Missoula PaddleHeads

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Missoula PaddleHeads
Founded in 1999
Missoula, Montana
Missoula PaddleHeads.PNG Missoula PaddleHeads cap logo.png
Team logo Cap insignia
Minor league affiliations
ClassIndependent (from 2021)
Previous classesRookie Advanced (1999–2020)
LeaguePioneer League (1999–present)
DivisionNorthern Division
Major league affiliations
TeamIndependent (from 2021)
Previous teamsArizona Diamondbacks (1999–2020)
Minor league titles
League titles (5)
  • 1999
  • 2006
  • 2012
  • 2015
  • 2021
Division titles (4)
  • 1999
  • 2006
  • 2009
  • 2021
Team data
NameMissoula PaddleHeads (2020–present)
Previous names
Missoula Osprey (1999–2019)
BallparkOgren Park at Allegiance Field (2004–present)
Previous parks
Lindborg-Cregg Field (1999–2003)
Owner(s)/
Operator(s)
Big Sky Professional Baseball
PresidentMatt Ellis[1]
ManagerMichael Schlact

The Missoula PaddleHeads are an independent baseball team of the Pioneer League, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball (MLB) but is an MLB Partner League. They are located in Missoula, Montana, and play their home games at Ogren Park at Allegiance Field.

In conjunction with a contraction of Minor League Baseball in 2021, the Pioneer League, of which the PaddleHeads have been members since 1999, was converted from an MLB-affiliated Rookie Advanced league to an independent baseball league and granted status as an MLB Partner League, with Missoula continuing as members.[2] Prior to this, the PaddleHeads had been affiliated with the Arizona Diamondbacks (1996–2020).

The team has won the Pioneer League championship four times; in 1999, 2006, 2012 and 2015.

The club was known as the Missoula Osprey from 1999 through the 2019 season. Previously, the franchise played in Lethbridge, Alberta, as the Lethbridge Black Diamonds. Missoula has had baseball since the early 1900s, with previous team names being the Highlanders and the Timberjacks.[3]

In 2019, the team rebranded as the Missoula Paddleheads, a term referencing moose antlers being known as "paddles" and a male moose being called a "paddlehead." The brand also showcases the diversity of kayaking, canoeing and other river-based activities found in Missoula, while the logo features a baseball bat paddle and a partially submerged moose.[4]

Missoula alumni with MLB experience[]

Sixty-nine Missoula players have also played in Major League Baseball.[5] They are:

1999
JD Closser, Jorge de la Rosa, Doug DeVore, Lyle Overbay, Duaner Sánchez, Luis Terrero (1999-2000)
2000
Casey Daigle, Jerry Gil, Andy Green, Phil Stockman, José Valverde
2001
Scott Hairston
2002
Dustin Nippert, Tony Peña, Sergio Santos, Miguel Montero (2002-2003)
2003
Emilio Bonifacio, Carlos González,
2004
Wilkin Castillo, Steven Jackson, Esmerling Vásquez
2005
Pedro Ciriaco, Rusty Ryal, Greg Smith
2006
Héctor Ambriz, John Hester, Jordan Norberto, Gerardo Parra, Daniel Stange, Clay Zavada, Tony Barnette
2007
Bryan Augenstein, Tommy Layne, Evan Scribner, Jarrod Parker, Rey Navarro (2007-2008)
2008
Jake Elmore, Daniel Schlereth, Bryan Shaw
2009
Chase Anderson, Mike Belfiore, Charles Brewer, Keon Broxton, Eury De La Rosa, Paul Goldschmidt, Bradin Hagens, Ender Inciarte, Chris Owings, Patrick Schuster (2009-2010), Enrique Burgos (2009, 2011)
2010
Adam Eaton, David Holmberg, Stephen Cardullo (2010-2011)
2011
Archie Bradley, Keith Hessler DJ Johnson
2012
Socrates Brito, Jake Lamb, Michael Perez, Andrew Velazquez
2013
Silvino Bracho, Steve Hathaway, Brad Keller (2013-2014), Justin Williams (2013-2014), Daniel Palka
2014
Gabriel Moya (2014-2015), Yefry Ramirez (2014-2015), Touki Toussaint

Roster[]

Missoula PaddleHeads roster
  • v
  • t
Active roster Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  • 41 Andrew Bash
  • -- Gerald Bautista
  • 44 Kida De La Cruz
  • 31 Greg Elder Jr.
  • 40 Rabon Martin
  • 23 Matt Mogollon
  • 48 Domingo Pena
  • 51 Jackson Sigman
  • 10 Mark Simon
  • -- Cody Thompson
  • 18 Andy Toelken
  • 16 Neil Uskali
  • 52 Matt Vonderschmidt



  

Catchers

  • 37 Dean Nevarez

Infielders

  • 39 Jay Hayes
  • 15 Luke Navigato
  • -- Liam Scafariello
  • 22 Cameron Thompson
  •  1 Sam Troyer

Outfielders

  •  3 Jared Akins
  • 26 Aaron Bond
  •  2 Tristen Carranza
  •  6 Brandon Riley
  

Manager

  • -- Michael Schlact

Coaches

  • 25 Bobby Brown (bench)
  •  8 George Horton (bench)
  • -- Frank Hughes (clubhouse manager)
  • -- Luke McCarthy (trainer)
  • 29 Mason Pryzbilla (bench)

Injury icon 2.svg Disabled list
‡ Inactive list
§ Suspended list

Roster updated October 23, 2021
 Transactions

References[]

  1. ^ Reichard, Kevin (October 1, 2021). "Personnel News: Nashville, Missoula, Stockton, Danville". Ballpark Digest. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  2. ^ "Pioneer League named MLB Partner League". Baseball America. November 30, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
  3. ^ "Missoula Osprey rebranded as Missoula PaddleHeads". KPAX.com. 4 November 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  4. ^ Hill, Benjamin (4 November 2019). "Shore thing: PaddleHeads row into Missoula". milb.com. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  5. ^ "Osprey alumni in MLB" (PDF). milb.com. November 4, 2016. Retrieved January 18, 2017.

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