Laredo Broncos

Independent baseball team
name = Laredo Broncos
founded = 2006
city = Laredo, Texas

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current league = United League Baseball (2006-present)
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currentname = Laredo Broncos (2006-present)
colors = red, gold, black
ballpark = Veterans Field
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owner =
manager = Dan Shwam
gm = José Meléndez
Asst. Gm = Albert Herrera
Broadcaster = Ray Brito
Intern Ops. = Mike Mainhart
media = Laredo Morning Times
website = http://www.laredobroncos.com www.laredobroncos.com

The Laredo Broncos are a professional baseball team based in Laredo, Texas, in the United States. The Broncos are a member of the United Baseball League and the Texas Winter League, which are not affiliated with Major League Baseball. From the 2006 season to the present, the Broncos have played their home games at Veterans Field.

History

In their first season, after a disappointing 5-15 start, the Broncos earned respect by having a winning record down the stretch and winning 11 of their last 16 games, making a trip to the playoffs where they pushed the first place Edinburg Coyotes to their limit before being eliminated. The General Manager of the Laredo Broncos is native Laredoean José Meléndez.

Front Office

*General Manager - Jose Melendez
*Asst. GM of Operations - Albert Herrera
*Director of New Business - Jon Hinkel
*Office Manager - Edith Saldana
*Broadcaster - Ray Brito
*Operations/Promotions Intern - Mike Mainhart
*Mascot - Buster the Bronco

Team Record

All-Stars

Players

2006
* Edwin Maldonado, 2B (Most Valuable Player)
* Darryl Roque, RHP
* Jose Salas, C/1B
* Arnoldo Ponce, SS
* Orlando Cruz, CF

2007
* Luis Arroyo, LHP
* Orlando Cruz, OF
* Santo Hernandez, RHP
* Hector Lebron, 1B
* Juan Lebron, OF
* Henry Lozado, RHP
* Edwin Maldonado, 3B

2008
* Santo Hernandez, RHP
* Gregorio Martinez, RHP
* Luany Sanchez, C
* Dwayne White, OF

Coaches

2006
* Dalphi Correa, 3B Coach
* Larry Van Allen, Hitting Coach

2007
* Angel "Papo" Davila

Past Managers

* Michael Smith (2006)
* Angel "Papo" Davila (2007)

Links

* [http://www.laredobroncos.com/ Laredo Broncos website]
* [http://www.unitedleague.org/ United League Baseball website]
* [http://www.texaswinterleague.com/ Texas Winter League website]

References