Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks

Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks
Team logo Cap insignia
League	American Association (2011–present) (North Division)
Location	Fargo, North Dakota
Ballpark	Newman Outdoor Field
Year founded	1996
League championships	5 (NL: 1998, 2003, 2006, 2009, 2010)
Division championships	13 (NL: 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010) (AA: 2012, 2013)
Former name(s)	Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (1996–present)
Former league(s)	Northern League (1996–2010)
Colors	Black, red, silver, white
Ownership	Fargo Baseball, LLC
Manager	Doug Simunic (20th Season)
General Manager	Josh Buchholz
Media	Fargo Forum , Talk 101.9 , 740 The Fan
Website	www.fmredhawks.com

The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks are a professional baseball team based in Fargo, North Dakota, in the United States. The RedHawks are a member of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball. The RedHawks have played their home games at Newman Outdoor Field since 1996, when the team started as a member of the Northern League. The team plays in the American Association.

History

The team was created as a Northern League expansion franchise in 1996 along with the now-defunct Madison Black Wolf. Chris Coste is probably the most well-known former RedHawks player and was a member of the 2008 World Series winning Philadelphia Phillies. The RedHawks, along with the St. Paul Saints, have been one of the most stable and successful independent baseball teams over the past 15 years.

In fifteen seasons in the Northern League, the RedHawks set the modern Northern League best single-season record for win percentage with a 64-21 (.753) mark in 1998, set the record for most wins in a season with 68 in 2005, made it to the playoffs 14 of 15 seasons, won five Northern League titles, and were named Baseball America's Independent Team of the Decade during the '90s.

On October 13, 2010, the RedHawks left the Northern League, along with the Gary SouthShore RailCats, Kansas City T-Bones, and the Winnipeg Goldeyes to join the American Association for the 2011 season.^[1] The four remaining Northern League teams all folded or left the league. Accordingly, the Northern League ceased operations and folded in October 2010. As a result the RedHawks have the distinction of being the last league champion. They've won the 2012 and 2013 American Association North Division Championship. ^[2]

Fast facts

Founded: 1996

Franchise Win/Loss Record (Through 2013): 1022-644 (.613)

Northern League W/L Record (1996-2010): 852-515 (.623)

American Association W/L Record (2011-2013): 171-129 (.570)

Northern League Playoff Appearances: 1996, 97, 98, 99, 2000, 01, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10

American Association Playoff Appearances: 2012, 13

Northern League Division Titles Won: 1996, 97, 98, 2000, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 10

American Association Division Titles Won: 2012, 13

Northern League Championships Won: 1998, 2003, 06, 09, 10

American Association Championships Won: None

Year-by-year record

Playoffs

• 1996 season: Defeated Winnipeg 2-1 in semifinals; lost to St. Paul 3-0 in championship.
• 1997 season: Lost to Winnipeg 3-2 in semifinals.
• 1998 season: Defeated Winnipeg 3-1 in semifinals; defeated St. Paul 3-0 to win championship.
• 1999 season: Defeated Schaumburg 3-0 in quarterfinals; lost to Winnipeg 3-0 in semifinals.
• 2000 season: Defeated Winnipeg 3-0 in quarterfinals; lost to Duluth-Superior 3-0 in semifinals.
• 2001 season: Lost to Winnipeg 3-2 in quarterfinals.
• 2003 season: Defeated Schaumburg 3-2 in semifinals; defeated Winnipeg 3-1 to win championship.
• 2004 season: Lost to St. Paul 3-1 in semifinals.
• 2005 season: Defeated Lincoln 3-1 in semifinals; lost to Gary 3-2 in championship.
• 2006 season: Defeated Winnipeg 3-2 in semifinals; defeated Gary 3-1 to win championship.
• 2007 season: Lost to Calgary 3-0 in semifinals.
• 2008 season: Lost to Kansas City 3-0 in semifinals.
• 2009 season: Defeated Winnipeg 3-2 in semifinals; defeated Gary 3-1 to win championship.
• 2010 season: Defeated Gary 3-0 in semifinals; defeated Kansas City 3-0 to win championship.
• 2012 season: Lost to Winnipeg 3-0 in semifinals.
• 2013 season: Lost to Gary 3-1 in semifinals.

Current roster

Notable alumni

• Billy Ashley
• Rich Becker
• Harry Berrios
• Jeff Bittiger
• Brent Bowers
• Mike Busch
• Ozzie Canseco
• Cris Colón
• Chris Coste
• Yurendell DeCaster
• Mike Figga
• Jimmy Hurst
• Blaise Ilsley
• Joe Mathis
• Donzell McDonald
• Juan Melo
• Steve Montgomery
• Darryl Motley
• Jason Pearson
• Dante Powell
• Dan Rohrmeier
• Randall Simon
• Brian Traxler
• Jon Weber
• Eddie Williams
• Maury Wills

References

External links

• Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks website
• nlfan.com Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks' Guide

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