Ventura Braves
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The Ventura Braves were a California League
baseball team based in Ventura, California
, USA that existed from 1950 to 1952. Their major league affiliate was the Atlanta Braves
. They played their home games at Babe Ruth Field
.
Notable players include Gene Lillard
, Bob Roselli
and Bobby Sturgeon
. Lillard and Sturgeon also managed the team.
California League
The California League is a Class A Advanced minor league baseball league which operates throughout the state of California. Before 2002, it was classified as a "High-A" league, indicating its status as a Class A league with the highest level of competition within that classification, and the fifth...
baseball team based in Ventura, California
Ventura, California
Ventura is the county seat of Ventura County, California, United States, incorporated in 1866. The population was 106,433 at the 2010 census, up from 100,916 at the 2000 census. Ventura is accessible via U.S...
, USA that existed from 1950 to 1952. Their major league affiliate was the Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
. They played their home games at Babe Ruth Field
Babe Ruth Field
Babe Ruth Field is a ballpark in Ventura, California, USA. Named after baseball player Babe Ruth, it was located at the Ventura County Fairgrounds and was used as a minor-league park from 1948 to 1955. Tenants include the Ventura Yankees, Ventura Braves and Channel Cities Oilers....
.
Notable players include Gene Lillard
Gene Lillard
Robert Eugene Lillard was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals.-External links:...
, Bob Roselli
Bob Roselli
Robert Edward Roselli was an American professional baseball player, catcher who played in Major League Baseball between the and seasons. Listed at 5' 11", 185 lb., Roselli batted and threw right-handed...
and Bobby Sturgeon
Bobby Sturgeon
Robert Harwood Sturgeon was a shortstop/second baseman in Major League Baseball who played between 1940 and 1948 for the Chicago Cubs and Boston Braves . Listed at 6' 0", 175 lb., Sturgeon batted and threw right-handed...
. Lillard and Sturgeon also managed the team.