Laredo Broncos
Encyclopedia
The Laredo Broncos were a professional baseball team based in Laredo, Texas
, in the United States
. The Broncos are a member of United League Baseball
, an independent professional league which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball
or Minor League Baseball
. From the 2006 season to 2010, the Broncos have played their home games at Veterans Field
.
to their limit before being eliminated. In 2010, the Laredo Broncos folded because ULB ceased to exist and the fact that the city of Laredo perferred to lease the future Laredo Ballpark to a future expansion franchise team in the American Association than the Broncos since ULB had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
.
2007
2008
2010
2010
Laredo, Texas
Laredo is the county seat of Webb County, Texas, United States, located on the north bank of the Rio Grande in South Texas, across from Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico. According to the 2010 census, the city population was 236,091 making it the 3rd largest on the United States-Mexican border,...
, in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The Broncos are a member of United League Baseball
United League Baseball
United League Baseball was an independent baseball league that operated in Texas. It later merged with the Northern League and the Golden Baseball League to form the North American League.- History :...
, an independent professional league which is not affiliated with 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...
or Minor League Baseball
Minor league baseball
Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball and provide opportunities for player development. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses...
. From the 2006 season to 2010, the Broncos have played their home games at Veterans Field
Veterans Field
Veterans Field is a baseball venue in Laredo, Texas. Built in 1950, the park was formerly known as West Martin Field, but the field's name was changed to honor the men and women who have served defending America in the armed forces. Home to many teams over the years, it was renovated in 2002, and...
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History
In their first season, after a disappointing 5-15 start, the Broncos earned respect by having a winning record down the stretch and winning 11 of their last 16 games, making a trip to the playoffs where they pushed the first place Edinburg CoyotesEdinburg Coyotes
The Edinburg Roadrunners are a professional baseball team based in Edinburg, Texas, in the United States. The Roadrunners are a member of the Eastern Division in the North American League, an independent professional league which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball or Minor League...
to their limit before being eliminated. In 2010, the Laredo Broncos folded because ULB ceased to exist and the fact that the city of Laredo perferred to lease the future Laredo Ballpark to a future expansion franchise team in the American Association than the Broncos since ULB had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Chapter 11, Title 11, United States Code
Chapter 11 is a chapter of the United States Bankruptcy Code, which permits reorganization under the bankruptcy laws of the United States. Chapter 11 bankruptcy is available to every business, whether organized as a corporation or sole proprietorship, and to individuals, although it is most...
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Front Office
- General Manager - Jose Melendez
- Director of Marketing - Ray Melendez
- Mascot - Buster the Bronco
Team Record
| Season | W | L | Win % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 44 | 46 | .489 | Wild Card |
| Winter 2007 | 8 | 12 | .400 | |
| 2007 | 41 | 54 | .432 | |
| 2008 | 39 | 48 | .448 |
Players
2006- Edwin Maldonado, 2B (Most Valuable Player)
- Darryl Roque, RHP
- Jose Salas, C/1B
- Arnoldo Ponce, SS
- Orlando Cruz, CF
2007
- Luis Arroyo, LHP
- Orlando Cruz, OF
- Santo Hernandez, RHP
- Hector Lebron, 1B
- Juan Lebron, OF
- Henry Lozado, RHP
- Edwin Maldonado, 3B
2008
- Santo Hernandez, RHP
- Gregorio Martinez, RHP
- Luany Sanchez, C
- Dwayne White, OF
- John Odom, RHP
2010
- Jose CansecoJosé CansecoJosé Canseco Capas, Jr. is a Cuban-American professional baseball manager, outfielder, and designated hitter for the Yuma Scorpions of the North American League and former Major League Baseball player. He is the identical twin brother of former major league player and current teammate Ozzie Canseco...
, DH - Santo Hernandez, RHP
- Juan Peralta, RHP
- Salvador Paniagua, C
- Kenny Gilbert, OF
- Jason Diaz, OF
Coaches
2006- Dalphi Correa, 3B Coach
- Larry Van Allen, Hitting Coach
2010
- Jose CansecoJosé CansecoJosé Canseco Capas, Jr. is a Cuban-American professional baseball manager, outfielder, and designated hitter for the Yuma Scorpions of the North American League and former Major League Baseball player. He is the identical twin brother of former major league player and current teammate Ozzie Canseco...
, Bench Coach - Alex Ortiz, Hitting Coach
Past Managers
- Michael Smith (2006)
- Dan Shwam (2006)
- Angel "Papo" Davila (2007)
- Dan Shwam (2008)
- Ricardo Cuevas (2009)
- Dan Firova (2010)