Bakersfield Train Robbers

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Bakersfield Train Robbers
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Information
League Pecos League
Location Bakersfield, California
Ballpark Sam Lynn Ballpark
Founded 2013
League championships2018
Division championships2013, 2018, 2021
Former name(s)Topeka Train Robbers (2016)
Las Vegas Train Robbers (2013–2015)
Former ballparksLake Shawnee Sports Complex (2016) Rodriguez Park (2013–2014)
ColorsBlue, red, white, black
    
ManagerBill Rogan
Website bakersfieldtrainrobbers.com

The Bakersfield Train Robbers are a professional baseball team based in Bakersfield, California. The team is a member of the Pecos League, an independent baseball league which is not affiliated with Major or Minor League Baseball.

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History

Established for the 2013 season, the team played its home games at Rodriguez Park in Las Vegas, New Mexico. On December 19, 2012, Casey Dill was announced as the first manager in club history. [1] After finishing in first place in the North Division with a 41–27 record, the Train Robbers lost in the championship series. [2] On March 11, 2015, the Atlanta Braves signed former Train Robber pitcher Dustin Bare. Bare became the first Train Robber player to sign with an affiliated organization. [3]

In 2016, the club relocated from Las Vegas, New Mexico to Topeka, Kansas where they played at Lake Shawnee Sports Complex. [4] On December 15, 2016, it was announced that the Train Robbers would move to Bakersfield, California for the 2017 season, filling in the void left by the contraction of the California League's Bakersfield Blaze. [5]

In 2018, the Train Robbers' won their second division title and then defeated the Alpine Cowboys to capture their first league championship. [6]

In 2019, former Major League Baseball pitcher Manny Corpas appeared in three games. In 2021, Corpas would return for his second stint with the Train Robbers. Over parts of two seasons, Corpas went 2–0 with a 1.05 ERA in 17 innings pitched while striking out 26 batters. [7]

At the completion of the 2023 Pecos League season the Train Robbers have won three division championships and made three championship game appearances. They currently play their home games at Sam Lynn Ballpark in Bakersfield.

Roster

Bakersfield Train Robbers roster
Active rosterCoaches/Other

Pitchers

  •  6 Hunter Adams
  • 15 Josiah Bowles
  • 34 Chris Brown
  • 17 Cameron Isbell
  • 36 Kyle Langston
  • 46 Jayden Metz
  • 37 Roberto Morales
  • 22 Jacob Perez
  • 44 Joe Riddle
  • 32 Ethan Rivera
  • 10 Gehrig Taylor
  • 50 Daxton Tinker
  •  8 Austin Toerner
  • 28 Sebastian Vargas


Utility players

  •  1 Alex Miller
 

Catchers

  • 26 Isaiah Mirabal
  • 27 Paul Von Zboray

Infielders

  • 21 Chad Bayne
  • 16 Paul Carreno
  • 47 Jalyn Lee
  • 24 Noah McCreary
  •  5 Relly Mercurio
  • 12 Cole Parker
  •  3 Sebastian Trinidad

Outfielders

  •  7 Josh Burns
  •  2 Luke Eskew Injury icon 2.svg
  • 14 Cole Modgling
  •  9 Ashanti Ross
 

Manager

  •  5 Relly Mercurio

Coaches

  • TBD

Injury icon 2.svg Disabled list
‡ Inactive list
§ Suspended list

Roster  updated July 17, 2024
 Transactions

Season-by-season results

Bakersfield Train Robbers
YearRegular SeasonPost-season
RecordWin %FinishRecordWin %Result
201341–27.6031st of 4 (North)2–2.500Lost championship series (ROS)
201416–42.2764th of 4 (North)–––
201523–41.3593rd of 4 (North)–––
201628–33.4593rd of 5 (North)0–2.000Lost first round series (TRI)
201737–25.5972nd of 6 (Pacific)0–2.000Lost first round series (HIG)
201838–26.5941st of 4 (Pacific)6–1.857Won championship series (ALP)
201937–26.5873rd of 6 (Pacific)4–3.571Lost championship series (ALP)
2020Season canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
202133–5.8681st of 6 (Pacific)1–2.333Lost conference series (TCA)
2022 31–18.6333rd of 8 (Pacific)0–2.000Lost first round series (TCA)
2023 29–18.6173rd of 8 (Pacific)2–3.400Lost conference series (SRF)
2024 33-21.6111st of 6 (Pacific)3–3.500Lost conference series (SRF)
Totals346–282.55018–20.473

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References

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  2. ↑ "OCU's Henderson helps Roswell Invaders to Pecos League title". ocusports.com. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  3. ↑ "Atlanta Braves sign former Las Vegas Train Robber Knuckleballer Dustin Bare". pecosleague.com. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  4. ↑ "Train Robbers invading Topeka with new professional brand". Topeka Capital-Journal. 30 April 2016.
  5. ↑ "Bakersfield becomes home to the Train Robbers in the Pecos League" (Press release). Pecos League. December 15, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Bakersfield Train Robbers win Pecos League title". bakersfield.com. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  7. ↑ "Manny Corpas Independent Lg Stats". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
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