Ventura Yankees
Encyclopedia
Based in Ventura, California
, the Ventura Yankees were a minor league baseball team that existed from 1947 to 1949. They were affiliated with the New York Yankees
and the played in the California League
. They played their home games at Babe Ruth Field
at Seaside Park.
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...
, the Ventura Yankees were a minor league baseball team that existed from 1947 to 1949. They were affiliated with the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
and the played in the California League
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...
. 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....
at Seaside Park.
Year-by-year record
(from Baseball Reference Bullpen)| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 58-82 | 6th (t) | Mike Gazella Mike Gazella Michael Gazella was an American major league baseball player who played for the New York Yankees on several championship teams in the 1920s.... / Johnny Sturm Johnny Sturm John Peter Joseph "Johnny" Sturm was a Major League Baseball player. He played with the New York Yankees during the 1941 season as their starting first baseman.-Biography:... |
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| 1948 | 80-60 | 2nd | Eddie Kearse Eddie Kearse Paul Edward Kearse was a Major League Baseball catcher. Kearse played for the New York Yankees in . In 11 career games, he had 5 hits in 26 at-bats. He batted and threw right-handed.... |
Lost in 1st round |
| 1949 | 80-60 | 3rd | Bones Sanders | Lost League Finals |