Brainerd Mighty Gulls
| Brainerd Mighty Gulls | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| League | Northwoods League (1998-2002) |
| Location | Brainerd, Minnesota |
| Ballpark | Stewart C. Mills Field |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Colors | Blue, gold, white[1] |
The Brainerd Mighty Gulls were an American baseball team that played in the Northwoods League, a collegiate summer baseball league. They played their home games at Stewart C. Mills Field in Brainerd, Minnesota
History
The city of Brainerd had previously had an independent baseball team called the Bobcats, who played in the Prairie League in 1997. The Prairie League folded after that season, and Brainerd was one of three former Prairie League markets that entered the Northwoods League in 1998. While the Southern Minny Stars kept their branding, the Grand Forks Channel Cats and Mighty Gulls established new identities.[2]
The Mighty Gulls played five seasons in the Northwoods League. While they never won a league championship, they finished as runner-up in their final season of 2002, falling to the Waterloo Bucks in the championship series.[2] After the 2002 season, the Mighty Gulls ceased operations.[2]
Mighty Gulls in MLB
The following is a list of former Mighty Gulls to appear in Major League Baseball.[3]
| Name | Year(s) with Mighty Gulls | MLB Debut |
|---|---|---|
| T.J. Bohn | 2001 | 2006 (Seattle Mariners) |
| Mike Burns | 1998-99 | 2005 (Houston Astros) |
| Jordan De Jong | 1999 | 2007 (Toronto Blue Jays) |
| Mike McCoy | 2000 | 2009 (Colorado Rockies) |
| Mike Rouse | 1999-2000 | 2006 (Oakland Athletics) |
References
- ^ "Northwoods League Official Colors (1994 through present)". TruColor.net. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ^ a b c "History". NorthwoodsLeague.com. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
- ^ "Northwoods League Alumni in Major League Baseball" (PDF). Northwoods League. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
External links
- Northwoods League – official site