Erie SeaWolves
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The Erie SeaWolves are a minor league
baseball
team based in Erie, Pennsylvania
. The team, which plays in the Eastern League
, is the Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers
Major League Baseball
club.
The SeaWolves play in Jerry Uht Park
, located in downtown Erie; opened in 1995, it seats 6,000 fans. The team began play in 1995 in the Short-Season A New York - Penn League
from 1995 to 1998 and served as a Pittsburgh Pirates
affiliate. The began playing at the AA level in 1999 as an affiliate of the Anaheim Angels
before switching to the Detroit Tigers
in 2001.
The SeaWolves name refers to Erie's location along Lake Erie
and the affilation with the Pittsburgh Pirates
. Historically speaking, the term "sea wolf" was synonymous with "pirate": individuals who commit or practice piracy. The team colors are black and orange.
Prior to joining the Eastern League, the Mahoning Valley Scrappers
were formed in their place and replaced them in the New York - Penn League
while the SeaWolves moved up from Class Short-Season A to Double A and switching affiliates from the Pirates to the Angels. The SeaWolves kept its New York - Penn League past records and history. Previous minor league franchises in Erie with various affiliations played under the names Sailors, Orioles and Cardinals.
The Erie SeaWolves' official mascot
is an anthropomorphic
, grey canidae named C. Wolf. He wears the team's official home jersey with pirate hat, orange and white bandanna, and eye patch. During the SeaWolves home games, C. Wolf is generally presented with the song, Hungry Like The Wolf
, by Duran Duran
.
Minor league baseball
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baseball
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
team based in Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000...
. The team, which plays in the Eastern League
Eastern League (U.S. baseball)
The Eastern League is a minor league baseball league which operates primarily in the northeastern United States, although it has had a team in Ohio since 1989. The Eastern League has played at the AA level since 1963. The league was founded in 1923 as the New York-Pennsylvania League...
, is the Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
club.
The SeaWolves play in Jerry Uht Park
Jerry Uht Park
Jerry Uht Park is a 6,952-seat baseball-only stadium in Erie, Pennsylvania that hosted its first regular season baseball game on June 20, 1995, as the tenants of the facility, the Erie SeaWolves, defeated the Jamestown Jammers....
, located in downtown Erie; opened in 1995, it seats 6,000 fans. The team began play in 1995 in the Short-Season A New York - Penn League
New York - Penn League
The New York – Penn League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the northeastern United States. It is classified as a "Short-Season A" league; its season starts in June, after major-league teams have signed their amateur draft picks to professional contracts, and ends in early...
from 1995 to 1998 and served as a Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
affiliate. The began playing at the AA level in 1999 as an affiliate of the Anaheim Angels
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
before switching to the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are a Major League Baseball team located in Detroit, Michigan. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Detroit in as part of the Western League. The Tigers have won four World Series championships and have won the American League pennant...
in 2001.
The SeaWolves name refers to Erie's location along Lake Erie
Lake Erie
Lake Erie is the fourth largest lake of the five Great Lakes in North America, and the tenth largest globally. It is the southernmost, shallowest, and smallest by volume of the Great Lakes and therefore also has the shortest average water residence time. It is bounded on the north by the...
and the affilation with the Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
. Historically speaking, the term "sea wolf" was synonymous with "pirate": individuals who commit or practice piracy. The team colors are black and orange.
Prior to joining the Eastern League, the Mahoning Valley Scrappers
Mahoning Valley Scrappers
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers are a minor league baseball club based in Niles, Ohio, a city in the valley of the Mahoning River. The Scrappers play in the Pinckney Division of the Short-Season A classification New York - Penn League and are affiliated with the Cleveland Indians Major League...
were formed in their place and replaced them in the New York - Penn League
New York - Penn League
The New York – Penn League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the northeastern United States. It is classified as a "Short-Season A" league; its season starts in June, after major-league teams have signed their amateur draft picks to professional contracts, and ends in early...
while the SeaWolves moved up from Class Short-Season A to Double A and switching affiliates from the Pirates to the Angels. The SeaWolves kept its New York - Penn League past records and history. Previous minor league franchises in Erie with various affiliations played under the names Sailors, Orioles and Cardinals.
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Season results
| Season | Affiliation | Manager | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Angels | Garry Templeton Garry Templeton Garry Lewis Templeton, nicknamed "Jumpsteady", is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres, and New York Mets from 1976 to 1991... |
81–61, 1st place South |
| 2000 | Angels | Don Wakamatsu Don Wakamatsu Wilbur Donald "Don" Wakamatsu is a former Major League Baseball catcher and manager. He was the manager of the Seattle Mariners for the season, as well as the majority of the season... |
47–94, 6th place South |
| 2001 | Tigers | Luis Pujols Luis Pujols Luis Bienvenido Pujols Toribio was a catcher and manager in Major League Baseball. He played nine seasons with the Houston Astros, Kansas City Royals, and Texas Rangers. Luis Pujols and St... |
84–58, 1st place South |
| 2002 | Tigers | Kevin Bradshaw Kevin Bradshaw Kevin Bradshaw is a retired American professional basketball player and current collegiate basketball coach... |
52–89, 6th place South |
| 2003 | Tigers | Kevin Bradshaw Kevin Bradshaw Kevin Bradshaw is a retired American professional basketball player and current collegiate basketball coach... |
72–70, 3rd place South |
| 2004 | Tigers | Rick Sweet Rick Sweet Ricky Joe Sweet is a former professional baseball catcher. He played three seasons in Major League Baseball between 1978 and 1983, and has since had a long career as minor and major league coach and minor league manager... |
80–62, 2nd place South |
| 2005 | Tigers | Duffy Dyer Duffy Dyer Donald Robert "Duffy" Dyer is a former American professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the New York Mets , Pittsburgh Pirates , Montreal Expos , and Detroit Tigers .-Playing career:Dyer played alongside Sal Bando and Rick Monday as a member of... |
63–79, 6th place South |
| 2006 | Tigers | Duffy Dyer Duffy Dyer Donald Robert "Duffy" Dyer is a former American professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the New York Mets , Pittsburgh Pirates , Montreal Expos , and Detroit Tigers .-Playing career:Dyer played alongside Sal Bando and Rick Monday as a member of... |
60–81, 6th place South |
| 2007 | Tigers | Matt Walbeck Matt Walbeck Matthew Lovick Walbeck is a former right-handed Major League Baseball catcher who played from to for the Chicago Cubs, Minnesota Twins, Detroit Tigers, Anaheim Angels and Philadelphia Phillies... |
81–59, 1st place South |
| 2008 | Tigers | Tom Brookens Tom Brookens Thomas Dale Brookens is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Detroit Tigers , New York Yankees , and Cleveland Indians... |
68–74, 4th place South |
| 2009 | Tigers | Tom Brookens Tom Brookens Thomas Dale Brookens is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Detroit Tigers , New York Yankees , and Cleveland Indians... |
71-70, 4th place South |
| 2010 | Tigers | Phil Nevin Phil Nevin Phillip Joseph Nevin is a retired American professional baseball player who spent twelve seasons in Major League Baseball with the Houston Astros , Detroit Tigers , Anaheim Angels , San Diego Padres , Texas Rangers , Chicago Cubs and Minnesota Twins... |
66-76, 6th place West |
| 2011 | Tigers | Chris Cron Chris Cron Christopher John Cron was a Major League Baseball first baseman. He is the cousin of Major League Baseball player Chad Moeller.... |
67-75, 5th place West |
Postseason results
- 1999: Lost to Harrisburg SenatorsHarrisburg SenatorsThe Harrisburg Senators are a minor league baseball team based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The team, which plays in the Eastern League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals....
, 3 games to 1, in opening round - 2001: Lost to Reading PhilliesReading PhilliesThe Reading Phillies are a minor league baseball team based in Reading, Pennsylvania, playing in the Eastern Division of the Eastern League. Since the 1967 season, they have been the AA affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies....
, 3 games to 1, in opening round - 2004: Lost to Altoona CurveAltoona CurveThe Altoona Curve are a minor league baseball team based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, named after nearby Horseshoe Curve . The team, which plays in the Eastern League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates major-league club...
, 3 games to 0, in opening round - 2007: Lost to Akron AerosAkron AerosThe Akron Aeros are a minor league baseball team based in Akron, Ohio, USA. The team, which plays in the Eastern League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians.The Aeros play in Canal Park, located in downtown Akron, which seats 9,097 fans...
, 3 games to 1, in opening round
Season results
| Season | Affiliation | Manager | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Pirates | Scott Little Scott Little Dennis Scott Little is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He played three games in the majors for the Pittsburgh Pirates in . He currently serves as the manager of the Frisco Roughriders, the Texas Rangers' Double A affiliate in Frisco, TexasLittle, an outfielder, played collegiate... |
34-41, 3rd place Stedler |
| 1996 | Pirates | Jeff Richardson Jeff Richardson Jeffrey Scott Richardson is a retired Major League Baseball infielder. He played during three seasons at the major league level for the Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Boston Red Sox. He was drafted by the Reds in the 7th round of the amateur draft... |
30-46, 4th place Stedler |
| 1997 | Pirates | Marty Brown | 50-26, 1st place Stedler |
| 1998 | Pirates | Tracy Woodson Tracy Woodson Tracy Michael Woodson was a Major League Baseball player from 1987 to 1989 and 1992 to 1993.Over his five-year career he played with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the St. Louis Cardinals. Woodson was a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers team that won the 1988 World Series... |
26-50, 4th place Stedler |
Postseason results
- 1997: Lost to Pittsfield Mets, 2 games to 0, in opening round
Mascot
Mascot
The term mascot – defined as a term for any person, animal, or object thought to bring luck – colloquially includes anything used to represent a group with a common public identity, such as a school, professional sports team, society, military unit, or brand name...
is an anthropomorphic
Anthropomorphism
Anthropomorphism is any attribution of human characteristics to animals, non-living things, phenomena, material states, objects or abstract concepts, such as organizations, governments, spirits or deities. The term was coined in the mid 1700s...
, grey canidae named C. Wolf. He wears the team's official home jersey with pirate hat, orange and white bandanna, and eye patch. During the SeaWolves home games, C. Wolf is generally presented with the song, Hungry Like The Wolf
Hungry Like the Wolf
"Hungry Like the Wolf" is a song by the British New Wave band Duran Duran. Written by the band members, the song was produced by Colin Thurston for the group's second studio album Rio . The song was released in May 1982 as the band's fifth single in the United Kingdom...
, by Duran Duran
Duran Duran
Duran Duran are an English band, formed in Birmingham in 1978. They were one of the most successful bands of the 1980s and a leading band in the MTV-driven "Second British Invasion" of the United States...
.