Royal Oak Leprechauns
| Royal Oak Leprechauns | |
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| Information | |
| League | Northwoods League (Great Lakes East 2024-pres) |
| Location | Royal Oak, Michigan |
| Ballpark | Memorial Park (Royal Oak, Michigan) (2021-present) |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Former name | Irish Hills Leprechauns (2015-2018) |
| Former league | Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League (2015-2023) |
| Former ballpark | Siena Heights Baseball Diamond (2015-2018) |
| Colors | Green, King's Gold |
| Mascot | Paddy O’Dinger[1] |
| Management | General Manager: Danny Weiss President: D.J. LeMahieu[2] |
| Manager | Christian Faust[3] |
| Media | Northwoods League + |
| Website | Official website |
The Royal Oak Leprechauns are a summer collegiate baseball team based in Royal Oak, Michigan, that plays its home games at Memorial Park.[1] The franchise was founded in 2015 and previously competed in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League before joining the Northwoods League in 2024.[2][5][6] The team originally played in Adrian, Michigan as the Irish Hills Leprechauns.[2][3][4]
History
In 2015, the Leprechauns joined the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League as the Irish Hills Leprechauns playing out of Siena Heights University in Adrian, Michigan. [4]
In 2020, New York Yankees all-star and gold glove winning infielder, D.J. LeMahieu began supporting the Leprechauns as a primary donor, funding numerous renovations to Memorial Park.[5] LeMahieu later transitioned to the role of Leprechauns president. [6]
In October 2023, it was announced that the Leprechauns would be leaving the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League and joining the Northwoods league for the 2024 season.[7]
Season-by-season results
2016-2023: Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League[8]
2024-present: Northwoods League[9]
| Season | Wins | Losses | Pct | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 22 | 20 | .524 | Did not qualify |
| 2017 | 16 | 26 | .381 | Did not qualify |
| 2018 | 19 | 22 | .463 | Did not qualify |
| 2021 | 23 | 19 | .548 | Did not qualify |
| 2022 | 17 | 21 | .447 | Did not qualify |
| 2023 | 17 | 21 | .447 | Did not qualify |
| 2024 | 34 | 38 | .472 | Did not qualify |
| 2025 | 35 | 37 | .486 | Did not qualify |
Yearly Attendance
| Year | Attendance |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 26,206[10] |
| 2025 | 30,367[11] |
Leprechauns in the Pros
The following former Leprechauns have signed with Major League Baseball organizations:
- Jake Shelagowski — St. Louis Cardinals[12]
- Aidan Cremarosa — Tampa Bay Rays[13]
- Derek Clark — Los Angeles Angels[14]
- Griffin Kilander — Boston Red Sox[15]
- Jake Jekielek — Texas Rangers[16]
- Zach MacDonald — Detroit Tigers[17]
- Trent Farquhar — Philadelphia Phillies[18]
- Pierce Banks — Minnesota Twins[19]
- Sam Benschoter — Cincinnati Reds[20]
- Griffin Lockwood-Powell — Los Angeles Dodgers[21]
- Jake Hoover — Texas Rangers[22]
References
- ^ Meet Our Mascot Paddy O’Dinger
- ^ Front Office - Royal Oak Leprechauns
- ^ Coaching Staff - Yoral Oak Leprechauns
- ^ "Royal Oak Leprechauns | Royal Oak, MI". City of Royal Oak Website.
- ^ Galli, Brad (June 4, 2022). "Year Two Begins for Royal Oak Leprechauns, College Summer Wooden Bat Team DJ Lemahieu Helped Start". WXYZ Detroit. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
- ^ Kirk, Megan (May 25, 2025). "Royal Oak Leprechauns set to open 2025 season". Royal Oak Tribune.
- ^ "Northwoods League Welcomes the Royal Oak Leprechauns for 2024". Official Northwoods League Website. October 19, 2023.
- ^ All-time Yearly Standings - Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League
- ^ Standings - Northwoods League
- ^ Reichard, Kevin (October 28, 2024). "2024 summer collegiate attendance by total - Ballpark Digest". Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ "Attendance". Northwoods League. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
- ^ "Jake Shelagowski". MiLB.com. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
- ^ "Aidan Cremarosa". MiLB.com. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
- ^ "Derek Clark". MiLB.com. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
- ^ "Griffin Kilander". MiLB.com. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
- ^ "Jake Jekielek". MiLB.com. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
- ^ "Zach MacDonald". MiLB.com. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
- ^ "Trent Farquhar". MiLB.com. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
- ^ "Pierce Banks". MiLB.com. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
- ^ "Sam Benschoter". MiLB.com. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
- ^ "Griffin Lockwood-Powell". MiLB.com. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
- ^ "Jake Hoover". MiLB.com. Retrieved January 20, 2026.