Welland Pirates
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The Welland Pirates were a minor league baseball team located in Welland, Ontario. The team played in the Short-Season A classification New York–Penn League from 1989 to 1994, and were affiliated with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Their home stadium was Welland Stadium.
When the Welland Pirates relocated to Erie, Pennsylvania, in 1995, they were renamed the Erie SeaWolves, who exist today as a member of the Double-A Eastern League.
Notable alumni
- Jeff Banister (1994, MGR) 2015 AL Manager of the Year
- Jason Christiansen (1991)
- Jason Johnson (1993)
- Tim Wakefield (1989) MLB All-Star; 200 MLB Wins
- U L Washington (1989, MGR)
- Tony Womack (1991) MLB All-Star
- Kevin Young (1991)
Season records
| Season | W | L | Finish <templatestyles src="Nobold/styles.css"/>(games behind leader) | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 32 | 44 | 5th in Stedler Division (12 GB) | Out of playoffs |
| 1990 | 36 | 42 | 3rd in Stedler Division (8.5 GB) | Out of playoffs |
| 1991 | 30 | 47 | 6th in Stedler Division (20.5 GB) | Out of playoffs |
| 1992 | 31 | 46 | 6th in Stedler Division (25.5 GB) | Out of playoffs |
| 1993 | 35 | 42 | 5th in Stedler Division (17.5 GB) | Out of playoffs |
| 1994 | 30 | 44 | 4th in Stedler Division (12 GB) | Out of playoffs |
References
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Categories:
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- Defunct New York–Penn League teams
- Sport in Welland
- Baseball teams in Ontario
- Defunct baseball teams in Canada
- Pittsburgh Pirates minor league affiliates
- 1989 establishments in Ontario
- 1994 disestablishments in Ontario
- Baseball teams established in 1989
- Baseball teams disestablished in 1994