Gateway Grizzlies
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League | Frontier League (2001-present) (West Division) | ||||
Location | Sauget, Illinois | ||||
Ballpark | GCS Credit Union Ballpark | ||||
Year founded | 2001 | ||||
League championships | 1 (2003) | ||||
Division championships | 3 (2003, 2007, 2012) | ||||
Colors | Navy Blue, Orange, Green, White | ||||
Ownership | Rich Sauget | ||||
Manager | Steve Brook | ||||
General Manager | Steven Gomric | ||||
Media | Belleville News-Democrat; KFNS 590 | ||||
Website | gatewaygrizzlies |
The Gateway Grizzlies are a professional baseball team based in the St. Louis suburb of Sauget, Illinois, in the United States. The Grizzlies are a member of the West Division of the Frontier League, which is a partner league of Major League Baseball.[1] The Grizzlies played their home games during their inaugural 2001 season at Sauget Field.[2] In 2002, GCS Credit Union Ballpark (formerly GMC Stadium) opened and has remained the club's home since.
Seasons[]
Gateway Grizzlies (Frontier League) | ||||
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Year | W–L | Win % | Place | Postseason |
2001 | 37–44 | .457 | 5th in FL West | Did not qualify |
2002 | 34–50 | .405 | 5th in FL West | Did not qualify |
2003 | 50–38 | .554 | 1st in FL West | Won 1st Rd. Playoff vs. Washington Wild Things 2–0. Won Frontier League Championship vs. Evansville Otters 3–0. |
2004 | 56–38 | .588 | 2nd in FL West | Lost 1st Rd. Playoff vs. Rockford Riverhawks 3–2. |
2005 | 49–47 | .442 | 3rd in FL West | Did not qualify |
2006 | 42–52 | .512 | 3rd in FL West | Did not qualify |
2007 | 64–29 | .688 | 1st in FL West | Lost 1st Rd. Playoff vs. Washington Wild Things 3–0. |
2008 | 51–45 | .531 | 3rd in FL West | Lost 1st Rd. Playoff vs. Kalamazoo Kings 3–1. |
2009 | 40–54 | .426 | 5th in FL West | Did not qualify |
2010 | 54–40 | .574 | 3rd in FL West | Did not qualify |
2011 | 39–56 | .411 | 4th in FL West | Did not qualify |
2012 | 57–39 | .594 | 1st in FL West | Lost 1st Rd. Playoff vs. Florence Freedom 3–2. |
2013 | 53–43 | .552 | 2nd in FL West | Did not qualify |
2014 | 50–46 | .521 | 3rd in FL West | Did not qualify |
2015 | 45–50 | .474 | 4th in FL West | Did not qualify |
2016 | 44–51 | .463 | 6th in FL West | Did not qualify |
2017 | 32–64 | .333 | 6th in FL West | Did not qualify |
2018 | 38–58 | .396 | 6th in FL West | Did not qualify |
2019 | 39-57 | .406 | 5th in FL West | Did not qualify |
2020 | -- | -- | -- | Season cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic. |
2021 | 38-57 | .400 | 4th in FL West | Did not qualify |
2022 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Totals | 804–779 | .508 | — | — |
Playoffs | 10–12 | .454 | — | 3 Division titles, 5 Playoff appearances, 1 championship |
Current Roster[]
Active (24-man) roster | Coaches/Other | |||
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Notable alumni[]
- Scott Patterson (2002-2005)
- Justin Erasmus (2013)
- Trevor Richards (2015-2016)
References[]
- ^ "American Association, Frontier League now MLB Partner Leagues". Ballpark Digest. August Publishing. September 24, 2020. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
- ^ "Unofficial Frontier League History site". flhistory.com. Archived from the original on May 21, 2012.
External links[]
Categories:
- Sports in the Metro East
- Frontier League teams
- Baseball teams established in 2001
- Professional baseball teams in Illinois
- 2001 establishments in Illinois