| Richmond Merchants | |
|---|---|
| Minor league affiliations | |
| Class | Class D (1910–1911) |
| League | Central California League (1910–1911) |
| Major league affiliations | |
| Team | None |
| Minor league titles | |
| League titles (0) | None |
| Conference titles (1) | 1910 |
| Team data | |
| Name | Richmond Merchants (1910–1911) |
| Ballpark | Unknown (1910–1911) |
The Richmond Merchants were a minor league baseball team based in Richmond, California. In the 1910 and 1911 seasons, the Merchants played as members of the Class D level Central California League, winning the league pennant in the 1910 season.
Minor league baseball play was first hosted in Richmond, California in 1910. The Richmond "Merchants" team became members of the eight–team Class D level Central California League. [1]
While Richmond remained stable during the two seasons of the Central California League, the other league franchises relocated often. The Central California League began play on April 17, 1910, and played through November 6, 1910. [2] Of the eight Central California League teams that started 1910, including Richmond, seven moved during the year, three of them moved twice or more and three teams disbanded during the season. In all, 15 different sites were used in 1910, with two cities having two different teams. [3] [4]
The league played a full schedule, but only the weekend games counted in the standings. [3] [4]
The 1910 Richmond Merchants won the Central California League pennant. Playing the season under manager John Luce, the Merchants ended the regular season with a record of 18–10, finishing 1.0 game ahead of the second place Alameda Alerts. [3] In the finals, the Alameda Alerts defeated Richmond 2 games to 0. [5]
In the 1911 season, two Central California League teams moved and two folded before the league permanently folded on July 9, 1911. [6] Richmond continued Central California League play in 1911, before the league folded during its second season. [7] After beginning play on April 8, 1911, the league folded on July 9, 1911, with Richmond in fourth place. [8] The Merchants had a record of 8–6, playing under returning manager John Luce. [9] Richmond finished 2.5 games behind the first place San Leandro Cherry Pickers. [3]
The Central California League did not return to play in 1912. [3] Richmond, California has not hosted another minor league baseball franchise. [10]
The name of the home minor league ballpark in Richmond in 1910 and 1911 is unknown. [11]
| Year(s) | # Yrs. | Team | Level | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910–1911 | 2 | Richmond Merchants | Class D | Central California League |
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs/notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 18–10 | 1st | John Luce | Lost to Alamada in Finals |
| 1911 | 8–6 | 4th | John Luce | League folded July 9 |
The player rosters for the 1910 and 1911 Richmond Merchants teams are unknown. [12] [13]
The Central California League was a minor league baseball league that played in the 1910 and 1911 seasons. The Class D level league franchises were based exclusively in California. The league had a multitude of franchise relocations, before it permanently folded during the 1911 season. The 1910 Alameda Alerts and 1911 San Leandro Cherry Pickers captured league championships.
The Tulare Merchants were a minor league baseball team based in Tulare, California. In 1910 and 1911, the Merchants played exclusively as members of the Class D level San Joaquin Valley League, winning the 1911 league championship in their final season of play.
The Newton Railroaders were a minor league baseball team based in Newton, Kansas between 1909 and 1924. Preceded by the 1888 Newton team and the 1908 Newton Browns, Newton minor league teams played as members of the Western League in 1888, Central Kansas League in 1908, Kansas State League from 1909 to 1911, Central Kansas League in 1912 and Southwestern League in 1924. The Newton Browns and Railroaders hosted home games at Athletic Park.
The Southwest Texas League was a minor league baseball league that played in the 1910 and 1911 seasons. The Southwest Texas League played as a six–team Class D level league and consisted of teams based exclusively in Texas. The Brownsville Brownies and Beeville Orange Growers teams won the two league championships.
The Bluffton Babes were a minor league baseball team based in Bluffton, Indiana. From 1909 to 1911, the Babes played as members of the Class D level Northern State of Indiana League, having been preceded by Bluffton teams of the 1890 Indiana State League and 1907 Ohio-Indiana League. The Babes won the league championship in 1909.
The Paris Bourbonites were a minor league baseball team based in Paris, Kentucky. The Bourbonites played as members of the Blue Grass League from 1909 to 1912, with Paris joining the Ohio State League in 1914 and the "Bourbons" returning to Blue Grass League play from 1922 to 1924. Paris teams won league championships in 1910, 1911 and 1924 and hosted home minor league games at Bourbon County Park.
The Manhattan Maroons were a minor league baseball team based in Manhattan, Kansas. From 1909 to 1911, the Maroons played as members of the Class D level Central Kansas League and were followed in the league by the 1912 Manhattan "Elks," before the franchise joined the 1913 Kansas State League. Manhattan teams hosted minor league home games at Athletic Park from 1909 to 1911, before moving to Southside Park.
The Southern Illinois League was a Class D level minor league baseball league that played in the 1910 season. The five–team Southern Illinois League consisted of franchises based exclusively in Illinois. The Southern Illinois League permanently folded during the 1910 season, with the McLeansboro Merchants in first place.
The Eastern Kansas League was a minor league baseball league that played in the 1910 season. The six–team Class D level Eastern Kansas League consisted of franchises based exclusively in Kansas. The Eastern Kansas League permanently folded after the 1910 season in which Sabetha won the league championship.
The Beeville Orange Growers was the initial moniker of the minor league baseball teams that were based in Beeville, Texas between 1910 and 1977. The Beeville Orange Growers played exclusively as members of the Southwest Texas League in 1910 and 1911, winning the 1911 league championship. The Beeville "Bees" played in the 1926 Gulf Coast League, with the name revived for the 1976 Gulf States League team. The Beeville "Blaze" played as members of the 1977 Lone Star League.
The Lemoore Cubs were a minor league baseball team based in Lemoore, California. In 1911, the Lemoore Cubs played a partial season as members of the Class D level San Joaquin Valley League, which permanently folded before the conclusion of the season.
The Hanford Braves were a minor league baseball team based in Hanford, California, United States. In 1911, the Hanford Braves played a partial season as members of the Class D level San Joaquin Valley League, which permanently folded during the 1911 season. The Braves hosted home minor league games at the Hanford Ball Park.
Minor league baseball teams were based in Maysville, Kentucky in various seasons between 1894 and 1923. Maysville teams played as members of the Tri-State League in 1894, Blue Grass League from 1910 to 1912, Ohio State League from 1913 to 1916 and Blue Grass League from 1922 to 1923, winning one league championship. Maysville hosted home minor league games at the Maysville Base Ball Park/League Park. Baseball Hall of Fame member Casey Stengel played for the 1910 Maysville Rivermen in his first professional season.
Minor league baseball teams were based in Ellsworth, Kansas in four seasons between 1905 and 1910. Ellsworth teams played as members of the Class D level 1905 Kansas State League and the Central Kansas League from 1908 to 1910. Ellsworth won league championships in 1905, 1909 and 1910.
Minor league baseball teams were based in McLeansboro, Illinois. In 1910 and 1911, McLeansboro teams played under three nicknames as members of the 1910 Southern Illinois League and the Kentucky-Illinois-Tennessee League from 1910 to 1911, winning two league championships in 1910. McLeansboro hosted home minor league games at Fairgrounds Park.
Minor league baseball teams were based in Frankfort, Kentucky in various seasons between 1885 and 1916. Frankfort teams played as members of the Interstate League in 1885, the Blue Grass League from 1908 to 1912 and Ohio State League in 1915 and 1916. Frankfort won Blue Grass League championships in 1908 and 1912.
The San Leandro Cherry Pickers were a minor league baseball team based in San Leandro, California. In 1910 and 1911, San Leandro teams played as members of the Class D level Central California League, with the Cherry Pickers winning the 1911 championship, as the league permanently folded during the season. The 1910 "San Leandro Grapevines" played a partial season, when the Healdsburg team relocated to San Leandro. Pop Wieland managed the team in both seasons. San Leandro hosted minor league home games at San Leandro Park
The Hayward Cubs were a minor league baseball team based in Hayward, California. In 1910 and 1911, Heyward teams played as members of the Class D level Central California League. The 1910 Heyward team played a partial season after San Rafael relocated to Heyward, who then moved to Fruitvale. The 1911 Cubs resumed league play and finished in seventh place. The Heyward teams hosted minor league home games at the Boosters' Club Baseball Grounds.
The Oakland Emery Arms were a minor league baseball team based in Oakland, California. In 1910 and 1911, Oakland teams played as members of the Class D level Central California League. The 1910 "Oakland Basches" preceded the Emery Arms and played a partial season in the league. Oakland hosted home Central California League home games at Dover Street Park.
The Berkeley Clarions were a minor league baseball team based in Berkeley, California. In the 1910 and 1911 seasons, the Clarions played as members of the Class D level Central California League, with the team playing partial seasons in both years. Berkeley hosted home minor league games at the Dwight Way Grounds.