Bakersfield Train Robbers
| Bakersfield Train Robbers | |||||
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| Information | |||||
| League | Pecos League | ||||
| Location | Bakersfield, California | ||||
| Ballpark | Sam Lynn Ballpark | ||||
| Founded | 2013 | ||||
| League championships | 2018 | ||||
| Division championships | 2013, 2018, 2021 | ||||
| Former name | Topeka Train Robbers (2016) Las Vegas Train Robbers (2013–2015) | ||||
| Former ballpark | Lake Shawnee Sports Complex (2016) Rodriguez Park (2013–2014) | ||||
| Colors | Blue, red, white, black | ||||
| Manager | Bill Rogan | ||||
| Website | bakersfieldtrainrobbers | ||||
The Bakersfield Train Robbers are a professional baseball team based in Bakersfield, California. The team is a member of the Pecos League, an independent baseball league which is not affiliated with Major or Minor League Baseball.
History
Established for the 2013 season, the team played its home games at Rodriguez Park in Las Vegas, New Mexico. On December 19, 2012, Casey Dill was announced as the first manager in club history.[1] After finishing in first place in the North Division with a 41–27 record, the Train Robbers lost in the championship series.[2] On March 11, 2015, the Atlanta Braves signed former Train Robber pitcher Dustin Bare. Bare became the first Train Robber player to sign with an affiliated organization.[3]
In 2016, the club relocated from Las Vegas, New Mexico to Topeka, Kansas where they played at Lake Shawnee Sports Complex.[4] On December 15, 2016, it was announced that the Train Robbers would move to Bakersfield, California for the 2017 season, filling in the void left by the contraction of the California League's Bakersfield Blaze.[5]
In 2018, the Train Robbers' won their second division title and then defeated the Alpine Cowboys to capture their first league championship.[6]
In 2019, former Major League Baseball pitcher Manny Corpas appeared in three games. In 2021, Corpas would return for his second stint with the Train Robbers. Over parts of two seasons, Corpas went 2–0 with a 1.05 ERA in 17 innings pitched while striking out 26 batters.[7]
At the completion of the 2023 Pecos League season the Train Robbers have won three division championships and made three championship game appearances. They currently play their home games at Sam Lynn Ballpark in Bakersfield.
Roster
| Active Roster | Coaching Staff |
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Pitchers
Utility Players
Catchers
Infielders
Outfielders
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Manager
Coaches
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Professional season-by-season results
| Season | Overall | Win % | Standing | Manager | Postseason |
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| Las Vegas Train Robbers | |||||
| 2013 | 41–27 | .603 | 1st of 4 (North) | Casey Dill | Won conference series (TRI) 2–0 Lost championship series (ROS) 0–2 |
| 2014 | 16–42 | .276 | 4th of 4 (North) | DJ Stinsman | Did not qualify |
| 2015 | 23–41 | .359 | 3rd of 4 (North) | Max Garza | Did not qualify |
| Topeka Train Robbers | |||||
| 2016 | 28–33 | .459 | 3rd of 5 (North) | Max Garza (28–29) Bob Fritz (0–4) |
Lost first round (TRI) 0–2 |
| Bakersfield Train Robbers | |||||
| 2017 | 37–25 | .597 | 2nd of 6 (Pacific) | Bill Moore | Lost first round (HIG) 0–2 |
| 2018 | 38–26 | .594 | 1st of 4 (Pacific) | Bryan Kloppe | Won first round (CAL) 2–0 Won conference series (TCA) 2–0 Won championship series (ALP) 2–1 |
| 2019 | 37–26 | .587 | 3rd of 6 (Pacific) | Edilson Alvarez | Won first round (MON) 2–0 Won conference series (HIG) 2–1 Lost championship series (ALP) 0–2 |
| 2020 | Season canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | ||||
| 2021 | 33–5 | .868 | 1st of 6 (Pacific) | Relly Mercurio | Lost conference series (TCA) 1–2 |
| 2022 | 31–18 | .633 | 3rd of 8 (Pacific) | Relly Mercurio | Lost first round (TCA) 0–2 |
| 2023 | 29–18 | .617 | 3rd of 8 (Pacific) | Relly Mercurio | Won first round (MON) 2–1 Lost conference series (SRF) 0–2 |
| 2024 | 33–21 | .611 | 1st of 6 (Pacific) | Relly Mercurio | Won first round (VAL) 2–1 Lost conference series (SRF) 1–2 |
| 2025 | 35–19 | .648 | 2nd of 6 (Pacific) | Bill Rogan | Lost first round (DUB) 1–2 |
| Totals | 381–301 | .559 | — | — | 19–22 (.463) 1 championship |
References
- ^ "Casey Dill goes to Las Vegas to be a Train Robber". pecosleague.com. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ "OCU's Henderson helps Roswell Invaders to Pecos League title". ocusports.com. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ "Atlanta Braves sign former Las Vegas Train Robber Knuckleballer Dustin Bare". pecosleague.com. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ "Train Robbers invading Topeka with new professional brand". Topeka Capital-Journal. April 30, 2016.
- ^ "Bakersfield becomes home to the Train Robbers in the Pecos League" (Press release). Pecos League. December 15, 2016.
- ^ "Bakersfield Train Robbers win Pecos League title". bakersfield.com. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ "Manny Corpas Independent Lg Stats". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved June 19, 2024.