Sullivan Explorers
| Rome City Explorers | |
|---|---|
 | |
| League | Empire Professional Baseball League |
| Location | Loch Sheldrake, New York |
| Ballpark | Generals Park |
| Year founded | 2015 |
| Division championships | 1 (2015) |
| Former name(s) | Road City Explorers |
| Former league(s) | North Country Baseball League (2015) |
| Manager | Eddie Gonzalez |
| Website | http://www.explorersbaseball.com/ |
The Sullivan Explorers are an independent American professional baseball team based in Loch Sheldrake, New York. The Explorers are set to play in the newly formed Empire Professional Baseball League, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball. The Explorers played in the North Country Baseball League in 2015 as a traveling team. In 2016, the Explorers will play at Generals Park.
History
In 2015 the Road City Explorers were set to be a member of the East Coast Baseball League.[1] The team was to be managed by Spencer Trygg.[2] Prior the planned start of the ECBL's first season the American teams, including the Explorers, pulled of the league to form the North Country Baseball League.[3] The restructuring resulted in the Explorers being taken over by Eddie Gonzalez as manager and Robert Babiak as general manager.
2015 Season
The Explorers led the up start league with a 22-17 record.[4] The Explorers promoted eight players to the Atlantic League and American Association.[5] Brian Hoover, a 38 year old rookie, made headlines as he signed with the Explores mid season.[6][7]
Players Promoted to Higher Independent Leagues[8]
| Player | Pos | Team | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Ferdinand | INF | York Revolution | Atlantic League |
| Javier Machuca | LHP | York Revolution | Atlantic League |
| Dan Bartlett | RHP | York Revolution | Atlantic League |
| Carlos Marquez | C | York Revolution | Atlantic League |
| Alfredo Patino | INF | York Revolution | Atlantic League |
| Jerry Gonzalez | INF | Wichita Wingnuts | American Association |
| Ricky Claudio | UTIL | Somerset Patriots | Atlantic League |
| Derrick Pyles | OF | Lancaster Barnstormers | Atlantic League |
2016 Season
The Explorers were announced to move to Rome, New York and play in the newly formed Empire Baseball League[9]
References
- ↑ "East Coast Baseball League News: Munoz, OOB, Road City". www.baseballessential.com. Retrieved 2015-12-14.
- ↑ "Road City Explorers Name Former Angels Prospect Spencer Trygg as Manager". www.baseballessential.com. Retrieved 2015-12-14.
- ↑ "ECBL Folds, North Country Baseball League Formed". Retrieved 2015-12-14.
- ↑ "NCBL Standings". www.northcountrybaseballleague.com. Retrieved 2015-12-14.
- ↑ "NCBL League". www.northcountrybaseballleague.com. Retrieved 2015-12-14.
- ↑ "Pro baseball: Hoover, 38, fulfills dream by signing deal with Road City (VIDEO)". Watertown Daily Times. Retrieved 2015-12-14.
- ↑ "38 Year Old 'Exploring' New Career". www.wwnytv.com. Retrieved 2015-12-14.
- ↑ "NCBL League". northcountrybaseballleague.com. Retrieved 2015-12-14.
- ↑ "WE ARE A GO! | Empire League News". empireproleague.com. Retrieved 2015-12-14.