Hilo Stars
Baseball team in Hilo, Hawaii
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The Hilo Stars were a minor league baseball team in the Hawaii Winter Baseball league. They were based in Hilo, Hawaii, and played their home games at Vulcan Field and Wong Stadium.
| Hilo Stars | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| League | Hawaii Winter Baseball (1993–1997) |
| Location | Hilo, Hawaii |
| Ballpark | Wong Stadium |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Disbanded | 1997 |
| League championships | 1 (1993) |
| Division championships | 1 (1997) |
| Former name | Hilo Stars (1993–1997) |
| Colors | red, white, blue |
| Ownership | Duane Kurisu |
| General manager | Clyde Nekoba |
Former players include Ichiro Suzuki, Bill Mueller,[1] Adam Kennedy, Shane Spencer, Preston Wilson, R.A. Dickey, and Tsuyoshi Shinjo.
Team record
| Season | W | L | Win % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 28 | 20 | .583 | league champs |
| 1994 | 17 | 26 | .395 | |
| 1995 | 23 | 30 | .434 | |
| 1996 | 19 | 30 | .388 | |
| 1997 | 29 | 24 | .547 | division champs |