From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Bowie Baysox
Bowie Baysox
Bowie Baysox fered for two new triple-A franchises, and the Maryland
Founded in 1993 Baseball Limited Partnership (which owned the Suns and
Bowie, Maryland also the single-A Frederick Keys) got into the running
to put one of the new franchises in central Maryland.
Although their bid fell short, the idea of having a team
in Bowie was so well-received, that the MBLP decided to
move the double-A team across the state from Hager-
stown. The Suns, meanwhile, were dropped to single-A
Team Logo
Cap Insignia status.
A contest was held among the community to choose
Class-level a new name for the team, and over 3500 suggestions
• poured in. "Baysox" was chosen over the other finalists,
which were "BayBirds" and "Nationals" (the latter was al-
Minor league affiliations so chosen for the nearby Washington major-league team
• • when it moved to the area in 2005). The "Bay" references
are to the Chesapeake Bay, which lies less than 20 miles
Major league affiliations
to the east of Bowie.
• A complex land deal hindered completion of the sta-
dium, and in their inaugural season in 1993, the Baysox
Name were forced to find an alternate site to play their home
games. Eventually a deal was reached that gave them Me-
•
morial Stadium in Baltimore, which had been vacated a
Ballpark year earlier when the Orioles moved into Camden Yards.
A harsh winter prevented the new stadium from being
•
• Memorial Stadium (1993) completed in time for the beginning of the 1994 season,
and the Baysox played 31 games that year at four other
Minor league titles ballparks, including the University of Maryland and the
Naval Academy. Finally the Baysox moved into their per-
League titles manent home on June 16.
After two losing seasons, the Baysox made it back to
Division titles 2008 the playoffs in 1997, and were also named the top double-
A franchise in America, in part because of their tremen-
Owner(s)/Operated by: Maryland Baseball Holding LLC dous attendance figures despite their proximity to the
Manager: Gary Kendall Baltimore major-league market. Also in 1997 (June 28),
the team introduced "Louie", its green furry mascot with
General Manager: Brain Shallcross pink hair and long snout, but unknown species. He con-
tinues to serve as mayor of "Louieville, Maryland", a play
The Bowie Baysox are a minor league baseball team lo- on the real city of Louisville, Kentucky, and also a rhyme
cated in Bowie, Maryland. They are the class-AA affiliate to the team’s home of Bowie.
of the Baltimore Orioles, and play in the Eastern League. The Baysox hosted the double-A All-Star Game on Ju-
The team’s home ballpark is Prince George’s Stadium. ly 12, 2000, bringing players from not only the Eastern
The Baysox are currently managed by Gary Kendall, League, but also the Southern and Texas leagues to
and games are broadcast on WRGW, an online radio sta- Bowie. During that season, the Baysox also got a new
tion produced by The George Washington University. owner, as the Maryland Baseball Partnership sold the
team (along with the Frederick Keys and Delmarva
History Shorebirds) to the Comcast cable network.
The Baysox were again sold in October 2006 by Com-
From 1989 to 1992 the Orioles’ AA affiliate was located in cast Spectacor to Maryland Baseball Holding, LLC. A
Hagerstown, Maryland and called the Suns. When Major group headed by Ken Young, who is president of Ovations
League Baseball added two teams in 1993, bids were of-
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Food Service and also the owner of the Norfolk Tides, • 47 Raúl • 24 Ronnie
the Triple-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles and the Al- Rivero Welty
buquerque Isotopes, the Triple-A affiliate of the Florida • 18 • -- Robbie
Marlins. Chorye Widlansky
The Baysox went six straight seasons (1998 to 2003) Spoone
without posting a winning record. In 2005 the team was • 38 Pedro
in contention for the last playoff spot at the end of the Viola *
season, but lost four straight games to Altoona on the fi-
nal weekend to just miss the postseason once again. They
won their first division championship in 2008. Notable alumni
Promotions Active
• Erik Bedard, starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox
On Office Space Night fans, for a one dollar fee, are able • David Dellucci, outfielder for the Cleveland Indians
to live out the famous Office Space moment by destroying (previously with the Orioles, Arizona Diamondbacks,
office equipment with a baseball bat. New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, and the
On July 9, 2010, the fourth annual Autism Awareness Philadelphia Phillies)
Night took place at Prince George’s Stadium. Fans that • Jerry Hairston, Jr., second baseman and outfielder
bought the Autism Awareness ticket had $3 of their ticket for the San Diego Padres; first third-generation
price donated to an autism charity of their choosing. African-American major-leaguer; one of three
Fans also took part in "Bowie’s Largest Pillow Fight", players traded by the Orioles for Sammy Sosa
which took place on the field following the game. • Armando Gabino, relief pitcher in the Baltimore
Orioles organization
2011 roster • Adam Loewen, outfielder for the Toronto Blue Jays
and formerly a pitcher with the Baltimore Orioles
Bowie Baysox roster • Nick Markakis, outfielder for the Baltimore Orioles
Players Coaches/Other • Hayden Penn, starting pitcher for the Florida Marlins
Pitchers Catchers Manager • Chris Ray relief pitcher formerly with the San
• 36 Mike • 17 Caleb • 35 Gary Kendall Francisco Giants and Seattle Mariners
Ballard Joseph Coaches • Brian Roberts, second baseman for the Baltimore
• 18 • 19 Steven • 26 Einar Díaz Orioles; started at second base for the 2005 American
Timothy Lerud (third base) League All-Star team.
Bascom • 23 Joel • 7 Denny • Josh Towers, starting pitcher for the Toronto Blue
• 41 Robert Polanco Hocking Jays
Bundy • -- Jordan (hitting) • Eli Whiteside, catcher for the San Francisco Giants
• 11 Zach Wolf • 21 Kennie • Matt Wieters, catcher for the Baltimore Orioles.
Clark Infielders Steenstra • Pedro Beato relief pitcher for the New York Mets.
• 45 • 25 Aaron (pitching)
Brandon Baker Retired
Cooney • 5 Buck 7-day disabled list • Armando Benitez, closer for the Baltimore Orioles,
• 55 José Britton * On Baltimore Orioles New York Mets, New York Yankees, Florida Marlins,
Díaz • 32 Joe 40-man roster and San Francisco Giants
• 6 Oliver Mahoney ∞ Reserve list • Steve Bechler, relief pitcher who briefly appeared for
Drake * § Suspended list the Baltimore Orioles and died in spring training in
• 43 Pat • 2 Greg ‡ Restricted list 2003; his death, likely contributed to by ephedra,
Egan Miclat # Rehab assignment spurred widespread debate over the drug that
• 30 • 8 Billy Roster updated resulted in the Food and Drug Administration
Armando Rowell September 18, 2011 banning it. [1]
Gabino • 14 Transactions • Joe Borowski, former closer for the Cleveland Indians
• 34 Eddie Brandon → More rosters • Daniel Cabrera, former starting pitcher for the
Gamboa Waring Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles
• 9 Daniel Outfielders • Jeffrey Hammonds, outfielder with the Orioles,
Klein • 3 Xavier Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies, Milwaukee
• -- Casey Avery Brewers and Washington Nationals; played in the
Lambert • 28 LJ Hoes 2000 All-Star Game.
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• Jimmy Haynes, starting pitcher for several major- • 1996: 54-88 (5th), managers Bob Miscik/Tim
league teams throughout his career Blackwell
• Eugene Kingsale, knighted by Queen Beatrix of the • 1997: 75-67 (2nd), manager Joe Ferguson
Netherlands; announced in games in 2004 as "Sir • 1998: 71-71 (5th), manager Joe Ferguson
Eugene Kingsale". • 1999: 70-71 (4th), manager Joe Ferguson
• Luis Matos, former center fielder for the Baltimore • 2000: 65-77 (5th), manager Andy Etchebarren
Orioles and Washington Nationals • 2001: 59-82 (6th), manager Dave Machemer
• Calvin Pickering, first baseman who held the Baysox • 2002: 55-84 (5th), manager Dave Cash/Dave Stockstill
single-season home run record for several years • 2003: 69-72 (4th), manager Dave Trembley
• Sidney Ponson, former starting pitcher for the • 2004: 73-69 (3rd), manager Dave Trembley
Orioles, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, • 2005: 74-68 (3rd), manager Don Werner
New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins Texas Rangers, • 2006: 67-74 (4th), manager Don Werner
and Kansas City Royals; knighted by Queen Beatrix of • 2007: 72-68 (4th), manager Bien Figueroa
the Netherlands • 2008: 84-58 (1st), manager Brad Komminsk
• Matt Riley, starting pitcher first called up to the • 2009: 73-69 (3rd), manager Brad Komminsk
Orioles at age 19; later played in the Texas Rangers • 2010: 75-67 (3rd), manager Brad Komminsk
organization. • 2011: 75-66 (3rd), manager Gary Kendall
• Walter Young, first baseman and designated hitter
who holds the Baysox’ season record for home runs
with 33
Playoffs
• Gregg Zaun, former catcher for the Milwaukee • 1993 season: Lost to Canton-Akron, 3-2 in first round.
Brewers and Baltimore Orioles catcher. • 1994 season: Lost to Harrisburg, 3-2 in first round.
• 1997 season: Lost to Harrisburg, 3-2 in first round.
• 2008 season: Lost to Akron, 3-1 in first round.
Season records
Place, except 1993, is finish in Southern Division. Place
from 2010–Present is finish in Western Division
References
• 1993: 72-68 (3rd in Eastern League), manager Don
Buford External links
• 1994: 84-58 (2nd), manager Pete Mackanin
• Bowie Baysox web site
• 1995: 68-74 (3rd), manager Bob Miscik
• Bowie Baysox MiLB page
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