Wichita Wranglers
From BR Bullpen
- Location: Wichita, KS
- League: Texas League 1989-present
- Affiliation: San Diego Padres 1989-1994; Kansas City Royals 1995-2007
- Ballpark: Lawrence-Dumont Stadium 1989-2007
Originally known as the Wichita Pilots in 1987 and 1988, the Wichita Wranglers began play in the Texas League in 1989. Following the 2007 season, the franchise relocated to Springdale, Arkansas, where they became known as the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.
[edit] Championships
- Texas League Playoff Champions: 1992 and 1999
- Texas League Regular Season Champions: 1999 and 2002
- Texas League Western Division Champions: 1989, 1992 and 1996
[edit] Year-by-Year Record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 73-63 | 3rd (t) | Pat Kelly | Lost League Finals |
| 1990 | 67-68 | 5th | Steve Lubratich | |
| 1991 | 71-64 | 3rd | Steve Lubratich | |
| 1992 | 70-66 | 4th | Bruce Bochy | League Champs |
| 1993 | 68-68 | 3rd | Dave Trembley | Lost in 1st round |
| 1994 | 54-82 | 8th | Keith Champion | |
| 1995 | 72-64 | 2nd | Ron Johnson | Lost in 1st round |
| 1996 | 70-70 | 4th (t) | Ron Johnson | Lost League Finals |
| 1997 | 64-76 | 7th | Ron Johnson | |
| 1998 | 75-65 | 3rd | John Mizerock | Lost League Finals |
| 1999 | 83-57 | 1st | John Mizerock | League Champs |
| 2000 | 76-61 | 2nd | Keith Bodie | Lost League Finals |
| 2001 | 79-58 | 2nd | Keith Bodie | Lost in 1st round |
| 2002 | 80-59 | 1st | Keith Bodie | Lost in 1st round |
| 2003 | 71-69 | 4th | Keith Bodie | Lost in 1st round |
| 2004 | 73-66 | 3rd | Frank White | |
| 2005 | 68-72 | 6th | Frank White | |
| 2006 | 77-62 | 2nd | Frank White | Lost League Finals |
| 2007 | 56-84 | 8th | Tony Tijerina |
