Missoula PaddleHeads

The Missoula PaddleHeads are an independent baseball team of the Pioneer League, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball (MLB) but is an MLB Partner League. They are located in Missoula, Montana, and play their home games at Ogren Park at Allegiance Field.

Missoula PaddleHeads
Founded in 1999
Missoula, Montana
Team logoCap insignia
Minor league affiliations
ClassIndependent (from 2021)
Previous classesRookie Advanced (1999–2020)
LeaguePioneer League (1999–present)
DivisionNorthern Division
Major league affiliations
TeamIndependent (from 2021)
Previous teamsArizona Diamondbacks (1999–2020)
Minor league titles
League titles (4)
  • 1999
  • 2006
  • 2012
  • 2015
Division titles (3)
  • 1999
  • 2006
  • 2009
Team data
NameMissoula PaddleHeads (2020–present)
Previous names
Missoula Osprey (1999–2019)
BallparkOgren Park at Allegiance Field (2004–present)
Previous parks
Lindborg-Cregg Field (1999–2003)
Owner(s)/
Operator(s)
Big Sky Professional Baseball
General ManagerMatt Ellis
ManagerTBD

In conjunction with a contraction of Minor League Baseball in 2021, the Pioneer League, of which the PaddleHeads have been members since 1999, was converted from an MLB-affiliated Rookie Advanced league to an independent baseball league and granted status as an MLB Partner League, with Missoula continuing as members.[1] Prior to this, the PaddleHeads had been affiliated with the Arizona Diamondbacks (1996–2020).

The team has won the Pioneer League championship four times; in 1999, 2006, 2012 and 2015.

The club was known as the Missoula Osprey from 1999 through the 2019 season. Previously, the franchise played in Lethbridge, Alberta, as the Lethbridge Black Diamonds. Missoula has had baseball since the early 1900s, with previous team names being the Highlanders and the Timberjacks.[2]

In 2019, the team rebranded as the Missoula Paddleheads, a term referencing moose antlers being known as "paddles" and a male moose being called a "paddlehead." The brand also showcases the diversity of kayaking, canoeing and other river-based activities found in Missoula, while the logo features a baseball bat paddle and a partially submerged moose.[3]

Missoula alumni with MLB experience

Sixty-nine Missoula players have also played in Major League Baseball.[4] They are:

1999
JD Closser, Jorge de la Rosa, Doug DeVore, Lyle Overbay, Duaner Sánchez, Luis Terrero (1999-2000)
2000
Casey Daigle, Jerry Gil, Andy Green, Phil Stockman, José Valverde
2001
Scott Hairston
2002
Dustin Nippert, Tony Peña, Sergio Santos, Miguel Montero (2002-2003)
2003
Emilio Bonifacio, Carlos González,
2004
Wilkin Castillo, Steven Jackson, Esmerling Vásquez
2005
Pedro Ciriaco, Rusty Ryal, Greg Smith
2006
Héctor Ambriz, John Hester, Jordan Norberto, Gerardo Parra, Daniel Stange, Clay Zavada, Tony Barnette
2007
Bryan Augenstein, Tommy Layne, Evan Scribner, Jarrod Parker, Rey Navarro (2007-2008)
2008
Jake Elmore, Daniel Schlereth, Bryan Shaw
2009
Chase Anderson, Mike Belfiore, Charles Brewer, Keon Broxton, Eury De La Rosa, Paul Goldschmidt, Bradin Hagens, Ender Inciarte, Chris Owings, Patrick Schuster (2009-2010), Enrique Burgos (2009, 2011)
2010
Adam Eaton, David Holmberg, Stephen Cardullo (2010-2011)
2011
Archie Bradley, Keith Hessler DJ Johnson
2012
Socrates Brito, Jake Lamb, Michael Perez, Andrew Velazquez
2013
Silvino Bracho, Steve Hathaway, Brad Keller (2013-2014), Justin Williams (2013-2014), Daniel Palka
2014
Gabriel Moya (2014-2015), Yefry Ramirez (2014-2015), Touki Toussaint

Roster
Missoula PaddleHeads roster
Players Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  • 43 Bobby Ay
  • 29 Ezequiel De La Cruz
  • 31 Denson Hull
  • 40 Dustin Lacaze
  • 18 Jared Liebelt
  • 39 Nick Marchese
  • 47 Justin Martinez
  • 34 Josh McMinn
  • 48 Junior Mieses
  • 46 Austin Pope
  • 26 Tyler Poulin
  • 17 Oliver Rosario
  •  9 Mitchell Stumpo
  • -- Alex Valdez
  • 28 Jhonny Valdez
  • 23 Chris Williams
  • 21 Pedro Zorrilla

Catchers

  • 14 Axel Andueza
  • 25 Douglas Lanza
  • 38 Luvin Valbuena

Infielders

  • 36 Spencer Brickhouse
  • 11 Cam Coursey
  • 30 Jose Curpa
  •  8 Cesar Garcia
  • 45 Francis Martinez
  • 24 Carson Maxwell
  • 20 Jose Reyes

Outfielders

  • 37 Tristen Carranza
  • 33 Neyfy Castillo
  • 10 Wilderd Patino
  • 44 Leodany Perez
  • 16 David Sanchez
  • 19 Kevin Watson Jr.

Manager

  • -- Darrin Garner

Coaches

  • -- Jose Amado (hitting)
  •  4 Mike Benjamin (bench)
  • 12 Manny Garcia (pitching)


7-day injured list
* On Arizona Diamondbacks 40-man roster
# Rehab assignment
∞ Reserve list
‡ Restricted list
§ Suspended list
† Temporary inactive list
Roster updated February 16, 2020
 Transactions
→ More rosters: MiLB • Pioneer League
 → Arizona Diamondbacks minor league players

References
  1. "Pioneer League named MLB Partner League". Baseball America. November 30, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
  2. "Missoula Osprey rebranded as Missoula PaddleHeads". KPAX.com. 4 November 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
  3. Hill, Benjamin (4 November 2019). "Shore thing: PaddleHeads row into Missoula". milb.com. Retrieved 15 December 2020.
  4. "Osprey alumni in MLB" (PDF). milb.com. November 4, 2016. Retrieved January 18, 2017.
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