Charros de Jalisco

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Charros de Jalisco
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League Mexican Pacific League (1952–55; 2014–present)
Mexican League (1949–52; 1964–76; 1991–95; 2024–present)
Location Guadalajara, Jalisco
Ballpark Estadio Panamericano
Founded 1946 (original)
2014 (modern incarnation)
Pacific League championships2 (2018–19, 2021–22)
Mexican League championships2 (1967, 1971)
Former league(s)Liga de la Costa
ColorsBlue, gold and white
   
OwnershipArmando Navarro
Guillermo Salles
Arturo Blanco
Manager Benji Gil
Website charrosjalisco.com

The Charros de Jalisco (English: Jalisco Horsemen) are a professional baseball team who compete in both the Mexican League (LMB) and the Mexican Pacific League (LMP), based in Zapopan, Jalisco, in the Guadalajara metropolitan area. Their home ballpark is Estadio Panamericano, which has a capacity of 16,500 people.

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Charros have existed in various incarnations since 1946, playing in the summer-time Mexican League for much of their existence. [1] The modern franchise played its initial season in the winter Pacific League in 2014–15; originally the Algodoneros de Guasave, it was purchased in April 2014 by a group of investors led by Armando Navarro and moved to Jalisco.

In November 2023, the Charros purchased the Mariachis de Guadalajara, and announced their return to the Mexican League. They will play in both Mexican professional leagues, becoming the second club to do so after the Sultanes de Monterrey. [2] [3]

History

Professional baseball in Guadalajara originated with the Pozoleros de Jalisco, which competed in the now-defunct Central League from 1946 to 1949. From 1952 to 1955, the club competed as the Medias Azules (Blue Socks) in the Liga de la Costa del Pacífico (Pacific Coast League). The team became the Charros in 1949, and competed in both the early Mexican League and the Mexican Pacific League in three stages: 1949 to 1952, 1946 to 1976 and 1991 to 1995. [1] [4]

The second incarnation of the Charros was from 1964 and 1975. This team won Mexican League championships in 1967 and 1971. They played at the Estadio Tecnologico de Béisbol of the University of Guadalajara, which had a capacity of 4,000 spectators.

Origin of the name

The team made a road trip to Chihuahua in its early history. During a stop in a small town, the players bought cowboy hats for protection from the bright sunlight. They were wearing these hats when they arrived at the destination, and were referred to as "charros". [5]

First ballpark

The first home field for the Pozoleros/Charros was the Estadio Municipal in the Analco area, near the Agua Azul park. They played there 1949–52. This ballpark was demolished and replaced by a bus station, which is now a Federal office building.

Mexican League participation

The Charros competed in the Mexican League for twenty-two seasons, in three stints: from 1949 to 1952; from 1964 to 1976; and from 1991 to 1995. The club won two Mexican League championships. The first in 1967, whre they defeated the Broncos de Reynosa in the final under manager Guillermo Garibay. The second title was in and 1971, under manager Benjamín "Cananea" Reyes. They came back from a 0–3 deficit to defeat the Saraperos de Saltillo. Current owner Armando Navarro was vice-president of the club at the time, and he worked closely with Guillermo Cosío Gaona in the club's management. [6]

During the late stages of the franchise in the late 1980s and 1990s, they did some aggressive hiring, including former Dodgers star Fernando Valenzuela in 1992. [7] However, the increased popularity of football and the poor condition of the Estadio Tecnológico led to the team's demise.

Mexican Pacific League participation

The Charros participated in the Mexican Pacific League in the 1952–53, 1953–54 and 1954–55 seasons. The league was known as the Liga de la Costa del Pacífico at that time.

The Charros returned to the Mexican Pacific League for the 2014–15 season with the acquisition of the Algodoneros de Guasave franchise. [8]

Return to the Mexican League

On 14 November 2023, the Mexican League announced that the Charros bought the Mariachis de Guadalajara franchise and would start playing in the league in 2024. [2] [3]

Honours

Mexican League championships

The Charros have won the Mexican League championship twice: in 1967 and 1971.

SeasonManagerOpponentSeries scoreRecord
1967 Guillermo Garibay No final series85–55
1971 Cananea Reyes Saraperos de Saltillo 4–386–68

Mexican Pacific League championships

The Charros have won the Mexican Pacific League championship twice, in the 2018–19 season, when they defeated Yaquis de Ciudad Obregón in six games, and in the 2021–22 season, both titles under manager Roberto Vizcarra.

SeasonManagerOpponentSeries scoreRecord
2018–19 Roberto Vizcarra Yaquis de Ciudad Obregón 4–232–35
2021–22Roberto Vizcarra Tomateros de Culiacán 4–336–31

2024 Caribbean Series roster

2022 Caribbean Series roster
PlayersCoaches

Pitchers



updated on 25 January 2022

Catchers

Infielders

Outfielders

Manager

  •    Flag of Mexico.svg Roberto Vizcarra

Coaches

Roster

PlayersCoaches

Pitchers

  • 48 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Fernando Cruz
  • 17 Flag of Mexico.svg Alex Delgado
  • 91 Flag of Mexico.svg Irwin Delgado
  • 77 Flag of Mexico.svg Manuel Flores
  • 72 Flag of Mexico.svg Adrián Guzmán
  • 32 Flag of Mexico.svg Alemao Hernández
  • 46 Flag of Mexico.svg Oscar Hurtado
  • 56 Flag of Mexico.svg Orlando Lara
  • 23 Flag of Mexico.svg Jaime Lugo
  • 63 Flag of Mexico.svg Oswaldo Martínez
  • 54 Flag of Mexico.svg Roberto Osuna
  • 86 Flag of Mexico.svg Erick Preciado
  • 16 Flag of Mexico.svg Freddy Quintero
  • 45 Flag of the United States.svg David Richardson
  • 97 Flag of Mexico.svg Alexander Tovalín

Catchers

  • 22 Flag of Mexico.svg Fernando Flores
  • -- Flag of Mexico.svg Miguel Ojeda

Infielders

Outfielders

Manager

  •  7 Flag of Mexico.svg Roberto Vizcarra

Coaches

  •  6 Flag of Mexico.svg Martín Arzate(third base)
  •  1 Flag of Mexico.svg Luis Borges
  • 37 Flag of Mexico.svg Miguel Duarte(pitching)
  •  3 Flag of Mexico.svg Fernando Elizondo(third base)
  • 33 Flag of Mexico.svg Gerardo Garza(catchers)
  •  5 Flag of Mexico.svg Houston Jiménez
  • 47 Flag of Mexico.svg Julio César Miranda(pitching)
  • 40 Flag of Mexico.svg Jesús Moreno(pitching)


Roster updated on 8 October 2021

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