Springfield Drifters

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Team in the West Coast Collegiate Baseball League

Springfield Drifters

Information
League| West Coast League (Since 2021) (South)
Location| Springfield, Oregon
Ballpark| Hamlin Sports Complex
Founded| 2021
Colors| Dark Blue, Sky Blue, White

Ownership| Ike Olsson and Kelly Richardson
Coach| Tommy Richards
General Manager| Kyle Whitty

The Springfield Drifters are a collegiate summer baseball team in the West Coast League.

## History

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The Drifters were announced as the 16th team of the WCL on April 16, 2021 by the league.[1] The Drifters announced that their playfield would be located in a new stadium in the complex of Hamlin Middle School.[2]

The Drifters played their first game on May 31, 2022 on the road defeating the Bellingham Bells 2-4. Their first home game was played on June 3 with the Drifters falling to the Cowlitz Black Bears 6-11.[3]

### 2024

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On June 24th, Kyle Larsen was named the league's pitcher of the week after throwing a five hit shutout in the Drifters' win against Corvallis the previous Tuesday.[4]

On July 9th, Kendren Kenzie and Dane Woodcock were selected to represent the Drifters in the 2024 All Star Game in Bellingham.[5]

The Drifters once again failed to qualify for the playoffs. The Drifters are one of the three franchises to never make the postseason.

## Results by Season

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Season  | League  | Division | Finish  | Wins | Losses | Win% | GB  | Post-season  | Manager

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2022  | WCL  | South  | 8th  | 17  | 37  | 0.315  | 22  | Did Not Qualify  | Tommy Richards
2023  | WCL  | South  | 6th  | 22  | 32  | .407  | 17  | Did Not Qualify  | Tommy Richards
2024  | WCL  | South  | 8th  | 20  | 34  | .370  | 21  | Did Not Qualify  | Tommy Richards
Division Champions | League Champions | Playoff Team

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## References

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1. ^ "WCL Adds Springfield Drifters as Newest Member Team". 22 April 2021.
2. ^ "About".
3. ^ "Win – Loss".
4. ^ https://westcoastleague.com/giesegh-and-larsen-earn-wcls-moss-adams-weekly-honors/
5. ^ https://westcoastleague.com/wcl-all-star-game-rosters-announced/

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