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Omaha Storm Chasers
Founded in 1969
Papillion, Nebraska
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Cap InsigniaClass-level - Triple-A (1969–present)
Minor league affiliations - Pacific Coast League (1998–present)
- American Conference - North Division
- American Association (1969–1997)
Major league affiliations - Kansas City Royals (1969–present)
Name - Omaha Storm Chasers (2011–present)
- Omaha Royals (2002–2010)
- Omaha Golden Spikes (1998–2001)
- Omaha Royals (1969–1997)
Ballpark - Werner Park (2011–present)[1]
- Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium (1969–2010)
Minor league titles League titles 1969, 1970, 1978, 1990, 2011 Conference titles 2011 Division titles 1970, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1981, 1982, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1996, 1999, 2011 Owner(s)/Operated by: Omaha Royals Limited Partnership Manager: Mike Jirschele General Manager: Martie Cordaro The Omaha Storm Chasers are a United States minor league baseball team currently based in the Omaha suburb of Papillion, Nebraska. The team is the Triple-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals major league club and has been a member of the expanded Pacific Coast League since 1998. From 1969 to 1997, Omaha played in the now dissolved American Association. The team is owned by the Omaha Royals Limited Partnership; principal owners include Bill Shea, Warren Buffett & Walter Scott, Jr.[2]
As the Omaha Royals, the team played in Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium, home to the College World Series for over 50 years. Omaha has been the only Triple-A location for the Kansas City Royals since their inception in 1969. In 2011, the Storm Chasers moved to their new home, Werner Park in Sarpy County.[3]
Beginning with the 1999 season, the team nickname was changed to the Omaha Golden Spikes. The name change was a reference to the Golden Spike driven at Promontory Summit, Utah, to celebrate the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad in 1869. It was intended to celebrate the rich railroad tradition in Omaha, headquarters of Union Pacific. However, the name change proved to be unpopular with some fans, and after three seasons the team name was changed back to the Royals in 2002.
Following the 2010 season, the then Omaha Royals began the process of changing their name. Fans had the opportunity to submit their choice of nicknames, as well as vote on the finalists. The list of 24 fan-submitted names was whittled down to 9 through voting through the team's website. The new team name, Omaha Storm Chasers, was revealed on November 15.
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Year-by-year record
Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs 1969 85-55 1st Jack McKeon League Champions 1970 73-65 1st Jack McKeon League Champions 1971 69-70 5th Jack McKeon 1972 71-69 4th Jack McKeon 1973 62-73 6th Harry Malmberg 1974 54-82 8th Harry Malmberg 1975 67-69 6th Billy Gardner 1976 78-58 2nd Billy Gardner Lost League Finals 1977 76-59 1st John Sullivan Lost League Finals 1978 66-69 4th John Sullivan League Champions 1979 65-71 6th Gordon Mackenzie 1980 66-70 4th Joe Sparks 1981 79-57 1st Joe Sparks Lost League Finals 1982 71-66 4th Joe Sparks Lost League Finals 1983 64-72 6th (t) Joe Sparks 1984 68-86 8th Gene Lamont 1985 73-69 4th Gene Lamont 1986 72-70 4th John Boles / Frank Funk 1987 64-76 7th (t) John Wathan / Frank Funk 1988 81-61 2nd Glenn Ezell Lost League Finals 1989 74-72 3rd (t) Sal Rende Lost League Finals 1990 86-60 1st Sal Rende League Champions 1991 73-71 5th Sal Rende 1992 67-77 6th (t) Jeff Cox 1993 70-74 5th Jeff Cox 1994 68-76 6th Jeff Cox 1995 76-68 3rd Mike Jirschele Lost in 1st round 1996 79-65 2nd Mike Jirschele Lost in 1st round 1997 61-83 8th Mike Jirschele 1998 79-64 4th (t) Ron Johnson 1999 81-60 3rd Ron Johnson Lost in 1st round 2000 64-79 11th John Mizerock 2001 70-74 10th John Mizerock 2002 76-68 4th Bucky Dent 2003 70-73 11th Mike Jirschele 2004 71-73 9th Mike Jirschele 2005 72-72 8th Mike Jirschele 2006 53-91 16th Mike Jirschele 2007 73-71 3rd Mike Jirschele 2008 63-81 3rd Mike Jirschele 2009 64-80 4th Mike Jirschele 2010 81-63 3rd Mike Jirschele 2011 79-63 1st Mike Jirschele Won American Conference 3–1, Won PCL 3–0 Roster
Omaha Storm Chasers rosterPlayers Coaches/Other Pitchers
- 35 Federico Castañeda
- 43 Kelvin Herrera
- 40 Willy Lebron
- 27 Vin Mazzaro *
- 39 Luis Mendoza
- 46 Zach Miner
- 22 Mike Montgomery
- 38 Sean O'Sullivan *
- 48 Kevin Pucetas
- 32 Brandon Sisk
- 37 Jeff Suppan
- 47 Robinson Tejeda
Catchers
- 2 Cody Clark
- 9 Manny Piña *
Infielders
- 13 Joaquín Árias
- 12 Irving Falu
- 15 Kila Ka'aihue *
- 7 Kurt Mertins
- 25 Clint Robinson *
- 44 John Whittleman
- 14 Lance Zawadzki
Outfielders
- 18 Lorenzo Cain *
- 4 Jarrod Dyson *
- 3 David Lough *
Manager
Coaches
- 11 Tommy Gregg (hitting)
- 19 Doug Henry (pitching)
7-day disabled list
* On Kansas City Royals 40-man roster
∞ Reserve list
§ Suspended list
‡ Restricted list
# Rehab assignment
Roster updated September 9, 2011
Transactions · Coaching staff
→ More rostersReferences
- ^ "Werner Enterprises Granted Naming Rights for New Ballpark". ORoyals.com. 2010-11-11. http://omaha.royals.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20101111&content_id=16071758&vkey=news_t541&fext=.jsp&sid=t541. Retrieved 2010-11-11.
- ^ "Omaha Storm Chasers, Front Office Staff". minorleaguebaseball.com. http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/roster/page.jsp?ymd=20081104&content_id=477156&vkey=roster_t541&fext=.jsp&sid=t541. Retrieved 07 November 2011.
- ^ "Werner Enterprises Granted Naming Rights for New Ballpark". ORoyals.com. 2010-11-11. http://omaha.royals.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20101111&content_id=16071758&vkey=news_t541&fext=.jsp&sid=t541. Retrieved 2010-11-11.
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