The Springfield Drifters are a collegiate summer baseball team in the West Coast League.

History

The Drifters were announced as the 16th team of the WCL on April 16, 2021 by the league.[1] The Drifters announced that their playfield would be located in a new stadium in the complex of Hamlin Middle School.[2]

The Drifters played their first game on May 31, 2022 on the road defeating the Bellingham Bells 2-4. Their first home game was played on June 3 with the Drifters falling to the Cowlitz Black Bears 6-11.[3]

2024

On June 24, Kyle Larsen was named the league's pitcher of the week after throwing a five hit shutout in the Drifters' win against Corvallis the previous Tuesday.[4]

On July 9, Kendren Kenzie and Dane Woodcock were selected to represent the Drifters in the 2024 All Star Game in Bellingham.[5]

The Drifters once again failed to qualify for the playoffs. The Drifters are one of the three franchises to never make the postseason.

Results by Season

Season League Division Finish Wins Losses Win% GB Post-season Manager
2022 WCL South 8th 17 37 0.315 22 Did Not Qualify Tommy Richards
2023 WCL South 6th 22 32 .407 17 Did Not Qualify Tommy Richards
2024 WCL South 8th 20 34 .370 21 Did Not Qualify Tommy Richards
Division Champions League Champions Playoff Team

References

  1. ^ "WCL Adds Springfield Drifters as Newest Member Team". 22 April 2021.
  2. ^ "About".
  3. ^ "Win – Loss".
  4. ^ https://westcoastleague.com/giesegh-and-larsen-earn-wcls-moss-adams-weekly-honors/
  5. ^ https://westcoastleague.com/wcl-all-star-game-rosters-announced/
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springfield_Drifters
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