Fresno Grizzlies
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League | California League (2021–present) |
Division | North Division |
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Major league affiliations | |
Team | Colorado Rockies (2021–present) |
Previous teams |
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Minor league titles | |
Class titles (1) | 2015 |
League titles (1) | 2015 |
Conference titles (2) |
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Division titles (5) |
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First-half titles (1) |
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Second-half titles (1) |
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Team data | |
Name | Fresno Grizzlies (1998–present) |
Colors | Scarlet, black, beige, brown Pete Beiden Field (1998–2001) |
Owner(s)/ Operator(s) | Diamond Baseball Holdings |
General manager | Derek Franks |
Manager | Steve Soliz |
The Fresno Grizzlies are a
The Grizzlies were established in 1998 as members of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League (PCL). They won the PCL championship in 2015, making it the only league title in franchise history. Fresno was transferred to the Low-A West league in 2021, but this was renamed the California League in 2022.
History
Prior professional baseball in Fresno
Professional baseball first came to Fresno in 1898 when it had a team in the original
San Francisco Giants (1998–2014)
When
From 1998 through 2001, the Grizzlies played at
During the team's 11-year history in Fresno, it has had several different owners. In October 2005, the team was sold again, this time to Fresno Baseball Club LLC, headquartered in Delaware.
The team hosted such promotions as
Parker, the Grizzlies
Houston Astros (2015–2018)
In 2015, Fresno became an affiliate of the Houston Astros.[5] That season, they won the
Following the 2017 season, Grizzlies manager Tony DeFrancesco announced he would not return to the Houston Astros organization for the 2018 season. DeFrancesco led Fresno to a winning record in each of his three seasons at the helm, his clubs compiling a record of 234–194 (.547) from 2015 to 2017. The run marked the first time in franchise history (since 1998) the Grizzlies completed three consecutive winning seasons.[6]
On January 19, 2018,
The Astros declined to renew their player-development contract with Fresno beyond the 2018 season.[9][5]
Washington Nationals (2019–2020)
The team unveiled new logos, colors, and uniforms for the 2019 season. While retaining the Grizzlies name and grizzly bear imagery, the team switched to a red, black, beige, and brown color scheme with logos and uniforms that resemble the flag of California.[1]
Fresno also gained a new major league affiliate for 2019. The Grizzlies and Washington Nationals agreed to a player development contract for the 2019 and 2020 seasons.[10] The start of the 2020 season was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic before being cancelled on June 30.[11][12] In conjunction with Major League Baseball's reorganization of the minors after the 2020 season, the Washington Nationals opted to discontinue their affiliation with the Grizzlies, leaving them in need of a new affiliate.[13]
Colorado Rockies (2021–present)
In conjunction with
Season-by-season records
League | The team's final position in the league standings |
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Division | The team's final position in the divisional standings |
GB | Games behind the team that finished in first place in the division that season |
‡ | Class champions (1998–2020) |
† | League champions (1998–present) |
§ | Conference champions (1998–2020) |
* | Division champions (1998–present) |
Season | League | Regular season | Postseason | MLB affiliate | Ref. | ||||||
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Record | Win % | League | Division | GB | Record | Win % | Result | ||||
1998 * |
PCL | 81–62 | .566 | 2nd (tie) | 1st | — | 2–3 | .400 | Won Pacific Conference Southern Division title Lost Pacific Conference title vs. Calgary Cannons, 3–2[20] |
San Francisco Giants | [21] |
1999 | PCL | 73–69 | .514 | 7th | 2nd | 1⁄2 | — | — | — | San Francisco Giants | [22] |
2000 | PCL | 57–84 | .404 | 15th | 4th | 31+1⁄2 | — | — | — | San Francisco Giants | [23] |
2001 | PCL | 68–71 | .489 | 9th | 2nd | 4+1⁄2 | — | — | — | San Francisco Giants | [24] |
2002 | PCL | 57–87 | .396 | 16th | 4th | 28 | — | — | — | San Francisco Giants | [25] |
2003 | PCL | 55–88 | .385 | 16th | 4th | 36+1⁄2 | — | — | — | San Francisco Giants | [26] |
2004 | PCL | 62–82 | .431 | 15th | 4th | 17 | — | — | — | San Francisco Giants | [27] |
2005 | PCL | 68–76 | .472 | 11th (tie) | 2nd (tie) | 12 | — | — | — | San Francisco Giants | [28] |
2006 | PCL | 61–83 | .424 | 14th | 4th | 30 | — | — | — | San Francisco Giants | [29] |
2007 | PCL | 77–67 | .535 | 4th | 2nd | 7 | — | — | — | San Francisco Giants | [30] |
2008 | PCL | 67–76 | .469 | 11th | 3rd | 15+1⁄2 | — | — | — | San Francisco Giants | [31] |
2009 | PCL | 71–73 | .493 | 10th (tie) | 3rd (tie) | 15+1⁄2 | — | — | — | San Francisco Giants | [32] |
2010 | PCL | 75–69 | .521 | 6th | 2nd | 4 | — | — | — | San Francisco Giants | [33] |
2011 | PCL | 65–79 | .451 | 13th (tie) | 3rd (tie) | 23 | — | — | — | San Francisco Giants | [34] |
2012 | PCL | 74–70 | .514 | 9th | 3rd | 12 | — | — | — | San Francisco Giants | [35] |
2013 | PCL | 68–75 | .476 | 12th | 4th | 12+1⁄2 | — | — | — | San Francisco Giants | [36] |
2014 | PCL | 68–76 | .472 | 13th | 4th | 13 | — | — | — | San Francisco Giants | [37] |
2015 * § † ‡ |
PCL | 84–59 | .587 | 2nd | 1st | — | 7–3 | .700 | Won Pacific Conference Northern Division title Won Pacific Conference title vs. Triple-A championship vs. Columbus Clippers
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Houston Astros | [38] |
2016 | PCL | 73–70 | .510 | 5th (tie) | 3rd | 8 | — | — | — | Houston Astros | [39] |
2017 | PCL | 77–65 | .542 | 4th | 2nd | 3 | — | — | — | Houston Astros | [40] |
2018 * § |
PCL | 82–57 | .590 | 2nd (tie) | 1st | — | 4–5 | .444 | Won Pacific Conference Northern Division title Won Pacific Conference title vs. El Paso Chihuahuas, 3–2 Lost PCL championship vs. Memphis Redbirds, 3–1 |
Houston Astros | [41] |
2019 | PCL | 65–75 | .464 | 11th | 3rd | 8 | — | — | — | Washington Nationals | [42] |
2020 | PCL | Season cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic)[12] | Washington Nationals | [43] | |||||||
2021 * |
A-W | 74–41 | .643 | 1st | 1st | — | 0–3 | 000 | Lost Low-A West championship vs. San Jose Giants, 3–0.[17] | Colorado Rockies | [16] |
2022 * |
CAL | 83–49 | .629 | 1st | 1st | – | 2–2 | .500 | Won North Division title Won Cal League semifinals vs. San Jose Giants 2–0 Lost Cal League championship to Lake Elsinore Storm 0–2 |
Colorado Rockies | [44] |
2023 * |
CAL | 78–54 | .591 | 1st | 1st | – | — | — | Won North Division title | Colorado Rockies | [45] |
Totals | — | 1,763–1,757 | .501 | — | — | — | 15–16 | .484 | — | — | — |
Popular culture
The 2012 family film
The main character of the 2023 sitcom Not Dead Yet (TV series), Nell Serrano, is a fan of the Fresno Grizzlies. The seventh episode of season one, Not Out of the Game Yet, involves her writing the obituary for the Grizzlies former color commentator.[47][48]
Radio
All games are broadcast on the Fresno Grizzlies website, with Stephen Rice handling the play-by-play.
Roster
Players | Coaches/Other | |||
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Catchers
Infielders
Outfielders
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Manager
Coaches
60-day injured list
7-day injured list |
Notable alumni
- Yordan Álvarez, MLB designated hitter/outfielder
- Brandon Belt, MLB first baseman
- Alex Bregman, MLB third baseman/shortstop for the Houston Astros
- Madison Bumgarner, MLB starting pitcher
- Pat Burrell, MLB outfielder
- Matt Cain, MLB starting pitcher
- Carlos Correa, MLB shortstop
- Brandon Crawford, shortstop for the St. Louis Cardinals
- J. D. Davis (born 1993), third baseman for the Oakland Athletics
- Adam Duvall, MLB outfielder
- Teoscar Hernandez, MLB outfielder
- Tim Lincecum, MLB starting pitcher
- Joe Nathan, MLB closer
- Joe Panik, MLB second baseman
- Yusmeiro Petit, MLB pitcher
- Buster Posey, MLB catcher
- Sergio Romo, MLB closer
- Brian Wilson, MLB closer
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