Yuba-Sutter Gold Sox
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The Marysville Gold Sox is a summer collegiate wood-bat club based in Marysville, California
, in the United States
. The team is host of the Horizon Air Summer Series
and plays its home games at Appeal-Democrat Park, formerly known as Bryant Field, adjacent to Ellis Lake
, in Marysville. The team name was changed from Yuba-Sutter Gold Sox to Marysville Gold Sox in 2010 to more particularly identify the city in which the team is located.
in 1995 as the Surrey Glaciers and only played one season at Stetson Bowl
in Surrey, British Columbia
, Canada
. In 1996 they relocated to Reno, Nevada
, becoming known as the Reno Chukars and played their home games at Moana Stadium
. They changed their name to the Reno Blackjacks in 1999 and played their final season in Reno before relocating to Marysville, where they were renamed the Feather River Mudcats for their inaugural 2000 season in Marysville.
Because of the team's infringement on the previously trademarked name of Mudcats by the Carolina Mudcats
of the Southern League
, the Feather River Mudcats changed their name to the Feather River Fury in preparation for the 2001 season, though never took the field under that name since the team filed for bankruptcy prior to the season start. There was no baseball in Marysville for the 2001 season.
The City of Marysville stepped in to operate the team for the 2002 season in order to keep baseball alive in the area and the city-owned ballpark in use. The City changed the name to Yuba-Sutter Gold Sox
and played the season in the Western Baseball League
. Upon conclusion of that 2002 season the Western Baseball League disbanded, thus ending the Gold Sox as a professional team.
The team was purchased from the City in 2003 by Bob Bavasi of Bavasi Sports Partners and local auto dealer Don McCullough (1936–2005) and began 2003 season play as a summer collegiate wood-bat team as it remains to this day.
The ball club played the 2003 and 2004 seasons in the California Collegiate League
.
In 2005, the Gold Sox became the host team for the Horizon Air Summer Series
, a collegiate wood bat league created by Bob Bavasi.
Prior to the 2005 season, Don McCullough passed away. Upon McCullough's passing, Peter Bavasi
, former General Manager of the San Diego Padres
, President of the Toronto Blue Jays
and Cleveland Indians
, came out of retirement to help administer the club for the 2005 and 2006 seasons.
On January 1, 2007, Bob Bavasi invited Fair Oaks, California
attorney Tom Lininger and his wife Karyn to join in the ownership of the club as majority shareholders. Tom Lininger became the team's Managing Partner and remains in that position today.
The Gold Sox name was chosen in honor of Yuba-Sutter (two adjoining counties separated by a river with the towns of Marysville and Yuba City on each side), having been called the "Gateway to the Gold Fields" during the California gold rush
of the mid 1800's. The Gold Sox mascot is Mr. G, a gecko-like creature that is a favorite with children.
Marysville, California
Marysville is the county seat of Yuba County, California, United States. The population was 12,072 at the 2010 census, down from 12,268 at the 2000 census. It is included in the Yuba City Metropolitan Statistical Area, often referred to as the Yuba-Sutter Area after the two counties, Yuba and...
, in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The team is host of the Horizon Air Summer Series
Horizon Air Summer Series
The Horizon Air Summer Series is a unique 11-week baseball competition among collegiate summer baseball clubs.-History:The Summer Series was founded in 2005 by Bob Bavasi, former owner of the Everett Aqua Sox, of the Northwest League. It is sponsored by Alaska Airlines sister company, Horizon Air...
and plays its home games at Appeal-Democrat Park, formerly known as Bryant Field, adjacent to Ellis Lake
Ellis Lake
Located in Marysville, California, Ellis Lake has been the most memorable centerpeice of in the City of Marysville since the 1930s. It is a sparkling man-made lake surrounded by lush greenery and sidewalks with flocks of geese and a variety of other birds...
, in Marysville. The team name was changed from Yuba-Sutter Gold Sox to Marysville Gold Sox in 2010 to more particularly identify the city in which the team is located.
Team history
The franchise began as a professional team in the Western Baseball LeagueWestern Baseball League
The Western Baseball League was an independent baseball league based in the Western United States and Western Canada. It's member teams were not associated with any Major League Baseball teams. It operated from 1995 to 2002....
in 1995 as the Surrey Glaciers and only played one season at Stetson Bowl
Stetson Bowl
Stetson Bowl is a stadium in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada built in 1948. Located in the Cloverdale Fairgrounds, it was upgraded for minor league baseball and was the home field of the Surrey Glaciers of the Western Baseball League for the 1995 season. As a ballpark, the Stetson Bowl had a...
in Surrey, British Columbia
Surrey, British Columbia
Surrey is a city in the province of British Columbia, Canada. It is a member municipality of Metro Vancouver, the governing body of the Greater Vancouver Regional District...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. In 1996 they relocated to Reno, Nevada
Reno, Nevada
Reno is the county seat of Washoe County, Nevada, United States. The city has a population of about 220,500 and is the most populous Nevada city outside of the Las Vegas metropolitan area...
, becoming known as the Reno Chukars and played their home games at Moana Stadium
Moana Stadium
Moana Stadium is a stadium in Reno, Nevada. It is primarily used for baseball. Past teams have included the Reno Silver Sox, the Reno Blackjacks, Reno Padres and Reno Chukars. The ballpark had a capacity of 4,000 people...
. They changed their name to the Reno Blackjacks in 1999 and played their final season in Reno before relocating to Marysville, where they were renamed the Feather River Mudcats for their inaugural 2000 season in Marysville.
Because of the team's infringement on the previously trademarked name of Mudcats by the Carolina Mudcats
Carolina Mudcats
The Carolina Mudcats are a minor league baseball team based in the eastern suburbs of Raleigh, North Carolina. The team, which plays in the Carolina League, are the Single-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians major-league club beginning in 2012.-History:...
of the Southern League
Southern League (baseball)
The Southern League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the Southern United States. It is classified a Double-A league. The original league was formed in , and shut down in . A new league, the Southern Association, was formed in , consisting of twelve teams...
, the Feather River Mudcats changed their name to the Feather River Fury in preparation for the 2001 season, though never took the field under that name since the team filed for bankruptcy prior to the season start. There was no baseball in Marysville for the 2001 season.
The City of Marysville stepped in to operate the team for the 2002 season in order to keep baseball alive in the area and the city-owned ballpark in use. The City changed the name to Yuba-Sutter Gold Sox
Yuba-Sutter Gold Sox
The Marysville Gold Sox is a summer collegiate wood-bat club based in Marysville, California, in the United States. The team is host of the Horizon Air Summer Series and plays its home games at Appeal-Democrat Park, formerly known as Bryant Field, adjacent to Ellis Lake, in Marysville...
and played the season in the Western Baseball League
Western Baseball League
The Western Baseball League was an independent baseball league based in the Western United States and Western Canada. It's member teams were not associated with any Major League Baseball teams. It operated from 1995 to 2002....
. Upon conclusion of that 2002 season the Western Baseball League disbanded, thus ending the Gold Sox as a professional team.
The team was purchased from the City in 2003 by Bob Bavasi of Bavasi Sports Partners and local auto dealer Don McCullough (1936–2005) and began 2003 season play as a summer collegiate wood-bat team as it remains to this day.
The ball club played the 2003 and 2004 seasons in the California Collegiate League
California Collegiate League
The California Collegiate League, founded in 1994, is a collegiate summer baseball league headquartered in Carpinteria, California. It is associated with the National Baseball Congress.-Current teams 2010:Ten to 14 teams will play in the CCL....
.
In 2005, the Gold Sox became the host team for the Horizon Air Summer Series
Horizon Air Summer Series
The Horizon Air Summer Series is a unique 11-week baseball competition among collegiate summer baseball clubs.-History:The Summer Series was founded in 2005 by Bob Bavasi, former owner of the Everett Aqua Sox, of the Northwest League. It is sponsored by Alaska Airlines sister company, Horizon Air...
, a collegiate wood bat league created by Bob Bavasi.
Prior to the 2005 season, Don McCullough passed away. Upon McCullough's passing, Peter Bavasi
Peter Bavasi
Peter Bavasi was the farm director for the US baseball team the San Diego Padres from 1969 to 1972. He then replaced his father, Buzzie Bavasi as General Manager of the Padres from 1973 to 1976. Peter later went on to become the first GM of the Toronto Blue Jays in 1977. He was president of the...
, former General Manager of the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
, President of the Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball 's American League ....
and Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
, came out of retirement to help administer the club for the 2005 and 2006 seasons.
On January 1, 2007, Bob Bavasi invited Fair Oaks, California
Fair Oaks, California
Fair Oaks is a census-designated place in Sacramento County, California, United States. It is part of the Sacramento–Arden-Arcade–Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 30,912 at the 2010 census, up from 28,008 at the 2000 census. Fair Oaks's zip code is 95628...
attorney Tom Lininger and his wife Karyn to join in the ownership of the club as majority shareholders. Tom Lininger became the team's Managing Partner and remains in that position today.
The Gold Sox name was chosen in honor of Yuba-Sutter (two adjoining counties separated by a river with the towns of Marysville and Yuba City on each side), having been called the "Gateway to the Gold Fields" during the California gold rush
California Gold Rush
The California Gold Rush began on January 24, 1848, when gold was found by James W. Marshall at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California. The first to hear confirmed information of the gold rush were the people in Oregon, the Sandwich Islands , and Latin America, who were the first to start flocking to...
of the mid 1800's. The Gold Sox mascot is Mr. G, a gecko-like creature that is a favorite with children.
Year-by-year record
| Year | League | Wins | Losses | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Western Baseball League Western Baseball League The Western Baseball League was an independent baseball league based in the Western United States and Western Canada. It's member teams were not associated with any Major League Baseball teams. It operated from 1995 to 2002.... |
43 | 47 | 3rd North Division | Tim Gloyd | Did Not Qualify |
| 2003 | California Collegiate League California Collegiate League The California Collegiate League, founded in 1994, is a collegiate summer baseball league headquartered in Carpinteria, California. It is associated with the National Baseball Congress.-Current teams 2010:Ten to 14 teams will play in the CCL.... |
31 | 13 | 3rd | Brad Peek | NA |
| 2004 | California Collegiate League | 34 | 10 | 3rd | Brad Peek | NA |
| 2005 | Horizon Air Summer Series Horizon Air Summer Series The Horizon Air Summer Series is a unique 11-week baseball competition among collegiate summer baseball clubs.-History:The Summer Series was founded in 2005 by Bob Bavasi, former owner of the Everett Aqua Sox, of the Northwest League. It is sponsored by Alaska Airlines sister company, Horizon Air... |
30 | 10 | 2nd McCullough Division | Brad Peek | NA |
| 2006 | Horizon Air Summer Series | 32 | 8 | 1st McCullough Division | Brad Peek | NA |
| 2007 | Horizon Air Summer Series | 27 | 13 | 3rd McCullough Division | Jack Johnson Jack Johnson (musician) Jack Johnson was born May 18, 1975 is an American folk rock singer-songwriter, surfer and musician known for his work in the soft rock and acoustic genres. In 2001, he achieved commercial success after the release of his debut album, Brushfire Fairytales. He has since released four more albums, a... |
NA |
| 2008 | Horizon Air Summer Series | 30 | 10 | 2nd McCullough Division | Jack Johnson | NA |
| 2009 | Horizon Air Summer Series | 28 | 12 | 4th McCullough Division | Jack Johnson | NA |
| 2010 | Horizon Air Summer Series | 31 | 9 | 2nd McCullough Division | Jack Johnson | NA |
| 2011 | Horizon Air Summer Series | 31 | 8 | 1st McCullough Division | Jack Johnson | NA |
Notable alumni
- Dallas BradenDallas BradenDallas Lee Braden is a left-handed pitcher for the Oakland Athletics. He was drafted out of Texas Tech University in the twenty fourth round of the 2004 Major League Baseball Draft by the Athletics...
(2003) - Tommy EveridgeTommy EveridgeThomas James "Tommy" Everidge is a former Major League Baseball first baseman who is currently with the independent Lancaster Barnstormers.-Amateur career:...
(2003, 2004) - Anthony BassAnthony BassAnthony E. Bass is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the San Diego Padres.-Professional career:Bass was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the fifth round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft....
(2007)