Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks

Team logo	Cap insignia

League

American Association (2011–present) (North Division)

Location

Fargo, North Dakota

Ballpark

Newman Outdoor Field

Year founded

1996

League championships

5 (NL: 1998, 2003, 2006, 2009, 2010)

Division championships

13 (NL: 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010) (AA: 2012, 2013)

Former name(s)

Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (1996–present)

Former league(s)

Northern League (1996–2010)

Colors

Black, red, silver, white

Ownership

Fargo Baseball, LLC

Manager

Doug Simunic (20th Season)

General Manager

Josh Buchholz

Media

Fargo Forum, Talk 101.9, 740 The Fan

Website

www.fmredhawks.com

The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks are a professional baseball team based in Fargo, North Dakota, in the United States. The RedHawks are a member of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball. The RedHawks have played their home games at Newman Outdoor Field since 1996, when the team started as a member of the Northern League. The team plays in the American Association.

History

The team was created as a Northern League expansion franchise in 1996 along with the now-defunct Madison Black Wolf. Chris Coste is probably the most well-known former RedHawks player and was a member of the 2008 World Series winning Philadelphia Phillies. The RedHawks, along with the St. Paul Saints, have been one of the most stable and successful independent baseball teams over the past 15 years.

In fifteen seasons in the Northern League, the RedHawks set the modern Northern League best single-season record for win percentage with a 64-21 (.753) mark in 1998, set the record for most wins in a season with 68 in 2005, made it to the playoffs 14 of 15 seasons, won five Northern League titles, and were named Baseball America's Independent Team of the Decade during the '90s.

On October 13, 2010, the RedHawks left the Northern League, along with the Gary SouthShore RailCats, Kansas City T-Bones, and the Winnipeg Goldeyes to join the American Association for the 2011 season.^[1] The four remaining Northern League teams all folded or left the league. Accordingly, the Northern League ceased operations and folded in October 2010. As a result, the RedHawks have the distinction of being the last league champion. They've won the 2012 and 2013 American Association North Division Championship. ^[2]

Fast facts

Founded: 1996

Franchise win/loss record (through 2013): 1022-644 (.613)

Northern League W/L record (1996–2010): 852-515 (.623)

American Association W/L record (2011–2013): 171-129 (.570)

Northern League playoff appearances: 1996, 97, 98, 99, 2000, 01, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10

American Association playoff appearances: 2012, 13

Northern League division titles won: 1996, 97, 98, 2000, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 10

American Association division titles won: 2012, 13

Northern League championships won: 1998, 2003, 06, 09, 10

American Association championships won: None

Year-by-year record

			First Half		Second Half		Overall
Season	League	Division	W-L	Finish	W-L	Finish	W-L	Win%	Playoffs
1996	NL	West	26-15	1st	27-15	1st	53-31	.631	Lost championship series
1997	NL	West	21-21	3rd	26-16	1st	47-37	.560	Lost division series
1998	NL	West	31-11	1st	33-10	2nd	64-21	.753	Won championship
1999	NL	West	27-16	2nd	23-19	2nd	50-35	.588	Lost division series
2000	NL	West	28-15	1st	25-18	1st	53-33	.616	Lost division series
2001	NL	North	25-20	2nd	26-19	3rd	51-39	.567	Lost Central semi-final
2002	NL	North	25-19	2nd	27-18	2nd	52-37	.584	Did not qualify
2003	NL	West	32-13	1st	30-15	1st	62-28	.689	Won championship
2004	NL	North	31-16	1st	23-25	3rd	55-41	.573	Lost semi-final
2005	NL	North	28-20	1st	40-7	1st	68-27	.716	Lost championship series
2006	NL	North	32-16	1st	31-17	1st	63-33	.656	Won championship
2007	NL	North	26-21	3rd	31-17	1st	57-38	.600	Lost division series
2008	NL	N/A	62-34	1st	N/A	N/A	62-34	.646	Lost semi-final
2009	NL	N/A	53-42	3rd	N/A	N/A	53-42	.558	Won championship
2010	NL	N/A	61-39	1st	N/A	N/A	61-39	.610	Won championship
2011	AA	North	44-56	3rd	N/A	N/A	44-56	.440	Did not qualify
2012	AA	North	65-35	1st	N/A	N/A	65-35	.650	Lost division series
2013	AA	North	62-38	1st	N/A	N/A	62-38	.620	Lost division series
2014	AA	North	43-56	3rd	N/A	N/A	43-56	.434	Did not qualify
2015	AA	North	44-56	3rd	N/A	N/A	44-56	.440	Did not qualify

Playoffs

1996 season: Defeated Winnipeg 2-1 in semifinals; lost to St. Paul 3-0 in championship.
1997 season: Lost to Winnipeg 3-2 in semifinals.
1998 season: Defeated Winnipeg 3-1 in semifinals; defeated St. Paul 3-0 to win championship.
1999 season: Defeated Schaumburg 3-0 in quarterfinals; lost to Winnipeg 3-0 in semifinals.
2000 season: Defeated Winnipeg 3-0 in quarterfinals; lost to Duluth-Superior 3-0 in semifinals.
2001 season: Lost to Winnipeg 3-2 in quarterfinals.
2003 season: Defeated Schaumburg 3-2 in semifinals; defeated Winnipeg 3-1 to win championship.
2004 season: Lost to St. Paul 3-1 in semifinals.
2005 season: Defeated Lincoln 3-1 in semifinals; lost to Gary 3-2 in championship.
2006 season: Defeated Winnipeg 3-2 in semifinals; defeated Gary 3-1 to win championship.
2007 season: Lost to Calgary 3-0 in semifinals.
2008 season: Lost to Kansas City 3-0 in semifinals.
2009 season: Defeated Winnipeg 3-2 in semifinals; defeated Gary 3-1 to win championship.
2010 season: Defeated Gary 3-0 in semifinals; defeated Kansas City 3-0 to win championship.
2012 season: Lost to Winnipeg 3-0 in semifinals.
2013 season: Lost to Gary 3-1 in semifinals.

Current roster

Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks roster

Active (22-man) roster

Coaches/Other

Pitchers

23 Bryan Blough
41 Chase Boruff
26 Jeremy Gooding
55 Seth Harvey
27 Tyler Herron
11 Ty Kelley
34 Austin Kirk
16 Brandon Mann
38 Mike Mason
17 Michael Noteware
20 Paul Ragilone
21 Taylor Stanton ‡

Catchers

49 Michael Leach
97 Joe Staley
15 Charlie Valerio

Infielders

25 Chris Duffy
6 Zach Penprase
4 Brent Peterson
2 Frank Salerno
31 Ryan Soares

Outfielders

30 Joe Dunigan
32 Stefan Gartrell
13 Ryan Mathews
3 Chad Mozingo
29 Drew Muren ‡

Manager

33 Doug Simunic

Coaches

22 Bucky Burgau (third base)
Chris Krick (clubhouse manager)
28 Robbie Lopez (bullpen)
14 Michael Schlact (pitching)
9 Kole Zimmerman (hitting/first base)

Disabled list
‡ Inactive list
§ Suspended list

Roster updated May 21, 2015
Transactions

Notable alumni

References

External links

Achievements
Preceded by Duluth–Superior Dukes 1997	Northern League Champions Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks 1998	Succeeded by Albany-Colonie Diamond Dogs 1999
Preceded by New Jersey Jackals 2002	Northern League Champions Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks 2003	Succeeded by St. Paul Saints 2004
Preceded by Gary SouthShore RailCats 2005	Northern League Champions Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks 2006	Succeeded by Gary SouthShore RailCats 2007
Preceded by Kansas City T-Bones 2008	Northern League Champions Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks 2009	Succeeded by current

American Association of Independent Professional Baseball

North Division	Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks St. Paul Saints Sioux Falls Canaries Winnipeg Goldeyes

Central Division	Gary SouthShore RailCats Kansas City T-Bones Lincoln Saltdogs Sioux City Explorers

South Division	Joplin Blasters Laredo Lemurs Texas AirHogs Wichita Wingnuts

Annual events All-Star Game Championship

Sports teams based in the Dakotas

Baseball	AA: Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks Sioux Falls Canaries

Basketball	D-League: Sioux Falls Skyforce

Football	IFL: Sioux Falls Storm

Hockey	ECHL: Rapid City Rush USHL: Fargo Force Sioux Falls Stampede NAHL: Aberdeen Wings Bismarck Bobcats Brookings Blizzard Minot Minotauros

Roller derby	WFTDA: Fargo Moorhead Derby Girls Sioux Falls Roller Dollz

College athletics	Augustana Vikings Black Hills State Yellowjackets Mary Marauders Minot State Beavers North Dakota Fighting Hawks North Dakota State Bison Northern State Wolves Sioux Falls Cougars South Dakota Coyotes South Dakota State Jackrabbits South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Hardrockers

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