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Trenton Thunder
Founded in 1980
Trenton, New Jersey

Team Logo
Cap Insignia
Class-Level
  • Double-A (1980-Present)
Minor League affiliations
Major League affiliations
Name
  • Trenton Thunder (1994-present)
  • London Tigers (1989-1993)
  • Glens Falls Tigers (1985-1988)
  • Glens Falls White Sox (1980-1984)
Ballpark
Minor League titles
League titles2007
Division titles2007 (Northern)
Owner(s)/Operated by: Garden State Baseball, LP (Joe Finley, Joe Caruso, and Joe Plumeri)
Manager: Tony Franklin
General Manager: Brad Taylor

The Trenton Thunder are an American minor league baseball team and are the Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. The Trenton Thunder season is the 15th season for the franchise in Trenton New Jersey, and the 29th overall in the Eastern League. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Philadelphia Phillies over Kansas City Royals (4-2 Mike Schmidt, MVP Trenton is the Capital of the US state of New Jersey and the County seat of Mercer County. The Eastern League is a Minor league baseball league which operates primarily in the northeastern United States, although it has had a team in Ohio The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The London Tigers were a professional 'AA' Baseball team that played in the Eastern League from 1989 to 1993 Samuel J Plumeri Sr Field at Mercer County Waterfront Park (sometimes referred to as simply Waterfront Park) is a Baseball Stadium in Trenton Labatt Memorial Park (formerly Tecumseh Park, 1877-1936 is a Baseball Stadium near the forks of the Thames River in central London East Field is a Stadium in Glens Falls New York. It is primarily used for Baseball and was the home of Adirondack Lumberjacks and Glens Falls The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Part of the History of baseball series Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of Professional baseball leagues in North The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the borough of The Bronx, in New York City, New York. The Thunder play in the Northern Division of the Eastern League, and are the defending league champions. The Eastern League is a Minor league baseball league which operates primarily in the northeastern United States, although it has had a team in Ohio The Thunder's home stadium is Mercer County Waterfront Park in Trenton, New Jersey. Samuel J Plumeri Sr Field at Mercer County Waterfront Park (sometimes referred to as simply Waterfront Park) is a Baseball Stadium in Trenton Trenton is the Capital of the US state of New Jersey and the County seat of Mercer County. New Jersey ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States.

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Team history

The Trenton franchise originated in Glens Falls, New York, in 1980 as the Glens Falls White Sox. Glens Falls is a City in Warren County, New York, United States. The Glens Falls White Sox were an American Minor league baseball team from Glens Falls New York that played in the Eastern League from 1980 The Detroit Tigers replaced the White Sox in 1985 with the team being known as the Glens Falls Tigers, and stayed on after the franchise moved to London, Ontario, in 1989, becoming the London Tigers and playing at historic Labatt Park. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA The Glens Falls Tigers were an American Minor league baseball team from Glens Falls New York that played in the Eastern League from 1985 until London is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada along the Quebec City-Windsor Corridor with a metropolitan area population of 457720 the city proper The London Tigers were a professional 'AA' Baseball team that played in the Eastern League from 1989 to 1993 Labatt Memorial Park (formerly Tecumseh Park, 1877-1936 is a Baseball Stadium near the forks of the Thames River in central London

In 1994, the Thunder moved to Trenton, and kept the Detroit affiliation for a season before switching affiliations to the Boston Red Sox in 1995. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. Champions Major League Baseball World Series: Atlanta Braves over Cleveland Indians (4-2 Tom Glavine, MVP As a Red Sox affiliate, the club recorded three first-place finishes, but was eliminated from the playoffs in the first round each time. In 2003, the Thunder became aligned with the Yankees; the Red Sox adopted the Portland Sea Dogs at that time. Headline event of the year The Florida Marlins become World Series champions holding off a dynastic New York Yankees team 4 games to The Portland Sea Dogs are the Double-A minor league affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. The switch reflected both teams' fanbases, as Central New Jersey is home to a large number of Yankees fans, while Maine is home to a large number of Red Sox fans. The State of Maine ( is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean

On June 4, 1994, Phil Stidham became the first Thunder alumni to play in the major leagues for the Detroit Tigers, giving up six runs on six hits, including two home runs, as part of a 21-7 romp by the Minnesota Twins. Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. [1]

In 2006, the Thunder became the first team in Minor League Baseball history to draw over 400,000 fans for twelve consecutive seasons at the Double-A level or below. 2006 Major League Baseball season|2006 Nippon Professional Baseball season Headline Event of the Year The 2006 World Baseball Classic is a surprise success Through 13 seasons, over 5. 4 million people had attended a Thunder game. [2]

Surpassing the previous mark set of 8,729 while Derek Jeter was on a rehab stint with the team, the Thunder set a new single-game attendance record on May 23, 2007, when 9,134 fans attended to watch Roger Clemens make his second minor-league start as he worked toward a return to the Yankees. Derek Sanderson Jeter (ˈʤitɚ born June 26 1974 is an American Major League Baseball player Events 1430 - Siege of Compiègne: Joan of Arc is captured by the Burgundians while leading an army to relieve Compiègne Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. William Roger Clemens (born August 4, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio) is an American Right-handed Pitcher in Major

On September 15, 2007, the Thunder defeated the Akron Aeros to win their first Eastern League Championship Series in team history. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Akron Aeros are a Minor league baseball team based in Akron Ohio, USA.

Notable alumni

Tigers

Red Sox

Yankees

Angels

Retired numbers

†Jackie Robinson never played for the Trenton Thunder, but his number, 42, was retired by every Major League Baseball team and affiliate. Anthony Christopher Clark (born June 15, 1972 in Newton, Kansas) is a Major League Baseball First baseman for the Anthony Nomar Garciaparra (ˈnoʊ̪mɑɹ ɡɑɹˈsiəˌpɑɹə born July 23 1973 in) is an American Baseball player who currently plays shortstop for the Los Angeles Christopher Trotman "Trot" Nixon (born April 11, 1974 in) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the New York Mets Shea Matthew Hillenbrand (born July 27, 1975, in Mesa Arizona) is a professional baseball player who last played for the York Revolution Carl Anthony Pavano (born January 8, 1976 in New Britain Connecticut) is a Pitcher for the New York Yankees. Adam David Hyzdu (haɪ̪zdu born December 6, 1971 in San Jose California) is a former Outfielder in Major League Baseball who is Chien-Ming Wang ( Pinyin: Wáng Jiànmín born March 31, 1980 in Tainan, Taiwan) is a Taiwanese Starting pitcher for Robinson José Canó (kaˈno born October 22, 1982, in) is a Second baseman in Major League Baseball, who currently plays for the New Melky Astacio Cabrera (born August 11 1984 in Santo Domingo Oeste, Dominican Republic) is a Baseball Outfielder for the New York Yankees Philip J Hughes (born June 24, 1986 in Mission Viejo California) is a Major League Baseball Right-handed Starting pitcher Joba Chamberlain (pronounced "jah-buh" (born Justin Louis Heath on September 23, 1985 in Lincoln Nebraska) is a Starting Jeffrey Wayne Karstens (born September 24, 1982 in San Diego California) is a Right-handed Starting pitcher for the Pittsburgh Edwar E Ramírez (born March 28, 1981, in El Cercado, Dominican Republic) is a Relief pitcher for the New York Yankees Matthew Thomas DeSalvo (born September 11, 1980 in New Castle, Pennsylvania) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher who is Sebern Chase Wright (born February 8, 1983 in Wichita Falls Texas) is an American Baseball player with the New York Yankees Ian Patrick Kennedy (born December 19, 1984 in Huntington Beach California) is a right-handed Pitcher in the New York Yankees organization Tyler Lee Clippard (born February 14, 1985 in Lexington Kentucky) is a Major League Baseball Pitcher for the Washington Nationals Theodore Lester "TJ" Beam (born August 28, 1980 in Scottsdale, Arizona) is a Major League baseball Relief pitcher Andrew Lee Cannizaro (born December 19, 1978, in New Orleans Louisiana) is an Infielder in the Cleveland Indians organization of David Mark Eckstein (born January 20, 1975 in Sanford Florida) nicknamed " X Factor " is a Major League Baseball Anthony Nomar Garciaparra (ˈnoʊ̪mɑɹ ɡɑɹˈsiəˌpɑɹə born July 23 1973 in) is an American Baseball player who currently plays shortstop for the Los Angeles Anthony Christopher Clark (born June 15, 1972 in Newton, Kansas) is a Major League Baseball First baseman for the Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson (January 31 1919 – October 24 1972 was a Baseball player for the Brooklyn Dodgers. See grandfather clause. A grandfather clause is a term used in US English for an exception that allows an old rule to continue to apply to some existing situations when a new rule will apply to all future situations

Season records

SeasonAffiliationManagerRecord
1994TigersTom Runnells55-85, 5th place South
1995Red SoxKen Macha73-69, 1st place South (tie)
1996Red SoxKen Macha86-56, 1st place South
1997Red SoxDeMarlo Hale71-70, 4th place South
1998Red SoxDeMarlo Hale71-70, 3rd place South
1999Red SoxDeMarlo Hale92-50, 1st place North
2000Red SoxBilly Gardner, Jr. Thomas William Runnells (born April 17, 1955, Greeley Colorado) is the manager of the Colorado Springs Sky Sox of the Pacific Kenneth Edward Macha (born September 29, 1950 in Monroeville, Pennsylvania) is the former manager of the Oakland A's. DeMarlo Hale (born July 16, 1961 in Chicago Illinois) is a Major League Baseball coach for the Boston Red Sox. 67-75, 5th place North
2001Red SoxBilly Gardner, Jr. 67-75, 5th place North
2002Red SoxRon Johnson63-77, 5th place North (tie)
2003YankeesStump Merrill70-71, 4th place North
2004YankeesStump Merrill64-78, 6th place North
2005YankeesBill Masse74-68, 2nd place North
2006YankeesBill Masse80-62, 1st place North
2007YankeesTony Franklin83-59, 1st place North
2008YankeesTony Franklin41-22, 1st place North (as of June 10, 2008)

Playoff appearances

Waterfront Park

Main article: Mercer County Waterfront Park
Waterfront Park
Waterfront Park

Official Name: Samuel J. Samuel J Plumeri Sr Field at Mercer County Waterfront Park (sometimes referred to as simply Waterfront Park) is a Baseball Stadium in Trenton Plumeri Field at Mercer County Waterfront Park

Address: One Thunder Road, Trenton, NJ 08611

Opened: May 9, 1994

Seating Capacity: 6,440

Dimensions: LF - 330 ft, CF - 407 ft, RF - 330 ft

Waterfront Park is located right on the banks of the Delaware River, creating beautiful scenery for guests. Samuel J Plumeri Sr Field at Mercer County Waterfront Park (sometimes referred to as simply Waterfront Park) is a Baseball Stadium in Trenton The Delaware River is a river on the Atlantic coast of the United States.

Mascots

Boomer

Boomer is the Thunder's well-known and much-loved mascot. He is a blue "Thunderbird" with a yellow beak and buck teeth. He wears a Thunder uniform as well as purple and yellow shades. Boomer traditionally takes part in many of the promotions and activities throughout Thunder home games, such as a race around the bases against a young fan. Boomer's likeness has appeared on numerous pieces of merchandise, and he is involved with several programs assisting children in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. These factors have made him perhaps the most popular and enduring aspect of the Trenton Thunder.

Chase

Chase "That Golden Thunder" is a six year old Golden Retriever who has been part of the Thunder family since late in the 2002 season. The He often serves as "batdog" during the first inning at most Thunder home games, retrieving bats and balls and returning them to the Thunder dugout. Contrary to popular belief, his teeth do not leave marks in the equipment, as Retrievers are trained to carry birds without puncturing them. Later in the game, Chase usually catches frisbees to win a cash prize for a lucky fan. He does however have a golden tooth due to his bat carrying duties. Chase has garnered significant media attention, appearing on FOX, CNN, YES Network, UPN9, WNBC4, and even Japanese television. The Yankees Entertainment and Sports (YES Network is a New York City regional Cable TV channel dedicated to broadcasting Baseball games of the In 2008, Chase sired a litter of pups. The father is defined as the Male Parent of an offspring The Adjective "paternal" refers to father parallel to "maternal" for One of the pups is being trained to be his successor and will be named in a fan poll.

Current roster

Trenton Thunder roster
v • d • e
PlayersCoaching staff
Pitchers
  • 58 Alfredo Aceves
  • 34 Anthony Claggett
  • 30 Phil Coke
  • 30 Michael Gardner †
  • 28 Eric Hacker
  • 21 Bo Hall
  • 43 Steven Jackson
  • 36 Jason Jones
  • 20 George Kontos
  • 45 Zachary Kroenke
  • 48 Mark Melancon
  • -- Brett Smith
  • 50 Eric Wordekemper
  • 47 Chase Wright


† disabled list
‡ temporary inactive list
Roster updated 2008-06-11

Catchers
  • -- Francisco Cervelli †
  • 37 Joseph Muich
  • 44 P. Steven Nash Jackson, born March 15 1982 in Eutawville South Carolina, is an American Baseball player who is a non-roster invitee to the New York Jason Keith Jones (born November 20 1982 in Pasadena Maryland) is a Starting pitcher in the New York Yankees organization Sebern Chase Wright (born February 8, 1983 in Wichita Falls Texas) is an American Baseball player with the New York Yankees 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Francisco Cervelli (born March 6, 1986 in Valencia, Venezuela) is a Major League Baseball Catcher for the New J. Pilittere
  •  6 Eladio Rodriguez

Infielders

  • 32 Reegie Corona
  • 40 Cody Ehlers
  • 17 Chris Malec
  • 14 Carlos Mendoza
  • 29 Ramiro Peña
  • 10 Kevin Russo
  • 46 Marcos Vechionacci †

Outfielders


Manager
  • 18 Tony Franklin

Coaches


References

  1. ^ http://www.baseball-reference.com/pi/gl.cgi?n1=stidhph01&t=p
  2. ^ http://www.trentonthunder.com/release/zRelease.asp?pYYYYMMDD=200609032#200609032

External links

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