Pacific Association of Professional Baseball Clubs
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| Sport | Baseball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2013 |
| No. of teams | 4 |
| Country |
 United States |
| Most recent champion(s) | San Rafael Pacifics (2015) |
| Most titles | San Rafael Pacifics (2) |
| Official website | pointstreaksites.com/view/PacProClubs |
The Pacific Association of Professional Baseball Clubs is an independent professional baseball league created by Redwood Sports and Entertainment. The league commissioner is former Major League Baseball star Mike Marshall and featured four former North American League teams at the start.[1]
History
During the initial season, two Hawaii-based teams, the Hawaii Stars and the Maui Warriors, played inter-league games against the Baseball Challenge League of Japan; and the California teams played against the Freedom Pro League of Arizona.[2]
The Hawaii teams, the Stars and the Warriors, ceased operations after playing the 2013 season due to the travel costs of bringing in opponents from Northern California.[3]
The league features a 78-game split-season that runs from June to August. The average salary of a Pacific Association player in 2015 was $650 per month.
Teams
| Team | City | Stadium | Joined league |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg Diamonds | Pittsburg, CA | City Park Field | 2014 |
| San Rafael Pacifics | San Rafael, CA | Albert Park | 2013 |
| Sonoma Stompers | Sonoma, CA | Arnold Field | 2014[4] |
| Vallejo Admirals | Vallejo, CA | Wilson Park | 2013 |
Former teams
- East Bay Lumberjacks (2013)
- Hawaii Stars (2013)
- Maui Warriors (2013)
League timeline
League members Former Team
Champions
| Season | Winner | Runner-up | Playoff Game Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Maui Warriors | San Rafael Pacifics | |
| 2014 | San Rafael Pacifics | none (Pacifics won 1st Half and 2nd Half seasons)[5] | 48-30 overall |
| 2015 | San Rafael Pacifics | Sonoma Stompers | 4-3[6] |
| 2016 | TBD |
Awards
| Season | League MVP | Pitcher of the Year | Reliever of the Year | Rookie of the Year | Manager of the Year | Executive of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Jayce Ray, Sonoma | Patrick Conroy, San Rafael | Collin Allen, San Rafael | Jordan Hinshaw, Vallejo | Garry Templeton II, Vallejo | none |
| 2015 | Matt Chavez, San Rafael | Max Beatty, San Rafael | Sean Conroy, Sonoma | Mark Hurley, Sonoma | Matt Kavanaugh, San Rafael | Mike Shaprio, San Rafael |
| 2016 |
Alumni
Matt Chavez, San Rafael Pacifics - San Diego Padres[7]
Jayce Ray, Sonoma Stompers - Boston Red Sox[8]
Nathan Tomaszewski, Vallejo Admirals - Pittsburgh Pirates[9]
References
- ↑ "New for 2013: Pacific Association". Ballpark Digest. 12 January 2013.
- ↑ "Pacific Association of Professional Baseball Clubs Announced". Baseball de World. 14 January 2013.
- ↑ "Hawaii Stars baseball team suspended". West Hawaii Today. 18 March 2014.
- ↑ "Pacific Association returns in 2014 with new Sonoma team". Ballpark Digest. 15 January 2014.
- ↑ "BR Bullpen". Baseball Reference. 22 February 2016.
- ↑ "San Rafael Pacifics Win 2015 Pacific Association Championship". Independent Baseball. 2 September 2015.
- ↑ "Slugging first baseman Matt Chavez signs with San Diego Padres". Marin Independent Journal. 19 August 2015.
- ↑ "Ray Receives Affiliated Opportunity". OurSportsCentral. 20 October 2015.
- ↑ "Ex-Vallejo Admirals slugger playing in Pirates' organization". Vallejo Times-Herald. 24 May 2014.
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