Bay Area Toros
Encyclopedia
The Bay Area Toros was a professional baseball team based in Texas City, Texas
, in the United States
. The Toros were a member of the Continental Baseball League
, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball
. From the 2008 season to 2009, the Toros played their home games at Robinson Stadium
. In 2010, the Toros suspended operations, announcing they could return for the 2011 season. The Toros were the first minor league baseball team in the Houston metropolitan area since the 1970s.
organization.
Texas City, Texas
Texas City is a city in Chambers and Galveston counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 41,521 at the 2000 census. It is a part of the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
, in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The Toros were a member of the Continental Baseball League
Continental Baseball League
The Continental Baseball League, based in Addison, Texas, was an independent minor league professional baseball league that operated for four seasons, from 2007-2010. The league conceived as a professional, independent baseball organization operating in the U.S...
, 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...
. From the 2008 season to 2009, the Toros played their home games at Robinson Stadium
Robinson Stadium
Robinson Stadium is a baseball stadium located in Texas City, Texas. The stadium seats 1,800 people. It was home to the Bay Area Toros of the Continental Baseball League as well as the Texas City High School baseball team....
. In 2010, the Toros suspended operations, announcing they could return for the 2011 season. The Toros were the first minor league baseball team in the Houston metropolitan area since the 1970s.
Year-by-year record
| Season | Finish | W-L | Win% | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 4th | 13-28 | .317 | Runners-up |
| 2008 | 1st | 44-29 | .603 | Champions |
| 2009 | 1st | 38-18 | .679 | Semifinalists |
Notable players
On March 22, 2008, pitcher Brandon Sisk signed with the Kansas City RoyalsKansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...
organization.