Pittsfield Suns

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Pittsfield Suns
Team logo Cap insignia
Information
LeagueFCBL (2012–present)
LocationPittsfield, Massachusetts
BallparkWahconah Park
Founded2012
OwnershipGoldklang Group
ManagerMike Gladu
General ManagerSander Stotland
WebsitePittsfield Suns

The Pittsfield Suns[1] are an inactive [2] summer collegiate baseball team based in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, USA, that plays in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL) of New England. The team's home games are played at Wahconah Park in Pittsfield.

Team history[edit]

The general manager of the Colonials, Jamie Keefe, was named as the first general manager of the new FCBL franchise, which began play in the 2012 FCBL season.[3] Keefe was previously named the Can-Am League's Manager of the Year in 2011.[4]

The Suns will not play the 2024 season following Wahconah Park requiring renovations. The team will be temporarily replaced by a travel team. [2]

Postseason Appearances[edit]

FCBL[edit]

  • 2013 Old Orchard Beach Raging Tide (L) 0-1
  • 2014 Brockton Rox (W) 8–3, Worcester Bravehearts (L) 0-2
  • 2021 Defeated the Brockton Rox two games to one.
  • 2021 Lost to the Vermont Lake Monsters two games to one in championship series.

[5]

  • *The FCBL changed its postseason to a two-round format starting in the 2012 season
  • ** A one-game Play-In round was added in the 2013 season

References[edit]

  1. ^ "New for 2012: Pittsfield Suns". Ballpark Digest. 28 February 2012. Retrieved 4 March 2012.
  2. ^ a b Britton-Mehlisch, Meg (2024-03-05). "Pittsfield is about $8 million short of the amount needed to rebuild Wahconah Park. Here's how officials might close the gap". The Berkshire Eagle. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
  3. ^ "Goldklang Group To Name Futures League Team Pittsfield Suns". Our Sports Central. 28 February 2012. Retrieved 15 May 2012.
  4. ^ "Jamie Keefe Named Can-Am League Manager of the Year". Our Sports Central. 5 September 2011. Retrieved 15 May 2012.
  5. ^ "Futures Collegiate Baseball League of New England - schedule | Pointstreak Sports Technologies".

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