- Mesa Solar Sox
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Mesa Solar Sox
Founded in 1992
Mesa, Arizona
Team Logo
Cap InsigniaClass-level - Class A to Triple-A
Minor league affiliations - Arizona Fall League (1992–present)
- East Division (2009–present)
Major league affiliations Name - Mesa Solar Sox (1999–present)
- Sun Cities Solar Sox (1992–1998)
Ballpark - HoHoKam Stadium (1997–present)
Minor league titles League titles 1992, 1998, 2003 Division titles 1992, 1995, 1998, 2003 Owner(s)/Operated by: Manager: Joe McEwing General Manager: The Mesa Solar Sox are a baseball team that plays in the East Division of the Arizona Fall League. They play their home games in Mesa, Arizona at HoHoKam Stadium, which is also the spring training facility of the Chicago Cubs.
For the 2010 season, the Major League Baseball teams sending players to the Solar Sox are: the Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs, Minnesota Twins, and Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Notable alumni
- Mike Piazza, former catcher for the New York Mets
- Paul Konerko, First baseman and Designated hitter for the Chicago White Sox
- Jermaine Dye, former outfielder for the Atlanta Braves and Chicago White Sox
- Derrek Lee, First baseman for the Baltimore Orioles
- Sam Fuld, outfielder for the Tampa Bay Rays
- Ryan Kalish, outfielder for the Boston Red Sox
- Josh Satin, Second baseman for the New York Mets
Standings
2011 Arizona Fall League East DivisionTeam Win Loss % GB Salt River Rafters 21 14 .600 — Mesa Solar Sox 16 18 .471 4.5 Scottsdale Scorpions 14 19 .424 6.0 2011 Roster
Mesa Solar Sox rosterCatchers
Infielders
- 3 Jarek Cunningham (PIT)
- 11 Brian Dozier (MIN)
- 2 Brock Holt (PIT)
- 6 Junior Lake (CHC)
- 7 DJ LeMahieu (CHC)
- 76 Joe Mahoney (BAL)
- 14 Tyler Saladino (CWS)
Outfielders
- 17 Xavier Avery (BAL)
- 5 Aaron Hicks (MIN)
- 18 Brandon Short (CWS)
- 20 Josh Vitters (CHC)
Manager
Coaches
- Jeff Branson (hitting)
- Jeff Fassero (pitching)
- Steve Mintz (pitching)
∞ Reserve list
§ Suspended list
‡ Restricted list
# Rehab assignment
Roster updated November 15, 2011
→ More rostersReferences
- "HoHoKam Park." About.com. August 27, 2007.
External links
- Official Mesa Solar Sox website
- Official Arizona Fall League website
- Team Roster (as of August 26, 2008)
Arizona Fall League East Division West Division Sports teams based in Arizona Baseball MLB: Arizona Diamondbacks, PCL: Tucson Padres, AzL: Arizona League Angels • Arizona League Athletics • Arizona League Brewers • Arizona League Cubs • Arizona League Dodgers • Arizona League Giants • Arizona League Indians • Arizona League Mariners • Arizona League Padres • Arizona League Rangers • Arizona League Reds • Arizona League Royals, AFL: Phoenix Desert Dogs • Peoria Javelinas • Scottsdale Scorpions • Mesa Solar Sox • Peoria Saguaros • Surprise Rafters, GBL: Yuma ScorpionsBasketball Football Hockey Indoor Soccer Roller derby Rugby ARU: Camelback Rugby Club • Northern Arizona Rugby Football Club • Old Pueblo Lions Rugby Football Club • Tucson Magpies Rugby Football Club • Yuma Rugby Football ClubCollege athletics
(NCAA Division I)Categories:- Arizona Fall League teams
- Sports in Mesa, Arizona
- Professional baseball teams in Arizona
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