The Lancaster JetHawks (High Class A; California League) and the Houston Astros extended their player development contract (PDC) for two more years, through 2016. “Coming on the heels of another season of onfield success featuring high-profile prospects, we are excited to continue our partnership with Houston,” said JetHawks Vice President Brad Seymour. “The Astros continue […]
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JetHawks, Astros extend PDC
The Lancaster JetHawks (High Class A; California League) and the Houston Astros extended their player development contract (PDC) through the 2014 season. “The fans in Lancaster who cheer the JetHawks on at the Hangar are among the best in Minor League baseball,” Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said. “We hope to continue to field winning […]
JetHawks see green in green energy
The Lancaster JetHawks (High Class A; California League) are expected to save some green — to the tune of $48K — this coming season after the installation of solar panels on a ballpark carport will supply 98 percent of Clear Channel Stadium‘s electricity needs on a typical game night. The installation is part of a […]
California League
The California League began life as a joint operation between Major League Baaeball and the Pacific Coast League to bring a lower classification of baseball to the Pacific Coast. When baseball reorganized after the 1962 season it was repositioned as a High Class A league. Class C / 1941-1942, 1946-1962 High Class A / 1963-present […]