Willmar Stingers

Last updated
Willmar Stingers
WillmarStingers.PNG
Information
League Northwoods League  (Great Plains West 2019–present)
(North Division 2010–2018)
Location Willmar, Minnesota
Ballpark Baker Field at Bill Taunton Stadium
Founded2010
League championships0
Division championships0
ColorsBlack, Yellow
OwnershipRyan Voz and Marc Jerzak
Manager Freddy Smith
Media West Central Tribune
Website willmarstingers.com

The Willmar Stingers are a baseball team that plays in the Northwoods League, a collegiate summer baseball league. The Stingers played their inaugural season in 2010. The team plays its home games at Baker Field at Bill Taunton Stadium.

Contents

On June 3, 2010, the franchise's first ever hit and run were recorded by former Willmar Cardinal and current Cleveland Guardians minor league coach Jordan Smith.[ citation needed ]

The Stingers were honored with the Northwoods League Organization of the Year Award in 2010. Stingers co-owner Marc Jerzak credited "Stingers fans, host families, sponsors and city officials" for "[making] the 2010 Inaugural season a memorable one." [1]

Alumni in MLB

The following is a list of formers Stingers to have appeared in Major League Baseball [2]

References

  1. "Kern Named NWL Executive of the Year". northwoodsleague.com. Northwoods League. October 11, 2010. Retrieved October 21, 2010.
  2. "Northwoods League Alumni in Major League Baseball" (PDF). northwoodsleague.com.