Idaho Falls Chukars

Idaho Falls Chukars
Founded in 1940
Idaho Falls, Idaho

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Class-level
  • Rookie Advanced
  • No Past Class level
Minor league affiliations

No Past Leagues

Major league affiliations
Name
  • Idaho Falls Chukars (2004-present)
  • Idaho Falls Padres (2000-2003)
  • Idaho Falls Braves (1993-1999)
  • Idaho Falls Gems (1992)
  • Idaho Falls Braves (1986-1991)
  • Idaho Falls Nuggets (1985)
  • Idaho Falls A's (1982-1984)
  • Idaho Falls Angels (1964-1981)
  • Idaho Falls Yankees (1962-1963)
  • Idaho Falls Russets (1940-1961)
Ballpark
Minor league titles
League titles 1998, 2000
Division titles 1978, 1982, 1998, 2000, 2006, 2007
Owner(s)/Operated by: Elmore Sports Group
Manager: Brian Buchanan
General Manager: Kevin Greene

The Idaho Falls Chukars are a minor league baseball affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. They play in Idaho Falls, Idaho, at Melaleuca Field which holds 3,400 fans. The dimensions of the ball park are 340'left, 400'center, 350'right. The playing surface is Natural Grass (KY Bluegrass). The team plays in the Pioneer League, a short-season league operating from June to early September, which is designated as Rookie Advanced League. They adopted the name the Chukars following a fan vote when the major league affiliation changed after the 2003 season. A Chukar is a game bird found in the region.

The Ball club started in 1940 and were called the Russets. Some famous baseball players to come through the Idaho Falls ball club are Billy Martin, Jose Canseco, and Billy Butler.

Current roster

Players Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  • 15 Scott Alexander
  • 20 Greg Billo
  • 18 Chad Blauer
  •  6 Allen Caldwell
  • 25 Eric Cantrell
  • 36 Edwin Carl
  • 19 Santiago Garrido
  •  5 Nick Graffeo
  • 40 Tyler Graham
  • -- Cole Lohden
  • 23 Michael Mariot
  • 14 Brennon Martin
  • 27 Jason Mitchell
  • 32 Brian Peacock
  • -- Robert Penny
  • 22 Leondy Perez
  • 28 Alexander Rivers
  • 30 Jordan Roualdes

Catchers

  •  1 Paul Krebs
  •  9 Kevin David
  • 11 Travis Jones

Infielders

  • 24 Malcom Culver
  • 43 Cheslor Cuthbert
  •  7 Yowill Espinal
  •  3 Corey Figueroa
  • 38 Michael Liberto
  •  2 Justin Trapp
  • 34 Murray Watts
  • 12 Thomas Zebroski

Outfielders

  •  4 Lane Adams
  • 26 Geulin Beltre
  • -- Cameron Connor
  • 25 Brett Eibner
  • 21 Jovan Pickett
  • 33 Juan Polonia
  •  8 Reggie Taylor

Manager

Coaches

  • 13 Jerry Nyman (pitching)
  • -- Omar Ramirez (hitting)

7-day disabled list
* On Kansas City Royals 40-man roster
∞ Reserve list
§ Suspended list
‡ Restricted list
# Rehab assignment
Roster updated October 29, 2010
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