Wisconsin Rapids Rafters
| Wisconsin Rapids Rafters | |
|---|---|
 Team Logo | |
| League | Northwoods League (South Division) |
| Location | Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin |
| Ballpark | Witter Field |
| Year Founded | 2010 |
| League championships | 0 |
| Division championships | 0 |
| Former name(s) | Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (2010-present) |
| Colors | Cranberry, Gold, Tan |
| Ownership | Steve Schmitt and Vern Stenman |
| Management | Liz Kern (GM) |
| Manager | Jake Martin (Coffeyville Community College) |
| Media | Wisconsin Rapids Tribune |
| Website | RaftersBaseball.com |
The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters are a baseball team based in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin that plays in the Northwoods League, a collegiate summer baseball league. The Rafters play home games at Witter Field.
History
The Rafters name was announced in a logo unveiling ceremony on January 27, 2010.[1]
The team posted a 20-50 record in its first season in the Northwoods League. It drew 46,515 fans, ranking 7th of 16 teams in the Northwoods League. Rafters General Manager, Liz Kern, was named 2010 Northwoods League Executive of the Year for her efforts in starting the franchise. In its second season (2011) the team posted a 24-46 record. The team drew 48,006 fans during its second season, again ranking 7th of 16 teams in the league. The Rafters hosted the 2011 Marshfield Clinic Northwoods League All-Star Game in the 2011 season.
