Champion City Kings

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Champion City Kings
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Information
LeagueProspect League (Eastern Conference)
LocationSpringfield, Ohio
BallparkCarleton Davidson Stadium
Year founded2009 (as the Slippery Rock Sliders)
ColorsRoyal Blue, Red, Black, White
ManagementRick White (GM)
ManagerArthur Stenberg
Websitehttp://www.championcitykings.com
The Champion City Kings host the Danville Dans at Carleton Davidson Stadium in Springfield, Ohio on June 18, 2015

The Champion City Kings are a college summer baseball team located in Springfield, Ohio. The Kings are a member of the East Division of the wood bat Prospect League and have been a member since 2013. The Kings play at Carleton Davidson Stadium, which is also the home of the NCAA DIII Wittenberg University Tigers.

The Kings are led by General Manager Rick White and Field Manager Ted Stenberg.

The franchise was previously located in Slippery Rock, PA and was known as the Sliders prior to relocating to Ohio in time for the 2014 season.[1][2] The Sliders were originally a member of the Frontier League,[3] but left the league after the 2007 season, its only as a member.

Seasons[]

Season Manager Record Win % Division GB Post-season record Post-season win % Post-season result Notes
2007 Greg Jelks -
2008 - ceased operations for one season
2009 Chase Rowe 22-31 .415 5th 7.5 - as the Slippery Rock Sliders
2010 21-33 .389 4th 17 -
2011 26-29 .473 3rd 2.5 0-1 made playoffs as 1st Half division champion
2012 20-40 .333 5th 20.5 -
2013 Brett Neffendorf 28-32 .467 4th 10 - final season in Slippery Rock
2014 Brett Neffendorf[4] 21-39 .350 5th 19 -
2015 Chris Perkovich[5] 24-35 .407 5th 13.5 -
2016 27-33 .450 5th 7.5 -
2017 Mike Ruechel 29-29 .500 3rd 7 -
2018 Arthur Stenberg[6] 26-33 .441 5th 11 -
Totals 244-334 .422

References[]

  1. ^ "Prospect League's Sliders move to Springfield, will play as Champion City Kings". Ballpark Digest. 2013-10-31. Retrieved 2018-06-21.
  2. ^ Cohn, Bob. "Slippery Rock Sliders moving to Ohio". TribLIVE.com. Retrieved 2018-06-21.
  3. ^ "Boys of summer -- The Sliders playing baseball on slippery ground". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 2018-06-21.
  4. ^ "Kings Add Four Infielders | Champion City Kings". www.championcitykings.com. Retrieved 2018-06-21.
  5. ^ "Chris Perkovich Named Manager | Champion City Kings". www.championcitykings.com. Retrieved 2018-06-21.
  6. ^ "Champion City Kings coaching staff | Champion City Kings". www.championcitykings.com. Retrieved 2018-06-21.
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