Covington Lumberjacks

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Covington Lumberjacks
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League Valley Baseball League
Location Covington, Virginia
Ballpark Casey Field
Founded2001
League championships2: (2005) (2011)
ColorsBlack and Blue
OwnershipCity of Covington (a 501(c)3 non-profit)
CoachRenny Tolentino
Website

The Covington Lumberjacks are a collegiate summer baseball team in Covington, Virginia. [1] They play in the Valley Baseball League. [2] [3] The team was founded in 2001 and the Lumberjacks play their home games at Casey Field in downtown Covington.

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Since joining the league in 2001,the Lumberjacks claim two league titles in 2005 and 2011. They were league runners-up in 2008 and 2009 and most recently won the leagues Southern Division regular season title in 2018. The Lumberjacks have been consistent in having alumni drafted in the major leagues, including several who have had substantial MLB careers.

Notable players

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References

  1. "Covington Lumberjacks". Baseball-Reference.com. July 27, 2003. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
  2. "Baseball's Corey Young Named Valley League Southern Division Pitcher of the Week". Shupirates.cstv.com. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
  3. "Heading south". Times Leader. July 18, 2013. Retrieved April 14, 2014.