We have a new general manager for the Great Falls Voyageurs (rookie; Pioneer League), while the San Rafael Pacifics (independent; Pacific Association) added two assistant GMs. Scott Reasoner is the new GM of the Voyageurs, replacing Katie Meyer, who is turning entrepreneur after buying a business in Great Falls. Reasoner had been assistant GM; replacing […]
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Personnel moves in Florence, San Rafael
Some personnel news to note: Aaron Morse is the new voice of the Florence Freedom (independent; Frontier League), while Jennifer Clark joins the San Rafael Pacifics (independent; Pacific Association) front office. Morse joins the Freedom as Director of Broadcasting & Media Relations. “I’m excited for this opportunity,” Morse said. “I will bring a high level […]
Pacific Association returns in 2014 with new Sonoma team
The independent Pacific Association returns for the 2014 season with six teams, including five incumbents and a new franchise, the Sonoma Stompers. The five returning teams; San Rafael Pacifics, BayCal Lumberjacks, Vallejo Admirals, Na Koa Ikaika of Maui and Hawaii Stars — teams that also participated in the 2013 Pacific Association season. Members of the […]
Bill “Spaceman” Lee plays all nine positions for Pacifics
Quite the promo for the San Rafael Pacifics (independent; Pacific Association): 66-year-old Bill “Spaceman” Lee played all nine positions last night in a loss to Na Koa Ikaika Maui. “I made a bad play at second but I played first well. I caught, I had an assist on a foul tip and another assist when […]
It’s official: Vallejo Admirals in Pacific Association for 2013
A lease for Wilson Park has been approved for 2013, clearing the way for the Vallejo Admirals to debut in the independent Pacific Association. The approval puts the league lineup at four, with two teams in California and two in Hawaii. In addition, the league will play against pro teams from the independent Freedom Baseball […]
Vallejo in, Sonoma County out in Pacific Association
The Vallejo Admirals would replace the Sonoma County Grapes travel team in the independent Pacific Association if a proposed lease is approved by the Greater Vallejo Recreation District. The team would play at Wilson Park, a rather modest 500-seat facility that would need some upgrades to reach 500-600 seating for pro baseball. Redwood Sports and […]
New for 2013: Pacific Association
The North American League is no more, as four independent teams from California and Hawaii reboot with the creation of the Pacific Association of Professional Baseball Clubs. The four clubs in the new Pacific Association comprised the North Division of the North American League in 2012: the San Rafael Pacifics, Sonoma County Grapes, Hawaii Stars […]
65-year-old Lee throws complete game in NAL
We’re not sure what this says about the level of play, but 65-year-old Bill “Spaceman” Lee threw a complete-game victory and went 1-for-3 in his debut with the San Rafael Pacifics (independent; North American League). Lee took the mound in front of 1,265 fans at Albert Park and pitched a complete game in a 9-4 […]
Pacifics sign “Spaceman” Lee to contract
Bill “Spaceman” Lee is coming out of retirement after signing a contract with the San Rafael Pacifics (independent; North American League) in an attempt to set a record for the oldest pitcher to win a pro baseball game. The 65-year-old lefty will take the mound Thursday, Aug. 23, for the Pacifics. The former Red Sox and […]
Midseason at Albert Park: How is the NAL doing?
The Albert Park Advisory Committee will be conducting a midseason review of the operations of the San Rafael Pacifics (independent; North American League) next Monday; we’ll do the same for the entire league now. Going forward with a 2012 season after the defection of several teams was a pretty gutsy move for the league owners: […]
Pacifics pack Albert Park in opener
It was a good opener for the San Rafael Pacifics (independent; North American League), as the team sold out Albert Park. Of course, it doesn’t take much to sell out a thousand-seat venue, and the team worked awfully hard to pull off the sellout. The real key to success will be how the team draws […]
Pacifics launch season tonight
It will either be a unqualified success or an amazing crash, as the San Rafael Pacifics (independent; North American League) open team history tonight at Albert Park. We’ll give the Pacifics ownership big props for gutsiness: down to two years, they and Bob Young, owner of Maui Na Koa Ikaika, went out and added two […]
NAL lays out game plan for 2012
After a hectic week, officials with the independent North American League laid out a 2012 game plan, with the Sonoma County Grapes a road team and the Hawaii Stars playing in Hilo. Forced into finding two new teams to ensure a four-team Northern Division for the upcoming season after the departure of the Yuma Panthers […]