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The Pulaski Mariners are a minor league baseball
team based in Pulaski, Virginia
, United States
. They are an Advanced Rookie League team in the Appalachian League
, and a farm team of the Seattle Mariners
. The team plays its home games at Calfee Park
. They have previously been affiliated with several other major league baseball
teams, most recently the Toronto Blue Jays
. That affiliation ended after the 2006 season and with no major league parent to supply players the team suspended operations for one season.
On Sunday, Aug. 29, Appalachian League President Lee Landers announced that the club would return with a two-year deal with the Seattle Mariners.
Pulaski's teams won the Appalachian League's championship in , , , and .
Pulaski was the 2010 Appalachian League Eastern Division Champion.
The Pulaski Mariners play at Calfee Park
. Calfee Park opened in 1935 and has a capacity of 2,500 fans. A number of houses that surround the park have good views of games. The director of stadium operations is Dave Hart and the head groundskeeper is Gary Martin.
The park had major renovations prior to the season, with a new grandstand behind the plate and along the first-base side as well as "open-air suites" (railed-in areas with picnic tables) farther down on the first-base line. A new scoreboard was also installed.
Minor league baseball
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team based in Pulaski, Virginia
Pulaski, Virginia
Pulaski is a town in Pulaski County, Virginia, United States. The population was 9,086 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Pulaski County.Pulaski is part of the Blacksburg–Christiansburg–Radford Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
, United States
United States
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. They are an Advanced Rookie League team in the Appalachian League
Appalachian League
The Appalachian League is a Rookie-class minor league that began play in 1937 with one year of inactivity in 1956. From 1937 to 1962, it was a Class D League. Teams are located in the Appalachian regions of Virginia, North Carolina, West Virginia and Tennessee...
, and a farm team of the Seattle Mariners
Seattle Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are a professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington. Enfranchised in , the Mariners are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Safeco Field has been the Mariners' home ballpark since July...
. The team plays its home games at Calfee Park
Calfee Park
Calfee Park is a stadium in Pulaski, Virginia, USA. It is primarily used for baseball, and is currently the home field of the Seattle Mariners' Appalachian League affiate, the Pulaski Mariners. It was built in 1935 as a Works Progress Administration project, and is listed on the National Register...
. They have previously been affiliated with several other 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...
teams, most recently 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 ....
. That affiliation ended after the 2006 season and with no major league parent to supply players the team suspended operations for one season.
On Sunday, Aug. 29, Appalachian League President Lee Landers announced that the club would return with a two-year deal with the Seattle Mariners.
Pulaski baseball history
- Pulaski Counts, , to
- Pulaski Phillies, to
- Pulaski Cubs, to
- Pulaski Phillies, to
- Pulaski Braves, to
- Pulaski Rangers, to
- Pulaski Blue Jays, to
- Pulaski Mariners, to present
Pulaski's teams won the Appalachian League's championship in , , , and .
Pulaski was the 2010 Appalachian League Eastern Division Champion.
Ballpark
Calfee Park
Calfee Park is a stadium in Pulaski, Virginia, USA. It is primarily used for baseball, and is currently the home field of the Seattle Mariners' Appalachian League affiate, the Pulaski Mariners. It was built in 1935 as a Works Progress Administration project, and is listed on the National Register...
. Calfee Park opened in 1935 and has a capacity of 2,500 fans. A number of houses that surround the park have good views of games. The director of stadium operations is Dave Hart and the head groundskeeper is Gary Martin.
The park had major renovations prior to the season, with a new grandstand behind the plate and along the first-base side as well as "open-air suites" (railed-in areas with picnic tables) farther down on the first-base line. A new scoreboard was also installed.
Notable former Pulaski players
- Steve AverySteve AverySteven Thomas Avery is a former left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who was a young star with the Atlanta Braves in the early 1990s.-Young Gun:...
, Pulaski Braves, - Jeff BlauserJeff BlauserJeffrey Michael Blauser is a former Major League Baseball shortstop. He played for the Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs from 1987 to 1999.-Career:...
, Pulaski Braves, - David Elder, Pulaski Rangers,
- Aaron HarangAaron HarangAaron Michael Harang is a Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher.-Amateur career:Harang graduated from Patrick Henry High School then went on to San Diego State University...
, Pulaski Rangers, - David JusticeDavid JusticeDavid Christopher Justice is a former outfielder and designated hitter in Major League Baseball who played for the Atlanta Braves , Cleveland Indians , New York Yankees , and Oakland Athletics .-Early life:David was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Robert and Nettie Justice...
, Pulaski Braves, - Mike LambMike LambMichael Robert Lamb is an American professional baseball Utility Player for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball. He can play the infield but shortstop, corner outfield and catcher...
, Pulaski Rangers, - Kameron LoeKameron LoeKameron David Loe is a professional baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers.He previously pitched in Major League Baseball for the Texas Rangers. At 6' 9" tall, Loe is one of the tallest players in the game, and also has a 7 foot boa constrictor named Angel which he keeps in the clubhouse...
, Pulaski Rangers, - Javy LópezJavy LópezJavier López Torres is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Atlanta Braves , Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox . He batted and threw right-handed...
, Pulaski Braves, - Kevin MenchKevin MenchKevin Ford Mench is a Major League Baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent.-High school and college career:...
, Pulaski Rangers, - Travis SniderTravis SniderTravis James Snider is a Major League Baseball player for the Toronto Blue Jays organization. He hits and throws left-handed. He played baseball at Henry M. Jackson High School, where he also played running back and linebacker in football...
, Pulaski Blue Jays - Jason SchmidtJason SchmidtJason David Schmidt , is a former American Major League Baseball pitcher.Schmidt was born in Lewiston, Idaho. In his career he has played for the Los Angeles Dodgers , San Francisco Giants , Pittsburgh Pirates and Atlanta Braves , by whom he had been drafted in the eighth round, 206th overall, of...
, Pulaski Braves - Mike SchmidtMike SchmidtMichael Jack Schmidt is a Hall of Fame third baseman popularly considered among the greatest third basemen in the history of Major League Baseball. He played his entire career for the Philadelphia Phillies....
, Pulaski Phillies - Eugenio VélezEugenio VélezEugenio Vélez Vancomper is a Dominican professional baseball infielder and outfielder who is a free agent.-Toronto Blue Jays :...
, Pulaski Blue Jays - C.J. Wilson, Pulaski Rangers