Springfield Drifters

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Springfield Drifters
Information
League West Coast League (Since 2021) (South)
Location Springfield, Oregon
Ballpark Hamlin Sports Complex
Founded2021
ColorsDark Blue, Sky Blue, White
   
OwnershipIke Olsson and Kelly Richardson
General manager Kyle Whitty
Coach Tommy Richards

The Springfield Drifters are a collegiate summer baseball team in the West Coast League.

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History

The Drifters were announced as the 16th team of the WCL on April 16, 2021 by the league. [1] The Drifters announced that their playfield would be located in a new stadium in the complex of Hamlin Middle School. [2]

The Drifters played their first game on May 31, 2022 on the road defeating the Bellingham Bells 4-2. Their first home game was played on June 3 with the Drifters falling to the Cowlitz Black Bears 11-6. [3]

2024

On June 24, Kyle Larsen was named the league's pitcher of the week after throwing a five hit shutout in the Drifters' win against Corvallis the previous Tuesday. [4]

On July 9, Kendren Kenzie and Dane Woodcook were selected to represent the Drifters in the 2024 All Star Game in Bellingham. [5]

The Drifters once again failed to qualify for the playoffs. The Drifters are one of two franchises to never make the postseason, along with the Nanaimo NightOwls.

2025

On July 8th, Cooper Mullens (Michigan) and Isaiah Ibarra (USC) were selected to represent the Drifters at the All Star Game in Bellingham. [6]

Results by Season

SeasonLeague Division Finish Wins Losses Win% GBPost-seasonManager
2022WCLSouth8th17370.31522Did Not QualifyTommy Richards
2023WCLSouth6th2232.40717Did Not QualifyTommy Richards
2024WCLSouth8th2034.37021Did Not QualifyTommy Richards
2025WCLSouth6th2127.43818Jeff Lyle
Division ChampionsLeague ChampionsPlayoff Team

References

  1. "WCL Adds Springfield Drifters as Newest Member Team". 22 April 2021.
  2. "About".
  3. "Win – Loss".
  4. https://westcoastleague.com/giesegh-and-larsen-earn-wcls-moss-adams-weekly-honors/
  5. https://westcoastleague.com/wcl-all-star-game-rosters-announced/
  6. https://westcoastleague.com/2025-wcl-all-stars-announced/