Wilmington Waves
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The Wilmington Waves were a minor league baseball team in Wilmington
, North Carolina
. They were a Low-A class team that played in the South Atlantic League
, and were a farm team of the Los Angeles Dodgers
for the franchise’s only year in Wilmington. They played all of their home games at Brooks Field
, on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington
. However, because Brooks Field was not easy to spot on campus, attendance for the Waves' home games was substantially low. Because of this handicap, the Waves were given a limited amount of time to find a new stadium or build a new one. But the deadline was not met and, prior the 2002 season, the Wilmington Waves were sold and moved to Albany
, Georgia, where the franchise became the South Georgia Waves
.
Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington is a port city in and is the county seat of New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. The population is 106,476 according to the 2010 Census, making it the eighth most populous city in the state of North Carolina...
, North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
. They were a Low-A class team that played in the South Atlantic League
South Atlantic League
The South Atlantic League is a minor league baseball league based chiefly in the Southeastern United States, with the exception of three teams in the Mid-Atlantic States...
, and were a farm team of the Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
for the franchise’s only year in Wilmington. They played all of their home games at Brooks Field
Brooks Field (Wilmington)
Brooks Field is a stadium in Wilmington, North Carolina on the campus of UNC-Wilmington. Brooks Field is the home of the UNC Wilmington Seahawks and is the host site of the Colonial Athletic Association baseball Tournament. The ballpark has a capacity of 3,000 people and first opened in...
, on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
The University of North Carolina at Wilmington, sometimes referred to as UNC Wilmington, is a public, co-educational university located in Wilmington, North Carolina...
. However, because Brooks Field was not easy to spot on campus, attendance for the Waves' home games was substantially low. Because of this handicap, the Waves were given a limited amount of time to find a new stadium or build a new one. But the deadline was not met and, prior the 2002 season, the Wilmington Waves were sold and moved to Albany
Albany, Georgia
Albany is a city in and the county seat of Dougherty County, Georgia, United States, in the southwestern part of the state. It is the principal city of the Albany, Georgia metropolitan area and the southwest part of the state. The population was 77,434 at the 2010 U.S. Census, making it the...
, Georgia, where the franchise became the South Georgia Waves
South Georgia Waves
The South Georgia Waves was a Low-A class minor league baseball team in Albany, Georgia for one season before relocating to Columbus, Georgia where they operated under the same name for the 2003 season before being rebranded the Columbus Catfish...
.
List of Wilmington Waves players in the MLB
All players are listed in alphabetical order by their surname, with the year they played for Wilmington in parentheses.- Reggie AbercrombieReggie AbercrombieReginald Damascus Abercrombie is a former Major League Baseball outfielder now playing for the Sioux Falls Fighting Pheasants of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball.-Professional career:...
(2001) - Willy AybarWilly AybarWilly Del Jesus Aybar is an infielder who currently plays for the Yuma Scorpions in the North American League. Aybar has previously played in Major League Baseball for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, and Tampa Bay Rays...
(2001) - Joselo DíazJoselo DíazJoselo Soriano Díaz is a Major League Baseball pitcher who is currently with the independent Long Island Ducks....
(2001) - Ben Diggins (2001)
- Tom GoodwinTom GoodwinThomas Jones Goodwin is a former Major League Baseball player. He attended Central High School in Fresno, and then went on to play for Fresno State University...
(2001) - Joel HanrahanJoel HanrahanJoel Ryan Hanrahan , nicknamed The Hammer, is a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates.-Los Angeles Dodgers:...
(2001) - Koyie HillKoyie HillKoyie Dolan Hill is a Major League Baseball catcher for the Chicago Cubs.-Baseball career:While attending Wichita State University, Hill compiled a .355 batting average and 186 RBI primarily as a third baseman....
(2001) - Ruddy LugoRuddy LugoRuddy Joraider Lugo is a Dominican-American Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher in the Detroit Tigers organization. Lugo is the younger brother of Atlanta Braves shortstop Julio Lugo...
(2001) - Agustín MonteroAgustin MonteroAgustín Alcantara Montero is a minor-league pitcher for the Northwest Independent League....
(2001) - Jason RepkoJason RepkoJason Edward Repko is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Minnesota Twins. Naturally a centerfielder, his career has been slowed by numerous injuries.-High school years:...
(2001) - Lino UrdanetaLino UrdanetaLino Urdaneta is a former right-handed relief pitcher.After seven years with the Dodgers and Indians systems, Urdaneta was selected by Detroit in the Rule 5 draft on December 15, 2003...
(2001) - Shane VictorinoShane VictorinoShane Patrick Victorino is an outfielder in Major League Baseball who plays for the Philadelphia Phillies. He is a switch-hitter and throws right-handed.-Career:...
(2001)
Year-by-year record
Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
---|---|---|---|---|
2001 | 75-63 | 5th | Dino Ebel | |