Kokomo Creek Chubs
| Kokomo Creek Chubs | |
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| Information | |
| League | Prospect League (Eastern Conference – Northeast Division) |
| Location | Kokomo, Indiana |
| Ballpark | Kokomo Municipal Stadium |
| Founded | 2026 |
| League championships | 0 |
| Division championships | 0 |
| Colors | Navy, teal, silver, white |
| Ownership | Bullpen Tournaments, Prep Baseball & Joe Thatcher[1] |
| General manager | Matt Howard[4] |
| Manager | Jason Taulman[2][3] |
| Website | www |
The Kokomo Creek Chubs are a collegiate summer league baseball team of the Prospect League. They are located in Kokomo, Indiana, and play their home games at Kokomo Municipal Stadium. The Creek Chubs and other collegiate summer leagues and teams exist to give top college players a professional-like experience without affecting NCAA eligibility.
The Creek Chubs play in the Prospect League's Eastern Conference – Northeast Division along with the Champion City Half Trax, Chillicothe Paints, Johnstown Mill Rats, and Lafayette Aviators.[5]
History
Kokomo's previous team in the Prospect League, the Kokomo Jackrabbits, were members of the league from the franchise's inception in 2014 to 2018, when they left to join the Northwoods League, which they were members of from 2019 to 2024. The Jackrabbits dissolved after the 2024 season due to a legal battle between the city of Kokomo and the ownership of the Jackrabbits, Kokomo Baseball LLC, which ultimately ended with a judge ruling in favor of the city of Kokomo.[6][7][8] The ruling officially brought an end to the Jackrabbits.[9]
On October 7, 2025, the Prospect League announced that a new franchise had been awarded to the city of Kokomo, with Bullpen Tournaments, Prep Baseball & former MLB pitcher Joe Thatcher as the owners of the team.[10][11][12]
On October 31, 2025, the team was officially named the Creek Chubs.[13][14][15]
Stadium
The Creek Chubs play at Kokomo Municipal Stadium, a 4,000-seat facility owned and operated by the city of Kokomo, Indiana.[16]
The facility was built in 2015 and is located at 400 S Union St in Kokomo.[17]
Seasons
| Season | Manager | Record | Win % | League | Division | GB | Post-season record | Post-season win % | Post-season result | Notes |
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| 2026 | Jason Taulman | 0–0 | – | – | – | – | 0–0 | – | – | Inaugural season |
| Totals | 0–0 | .000 | 0–0 | .000 |
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References
- ^ "'Kokomo Creek Chubs: Kokomo's New Baseball Era Begins". www.thekokomopost.com. October 31, 2025. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ^ "Yeah ... it's the Creek Chubs". kokomolantern.substack.com. November 3, 2025. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ^ "Kokomo Creek Chubs announced as new baseball team". www.kokomotribune.com. October 31, 2025. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ^ "Kokomo's New Baseball Team: Creek Chubs". wibc.com. October 31, 2025. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ^ "2026 Prospect League Standings – Prospect League Baseball". www.prospectleague.com. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- ^ "Kokomo Jackrabbits cancel 2025 season amid legal drama". www.insideindianabusiness.com. January 6, 2025. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ^ "Decision on Jackrabbits expected in coming weeks". sports.yahoo.com. January 31, 2025. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ^ "Judge rules in favor of city in Kokomo Jackrabbits dispute". www.kokomotribune.com. February 26, 2025. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ^ "The Jackrabbits are hasenpfeffer". kokomolantern.substack.com. February 26, 2025. Retrieved April 24, 2026.
- ^ "New Kokomo baseball team joins Prospect League". fox59.com. October 7, 2025. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ^ "Kokomo baseball has a home". www.kokomolantern.co. October 9, 2025. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ^ "Kokomo's New Prospect League Team". www.wwki.com. October 2, 2025. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ^ "Kokomo Baseball Team Announces Official Name and Logo: The Kokomo Creek Chubs". prospectleague.com. October 31, 2025. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ^ "Meet the Creek Chubs, Kokomo's new baseball team". www.mywabashvalley.com. October 31, 2025. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ^ "Kokomo chooses Creek Chubs mascot name for new baseball team". www.heraldbulletin.com. November 3, 2025. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ^ "Kokomo Municipal Stadium - Kokomo Jackrabbits". www.stadiumjourney.com. July 15, 2024. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ^ "Kokomo Creek Chubs". Retrieved April 29, 2026.