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Wisconsin–Whitewater Warhawks
The Wisconsin–Whitewater Warhawks (or UW–Whitewater Warhawks) are the athletic teams of the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater. Twenty Warhawk athletic teams compete in NCAA Division III. The Warhawks often rank among the top of NCAA Division III schools in the NACDA Director's Cup standings. On May 27, 2014, UW–Whitewater made history as the first NCAA institution in any division to win national championships in football, men's basketball, and baseball in a single academic year. Varsity sports Baseball Wisconsin–Whitewater has had 14 Major League Baseball Draft selections since the draft began in 1965. Football The Warhawks compete in the WIAC conference of NCAA Division III football. In the 2005 and 2006 seasons, they finished the year undefeated in regular season play, losing only in the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowls of 2005 and 2006 to the Mount Union Purple Raiders football, University of Mount Union (then Mount Union College), under former coach and UW–Whit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) is an intercollegiate athletic conference that competes in the NCAA's Division III. In women's gymnastics, it competes alongside Division I and II members, as the NCAA sponsors a single championship event open to members of all NCAA divisions. As the name implies, member teams are located in the state of Wisconsin, although there are three associate members from Minnesota and one from Illinois. All full members are part of the University of Wisconsin System. History In 1913, representatives from Wisconsin's eight normal schools—Superior Normal School (now the University of Wisconsin–Superior), River Falls State Normal School (now the University of Wisconsin-River Falls), Stevens Point Normal School (now the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point), La Crosse State Normal School (now the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse), Oshkosh State Normal School (now the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh), Whitewater Normal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1994 Major League Baseball Draft
The 1994 Major League Baseball draft took place in June 1994. The draft saw the New York Mets select Paul Wilson first overall. First round selections The following are the first round picks in the 1994 Major League Baseball draft. Supplemental first round selections Compensation picks Other notable players * Troy Glaus, 2nd round, 37th overall by the San Diego Padres, but did not sign * Brian Meadows, 3rd round, 70th overall by the Florida Marlins * A. J. Pierzynski, 3rd round, 71st overall by the Minnesota Twins *Aaron Boone, 3rd round, 72nd overall by the Cincinnati Reds * Brian Rose, 3rd round, 75th overall by the Boston Red Sox * Scott Podsednik, 3rd round, 85th overall by the Texas Rangers * Danny Graves, 4th round, 101st overall by the Cleveland Indians * Tim Byrdak, 5th round, 135th overall by the Kansas City Royals * Javier Vázquez, 5th round, 140th overall by the Montreal Expos * Bob Howry, 5th round, 144th overall by the San Francisco Giants * Emil Brown, 6 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009 Major League Baseball Draft
The 2009 Major League Baseball draft was held June 9 to June 11 at the MLB Network Studios in Secaucus, New Jersey. The drafting order is as follows: First-round selections Key Supplemental first-round selections From Baseball America Compensation picks Other notable selections As of September 2, 2019 NFL players drafted *Jake Locker, 10th round, 321st overall by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, but did not sign *Riley Cooper, 25th round, 754th overall by the Texas Rangers (baseball), Texas Rangers, but did not sign *Eric Decker, 27th round, 822nd overall by the Minnesota Twins, but did not sign *Jacobbi McDaniel, 33rd round, 1006th overall by the Milwaukee Brewers, but did not sign *Colin Kaepernick, 43rd round, 1310th overall by the Chicago Cubs, but did not sign *Anthony Scirrotto, 50th round, 1502nd overall by the Kansas City Royals, signed, but never played External links 2009 MLB draft pageMLB.com 2009 Major League Baseball draftat ESPN Refere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tampa Bay Devil Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are an American professional baseball team based in the Tampa Bay area. The Rays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East Division. They are one of two major league clubs based in Florida, alongside the National League (NL)’s Miami Marlins. The team plays its home games at Tropicana Field; for the 2025 season, the team's home ballpark is George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida, due to damage to Tropicana Field caused by Hurricane Milton. Following nearly three decades of unsuccessfully trying to gain an expansion franchise or enticing existing teams to relocate to the Tampa Bay area, an ownership group led by Vince Naimoli was approved on March 9, 1995. The team began play as the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 1998 Major League Baseball season. The team's first decade of play was marked by futility; they finished in last place in the AL East in all but the 2004 season, when they finished second to last ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New York Mets
The New York Mets are an American professional baseball team based in the Boroughs of New York City, New York City borough of Queens. The Mets compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (baseball), National League (NL) National League East, East Division. They are one of two major league clubs based in New York City alongside the American League (AL)'s New York Yankees. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed NL teams, the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Giants (baseball), New York Giants. The team's colors evoke the Dodger blue, blue of the Dodgers and the orange of the Giants. For the 1962 and 1963 seasons, the Mets played home games at the Polo Grounds in Manhattan before moving to Queens. From 1964 to 2008, the Mets played their home games at Shea Stadium, named after William Shea, the founder of the Continental League, a proposed third major league, the announcement of which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2005 Major League Baseball Draft
The 2005 Major League Baseball draft, was held on June 7 and 8. It was conducted via conference call with representatives from each of the league's 30 teams. It is widely considered to be one of the best drafts in recent memory. ''SourceMajor League Baseball 2005 Official Draft Site' First round selections Supplemental first round selections Did not sign with team Compensation picks Other notable players ;Key * John Lannan, 11th round, 324th overall by the Washington Nationals * Josh Tomlin, 11th round, 338th overall by the San Diego Padres, but did not sign * Craig Stammen, 12th round, 354th overall by the Washington Nationals * Matt Joyce, 12th round, 360th overall by the Detroit Tigers *Josh Thole, 13th round, 389th overall by the New York Mets * Logan Ondrusek, 13th round, 392nd overall by the Cincinnati Reds * Casper Wells, 14th round, 420th overall by the Detroit Tigers * Pedro Alvarez, 14th round, 438th overall by the Boston Red Sox, but did not ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are an American professional baseball team based in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The Braves compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (baseball), National League (NL) National League East, East Division. The club was founded in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1871 as the Boston Red Stockings. The Braves are one of two remaining National League charter franchises that debuted in 1876 and are the oldest continuously operating Major professional sports teams in the United States and Canada, professional sports franchise in North America. The franchise was known by various names until it adopted the Boston Braves name in 1912. After 81 seasons and 1914 World Series, one World Series title in Boston, the club relocation of professional sports teams, moved to Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1953. With a roster of star players such as Hank Aaron, Eddie Mathews, and Warren Spahn, the Milwaukee Braves won the 1957 World Series, Wor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks are an American professional baseball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. The Diamondbacks compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West Division. The franchise was established on March 9, 1995 and began play in 1998 as an expansion team. The team plays its home games at Chase Field. Along with the Tampa Bay Rays, the Diamondbacks are one of the newest teams in the MLB and are the youngest team to win a World Series, doing so in only their fourth season of existence in 2001. After a fifth-place finish in their inaugural season, the Diamondbacks made several off-season acquisitions, including future Hall of Fame pitcher Randy Johnson, who won four consecutive Cy Young Awards in his first four seasons with the team. In 1999, Arizona won 100 games and their first division championship. In 2001, they won the World Series over the three-time defending champion New York Yankees, becoming the fastest expansion team ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2003 Major League Baseball Draft
The 2003 Major League Baseball draft, was held on June 3 and 4. It was conducted via conference call with representatives from each of the league's 30 teams. ''Source:MLB.com 2003 Draft Tracker' First round selections Supplemental first round selections Compensation Picks Other notable players * Tony Gwynn Jr., 2nd round, 39th overall by the Milwaukee Brewers *Tom Gorzelanny, 2nd round, 45th overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates * Ryan Sweeney, 2nd round, 52nd overall by the Chicago White Sox * Scott Baker, 2nd round, 58th overall by the Minnesota Twins * Andre Ethier, 2nd round, 62nd overall by the Oakland Athletics * Chris Ray, 3rd round, 74th overall by the Baltimore Orioles * Shaun Marcum, 3rd round, 80th overall by the Toronto Blue Jays * Drew Stubbs, 3rd round, 89th overall by the Houston Astros, but did not sign * Matt Harrison, 3rd round, 97th overall by the Atlanta Braves * Jonathan Papelbon, 4th round, 114th overall by the Boston Red Sox * Michael Bourn, 4th roun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a Canadian professional baseball team based in Toronto. The Blue Jays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League East, East Division. Since 1989, the team has played its home games primarily at Rogers Centre in downtown Toronto. The name "Blue Jays" originates from the blue jay, bird of the same name, and blue is also the Sports in Toronto#Toronto's association with the colour blue, traditional colour of Toronto's College athletics, collegiate and Major professional sports teams of the United States and Canada, professional sports teams including the Toronto Maple Leafs, Maple Leafs (ice hockey) and the Toronto Argonauts, Argonauts (Canadian football). In 1976, out of the over 4,000 suggestions, 154 people selected the name "Blue Jays." In addition, the team was originally owned by the Labatt Brewing Company, makers of the popular beer Labatt Blue. Colloquially nicknamed the "Jays," the team's of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1997 Major League Baseball Draft
The 1997 Major League Baseball draft, was an annual choosing of high school and college baseball players, held on June 2 and 3, 1997. A total of 1607 players were drafted over the course of 92 rounds. First round selections Supplemental first round selections Compensation Picks Other notable players * Randy Wolf, 2nd round, 54th overall by the Philadelphia Phillies * Scott Linebrink, 2nd round, 56th overall by the San Francisco Giants * Tyler Walker, 2nd round, 58th overall by the New York Mets * Jeff Weaver, 2nd round, 62nd overall by the Chicago White Sox, but did not sign * Aaron Cook, 2nd round, 70th overall by the Colorado Rockies *Rick Ankiel, 2nd round, 72nd overall by the St. Louis Cardinals * Chase Utley, 2nd round, 76th overall by the Los Angeles Dodgers, but did not sign * Jeremy Affeldt, 3rd round, 91st overall by the Kansas City Royals * John Grabow, 3rd round, 92nd overall by the Pittsburgh Pirates * Scott Downs, 3rd round, 94th overall by the Chicago Cub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
