Worcester Tornadoes
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| Worcester Tornadoes | |||
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| Founded | 2005 | ||
| Ballpark | Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field | ||
| Based in | Worcester, MA | ||
| Team Colors | Orange, Black, White | ||
| League | Can-Am Association | ||
| Local Media | Worcester Telegram & Gazette | ||
| Owner | Perfect Game LLC | ||
| General Manager | RC Reuteman | ||
| Field Manager | Rich Gedman | ||
| Championships | 2005 (Can-Am League) | ||
| Website | www.worcestertornadoes.com | ||
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[edit] History
The Worcester Tornadoes are a team based in Worcester, MA. Since the 2005 season, they have played in the Canadian-American Association of Professional Baseball, which is not affilitated with Major League Baseball.
The team played its first game in May 2005; its home field is Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field, located at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester. The Tornadoes are owned by Perfect Game LLC. Ted Tye is Chairman of the Board, RC Reuteman is president/GM and the team is managed by former Boston Red Sox catcher Rich Gedman with Gedman's former battery mate, Bob Ojeda, as pitching coach. Amenities at the 3,000-seat park include restrooms, souvenir shops, and concession stands.
They were named after one of the infamous Flint/Worcester Tornadoes hit Worcester on June 9, 1953.
The Tornadoes, in their first year of existence, won the Can-Am Association Championship after sweeping the Quebec Capitales three games to none. After beating Quebec in the first two games in Canada, the Tornadoes clinched the championship on its home field on September 15, 2005.
[edit] Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field
The Tornadoes home field, Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field, is located on the campus of the College of the Holy Cross, which is about 5 minutes away from the Heart of Worcester. It's seating capacity is around 3,000.
Dismensions are:
- Left - 332
- Left Center - 357
- Center - 385
- Right Center - 372
- Right - 313
Here is an arial image of Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field when it was being renovated:
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[edit] Year-by-Year Record
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 50-42 | 3rd (t) | Rich Gedman | League Champs |
| 2006 | 41-49 | 8th | Rich Gedman | |
| 2007 | 43-51 | 8th | Rich Gedman | |
| 2008 | 53-41 | 2nd | Rich Gedman | Lost in 1st round |
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