Edmonton Cracker-Cats

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Edmonton Cracker-Cats
Edmonton Cracker-Cats logo
Founded 2005
League Northern League
2005-present
Team History Edmonton Cracker-Cats
2005-present
Ballpark TELUS Field
Based in Edmonton, Alberta
Team Colors blue, black, silver
Owner Dan Orlich
Manager John Barlowe
Championships 0
Division Titles 0
Mascot Crusher
Local Media CFRM 1260 AM

The Edmonton Cracker-Cats are an independent minor league baseball team in the Northern League. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, they play at TELUS Field. The 2005 season was their inaugural season.

Founded: 2005
Playoff appearances: None
Divisional titles won: None
League Championships won: None

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[edit] Nickname

The name "Cracker-Cats" is derived from the oil industry term Fluid Catalytic Cracking ("cat cracking" for short), which is part of the process of refining crude oil into gasoline.

[edit] Notable dates

May 20, 2005 - First game of inaugural season at the Kansas City T-Bones.
May 27, 2005 - 7849 fans attend inagural home opener vs the Sioux Falls Canaries.
June 13, 2006 - Infamous brawl with the Calgary Vipers. The resulting suspension leads manager Terry Bevington to resign.
July 18, 2006 - Stubby Clapp named MVP of the Northern League All-Star game.
September 3, 2006 - The Cracker-Cats finish their second season six games back in the wild card race and miss the playoffs.

[edit] Roster

As of August 13, 2006

Pitchers

Catchers

  •  1 Flag of United States Nick Hiter
  •  9 Flag of United States Adam Shorsher


Infielders

  • 25 Flag of Canada Chris Becker
  •  2 Flag of Canada Stubby Clapp
  •  6 Flag of United States Ashley Freeman
  •  4 Flag of United States Kyle Nichols

Outfielders

  •  3 Flag of Canada Benoit Emond
  • 15 Flag of United States Terrence McClain
  • 10 Flag of Canada Jeremy Ware
  • 10 Flag of United States Aharan Eggleston

Manager

  • 28 Flag of United States John Barlowe

Coaches

  • 11 Flag of Canada Stubby Clapp (playing)
  • 14 Flag of Canada Frank Reberger (pitching)
  • 55 Flag of Canada Gord Gerlach (coach)
  • 45 Flag of Canada Kelly Stott (athletic therapist)
  • 53 Flag of Canada Jared King (home clubbie)
  • 12 Flag of Canada Dan McLean (visitor clubbie)

[edit] Year-by-year Record

        First Half   Second Half   Overall      
Season Division W-L Finish W-L Finish W-L Win% Playoffs
2005 North 22-26 5th 25-22 3rd 47-48 .495 Did not qualify
2006 West 21-27 3rd 23-25 T-3 44-52 .458 Did not qualify

[edit] See also

[edit] External links

[edit] References

  • nlfan.com - Yearly league standings & awards.
Northern League
North Division: Calgary Vipers | Edmonton Cracker-Cats | Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks | Winnipeg Goldeyes
South Division: Gary SouthShore RailCats | Joliet JackHammers | Kansas City T-Bones | Schaumburg Flyers
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