LumberKings in the Postseason
CLINTON, IA (October 9, 2019) - While the Minor League season came to an end with a deep - but ultimately disappointing - playoff run, there are still Clinton LumberKings playing. Of the ten teams to qualify for the Major League playoffs eight players and coaches have roots going back
CLINTON, IA (October 9, 2019) - While the Minor League season came to an end with a deep - but ultimately disappointing - playoff run, there are still Clinton LumberKings playing. Of the ten teams to qualify for the Major League playoffs eight players and coaches have roots going back to time spent in Clinton.
For the already eliminated Milwaukee Brewers, two former LumberKings were part of a Wild Card run that with weeks left during the regular season seemed incredibly unlikely. Veteran catcher
In addition, the Brewers first base coach Carlos Subero had a three-season tenure as a manager for the LumberKings from 2003 through 2005. Over his time in Clinton, he went 214-199 to become the second winningest manager in club history. He made the playoffs in all three of his seasons with the LumberKings, never losing a first round series.
Of the teams still paying the St. Louis Cardinals have two and the Tampa Bay Rays have three former LumberKings. Making his MLB playoff debut in 2019,
Rounding out the Rays LumberKings representation is right-hander Ryan Yardbrough. The winner for Tampa in Game Four of their ALDS match-up with the Astros, Yardbrough pitched in two games for Clinton in 2015. Over a brief 5.1 inning tenure with the LumberKings he went 0-1 with a 13.50 ERA before making his MLB debut with the Rays in 2018.
The St. Louis Cardinals have two former LumberKings that did not make the playoff roster for the Nationals League Division Series (NLDS). Right-handed pitcher
But the former LumberKing with the greatest postseason credentials is Los Angeles Dodgers infielder
The Major League Baseball playoffs potentially run through Wednesday, October 30th for Game Seven of the World Series. A former Clinton LumberKing was part of a World Series Champion last year (2018) when
About the LumberKings
The Clinton LumberKings, the only remaining Charter Member of the Midwest League, are preparing for their 65th season in the league and their second year of affiliation with the Miami Marlins. They play their home games at NelsonCorp Field a park that has been home for the Clinton franchise since 1937. Since the club's inception, 285 former Clinton players have gone on to reach the Major Leagues. Advertising and tickets for the 2020 season are available by calling (563)242-0727 or by visiting LumberKings.com