| Plattsburgh Thunderbirds | |
|---|---|
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| Information | |
| League | Empire Professional Baseball League |
| Location | Plattsburgh, New York |
| Ballpark | Chip Cummings Field (2017–2020, 2021–present) |
| Founded | 2017 |
| League championships | 2017, 2019 |
| Former ballparks | Lyon Mountain Citizens Ballpark (2021) |
| Colors | Black, red, gold, white |
| Manager | Sam Quinn-Loeb |
| General Manager | Joshua Velasquez |
| Website | plattsburghthunderbirds |
The Plattsburgh Thunderbirds, previously known as the Plattsburgh Redbirds, are an independent American professional baseball team based in Plattsburgh, New York. They play in the Empire Professional Baseball League, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball.
History
In November 2016, the Plattsburgh Redbirds joined the Empire Professional Baseball League. They play at Chip Cummings Field, on the campus of the State University of New York at Plattsburgh.[1] The Redbirds' name was a play on words with SUNY Plattsburgh's mascot, the Cardinals. In March 2019, the team was renamed the Plattsburgh Thunderbirds.[2] In 2019, the Thunderbirds played home games at Chip Cummings Field and Lefty Wilson Field.
The Redbirds/Thunderbirds have had the following managers:
2017: Joe Winklesas
2018: Selwyn Young
2019:
2021: Sam Quinn-Loeb
2022: Sam Quinn-Loeb
2023: Sam Quinn-Loeb
Players
| Player | Pos | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Ferro | C | Houston Astros |
| Gavin Stupienski | C | Kansas City Royals |
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