Kenosha Kroakers
| Kenosha Kroakers | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| League | Northwoods League (1994-1998) |
| Location | Kenosha, Wisconsin |
| Ballpark | Simmons Field |
| Founded | 1994 |
| League championships |
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The Kenosha Kroakers were an American baseball team that played in the Northwoods League, a collegiate summer baseball league. They played their home games at Simmons Field in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
History
The Kroakers began play in 1994 as one of the five original franchises in the Northwoods League, along with the Rochester Honkers, Wausau Woodchucks, Manitowoc Skunks, and Dubuque Mud Puppies. The Kroakers played their home games in historic Simmons Field, which had previously been home to the affiliated minor league Kenosha Twins of the Midwest League. In the league's inaugural season, all teams were owned by the league.[1]
In 1995, the NWL's second season, the Kroakers won the league championship, defeating the Manitowoc Skunks.[2] The championship team featured four future MLB players: Jermaine Clark, Joe Nelson, Erasmo Ramirez, and Andy Dominique.[3]
After their fifth season, 1998, the Kroakers franchise was removed from the rapidly-expanding NWL. In 2014, the league returned to Kenosha, with the expansion Kenosha Kingfish playing in Simmons Field.[2]
Kroakers in MLB
The following is a list of former Kroakers to appear in Major League Baseball.[3]
| Name | Year(s) with Kroakers | MLB Debut | MLB Accolades |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Barmes | 1998 | 2003 (Colorado Rockies) | NL Rookie of the Month (2005) |
| Jermaine Clark | 1995 | 2001 (Detroit Tigers) | |
| Andy Dominique | 1995 | 2004 (Boston Red Sox) | |
| Bobby Kielty | 1996 | 2001 (Minnesota Twins) | World Series Champion (2007) |
| Joe Nelson | 1995 | 2001 (Atlanta Braves) | |
| Erasmo Ramirez | 1995 | 2003 (Texas Rangers) | |
| George Sherrill | 1997–98 | 2004 (Seattle Mariners) | AL All-Star (2008) |
References
- ^ "Looking Back: 25 Memorable Moments in Northwoods League History". NorthwoodsLeague.com. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
- ^ a b "History". NorthwoodsLeague.com. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
- ^ a b "Northwoods League Alumni in Major League Baseball" (PDF). Northwoods League. March 14, 2025. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
External links
- Northwoods League – official site