Saskatoon Legends
Minor-league baseball team in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
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The Saskatoon Legends were an independent minor league baseball team in the short-lived Canadian Baseball League. The team was based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and played home games at Cairns Field. Their only season of existence was 2003; the CBL folded midway through its first season of existence.
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| League | Canadian Baseball League |
| Location | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan |
| Ballpark | Cairns Field[1] |
| Founded | 2003 |
| League championships | 0 |
| Division championships | 0 |
| Former name | Saskatoon Legends (2003) |
| Colours | Black, Maroon, White |
| General manager | Allan Koyanagi[2] |
| Manager | Ron LeFlore[2] |
There were some notable members of the Legends. Among the young prospects, Iowa politician J. D. Scholten made his professional baseball debut with the Legends.[3] Older players also joined the team, including former Montreal Expos pitcher Floyd Youmans.[4] The team was managed by former MLB all-star Ron LeFlore.[5][6]
The team was largely a success on the field, however that success did not translate into success with attendance. The team challenged the Calgary Outlaws for the West Division title, right up until the all-star break which occurred at the end of the season. They finished the abbreviated season with a 22–15 record, good for second place in the West Division behind the Calgary Outlaws.[4]
All-time roster
| Name | Position | Height | Weight | Date of birth | Current/Last Known Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Aldridge | INF | 5'10 | 150 | 10/20/1975 | Saskatoon Legends (2003) |
| Henrry Alvarez | C | 6'2 | 185 | 10/20/1979 | Saskatoon Legends (2003) |
| Bobby Brown | OF | 5'11 | 180 | 05/24/1974 | Sioux City Explorers - Northern League (2006) |
| Derek Cockroft | P | 6'4 | 225 | 11/23/1980 | Australian Capital Territory Eagles - Australian Capital Territory A Grade League (2004) |
| Bienvenido Feliz (Note: The CBL mis-spelt his name Felix in all official releases) | P | 6'1 | 210 | 06/04/1977 | Newark Bears - Atlantic League (2005) |
| David Garcia | P | 6'5 | 203 | 11/08/1980 | Saskatoon Legends (2003) |
| Craig Kilshaw | P | 6'3 | 195 | 02/14/1980 | Saskatoon Legends (2003) |
| Joe Kirby | INF | 6'0 | 180 | 03/23/1979 | Brock University Badgers - Ontario University Athletics (2007) |
| Ryan Koback | P | 6'6 | 245 | 12/31/1981 | Saskatoon Yellow Jackets - Western Major Baseball League (2006) |
| Javier Lorenzo | P | 6'0 | 168 | 12/26/1978 | Saskatoon Legends (2003) |
| Alejandro Martínez | INF | 6'1 | 215 | 05/22/1977 | Laredo Broncos - United League (2009) |
| Sean Murphy | INF | 5'10 | 180 | 05/03/1972 | Elmira Pioneers - Northeast League (2003) |
| Jose Olmeda | INF | 6'1 | 170 | 07/07/1977 | Edinburg Coyotes - United League (2006) |
| Darwin Peguero | P | 6'0 | 192 | 12/05/1978 | Newark Bears - Atlantic League (2005) |
| Frankie Perez | OF | 5'11 | 185 | 10/26/1978 | Saskatoon Legends (2003) |
| J. D. Scholten | P | 6'6 | 228 | 03/04/1980 | Sioux City Explorers - American Association (2007) |
| Chris Seaton | P | 6'0 | 195 | 09/22/1978 | Schaumburg Flyers - Northern League (2003) |
| Hirotaka Shimizu | OF | 5'11 | 172 | 01/18/1978 | Sichuan Dragons - Chinese Baseball League (2006) |
| Matt Teahen | INF | 6'0 | 210 | 02/27/1979 | Mid-Missouri Mavericks - Frontier League (2004) |
| Angel Tovar | P | 6'4 | 195 | 04/25/1978 | Olmecas de Tabasco - Mexican League (2007) |
| Carlos Urquiola (Note: The CBL mis-spelt his last name Uraviola in all official releases.) | INF | 5'8 | 150 | 04/22/1980 | Ceci & Negri Parma - Serie A1, Italy (2005) |
| Ben Van Iderstine | OF | 6'2 | 200 | 01/20/1978 | Sioux Falls Canaries - American Association (2009) |
| Kenny White | P | 6'1 | 170 | 11/27/1978 | Gary Railcats - Northern League (2004) |
| Floyd Youmans | P | 6'1 | 190 | 05/11/1964 | Saskatoon Legends (2003) |