bluff, in either direction. It is south of Anderson. History The single winning ticket for the 5th biggest Mega Millions jackpot ever was sold in Cottonwood. The drawing took place Dec 27, 2024. The total (before taxes) jackpot was $1.22 Billion. Proposed incorporation A number of residents in Cottonwood have expressed interest in incorporation. Not only would it allow the town to have stricter building codes, but it would stop the City of Anderson from further annexation of the surrounding areas. Cottonwood is one of five CDPs in Shasta County that have expressed interest in incorporating. The other towns are Burney, Shingleto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Parent (baseball Player)
Mark Alan Parent (born September 16, 1961) is a former Major League Baseball catcher who played from 1986 to 1998 and was the bench coach for the Chicago White Sox from 2012 to 2015. Minor league career After graduating from Anderson Union High School in Anderson, California, he was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 4th round (92nd overall) of the 1979 MLB Draft and played in the minor leagues, starting with the Northwest League's Walla Walla Padres, for eight years before being sent to the Padres. Major league career On September 15, 1996, Parent's home run off of Detroit Tigers pitcher Todd Van Poppel was the Orioles' 241st of the year, surpassing the record of 240, set by the 1961 New York Yankees. Parent would make his first and only playoff appearance with the Orioles in 1996, who made it all the way to the American League Championship Series. Parent's best offensive season would come in 1995 when he played for the Pittsburgh Pirates before being traded back to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan Samurai Bears
The Japan Samurai Bears are a defunct professional baseball traveling team that played in the independent Golden Baseball League, which is not affiliated with either Major League Baseball ''or'' Minor League Baseball. They were based in the Arizona Division. The team, which existed for one season, played all of its games on the road in order to keep an even number of teams in the league. The manager of the team was Warren Cromartie (aka "Cro"), an American who had played for a number of years in the Japanese Nippon Professional Baseball league. The team was almost entirely made of players from Japan, but did include some US-born players of Japanese descent to fill out the roster. Team history The Samurai Bears were one of eight charter teams in the Golden Baseball League that began play in 2005 joining the likes of the Chico Outlaws, Fullerton Flyers, Long Beach Armada and San Diego Surf Dawgs of California; the Mesa Miners, Surprise Fightin' Falcons and Yuma Scorpions Yuma c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuma Scorpions
Yuma can refer to: Places United States * Yuma County, Arizona ** Yuma, Arizona ** Marine Corps Air Station Yuma ** Yuma Proving Ground ** Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona (CDP) ** Yuma Territorial Prison * Fort Yuma, California * Yuma County, Colorado ** Yuma, Colorado * Yuma, Kansas * Yuma, Kentucky * Yuma, Michigan, in Springville Township * Yuma, Tennessee Elsewhere * Yuma Desert, desert in southwest U.S. and northwest Mexico * Long Island, Bahamas, called Yuma by Native Arawak Indians over 500 years ago * The Magdalena River, Colombia, also known as the Yuma River * La Yuma / el Yuma, approbative name for the United States in Cuba * Yuma River (Dominican Republic) People * Quechan, also called Yuma, a native people of Arizona * Juma people, a native people of Brazil * Suma Indians (Suma also spelled Yuma), a native people of Texas and Chihuahua, Mexico * Yuma (name), a Japanese given name Arts and entertainment * ''Yuma'' (1971 film), TV film starring Clint Wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
