The Stockton Mariners were a minor league baseball team located in Stockton, California. The Mariners played in the Class A-Advanced California League for a single season in 1978.
| Stockton Mariners | |
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| Minor league affiliations | |
| Class | Class A-Advanced |
| League | California League |
| Division | North |
| Major league affiliations | |
| Previous teams | Seattle Mariners |
| Team data | |
| Colors | Royal blue, gold, white |
| Ballpark | Billy Hebert Field |
History
editProfessional baseball returned to Stockton following a five-year absence. Stockton was a charter member of the California League with the most recent franchise relocating to Visalia following the 1972 season. The new Stockton franchise was owned by Joe Gagliardi, who simultaneously was operating the San Jose Missions under a lease agreement. Stockton signed an affiliation with the Seattle Mariners and adopted their parent club's namesake.[1] Stockton native, Mike Pereira, was named general manager. Bobby Floyd, who had led the Seattle's short-season affiliate in Bellingham to a league championship the previous year was tabbed as manager. The Mariners finished second in the north division standings with a record of 63–77.[2]
Following the season the club ended their working arrangement with Seattle and signed on with the Milwaukee Brewers. With the new affiliation the team reverted to its long standing moniker, the Ports.
Ballpark
editThe Mariners played at Billy Hebert Field. The facility is in use today available to the public for various levels of play.
Season Records
edit| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 63-77 | 2nd North | Bobby Floyd | 35,670 |
References
edit- ^ "Old Friends Rejoin California League". Newspapers.com. 1978-02-05. Retrieved 2020-08-31.
- ^ Varela, Ashley (2015-06-11). "A brief history of the Stockton Mariners". Lookout Landing. Retrieved 2020-09-03.
External links
edit- Stats Crew Stockton Mariners
- Baseball Reference Stockton Mariners