Missoula PaddleHeads

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Missoula PaddleHeads
Missoula PaddleHeads.PNG Missoula PaddleHeads cap logo.png
Team logoCap insignia
Minor league affiliations
ClassIndependent (from 2021)
Previous classes Rookie Advanced (1999–2020)
League Pioneer League (1999–present)
Major league affiliations
TeamIndependent (from 2021)
Previous teams Arizona Diamondbacks (1999–2020)
Minor league titles
League titles (5)
  • 1999
  • 2006
  • 2012
  • 2015
  • 2021
Division titles (5)
  • 1999
  • 2006
  • 2009
  • 2021
  • 2022
Team data
NameMissoula PaddleHeads (2020–present)
Previous names
Missoula Osprey (1999–2019)
Ballpark Ogren Park at Allegiance Field (2004–present)
Previous parks
Lindborg-Cregg Field (1999–2003)
Owner(s)/
Operator(s)
Big Sky Professional Baseball
PresidentMatt Ellis [1]
ManagerMichael Schlact

The Missoula PaddleHeads are an independent baseball team of the Pioneer League, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball (MLB) but is an MLB Partner League. They are located in Missoula, Montana, and play their home games at Ogren Park at Allegiance Field.

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In conjunction with a contraction of Minor League Baseball in 2021, the Pioneer League, of which the PaddleHeads have been members since 1999, was converted from an MLB-affiliated Rookie Advanced league to an independent baseball league and granted status as an MLB Partner League, with Missoula continuing as members. [2] Prior to this, the PaddleHeads had been affiliated with the Arizona Diamondbacks (1996–2020).

The team has won the Pioneer League championship five times; in 1999, 2006, 2012, 2015, and 2021.

The club was known as the Missoula Osprey from 1999 through the 2019 season. Previously, the franchise played in Lethbridge, Alberta, as the Lethbridge Black Diamonds. Missoula has had baseball since the early 1900s, with previous team names being the Highlanders and the Timberjacks. [3]

In 2019, the team rebranded as the Missoula PaddleHeads, a term referencing moose antlers being known as "paddles", making the male moose a "paddlehead". [4] The brand also showcases the diversity of kayaking, canoeing and other river-based activities found in Missoula, while the logo features a baseball bat paddle and a partially submerged moose. [5]

Missoula alumni with MLB experience

Eighty-six Missoula players have also played in Major League Baseball. [6] They are:

1999
JD Closser, Jorge de la Rosa, Doug DeVore, Lyle Overbay, Duaner Sánchez, Luis Terrero (1999–2000)
2000
Casey Daigle, Jerry Gil, Andy Green, Phil Stockman, José Valverde
2001
Scott Hairston
2002
Dustin Nippert, Tony Peña, Sergio Santos, Miguel Montero (2002–2003)
2003
Emilio Bonifacio, Carlos González,
2004
Wilkin Castillo, Steven Jackson, Esmerling Vásquez
2005
Pedro Ciriaco, Rusty Ryal, Greg Smith
2006
Héctor Ambriz, Tony Barnette, Gerardo Parra, John Hester, Jordan Norberto, Daniel Stange, Clay Zavada
2007
Bryan Augenstein, Tommy Layne, Evan Scribner, Rey Navarro (2007–2008)
2008
Jake Elmore, Daniel Schlereth, Bryan Shaw
2009
Chase Anderson, Mike Belfiore, Charles Brewer, Keon Broxton, Eury De La Rosa, Paul Goldschmidt, Bradin Hagens, Ender Inciarte, Chris Owings, Patrick Schuster (2009–2010), Enrique Burgos (2009, 2011)
2010
Adam Eaton, David Holmberg, Stephen Cardullo (2010–2011)
2011
Archie Bradley, Ryan Court, Keith Hessler, DJ Johnson
2012
Socrates Brito, Jake Lamb, Michael Perez, Andrew Velazquez
2013
Silvino Bracho, Steve Hathaway, Daniel Palka, Brad Keller (2013–2014), Justin Williams (2013–2014)
2014
Sergio Alcántara, Kevin Cron, Touki Toussaint, Gabriel Moya (2014–2015), Yefry Ramirez (2014–2015), José Herrera (2014, 2016)
2015
Isan Díaz, Marcus Wilson
2016
Jazz Chisholm Jr., Jhoan Durán, Luís Madero (2016–2017), Luis Castillo (2016, 2018)
2017
José Caballero, Elvis Luciano
2018
Buddy Kennedy, Cristofer Ogando, Geraldo Perdomo, Alek Thomas
2019
Dominic Canzone, Justin Martínez, Liover Peguero

Roster

Missoula PaddleHeads roster
Active (25-man) rosterCoaches/Other

Pitchers

  • 31 Karl Blum
  • 29 Dawson Day
  • 12 Austin Dill
  • 23 Liu Fuenmayor
  • 33 Izzy Fuentes
  • 18 Jestin Jones
  • 27 John LaRossa
  • 39 Zach Penrod
  • 20 Connor Schultz
  • 10 Mark Simon Injury icon 2.svg
  • 26 Mark Timmins
  • 28 Cody Thompson
  •  1 Julian Tristan
  •  9 Alfredo Villa



 

Catchers

  •  5 Austin Bernard
  • 19 Luis Navarro

Infielders

  •  7 Ryan Cash
  •  1 Patrick Chung
  • 17 Jakob Guenther
  • 13 Jacob Kline
  • 55 Jayson Newman-Dodd Injury icon 2.svg
  • 30 McClain O'Connor
  • 22 Cameron Thompson

Outfielders

  •  8 Jared Akins Injury icon 2.svg
  •  0 Trevor Candelaria
  • 15 Thomas DeBonville
  • 16 Keaton Greenwalt
  • 25 Dondrei Hubbard
 

Manager

  • -- Michael Schlact

Coaches

  • -- Jeff Lyle (hitting/third base)
  • -- Brandon Riley (assistant)

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

Roster  updated August 5, 2023
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References

  1. ↑ Reichard, Kevin (October 1, 2021). "Personnel News: Nashville, Missoula, Stockton, Danville". Ballpark Digest. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Pioneer League named MLB Partner League". Baseball America. November 30, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Missoula Osprey rebranded as Missoula PaddleHeads". KPAX.com. 4 November 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  4. ↑ "Shore thing: PaddleHeads row into Missoula". MiLB.com. Retrieved 2022-06-12.
  5. ↑ Hill, Benjamin (4 November 2019). "Shore thing: PaddleHeads row into Missoula". milb.com. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  6. ↑ "Osprey alumni in MLB" (PDF). milb.com. November 4, 2016. Retrieved January 18, 2017.
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