History of the Baseball in America Association - Entire South Division Uploaded

[Raptorman415]

Hello everyone, this is my first topic, so might as well make it my baseball league I made a year or 2 ago.I'm going to start in 2015, showcase the divisions and the team's history, then go back to the start of the league/leagues in 1937 and work my way up to 2015 again.

There are 3 main leagues in my baseball universe.The Rocky Mountain League (Est.1963) the Mississippi League (Est.1937), which comprise the 2 leagues of a total of 32 teams, and the Baseball in Canada Association (Est.1939) which has in total 12 teams.In 1983,the Mississippi League and the Rocky Mountain League (Frontier League at the time) combined with each other making the Baseball in America Association or the BAA. As for the Baseball in Canada Association,not a whole lot of history is there.The BCA was bought by the BAA in the 1990's but have yet to make a merger between the 2.

At the end of each season,the best teams from the RML and the ML take each other on in a 7 game series for the prized Barron Bowl,Named after the first commissioner Reginald (Ray) Barron.After his death in 1994,his son was elected new commissioner of the league.The latest expansion happened this year.The logo of the league is in the link.http://coopdawg415.deviantart.com/art/Untitled-581795232?ga_submit_new=10%253A1451699934

There are pry more leagues the world, like Japan,Italy,Etc., I've just focused on the North American part of my baseball world.Also the MLB and its minor leagues have never existed in this world.So, I am happy to start this league up and share it with all of y'all.

[Briton93]

I know it's way too early for requests, but my Grandfather played for the Batesville/Caruthersville Pilots (NE Arkansas League), the Decatur Commodores (IL-IN-IA League), and the Montgomery Rebels (Southeastern League).

http://m.bbref.com/m?p=XXminorsXXplayer.cgiQQid=corona001ric

[mgdmhl]

Rule #1 of the concept section: Don't start a new topic unless there's an actual concept in the post. No waiting a day or two post it.

[Raptorman415]

Rule #1 of the concept section: Don't start a new topic unless there's an actual concept in the post. No waiting a day or two post it.

Sorry.I am announcing the existence of the league itself before the logos and what not.If only I could find the way to upload the logos.If you could help that would be greatly appreciated.

I know it's way too early for requests, but my Grandfather played for the Batesville/Caruthersville Pilots (NE Arkansas League), the Decatur Commodores (IL-IN-IA League), and the Montgomery Rebels (Southeastern League).

http://m.bbref.com/m?p=XXminorsXXplayer.cgiQQid=corona001ric

I kinda already have everything planned out with the teams in the leagues.

[Raptorman415]

I'm going to start with the Baseball in America Association (BAA) divisions and teams.So here we go.

*Mississippi League

*East Division:

*New York Mobsters

*Boston Minutemen

*New York Blue Jays

*Montreal Clochers (French way of saying steeples)

*North Division:

*Toledo Salmon

*DC Monuments

*Pittsburgh Pelicans

*Michigan Moose

West Division:

*Milwaukee Brew Masters

*Indianapolis Isotopes

*Chicago Jumping Fish

*Minneapolis Saints

South Division:

*Atlanta Heat

*New Orleans Kings

*Louisville Sluggers

*Miami Swamp Cats

Rocky Mountain League

East Division:

St. Louis Arches

Dallas Bulls

Kansas City Buffaloes

Oklahoma City Coyotes

North Division:

Colorado Springs Jets

Denver Brewers

Salt Lake City Padres (A very crazy history)

Vancouver Silver Tips

West Division:

Seattle Emeralds

Golden State Suns

San Francisco Pirates

Los Angeles Whalers

South Division:

Las Vegas UFO's

Houston Lonestars

Albuquerque Roadrunners

San Antonio Texans

The latest world champions are the Boston Minutemen winning 4 games to 3 against the Dallas Bulls.

I will go over the teams histories individually starting with the ML East Division so stay tuned in.

[Uglybus]

That's a lot of teams for a league in the 50s.

[martymcfry]

Sorry, but I was under the impression that the Mississippi League would be in Mississippi and the Rocky Mountain League would be in the Rocky Mountain region...

[Raptorman415]

That's a lot of teams for a league in the 50s.

The 50s?This takes place in present day america.

Sorry, but I was under the impression that the Mississippi League would be in Mississippi and the Rocky Mountain League would be in the Rocky Mountain region..

Nope.Mississippi League cause of the river and its basin.The Rocky Mountain League cause it's the largest landmass west of the Mississippi.

[Raptorman415]

So now the ML East Division

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Boston Minutemen - EST.1937 Logo: http://coopdawg415.deviantart.com/art/Boston-Minutemen-581985639?ga_submit_new=10%253A1451774515

Owner - Ramon Espinoza Jr.

Manager - Dan Carpenter

Star Players - CF Juan Rodriguez #21, SS Antonio Garza #19, 2B Manuel Rodriguez #32

Minor League Affiliate - Foxborough Red Falcons

Team Info:

- The only team in the ML to have merged with a Negro League team.

- 2 Barron Bowls

- Largest fan base

- Used to be known as the Boston Wonders

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Montreal Clochers - EST.1964 Logo: http://coopdawg415.deviantart.com/art/Montreal-Clochers-581985191?ga_submit_new=10%253A1451774374

Owner - Don Brooks

Manager - John Black

Star Players - SS Emilio Ibanez #52, CF Tomas Salazar #45, SS Jorge Ruiz #2

Minor League Affiliate - Montreal Turkeys

Team Info:

- First BAA team in Canada

- Never have won a Barron Bowl

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New York Mobsters - EST.1932 Logo: http://coopdawg415.deviantart.com/art/New-York-Mobsters-581984780

Owner - Allen Morton

Manager - Oswolt Pesseingimpel

Star Players - 2B Paul Johnston #17, P Matt House #10, CF Garrett Ward #59

Minor League Affiliate - New York Rivermen

Team Info:

- Has won 1 Barron Bowl

- Favorite of the 2 New York Teams

- Has the largest Media Revenue

- Oldest team in the BAA

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New York Blue Jays - EST.1994 Logo: http://coopdawg415.deviantart.com/art/New-York-Blue-Jays-581984077?ga_submit_new=10%253A1451774121

Owner - Javier Martines Jr.

Manager - Richard Ruiz

Star Players - 2B John Smith, #3, CF Norberto Ortiz #30, CF Daniel Robinson #56

Minor League Affiliate - South Dakota Corn Huskers

Team Info:

- 1st largest player payroll

- 2nd largest budget

- Voted best ballpark of 2015 (Dunkin Donuts Field)

- 11 playoff appearances

Hope you enjoyed,next up the ML North and Happy New Year.

[Dan O'Mac]

Houston Lonestars? That's like naming your band "The Lone Rangers"!

\Airheads reference

[Raptorman415]

Who's ready for the ML North? You're not?Well i'm posting it anyway.

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DC Monuments - EST.1948 Logo:http://coopdawg415.deviantart.com/art/DC-Monuments-582442934?ga_submit_new=10%253A1451950569

Owner - Andy Ribeta

Manager - Jesus Rayos

Star Players - CF Jose Silva #18, SS Brandon Hill #39, SS Juan Otero #33

Minor League Affiliate - Baltimore Stripes

Team Info:

- Played in Columbia,South Carolina for a year while Washington Stadium(where they play) was being renovated.

- Has won 2 Barron Bowls

- Jonathan Brisbois is considered the greatest DC/Columbia/Washington Monument to pitch for them with a total of 174 wins all time

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Michigan Moose EST.1948 Logo:http://coopdawg415.deviantart.com/art/Michigan-Moose-582443458?ga_submit_new=10%253A1451950697

Owner - William Martinez

Manager - Jonathan Duran

Star Players - SS Rory Clark #43, CF Paul Shaw #30, C Jayson Crowley #56

Minor League Affiliate - Detroit Purple Warriors

Team Info:

- Only 8 playoff appearances since the RML/ML merger in 1983

- Almost moved to Chicago in 1997 but,money was given to them by the city and kept them in Detroit and Michigan.

- Nicknamed The Supported Failure Baseball Club

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Pittsburgh Pelicans EST.1934 Logo:http://coopdawg415.deviantart.com/art/Pittsburgh-Pelicans-582462959?ga_submit_new=10%253A1451956901

Owner - Joe Gray

Manager - Russell Robinson

Star Players - SS Chester Reed #8, CF Lawrence Foreman #56, P Jaime Huertas #51

Minor League Affiliate - Akron Atoms

Team Info:

- Won 2 Barron Bowls

- Hasn't won a division since 2010

- Hosted the 2015 All-Star Game at Steel Sight City Ballpark

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Toledo Salmon EST.2000 Logo:http://coopdawg415.deviantart.com/art/Toledo-Salmon-582463747?ga_submit_new=10%253A1451957116

Owner - Bob McDaniel

Manager - Lucas Reynolds

Star Players - CF Mark Ingram #26, SS Doug Potts #61, SS Steve Lee #54

Minor League Affiliate - South Bend Frankfurts

Team Info:

- 9 playoff appearances in 15 years.Pretty good if you ask me

- Has won the Central Division (Known as the North Division now) 4 years in a row.

- 4th best minor league system.Their top minor league prospect is P Ivan Ferrario

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So that is the ML North Division.Next up,the ML West Division.

I should have the logos up tomorrow for the ML North.

[Raptorman415]

So now here comes the ML West.

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Chicago Jumping Fish - EST.1935 Logo:http://coopdawg415.deviantart.com/art/Chicago-Jumping-Fish-583008753?ga_submit_new=10%253A1452205178

Owner - Gus Wallace Jr.

Manager - Joe Scott

Star Players - P Marvin Bates #44, P Rafael Alarcon #39, P Dave Burt #20

Minor League Affiliate - Peoria Firing Pistols

Team Info:

- Has won 1 Barron Bowl

- Originally based in Milwaukee as the Bulls but, moved in 1963.

- Has one of the biggest rivalries in the BAA with the Milwaukee Brew Masters known as the Saux Series.

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Indianapolis Isotopes - EST.1994 Logo:http://coopdawg415.deviantart.com/art/Indianapolis-Isotopes-583010125?ga_submit_new=10%253A1452205709

Owner - Domingo Garcia Jr.

Manager - Jorge Rosales

Star Players - CF Aaron Henderson #22, SS Jimmy Parker #25, P Mark Fullerton #9

Minor League Affiliate - Cincinnati Flopping Flounders

Team Info:

- Indianapolis used to have an organization in 1975-1967 known as the Indianapolis Express

- Only 3 playoff appearances

- Owners father was the manager of the Express

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Milwaukee Brew Masters - EST.1967 Logo:http://coopdawg415.deviantart.com/art/Milwaukee-Brew-Masters-583009092?ga_submit_new=10%253A1452205283

Owner - Anthony Ferguson Jr.

Manager - Dave Dougherty

Star Players - SS Tom Ashley #55, P Armando Ramos #38, C Arturo Luna #41

Minor League Affiliate - Fond Du Lac Kettle Corn

Team Info:

- Used to play in the Great Lakes Legion along with the Indianapolis Express and the Minnesota Meat and where known as the Milwaukee Wheaties

- Has never won a Barron Bowl

- The team is part owned by the Miller Brewing Company and part owned by the Coors Brewing Company and the same with the Denver Brewers.

- The name Brew Masters was chosen by the wife of the former team owner which he said was,"What really Milwaukee is."

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Minneapolis Saints - EST.1967 Logo:http://coopdawg415.deviantart.com/art/Minneapolis-Saints-583009470?ga_submit_new=10%253A1452205423

Owner - Robert MacKinny

Manager - Luis Antonio Perez

Star Players - CF Keith Bausermann #26, SS Cristian Carlos #48, C Alfonso Rodriguez #1

Minor League Affiliate - Oakland Whistlers

Team Info:

- Used to be known as the Minnesota Meat

- Has won 2 Barron Bowls

- Catcher Ken Martin is the greatest Saint player earning him the nickname The Saint of Minnesota and Hall of Fame plaque and his number retired #15

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That's the ML West.Next up the ML South.

[Raptorman415]

Now let us take a trip to the ML South.

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Atlanta Heat - EST.1975 Logo:http://coopdawg415.deviantart.com/art/Atlanta-Heat-583258750

Owner - Curt Whitfield Jr.

Manager - Pete Alston

Star Players - CF Noel Hinton #60, C Ben Powell #29,CF Julio Gonzalez #30

Minor League Affiliate - Chattanooga Smokies

Team Info:

- Moved from Jacksonville to Atlanta due to money problems in Jacksonville

- Originally called the Jacksonville Pumas

- The second major league team in Atlanta(Atlanta Negro Baseball Club)

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Louisville Sluggers - EST.1935 Logo:http://coopdawg415.deviantart.com/art/Louisville-Sluggers-583258525

Owner - Ernie Drage

Manager - Dan Jackson

Star Players - SS George Fowler #99, 3B Hsui-chen Yang #23, SS Marcos Hernandez #29

Minor League Affiliate - Nashville 9's

Team Info:

- Originally called the beloved team name,the Bay Sox/Stockings

- In 1987,the Bay Sox where bought out by the Hillerich & Bradsby Company

- Ray Barron's favorite team because he was born in Louisville,Kentucky

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Miami Swamp Cats - EST.2016 Logo:http://coopdawg415.deviantart.com/art/Miami-Swamp-Cats-583258111?ga_submit_new=10%253A1452311287

Owner - Aaron O'Bryan

Manager - Brian Lewis

Star Players - SS Nicholas Nelson #35, P Bill Porter #13, C Ricardo Alarcon #51

Minor League Affiliate - Orlando Wonders

Team Info:

- The 2016 expansion team along with the Vancouver Silver Tips

- The 3rd team to play in the state of Florida(Jacksonville Snipes,Negro Leagues,Jacksonville Pumas,Atlanta Heat)

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New Orleans Kings - EST.1994 Logo:http://coopdawg415.deviantart.com/art/New-Orleans-Kings-583258330?ga_submit_new=10%253A1452311361

Owner - Jon Martin

Manager - Christopher Riley

Star Players - P Ray Palmer #17, P Ramon Hesia #28, CF Thomas Starr #27

Minor League Affiliate - Shreveport Snappers

Team Info:

- Considered to have the greatest pitching staff in the 2000s with Ray Palmer,Ramon Hesia,Hobart Schmidt,Rob Elliot,Bartolo Cruz,and Trevor Robinson.

- Used to be in the Rocky Mountain League up until 2016

- Has made the playoffs 6 times

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So that's the Mississippi League.So what was your favorite team,logo,history of the Mississippi League.Would you like to see uniforms,secondary logos?Let me know below.

Next up the Rocky Mountain League.