DuPage Dragons

DuPage Dragons
Founded in 2005 Lisle, Illinois
Team logo
League affiliations
Prospect League West Division Central Illinois Collegiate League (2005-2008)
Name
DuPage Dragons (2005-present)
Team Colors
Green, Black, White
Ballpark
Benedictine University Ballpark
Championships
League titles: 0
Owner(s)/Operated By: Mike Thiessen
General Manager: Geoff Steele
Manager: Travis Walden
Media: Arlington Heights Daily Herald
Website: dupagedragons.com

The DuPage Dragons are a collegiate summer league baseball team located in Lisle, Illinois. The team plays in the Prospect League, which their former league, the NCAA sanctioned Central Illinois Collegiate League, was absorbed into. The team is managed by Travis Walden, a former pitching coach for Texas Tech.

Bill Dorn has been a staple with the Dragons since their inception, providing entertainment and information serving as the Public Address Announcer.

History

The Dragons were part of CICL league expansion in 2005 with the East Peoria Scrappers. The League long wanted a team located in the Chicago metro area.^[1] While East Peoria folded after the 2005 season, DuPage has proven a successful addition to the league.

2005 Season

The Dragons did not qualify for the postseason.

2006 Season

The Dragons finished the 2006 season as the CICL Regular Season Co-Champions and qaulified for the playoffs for the first time in franchise history. Dupage, the 2nd seed for the postseason, fell in the first round of the postseason to the 3rd-seeded Twin City Stars.

2007 season

The 2007 campaign was a successful one. The Dragons won the rights to host the 2 game playoffs at the Benedictine University Ballpark by being in first place at the All-Star break. At the culmination of the season though, the Dragons finished with a 24-24 record, earning them the 3rd seed in the 4-team postseason tournament. The Dragons were able to win the semifinal game in 12 innings over the Quincy Gems, earning themselves a spot in the Championship Game. The Dragons season ended when they were defeated by the Regular Season Champions Dubois County Bombers in the Championship Game by a final score of 5-2.

2008 season

Despite a 26-22 finish good for second place in the overall standings, the Dragons did not qualify for the playoffs because they did not win either the first-half title (won by the Springfield Sliders) or the second-half title (won by the Danville Dans).

2009 season

The 2009 season will be the Dragons' first as a member of the Prospect League.

Drafted alumni

A comprehensive list of all players taken in previous Major League Baseball drafts, who are currently playing professional baseball:

Year Drafted	Round	Team	Player	Position	School
2006	15	Colorado Rockies	Victor Ferrante	Outfield	Solano Community College
2007	5	Seattle Mariners	Joe Dunigan	Outfield	University of Oklahoma
2007	15	Florida Marlins	Ryan Anetsberger	Infield	Illinois State University
2007	16	Philadelphia Phillies	Brian Schlitter	RHP	College of Charleston
2007	17	Cleveland Indians	Miles Morgan	RHP	Texas Tech University
2007	29	Arizona Diamondbacks	Omar Arif	LHP	Texas Christian University
2007	31	Los Angeles Angels	Derek Schlecker	RHP	Western Michigan University
2007	48	Oakland Athletics	Adam Klein	Outfield	California State University, Los Angeles

References

1. ^ CICL Baseball - Real Wood

External links

• DuPage Dragons