Category: Pacific Coast League

1976 Tacoma Twins baseball program from the Pacific Coast League

Tacoma Twins

August 14, 2017

The Tacoma Twins of the Pacific Coast League were the top farm club of the Minnesota Twins from 1972 until 1977. During this era, Tacoma helped to develop future Major League stars Lyman Bostock and Rick Dempsey. Perhaps the Tacoma Twins best player, by Class AAA standards, was first baseman Randy Bass. Bass slugged 64 home runs for Tacoma between 1975 and 1977. Though his Major League career never took off, Bass became a superstar in Japan winning back-to-back Japanese Triple Crowns in 1985 and 1986.

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1981 Tucson Toros baseball program from the Pacific Coast League

Tucson Toros

June 13, 2017

Pacific Coast League (1969-1997) Born: 1969 Re-Branded: 1998 (Tucson Sidewinders) First Game: Last Game: PCL Champions: 1991 & 1993 Hi Corbett Field Owners: 1969-1973: Roy Jackson 1974-1983: Bill

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1975 Phoenix Giants baseball program from the Pacific Coast League

Phoenix Giants (1966-1985)

May 2, 2016

Pacific Coast League (1966-1985) Born: 1966 – The Tacoma Giants relocate to Phoenix Re-Branded: 1986 (Phoenix Firebirds) First Game: April 15, 1966 (W 6-3 vs. Tulsa Oilers)

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Las Vegas Stars Pacific Coast League

Las Vegas Stars

July 3, 2015

The Las Vegas Stars were the Class AAA top farm club of the San Diego Padres for 18 seasons between 1983 and 2000. When the Pacific Coast League’s Spokane Indians relocated to Las Vegas in late 1982, it marked the return of pro baseball to the city for the first time since 1958. The Padres had a rich farm system during the 1980’s, with future Major League standouts such as John Kruk, Kevin McReynolds and Roberto & Sandy Alomar coming up through Las Vegas. The Stars won PCL titles in 1986 and 1988. The 1990’s were a leaner ersa and the team refreshed its image with a space alien-themed re-brand in 2001, becoming the Las Vegas 51s that summer.

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San Jose Missions Minor League Baseball

San Jose Missions

July 15, 2014

Pacific Coast League (1977-1978) California League (1979-1981) Born: October 1976 – The Sacramento Solons relocate to San Jose, CA Affiliation Change: 1982 (San Jose Expos)

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