Battle Creek Battle Jacks
Baseball team in Battle Creek, Michigan
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The Battle Creek Battle Jacks are a baseball team that plays in the Northwoods League, a collegiate summer baseball league. All players on the team must have NCAA eligibility remaining in order to participate. Their home games are played at MCCU Field in Battle Creek, Michigan.
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| League | Northwoods League (Great Lakes) | ||||
| Location | Battle Creek, Michigan | ||||
| Ballpark | C. O. Brown Stadium | ||||
| Founded | 2007 | ||||
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| League championships | 2011 | ||||
| Former name | Battle Creek Bombers (2007-2021) | ||||
| Colors | Light royal blue, black, silver, white, brown[1] | ||||
| Ownership | Scott Miles | ||||
| Manager | Vacant | ||||
| Media | Battle Creek Enquirer | ||||
| Website | Official website | ||||
The team was previously known as the Battle Creek Bombers from their inception in 2007 through 2021. Their new name refers variously to a previous Battle Creek baseball team, the Michigan Battle Cats, to Apple Jacks manufactured by Battle Creek-based Kellogg's, and to a "Jack of All Trades" as someone with multiple skills. Also, a "jack" is another term for a home run, and Cracker Jacks are often eaten by baseball fans during the game.[2]
Notable alumni
The following Battle Creek alums have gone on to appear in Major League Baseball.[3]
- Ryan Dorow, 2016 Bombers, Texas Rangers
- Grant Hartwig, 2020 Bombers, New York Mets
- Raffy Lopez, 2007 Bombers, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Toronto Blue Jays, San Diego Padres
- Tony Sanchez, 2007 Bombers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Atlanta Braves
- Dave Sappelt, 2007 Bombers, Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Cubs
- Gavin Stone, 2019 Bombers, Los Angeles Dodgers
- Tanner Tully, 2014 Bombers, Cleveland Guardians
- Jacob Waguespack, 2014 Bombers, Toronto Blue Jays, Tampa Bay Rays
Additionally, actor Tyler Hoechlin played for the Bombers while in college, missing a meeting with Francis Ford Coppola due to Northwoods League action.[4]