Kalamazoo Kings
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- Location:Kalamazoo, MI
- League:Frontier League 2001-present
- Affiliation: Independent
- Stadium:Homer Stryker Field at Mayor's Riverfront Park
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[edit] Team History
The Kalamazoo Kings are a minor league baseball team from Kalamazoo, MI. The Kings were brought into the independent Frontier League in 2001 as an expansion team by local Kalamazoo businessman Bill Wright. The Kings filled the gap left by the departure of the Kalamazoo Kodiaks following the 1998 season. By their mission statement, The Kalamazoo Kings are dedicated to being champions on and off the field. Kings players, owners and managers are involved in mentoring, motivational speaking, fundraising, and school reading programs, as well as hosting and operating the Challenger Little League Program. The Kalamazoo Kings have intentionally created an environment where the fans and families of southwest Michigan can experience great baseball at an affordable price, in as setting where Baseball can act as stewardship to the community.
Games are broadcast on WQSN 1660 AM
[edit] Mascots
- King Louie
- Queen Lulu
[edit] Year-by-Year Record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 25-59 | 10th | Andy McCauley (11-39) / Woody Sorrell (14-20) | |
| 2002 | 46-38 | 4th | Woody Sorrell | Lost in 1st round |
| 2003 | 33-56 | 10th | Matt Kent (16-30) / Ed Stabile (17-26) | |
| 2004 | 51-47 | 7th | Fran Riordan | |
| 2005 | 53-43 | 4th | Fran Riordan | League Champs |
| 2006 | 47-49 | 5th | Fran Riordan | |
| 2007 | 51-45 | 5th | Fran Riordan | |
| 2008 | 60-36 | 1st (t) | Fran Riordan | Lost League Finals |
[edit] Championships and Honors
- 2005 Frontier League Champions
- 2005 Michigan Governor's Service Award for Outstanding Corporate Citizenship
[edit] Kings Alumni in Organized Baseball as of 2007
- Roberto Giron- Omaha Royals- Pacific Coast League
- Tim Brown- San Antonio Missions- Texas League
- Ian Church- Palm Beach Cardinals- Florida State League
- Kevin Lynn- Vero Beach Devil Rays- Florida State League
[edit] Related Links
- Kalamazoo Kings Home Page
- Frontier League Home Page
- Kalamazoo Kings page at the Frontier League history site
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