| Kamloops NorthPaws | |
|---|---|
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| Information | |
| League | West Coast League |
| Location | Kamloops, British Columbia |
| Ballpark | NorBrock Stadium |
| Founded | 2020 |
| Colours | Black, red, cream |
| Manager | Cole Armstrong |
The Kamloops NorthPaws are a collegiate summer baseball team located in Kamloops, British Columbia. The NorthPaws are members of the West Coast League and since 2021 have played their home games at NorBrock Stadium.
The Kamloops NorthPaws were founded in 2020 as an expansion member of the West Coast League. The franchise was announced on September 9, 2020, by owners Norm Daley, Neal Perry, and Jon Pankuch. [1] The moniker NorthPaws was selected to denote Canadian pride and show cohesion among local baseball programs. Additionally, the name is a play on the term southpaw. The colors red and black were chosen with the incorporation of cream to provide a vintage look. Surrey native, Cole Armstrong was tabbed as the club's first manager. [2]
The Northpaws finished third in the North Division with a 26-27 record. [3] Zach Beatty (McCook Community College) and Felix Chenier Rondeau (Oklahoma City University) combined for nineteen home runs. Pitcher Ben Polack (San Jose State) picked up five wins on the mound while Sean Heppner threw 43 strikeouts and held an ERA of 2.64. [4] 19,007 total fans attended regular season home games for an average of 760 per game. [5]
The Northpaws qualified for the postseason as a wildcard. Their season ended in the Divisional Series where they were swept by the Applesox. [6] 1,180 total fans attended the Northpaws' one home game in the playoffs. [7]
The Northpaws failed to improve on their previous season and finished 2023 last in the North Division with the league worst 12-40 record. [8] 16,496 total fans attended home games for an average of 717 per game. [9]
| Year | League | Division | Finish | Wins | Losses | Win% | GB | Postseason | Manager | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | West Coast League | North | 3rd | 26 | 27 | .491 | 7 | Lost Divisional Series 0-2 (Wenatchee) | Cole Armstrong | |
| 2023 | West Coast League | North | 8th | 12 | 40 | .231 | 25.5 | Did Not Qualify | Keith Francis |
| Division winner | League champions |
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