Lodi Padres
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The Lodi Padres were a minor league baseball team based in Lodi, California
that played in the California League
from 1970 to 1971. They were affiliated with the San Diego Padres
and played at Lawrence Park
. In 1970, under managers Sonny Ruberto
and Ken Bracey
, they went 43-97, finishing eighth in the league. In 1971, they went 65-74 under manager George Freese
, finishing sixth in the league.
Lodi, California
Lodi is a city located in , in the northern portion of California's Central Valley. The population was 62,134 at the 2010 census. The California Department of Finance's population estimate as of January 1, 2011 is 62,473....
that 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...
from 1970 to 1971. They were affiliated with 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...
and played at Lawrence Park
Tony Zupo Field
Tony Zupo Field, originally known as Lawrence Park, is a stadium in Lodi, California. It was primarily used for baseball and was the home of Lodi Crushers. The ballpark has a capacity of 3,000 people....
. In 1970, under managers Sonny Ruberto
Sonny Ruberto
John Edward "Sonny" Ruberto is a former Major League Baseball catcher. He played parts of two seasons in the majors, for the San Diego Padres and for the Cincinnati Reds. After his playing career, he worked as a minor league manager and coach in the St. Louis Cardinals organization.-Sources:...
and Ken Bracey
Ken Bracey
Kenneth Wayne Bracey is a former minor league baseball pitcher, manager and big league scout. Currently, he serves as a special assistant to the Los Angeles Dodgers General Manager, Ned Colletti.-Playing career:...
, they went 43-97, finishing eighth in the league. In 1971, they went 65-74 under manager George Freese
George Freese
George Walter Freese was a third baseman in Major League Baseball. He played for the Detroit Tigers in 1953, Pittsburgh Pirates in 1955 and Chicago Cubs in 1961....
, finishing sixth in the league.