It's official. Windsor:John Clark, Adam Dufour. Peoples:Brandon Allen. Burlington pitcher Jack Hale tied for the league-lead in wins with 17. I have family here. Send us a message or get in touch with reporter Henry Epp @TheHenryEpp. Baseball team in Burlington, VT. For tickets, call 802-655-6611. Danville:Cooper Calkins, Meles Gouge. Griffey was promoted to Burlington and played at Centennial Field late in the 1988 season. In the franchise's second season in Burlington, the Expos won the 1995 McNamara Division title and in 1996, it repeated as division champs and captured its only New York Penn League championship. BFA-Fairfax: Gabe Nyland-Funke. Chris English: I'll leave it to our fans and observers who come watch, but the answer is the quality of play is extremely high. Team managerBrian TerhunePh: (802) 272-9906. More: D-II championship game: U-32 blanks Spaulding for program's first state title, Feature: U-32 baseball star Owen Kellington draws attention of MLB scouts. 20 of the Lake Monsters 36 home games will be played Friday (6), Saturday (7) or Sunday (7). Burlington High School. Vermont was among the locations targeted for elimination. Justin Prim, Essex. In 2016, Griffey was enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame, joining Larkin. Brattleboro: Jack Pattison, Zinabu McNiece. 2023 www.burlingtonfreepress.com. The team changed its name to the Lake Monsters in 2006, one year after the big league parent franchise Montreal Expos moved to Washington and became the Nationals. Among Vermont's 14 home games in July will be a pair of four-game homestands (9th-13th and 21st-24th) before the Lake Monsters play their final three Centennial games August 4-6. Leland & Gray: Dylan Greenwood, Kristian Pierson. Vermont Public's News CoverageGovernment & Politics | The Vermont Economy | Criminal Justice & Public Safety | Arts & Culture | Education | Health | Energy & Environment | Food & Agriculture | Series & Specials, Investigations | Brave Little State | Vermont Edition | New England News Collaborative (NENC) | VPR Archive. A Free Press story from April 30, 1955, noted that Burlington was one of the few locations in the country "moving into baseball for the first time. BURLINGTON, VT The two-time defending regular-season champion Vermont Lake Monsters will open its third Futures Collegiate Baseball League season on Wednesday, May 24th when they host the Brockton Rox at historic Centennial Field, the team announced today with the release of the full 2023 FCBL schedule. Suspended list Most strikeouts: Tanner Wolpert, Rice (68). The current concrete and steel main grandstand was erected in 1922. But for most of its lifespan the Catamounts have been its only tenant. In addition to the baseball field, the adjacent soccer field was used by UVM's college football team until 1974, and UVM's men's and women's lacrosse teams in the 1990s through 2006. Otter Valley: Fraser Pierpont, Alex Polli. More:Oakland A's end affiliation with Vermont Lake Monsters ahead of 2021 season. Minor League Baseball gives clubs 60 days after the end of the season to change their names and logos. Sponsored by South Burlington Youth Baseball & Softball Inc. Enosburg: Shea Howrigan, Kamden Lovelette, Brandon Parent, Dylan Pattee. Ticket information for the Lake Monsters 38-game home schedule will be released at a later date. The A's went on to reach the league championship series againstthe Quebec Braves later that year, boosted by the mid-season addition of Winooski product Ralph LaPointe, according to the Society for American Baseball Research. Most RBIs: Tanner Wolpert, Rice (25). The phones are ringing off the hook. Lake Region: Gabe Gardner, Logan Ingalls. The club was renamed the Vermont Reds.[13]. Footer. More:Haskell chases childhood dream as voice of Connecticut Tigers. Kiefer McGrath,South Burlington. But Agganis uprooted the team again after, taking them to Canton, Ohio, the next year. [6] At the end of the contest, the winning name was "Champs", but as the team had not made the playoffs at that point since 1995, management did not think it was appropriate.[7]. 2023 Schedule; 2023 Printable Schedule; Team. The MLB'sExpos departed from Montreal in 2004 andtheir subsequent moveto Washington, D.C., where they were rebranded asthe Nationals, meant the minor league outpost they leftbehind needed a name-change as well. Missisquoi: Parker Hakey, Reid Myers. That season Vermont returned to the NYP postseason for the first time in 15 seasons by capturing the Stedler Division pennant on the final day of the regular season. Spaulding: Averill Parker, Zach Wilson. BURLINGTON, VT --- The defending FCBL champion Vermont Lake Monsters are excited to announce their 2022 regular-season schedule as the franchise begins its 28th season overall and second in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League. Williamstown:Blake Clark, James Deforge. Robbie Fragola, Champlain Valley. Brady Havers,South Burlington. Baseball Clubs & Parks (802) 655-5936. 2. Kurt Wenner,Rice. Catcher: Bryce Carey,Colchester. Green Mountain: Jack Boyle, Kagan Hance. Website is Copyright 2020 Lake Champlain Chamber. They opened the 2006 season as the Vermont Lake Monsters. Burlington businessman Ray Pecor, owner of Lake Champlain Transportation Co. in Burlington since 1976,[14] purchased the franchise rights of the Jamestown Expos and brought minor league baseball back to Burlington. Third base: Malaki Callahan,Colchester. Senior Teams. Fair Haven:Carson Babbie, Sawyer Ramey. Hazen Randall,Essex. All rights reserved. it seats 4,415 for baseball. Hartford: Alex Bushway, Jacob Dwinell, Colin Vielleux. Windsor:Lee Bevis, Maison Fortin. Co-players of the year: Ben Alekson, Peoples; Lyle Rooney, Hazen. Nick Kelly,South Burlington. Matt Gonyeau,BFA-St. Albans. The Vermont Expos debuted at Centennial Field on June 16, 1994. Proctor: Cam Canucci, Jacob Patch. You have to check and certify if you've been vaccinated or not. Date and more ticket information will be released soon. Champlain Valley:Angelos Carroll, Asa Roberts. The league is home to a variety of playing abilities, from previous high school players to past and current college players, and ex-professional players. 67 Cherry St. Burlington, VT . Richford:Will Steinhour. Five members of the 2009 team, Justin Albert, Matt Duffy, Justin Milo, Ethan Paquette and Joe Serafin, would be drafted by or sign with major league organizations. The official athletics website for the University of Vermont VCats This marked the first new MLB affiliation in the Lake Monsters' 17-year history. Peoples: Ben Alekson, Landon Dubie. The coaches' all-league baseball teams for the 2022 season as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department: Coach of the Year: Tom Perry, Colchester. That means the players on the field are in college, not the pros. Mariners manager Rich Morales was named Eastern League Manager of the Year and Jim Wilson and Omar Vizquel were Eastern League All-Stars. Vermont Lake Monsters 1 King Street Burlington, VT 05401 | map | directions C.J. Vermont Mountaineers. They announced the new name, "Lake Monsters", and revealed the new team colors and uniforms on November 15, 2005. I'm not going to jinx it, but we have a lot of tickets sold for Saturday and Sunday, pre-sales. 7/7 GAMEDAY LINKS (Notes, Stream, Live Stats) Lamoille: Caleb Bezio. Missisquoi: Eli Calhoun. Milton: Kayden Burke, Evan Gorton, Hunter McClellan. Fans along the border towns rooted for the Expos until the move. girls lacrosse: 2021 coaches' all-state teams, Vermont H.S. Team manager Brian Terhune Ph: (802) 272-9906. Chuck Harriman, Springfield. U-32:Ben Bourgeois, Carter Hoffman. With the movement of UVM's soccer facility to Virtue Field after the 2011 season, baseball became the primary sport played at Centennial Field. Vermont finished fourth again in 1987 but lost in the League finals. Springfield: Logan Roundy. For more information, contact the Lake Monsters at [emailprotected] or by phone at (802) 655-4200. The Vermont Lake Monsters return to Burlington's Centennial Field this weekend for the first time since 2019. And since then, much has changed for the organization off the field.Earlier this year, Major League Baseball cut 40 low-level minor league teams from its affiliation, including the Lake Monsters, then a new ownership group took over the team and moved it to the Futures Collegiate Baseball League. The coaches' all-league baseball teams for the 2023 season as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department: Related: 2023 Vermont Twin State baseball roster announced METRO DIVISION In Canton, we can probably do between 225,000 and 300,000 attendance. This hour, listen as Bob Kinzel and Mitch Wertlieb team up for our annual baseball show. The first UVM ice hockey game was played on the football portion of Centennial Field. Rivendell: Ty Newman. Mount St. Joseph:TJ Euber, Braedon McKeighan, Dom Valente. Spaulding: Trevor Arsenault, Cole McAllister, Kieran McNamara. Baseball. Vermont did not have enough time for an identity change and retained the Expos nickname for the 2005 season. My mother-in-law lives at Wake Robin, my brother-in-law lives in Shelburne. West Rutland: Andrew Bailey, Garrett Owens, Jeff Tedesco. Second base: Stefan DiGangi, Essex. What questions do you have, cut 40 low-level minor league teams from its affiliation, There's limits on the number of unvaccinated people that can be together in one place, Subscribe To 'The Frequency,' Our Daily Morning Newsletter, Champless Summer: Lake Monsters Season Is Officially Called Off. Burlington's next stretch without professional baseball lasted five years. [12] The Lake Monsters joined the Futures Collegiate Baseball League,[2] a wooden bat college league. For more information on mini-ticket packages, group outings and individual-game tickets, you can also visit www.vermontlakemonsters.com or email the front office at [emailprotected]. If your business isn't here, contact us today to get listed! Sponsored by South Burlington Youth Baseball & Softball Inc. Most stolen bases: Sully Beers, South Burlington (15). There's limits on the number of unvaccinated people that can be together in one place. Blue Mountain:Evan Dennis, John Dennis, Ricky Fennimore. For questions regarding merchandise and order status please call the Vermont Lake Monsters Official Store directly at (802) 655-4200 or email merchandise@vermontlakemonsters.com . More:Essex blanks Brattleboro for first baseball title in 12 years, Related:Free Press All-Championship Team for Vermont H.S. Vermont is one of the least-represented states on Baseball-Reference's state-by-state register of minor-league and independent teams. Fair Haven:Matt Heilder, Kyle James, Ethan Kelley. Kyle Tanis,Rice. Harwood: Chris James, Skyler Platt. Peoples: Hayden Frazee, Augie Leven, Jack Lund. "It's a great schedule with a lot of weekend home games for our fans to enjoy". Richford:Xavier Wood. West Rutalnd: Mike Goodnough. Have questions, comments or tips? Pitchers of the year: Ryan Canty, Champlain Valley. Seneca Durocher,BFA-St. Albans. More:Player development comes first for Lake Monsters. Northfield:Logan Amell. Larry Gardner was the first batter for UVM. The Official Site of Minor League Baseball web site includes features, news, rosters, statistics, schedules, teams, live game radio broadcasts, and video clips. Third base: Mike Mansfield, Colchester. [11] The Catamounts last contest was two weeks later at the 2009 America East Baseball Championship in Endicott, New York, UVM won nine of its last 10 conference games to qualify for the postseason for the seventh time since 2002. Coach of the year:Jamie Wright, Arlington. Its first baseball game was on April 17, 1906, with UVM's 104 victory over the University of Maine. 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Nearly 30 years later, Lynn Sailors owner Mike Agganis uprooted his Class-AA franchise for Burlington in 1984 and, after inkinga four-year player-development contract with the Cincinnati, the Vermont Reds were born. Local businessman Ray Pecor purchased the Class-A Jamestown (NY) Expos and relocated the New. Player of the year: Justis Orton, Enosburg. Team manager Brian Terhune Ph: (802) 272-9906. Springfield: Cameron Harriman, Sam Presch. Feb 25 2021 The Vermont Lake Monsters are shown in action at UVM's Centennial Field in August 2018. For that reason the eyes of the baseball world will be watching the operation of the local club and its success or failure with keen interest.". Lake Monsters Individual Stats; Futures League Standings; . Centennial Field is the name of the baseball stadium at the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont, and is the home of the Vermont Lake Monsters. Burlington, VT 05401, Front Office/Mailing Address: Thetford: Mack Briglin. Minor league baseball returned to Centennial Field in 1994. Vermont Reds The Vermont Reds are a defunct minor league baseball team. The team annually draws nearly 100,000 fans. In the franchise's26 seasons on the field, more than 110 Lake Monsters graduated to the big leagues. Mount Anthony: Caleb Hay, Ethan Labatt. Arlington: Griffin Briggs, Cannon Petry, Taylor Therriault. They play their home games at Centennial Field, one of the oldest minor league stadiums, on the campus of the University of Vermont . And we expect over the course of the next week or two that it'll open up dramatically. [12], Affiliated minor League baseball returned to Centennial Field in 1984 when Mike Agganis moved his AA Eastern League Lynn Pirates from Lynn, Massachusetts to Burlington. Woodstock: Jackson Martin, Alex Rice. More:Alekson dazzles, Peoples claims back-to-back D-III baseball championships. Brattleboro:Jolie Glidden, Willem Thurber. baseball: Coaches' all-league teams for 2019 season, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The promising start for the franchise ended right there, however, because the league disbanded prior to the 1956 season. Single-game tickets are scheduled to go on sale in mid-May. Burlington American Little League is a non-profit organization operating under license agreement with Little League International. BURLINGTON, VT --- The Vermont Lake Monsters will now play their first Futures Collegiate Baseball League game at Westfield on May 27th and open its home schedule at historic Centennial Field on Saturday, May 29th vs. the Norwich Sea Unicorns after rescheduling two of its four May home games to July due in part to Covid-19 state health protocols. Most home runs: Ryan Eaton, Champlain Valley (2). Josh Perkins, Rice. [16], After the cancelled 2020 minor league season, Major League Baseball took direct control of Minor League Baseball and discontinued short-season play. In their inaugural season, the Lake Monsters won the 2021 Futures Collegiate Baseball League championship, defeating the Pittsfield Suns in the 3-game championship series 2-1. After years of hosting popularsemi-pro ballclubs playing in the formerNorthern League, Vermont's first shot at organized, professional baseball came in 1955 when the Provincial League's Drummondville, Quebec franchise, relocated to Burlington. Contact Austin Danforth at 651-4851 or edanforth@freepressmedia.com. Blue Mountain: Evan Dennis, Ricky Fennimore. Williamstown:Jamesyon Locarno. The League is 100% volunteer run, providing programming through a combination of registration fees, proceeds from operating the famous Callahan Park snack shack at Callahan Park in Burlington, and fundraising . In 2005, the Vermont Expos invited Podres back to Centennial Field to throw out the first pitch in honor of the 50th anniversary of the 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers World Series championship.[18]. Lake Region: David Piers. West Rutland: Gus Covarrubias, Noah Olson, Caden Reed. Attending a game at Centennial Field in Burlington is more than a game - it's family fun! Coach of the year:Chris Groeger, Brattleboro. Isaac Gratton, BFA-St. Albans. Since the franchise moved to Vermont in 1994, 68 former Expos/Lake Monsters have reached the major leagues (as of July 2015) including future standouts Addison Russell, Orlando Cabrera, Jamey Carroll, Milton Bradley, Jorge Julio, Jason Bay, Ian Desmond, Jordan Zimmermann, Tommy Milone, and Danny Espinosa. In the announcement Athletics vice president and general manager Billy Beane was quoted as saying, "The baseball history and community support in Burlington makes it a very special place. Coach of the year: Mike Callahan, Mount St. Joseph. More than 5,000people attended the home openera 6-5 loss to the Pittsfield Mets.[5]. Woodstock: Memphis Begin. 2022 Schedule U-32: Alex Keane. Well, we're committed to a five-year lease, with four five-year renewal options, and were not going anywhere. Burlington, VT 05401, 2023 Vermont Lake Monsters. Fair Haven: Sawyer Ramey, Evan Reed. Vermont made the playoffs but lost to the Albany-Colonie Yankees in the finals. Most stolen bases: Sully Beers, South Burlington (14). Williamstown: Jaymeson Locarno. They played in the Eastern League at Centennial Field in Burlington, Vermont from 1984 to 1987. Outfield: Storm Dusablon, Essex. The coaches' all-league baseball teams for the 2021 season as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department: (Editor's note: Updated on July 13 with the Mountain Division team). Gardner and Collins are among 11 former Catamounts to reach the major leagues, the latest being Matt Duffy, who played for UVM during 20082009 and for the Houston Astros during 20152016.[3]. Evan Havrluk, Rice. Will Fowler,St. Johnsbury Academy. Coach of the year:Bob Lockerby, Bellows Falls. . Infield: Ethan Borick,South Burlington. Carter Beaupre, Colchester. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. The Lake Monsters join the Norwich Sea Unicorns (formerly NYPL division foe Connecticut Tigers) in their first FCBL seasons, along with returnees Brockton (MA) Sox, Nashua (NH) Silver Knights, New Britian (CT) Bees, Pittsfield (MA) Suns, Westfield (MA) Starfires and Worcester (MA) Bravehearts. Vizquel that year showed glimpses of his outstanding fielding that would earn him 11 Gold Gloves throughout his big league career, second-most among shortstops in major league history. A 12-time National League all-star and three-time Gold Glove Award winner, he was the 1995 National League Most Valuable Player and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2012. boys lacrosse: 2021 coaches' all-state, all-league teams. Mount Mansfield:Evan Hazen, Ben Powell. That season, Vermont featured Little All-American halfback Bobby Mitchell and UMass had future NFL quarterback Greg Landry. The 1955 Burlington Athletics attracted 51,267 fans to Centennial Field for the season, the second highest attendance in the League. First base: Parker Ballard, Burlington. Coach of the year: Dan Kiniry, Spaulding. The facility takes its name, Centennial Field, from the fact that the land on which it was built was dedicated to its current purpose on July 6, 1904, at the conclusion of the three-day celebration of the 100th anniversary of the first graduating class of the University of Vermont (UVM). Dr. Clarence Beecher, a one-time mayor of Burlington and dean of the UVM College of Medicine, led a group that brought the Philadelphia Athletics' Provincial League Class C team to play at Centennial Field in 1955, Vermont's first affiliated minor league team. It took another three decades for one to come back and only then for a handful of seasons. 1. So there's plenty of room for social distancing, in addition to sort of sideline seating that we've added. So how have ticket sales done so far? So for example, if we're tied after 10 innings, we go to home run derby. [2], The Vermont Lake Monsters were preceded in Burlington by a Burlington team in the Northeastern League (1887), a Burlington team in the Northern New York League (19031905), the Burlington Burlingtons of the Vermont State League/New Hampshire State League (1907) and Burlington A's of the Provincial League (baseball) (1955). BURLINGTON, VT --- The Vermont Lake Monsters are excited to announce its 68-game schedule for their inaugural season in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League, beginning with the first of 38 games at historic Centennial Field on Wednesday, May 26th against the FCBL defending-champion Nashua Silver Knights. Cooper Smith, Burlington. VPRs Henry Epp spoke with the Vermont Lake Monsters new president and COO Chris English. Fritz Hauser,St. Johnsbury Academy. Team History View past Baseball stats and history on the Vermont Principals' Association website: https://vpaonline.org . Centennial Field Enosburg: Joey Pennell. After a gap in between hosting minor league teams, the Vermont Reds and Vermont Mariners of the Eastern League (1984-1988) directly preceded the Vermont Expos. When Vermont closed the 2005 season it was notably the last pro baseball team to suit up as the Expos. The senior vice president for the Vermont Lake Monsters had to figure out how to rebuild a team that was no. Coach of the year:Devin Cilley, White River Valley. Burlington went 6564 to finish in third-place, 20.5 games behind the first-place St. Jean Canadians. More: D-I final: Pudvar fans 18, CVU bashes to title in coach Albertson's final game. For the first time since 2019, the Vermont Lake Monsters will take the field. White River Valley:Macin Gaudette, Robby McShinsky. Evan Hazen, Mount Mansfield. Williamstown: Max Dexter. Overview; Full Schedule; Primary Sidebar. Pitchers: Ryan Canty, Champlain Valley; Colby Fane-Fushing, Colchester; Ethan Moore, South Burlington; Christian Vallee, BFA-St. Albans; Gabe White, Essex. I'm originally from Montreal. We look forward to this partnership growing for many years to come."[8]. All 38 home games are played at historic Centennial Field - Minor League Baseball's oldest ballpark - located on the University of Vermont's campus in beautiful Burlington. Player of the year:Ben Alekson, Peoples. It took a half a centuryfor the diamond to play host to a Major League Baseball-affiliated pro team. Proctor: Dylan Aiker, Aaron Brock, Lucas Merrill. Harwood:Nic Moran. The Expos passed one million in cumulative attendance during the 2002 season. Enosburg:Danny Antillon, Landon Blake, Wyatt Boyce, Shea Howrigan, Brandon Parent, Peter Stiebris. Thetford: Ryan Malloy, Ethan Marshia. For the first time since 2019, the Vermont Lake Monsters will take the field. The Lake Monsters joined the Futures Collegiate Baseball League for the 2021 season. VPR's coverage of arts and culture in the region. Northfield: Carter Allen. BFA-Fairfax: Brenden Vincent. Enosburg: Blair Archambault, Foster Hutchins. spring playoffs, Spaulding baseball avenges 2021 championship loss with first title win in 32 years, Alekson dazzles, Peoples claims back-to-back D-III baseball championships, White River Valley tops Blue Mountain for D, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Richford:Carter Blaney, Jacob Clawson. Tanner Wolpert, Rice. He played in 17 games for the Mariners and hit two home runs. Baseball is coming back to Burlington this weekend. Pitchers: Jared Anderson,Champlain Valley. Inactive list The Vermont Lake Monsters are a Minor League Baseball team, affiliated with the Oakland Athletics. Players of the year: Danny Kiniry, Spaulding. U-32: Tony Concessi, Carter Hoffman, Shane Starr. The name references Champ, the legendary Lake Champlain monster which had been the team's mascot since 1994. In 2011, Vermont changed its major league affiliation from the Washington Nationals (National League) to the Oakland Athletics (American League). Burlington's nextstretch without professional baseball lasted five years. The club honored pitcher Dennis Martnez and wore powder-blue Expos uniforms with the Expos name on the front and a Lake Monsters patch on the left sleeve. Welcome home, Expos! North County:Jake Leblanc. 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All Rights Reserved. The coaches' all-league baseball teams for the 2021 season as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department: (Editor's note: Updated on July 13 with the Mountain Division team). All rights reserved. Hazen: Tyler Rivard, Lyle Rooney, Ethan Shopland. The Vermont Lake Monsters are a collegiate summer baseball team located in Burlington, Vermont. Colchester Cannons. Lyndon: James Sanborn, Whit Steen. Sort:Default. Gabe White,Essex. Coach of the year:Kris Keelty, Hartford. [1] With Major League Baseball's reorganization of the minor leagues after the 2020 season, Vermont was not selected to continue in affiliated baseball. Vermont will also play eight games vs. Worcester, seven vs. both Brockton and New Britain, along with six games vs. Norwich. Players of the year: Andrew Goodrich, Essex. The team is under new ownership and has changed leagues since they last took the field. During that time the club was a waypoint for future MLB stars such as Barry Larkin, Paul O'Neill andRob Dibble. There's Champ, of course, our mascot and all the antics, but also other things that you can do in the Futures League that we can do because we're independent, and we don't have to report up to the big club. On August 5, 2007, the Lake Monsters honored the Expos again and brought Tim Wallach to Burlington. Mount Abraham: Carter Monks, Ethan Thompson. Vergennes: Elijah Duprey. The Lake Monsters still had one more season to go in their two-year deal with Oakland, located across the country, but then the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of the NY-Penn season. "We're excited for baseball to be back at Centennial Field and look forward to making another Championship run in 2022," said Lake Monsters Vice President C.J. [citation needed]. Vermont will open the season playing 10 of its first 13 games at Centennial Field before alternating between two-game roadtrips and homestands until the end of June when they host a four-game homestand June 30-July 3. As we're recording this, large gatherings are still limited in Vermont. Ken Griffey Jr. was selected by the Seattle Mariners with the first pick of the 1987 Major League Baseball draft. Otter Valley:Jordan Beayon, Ethan Blow. Birdie Tebbetts This article was written by Tom Simon In a 1973 SABR survey, Birdie Tebbetts narrowly missed being chosen Vermont's greatest baseball player, finishing second to Larry Gardner by a mere handful of votes. Local businessman Ray Pecor purchased the Class-AJamestown (NY) Expos and relocated the New York-Penn League franchise to Chittenden County for the 1994 season. Windsor: Ethan Belvin. The regular season then wraps up August 7th at Brockton. Eli Bostwick,Essex. The field's large foul territory comes from the running track that at one time circled the park, including the area where the grandstand currently stands. Barry Larkin, Jeff Montgomery, Rob Dibble, Kal Daniels, Chris Sabo, and Norm Charlton all starred in Burlington and became the core of the 1990 World Champion Cincinnati Reds. Baseball is coming back to Burlington this weekend. Owen Pinaud, Mount Mansfield. [4] Today,[when?] One change to the Centennial Field schedule from past seasons will be that weekday games (Monday-Friday) will now begin a half hour earlier at 6:35 pm, while Saturday and Sunday games remain at 6:05 and 5:05 pm respectively (Sunday, July 3rd game will start at 1:05 pm). Become a member of theVermont Varsity InsiderFacebookgroup athttps://bit.ly/2MGSfvX. Coach of the year:Jeff Stetson, Mount Abraham. Northfield: Adam Gertes. Danville:Dillon Brigham, Jon Morgan, Joe Schlesinger.