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The Springfield Drifters are a collegiate summer baseball team in the West Coast League.
| Springfield Drifters | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| League | West Coast League (Since 2021) (South) |
| Location | Springfield, Oregon |
| Ballpark | Hamlin Sports Complex |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Colors | Dark Blue, Sky Blue, White |
| Ownership | Ike Olsson and Kelly Richardson |
| Coach | Tommy Richards |
| General Manager | Kyle Whitty |
History
editThe 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
editOn June 24th, 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 9th, 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
edit| 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 |