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Bakersfield Train Robbers

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Bakersfield Train Robbers
Team logo Cap insignia
Information
LeaguePecos League
LocationBakersfield, California
BallparkSam Lynn Ballpark
Founded2013
League championships2018
Division championships2013, 2018, 2021
Former name(s)Topeka Train Robbers (2016)
Las Vegas Train Robbers (2013–2015)
Former ballparksLake Shawnee Sports Complex (2016) Rodriguez Park (2013–2014)
ColorsBlue, red, white, black
       
ManagerRelly Mercurio
Websitebakersfieldtrainrobbers.com

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

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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

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Active roster Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  •  6 Hunter Adams
  • 15 Josiah Bowles
  • 34 Chris Brown
  • 17 Cameron Isbell
  • 36 Kyle Langston
  • 46 Jayden Metz
  • 37 Roberto Morales
  • 22 Jacob Perez
  • 44 Joe Riddle
  • 32 Ethan Rivera
  • 10 Gehrig Taylor
  • 50 Daxton Tinker
  •  8 Austin Toerner
  • 28 Sebastian Vargas


Utility players

  •  1 Alex Miller
 

Catchers

  • 26 Isaiah Mirabal
  • 27 Paul Von Zboray

Infielders

  • 21 Chad Bayne
  • 16 Paul Carreno
  • 47 Jalyn Lee
  • 24 Noah McCreary
  •  5 Relly Mercurio
  • 12 Cole Parker
  •  3 Sebastian Trinidad

Outfielders

  •  7 Josh Burns
  •  2 Luke Eskew
  • 14 Cole Modgling
  •  9 Ashanti Ross
 

Manager

  •  5 Relly Mercurio

Coaches

  • TBD

Disabled list
‡ Inactive list
§ Suspended list

Roster updated July 17, 2024
Transactions

Season-by-season results

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Bakersfield Train Robbers
Year Regular Season Post-season
Record Win % Finish Record Win % Result
2013 41–27 .603 1st of 4 (North) 2–2 .500 Lost championship series (ROS)
2014 16–42 .276 4th of 4 (North)
2015 23–41 .359 3rd of 4 (North)
2016 28–33 .459 3rd of 5 (North) 0–2 .000 Lost first round series (TRI)
2017 37–25 .597 2nd of 6 (Pacific) 0–2 .000 Lost first round series (HIG)
2018 38–26 .594 1st of 4 (Pacific) 6–1 .857 Won championship series (ALP)
2019 37–26 .587 3rd of 6 (Pacific) 4–3 .571 Lost championship series (ALP)
2020 Season canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2021 33–5 .868 1st of 6 (Pacific) 1–2 .333 Lost conference series (TCA)
2022 31–18 .633 3rd of 8 (Pacific) 0–2 .000 Lost first round series (TCA)
2023 29–18 .617 3rd of 8 (Pacific) 2–3 .400 Lost conference series (SRF)
2024 0–0 TBD of 6 (Pacific) 0–0 TBD
Totals 313–261 .545 15–17 .469

References

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  1. ^ "Casey Dill goes to Las Vegas to be a Train Robber". pecosleague.com. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  2. ^ "OCU's Henderson helps Roswell Invaders to Pecos League title". ocusports.com. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  3. ^ "Atlanta Braves sign former Las Vegas Train Robber Knuckleballer Dustin Bare". pecosleague.com. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  4. ^ "Train Robbers invading Topeka with new professional brand". Topeka Capital-Journal. 30 April 2016.
  5. ^ "Bakersfield becomes home to the Train Robbers in the Pecos League" (Press release). Pecos League. December 15, 2016.
  6. ^ "Bakersfield Train Robbers win Pecos League title". bakersfield.com. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  7. ^ "Manny Corpas Independent Lg Stats". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
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