Beloit Snappers

The Beloit Snappers are a Minor League Baseball team of the Midwest League and the Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Miami Marlins. They are located in Beloit, Wisconsin, and play their home games at Harry C. Pohlman Field, which was built in 1982.

Beloit Snappers
Founded in 1982
Beloit, Wisconsin
Team logo
Minor league affiliations
ClassClass A-Advanced (from 2021)
Previous classesClass A (1982–2020)
LeagueMidwest League (1982–present0
DivisionWestern Division
Major league affiliations
TeamMiami Marlins (from 2021)
Previous teamsOakland Athletics (2013–2020)
Minnesota Twins (2005–2012)
Milwaukee Brewers (1982–2004)
Minor league titles
League titles (1)
  • 1995
Division titles (8)
  • 1984
  • 1985
  • 1987
  • 1992
  • 1995
  • 2000
  • 2003
  • 2007
First half titles (4)
  • 1995
  • 2000
  • 2007
  • 2013
Second half titles (3)
  • 1992
  • 1995
  • 2003
Wild card berths (1)
  • 2018
Team data
NameBeloit Snappers (1995–present)
Previous names
Beloit Brewers (1982–1994)
ColorsGreen, navy blue, gold, yellow, white
         
MascotSnappy D. Turtle
BallparkHarry C. Pohlman Field
Owner(s)/
Operator(s)
Beloit Professional Baseball Association
General ManagerJeff Gray
ManagerLloyd Turner

History

Beloit joined the Midwest League as an expansion franchise in 1982. The club was a Milwaukee Brewers farm team from its inception through 2004. Beloit switched to the Minnesota Twins' farm system for the 2005 season. The organization adopted the Snappers nickname in 1995 after using its parent team's nickname for its first 13 seasons. The name derives from the snapping turtle, because Beloit was formerly known as Turtle Village, and there is still a Turtle Creek and a town of Turtle. All of these are named for a turtle-shaped Indian mound on the campus of Beloit College.

After the Brewers and Snappers ended their affiliation, efforts were started to build one similar to facilities used by the Rockford RiverHawks or the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. One possible scenario involved construction on a site near Janesville, which could have included renaming the team to reflect a broader Rock County audience.[1] However, no new stadium was built and improvements, including redoing the entire field and repairing the concrete concourse, have been made to the existing site in recent years. After the 2012 season, the city of Beloit appropriated $100,000 in order to completely redo the outfield. The outfield was raised and leveled with the infield and a new sprinkler system was installed.[2][3]

In September 2018, the team entered into the process of being sold to a new group of investors who planned to build a new ballpark in downtown Beloit.[4] The sale was cancelled in May 2020 amid uncertainty surrounding the Professional Baseball Agreement between Minor and Major League Baseball set to expire after the 2020 season. The group, led by Quint Studer, retained the right to operate the Snappers in 2020 and continued to move forward with plans to build a new stadium.[5] On June 15, 2020, construction began on the new ABC Supply Stadium; it is expected to be completed by June 14, 2021.[6] The team will also be rebranded for the 2021 season with a new name, selected through a "name the team contest", and a new mascot.[7][8]

Former players

The 2003 team included two sons of former major league players. Prince Fielder, the son of former American League home run champion Cecil Fielder and Tony Gwynn, Jr., son of Tony Gwynn. Future major leaguer Danny Valencia played for the 2007 team. Another noted major leaguer, Jim Morris of The Rookie fame played for the Beloit Brewers when he came out of college in the 1980s. Other former Snappers players who moved on to major league ball include Greg Vaughn, Geoff Jenkins, Jeff D'Amico, Ron Belliard, and Yovani Gallardo. Minnesota Twins players that have come through include Matt Garza and Kevin Slowey.

Roster
Beloit Snappers roster
Players Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  • 22 Reid Birlingmair
  • 41 Charlie Cerny
  • 17 Chase Cohen
  • 24 Calvin Coker
  • 30 Joe DeMers
  • 21 Richard Guasch
  • 33 Angello Infante
  • 40 Rafael Kelly
  • 20 Jaimito Lebron
  • -- Daniel Martinez
  • 19 Aiden McIntyre
  • 36 Bryce Nightengale
  • 27 Josh Reagan
  • 28 Brandon Withers

Catchers

  •  7 John Jones
  • 23 JJ Schwarz
  •  4 Skyler Weber

Infielders

  •  6 Marcos Brito
  • 15 Joseph Pena
  • 31 Santis Sanchez
  •  8 Max Schuemann
  •  1 Cobie Vance
  •  5 Nick Ward
  •  2 Michael Woodworth

Outfielders

  • 26 Anthony Churlin
  • 16 Devin Foyle
  • 14 Lester Madden
  • 12 Nick Osborne

Manager

  • -- Lloyd Turner

Coaches

  • -- Craig Conklin (coach)
  • -- Javier Godard (hitting)
  • 39 Don Schulze (pitching)


7-day injured list
* On Oakland Athletics 40-man roster
# Rehab assignment
∞ Reserve list
‡ Restricted list
§ Suspended list
† Temporary inactive list
Roster updated October 20, 2019
 Transactions
→ More rosters: MiLB • Midwest League
 → Oakland Athletics minor league players

Season-by-season record
Season-by-season record
YearRegular season[9]Postseason[10]
RecordWin %LeagueDivisionGBRecordWin %Result
198271–68.5116th2nd13.5———
198366–71.4829th3rd8.5———
198486–53.6192nd1st—0–2.000Lost semifinals vs. Springfield Cardinals, 2–0
198579–57.5812nd1st—1–2.333Lost semifinals vs. Peoria Chiefs, 2–1
198670–69.5046th2nd7.5———
198776–64.5433rd1st—1–2.333Lost semifinals vs. Kenosha Twins, 2–1
198866–74.4718th3rd18———
198962–72.46310th6th24———
199072–63.5337th3rd5.5———
199170–67.5116th3rd6.5———
199277–58.5704th1st—4–4.500Won semifinals vs. Appleton Foxes, 2–1
Lost MWL Championship vs. Cedar Rapids Reds, 3–2
199360–74.44810th7th19———
199476–64.5433rd2nd13.5———
199588–51.6331st1st—7–1.875Won quarterfinals vs. Rockford Cubbies, 2–0
Won semifinals vs. Quad Cities River Bandits, 2–1
Won MWL Championship vs. Michigan Battle Cats, 3–0
199688–51.6331st1st—1–2.333Lost quarterfinals vs. Rockford Cubbies, 2–1
199760–73.45111th5th13———
199864–75.46012th5th9———
199959–80.42414th5th20———
200071–64.526t-5th3rd5.54–5.444Won quarterfinals vs. Clinton LumberKings, 2–1
Won semifinals vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, 2–1
Lost MWL Championship vs. Michigan Battle Cats, 3–0
200167–71.4867th4th210–2.000Lost quarterfinals vs. Kane County Cougars, 2–0
200257–82.41012th7th28.5———
200371–65.5512nd2nd3.54–4.500Won quarterfinals vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, 2–0
Won semifinals vs. Clinton LumberKings, 2–1
Lost MWL Championship vs. Lansing Lugnuts, 3–0
200472–68.514t-7th5th11.5———
200569–71.4938th4th7.51–2.333Lost quarterfinals vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, 2–1
200674–64.5366th4th4.52–3.400Won quarterfinals vs. Peoria Chiefs, 2–1
Lost semifinals vs. Kane County Cougars, 2–0
200779–61.5642nd1st—6–3.667Won quarterfinals vs. Quad Cities River Bandits, 2–0
Won semifinals vs. Clinton LumberKings, 2–0
Lost MWL Championship vs. West Michigan Whitecaps, 3–2
200871–67.5148th5th7.5———
200957–83.40713th14th25.0———
201071–65.5227th4th11.0———
201169–69.5008th3rd12.5———
201277–63.5504th2nd1.51–2.333Lost quarterfinals vs. Clinton LumberKings, 2–1
201377–62.5545th3rd11.52–2.500Won quarterfinals vs. Clinton LumberKings, 2–0
Lost semifinals vs. Quad Cities River Bandits, 2–0
201455–84.39616th8th35.5———
201555–84.39614th6th33.5———
201665–77.45815th8th26.5———
201765–73.47111th5th14.0———
Totals2,512–2,457.506———34–36.4861 MWL Championship

Notable alumni

Baseball Hall of Fame alumni

Non-HOF and Current Players
Prince Fielder (2002–03) was selected as the Midwest League's MVP and Prospect of the Year in 2003.[11]
Ben Revere (2008) was selected as the Midwest League's MVP and Prospect of the Year.[11]

References
  1. "Beloit Snappers". Archived from the original on August 1, 2008. Retrieved July 24, 2008.
  2. Zinck, Shaun (December 8, 2012). "Pohlman Field's Makeover Done". Beloit Daily News. Retrieved June 1, 2014.
  3. Zinck, Shaun (October 3, 2013). "Pohlman Field Work Nears Completion". Beloit Daily News. Retrieved June 1, 2014.
  4. Reichard, Kevin (September 4, 2018). "MOU Signed for Snappers Sale; Downtown Beloit Ballpark Planned". Ballpark Digest. August Publications. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  5. Reichard, Kevin (May 13, 2020). "Snappers Sale Scratched; Beloit Ballpark Construction Will Go On". Ballpark Digest. August Publications. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
  6. Reichard, Kevin (June 15, 2020). "New Beloit ballpark construction begins". Ballpark Digest. August Publications. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  7. Reichard, Kevin (September 4, 2020). "Goodbye, Snappers; Beloit to sport new moniker in 2021". Ballpark Digest. August Publications. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
  8. Reichard, Kevin (September 11, 2020). "From dairy to relish trays: Five finalists for Beloit team name". Ballpark Digest. August Publications. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
  9. "Beloit, Wisconsin Encyclopedia". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
  10. "Midwest League Seasons". MWLGuide.com. Retrieved August 26, 2017.
  11. "Midwest League Award Winners". Midwest League. Minor League Baseball. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
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