Hannibal Cavemen
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League | Prospect League (West Division) |
Location | Hannibal, Missouri |
Ballpark | Clemens Field |
Founded | 2009 |
Folded | 2016 |
Colors | Black, gold, gray |
Ownership | Rick DeStefane (co-owner) |
Manager | Dick "LT" Dent (2016) Greg McVey (2015) Jay Hemond (2009–2014) |
Media | Hannibal Courier-Post |
The Hannibal Cavemen were a collegiate summer league baseball team located in Hannibal, Missouri, in the United States. They were a member of the West Division of the summer collegiate Prospect League from 2009–2016. The franchise began playing again as the Hannibal Hoots, in 2018.
History
Built in 1938,
On June 10, 2008, ground was broken for Clemens Field's renovation. Almost two months later, on August 1, 2008, the Cavemen announced their name, which was a homage to the numerous caves in Hannibal which are popular with tourists.
On November 11, 2008, the CICL announced it was merging into the new Prospect League, which the Cavemen joined as a member of the West Division, beginning in the 2009 season.
On January 6, 2017, the Prospect League announced that the Hannibal franchise had elected to suspend operations for the 2017 season. The franchise began playing again as the Hannibal Hoots, starting with the 2018 season.[1]
Overall Records by Year
Year | Wins | Losses | Pct | GB | Division | Manager | Playoffs |
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2009 | 20 | 33 | .377 | 14.5 | 6th West | Jay Hemond | dnq |
2010 | 27 | 28 | .491 | 8.5 | 4th West | Jay Hemond | dnq |
2011 | 29 | 26 | .527 | 8.5 | 4th West | Jay Hemond | dnq |
2012 | 31 | 29 | .517 | 7 | 4th West | Jay Hemond | dnq |
2013 | 29 | 28 | .509 | 10.5 | 4th West | Jay Hemond | dnq |
2014 | 25 | 35 | .417 | 14.5 | 4th West | Jay Hemond | dnq |
2015 | 16 | 40 | .286 | 25 | 6th West | Greg McVey | dnq |
2016 | 13 | 47 | .217 | 26.5 | 6th West | Dick "LT" Dent | dnq |
References
- ^ Mikesell, Mat (November 9, 2017). "Hoots unveiled as nickname for Hannibal's Prospect League franchise". Herald-Whig. Quincy, Illinois: Quincy Media. Retrieved January 4, 2020.