Washington Wild Things

The Washington Wild Things are a professional baseball team based in Washington, Pennsylvania, in the United States. The Wild Things are a member of the Can-Am Division of the Frontier League, an independent baseball league which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball. From the 2002 season to the present, the Wild Things have played their home games at Wild Things Park.

Washington Wild Things
Team logo Cap insignia
Information
LeagueFrontier League (East Division)
LocationWashington, Pennsylvania
BallparkWild Things Park
Year founded1997
League championships1 (1997)
Division championships6 (2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2018)
Former name(s)
  • Canton Crocodiles (1997–2001)
ColorsRed, black, white
     
Retired numbers12 (Chris Sidick)
OwnershipStu and Francine Williams
ManagerTom Vaeth
General ManagerSteve Zavacky (Managing Director)
MediaObserver-Reporter MSA Sports Network
Websitewashingtonwildthings.com

Seasons
Canton Crocodiles (Frontier League)
YearW–LWin %PlacePostseason
199745–35.5622nd in FL East
199841–38.5192nd in FL EastFrontier League Division Series: Lost vs. Chillicothe Paints 2–1.
199933–51.3935th in FL East
200038–46.4525th in FL East
200147–37.5603rd in FL EastFrontier League Division Series: Lost vs. Chillicothe Paints 2–1.
Total204–207.496—
Playoffs6–4.600—3 Playoff appearances, 1 championship.
Washington Wild Things (Frontier League)
200256–28.6671st in FL East
200354–34.6142nd in FL EastFrontier League Division Series: Lost vs. Gateway Grizzlies 2–0.
200462–34.6461st in FL EastFrontier League Division Series: Lost vs. Evansville Otters 3–0.
200563–32.6631st in FL EastFrontier League Division Series: Lost vs. Chillicothe Paints 3–2.
200659–37.6151st in FL EastFrontier League Division Series: Lost vs. Chillicothe Paints 3–1.
200755–40.5791st in FL East
200848–48.5003rd in FL East
200943–53.4484th in FL East
201038–57.4005th in FL East
201142–52.4475th in FL East
201244–52.4586th in FL East
201341–55.4276th in FL East
201457–39.5933rd in FL EastFrontier League Playoffs Lost in 1st round
201542–54.437T-9th in FL
201646–49.4846th in FL
201753–43.5523rd in FLFrontier League Playoffs Lost in 1st round
201854–42.5631st in FL East
Total714–606.541—
Playoffs16–25.390—6 Division titles, 9 Playoff appearances.

Roster
Washington Wild Things roster
Active (24-man) roster Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  • -- Michael Austin
  • -- Jesus Balaguer
  • -- Spencer Bivens
  • -- Clinton Hollon
  • -- James Meeker
  • -- Daren Osby
  • -- Keven Pimentel
  • -- Zach Reid
  • -- Zach Strecker
  • -- Max Tannenbaum
  • -- Nick Wegmann
 

Catchers

  • -- Trevor Cassanova
  • -- Cody Erickson

Infielders

  • -- Jacob Brockelie
  • -- Joe Campagna
  • -- Cody Erickson
  • -- Richie Fecteau ‡
  • -- Josh Rehwaldt
  • -- John Sansone
  • -- Nick Ward

Outfielders

  • -- Trevor McKinley
  • -- Derek Reddy
  • -- Nate Thompson
  

Manager

  • Gregg Langbehn

Coaches

  • Tim Provenzano (Assistant)

Disabled list
‡ Inactive list
§ Suspended list

Roster updated January 26, 2021
 Transactions

Highlights
  • First ever perfect game in Frontier League history, (Matt Sergey, August 24, 2014)
  • Frontier League Organization of the Year Award (2002, 2004, 2005)
  • Second team in Frontier League history to make playoffs four straight years (Evansville, 1997–2000)
  • Led Frontier League in wins four straight seasons
    • 2002 (56–28)
    • 2003 (54–34)
    • 2004 (62–34)
    • 2005 (63–32)
  • In 2005:
    • 35–12 second half of season (Since July 18)
    • 23–5 the month of August
    • 13-game winning streak (July 27 – August 9)
    • 11-game winning streak (August 12 – August 23)
    • 14 straight home wins (August 3 – August 23)
  • Hosted the Frontier League All-Star Game in 2005 and 2013

New Frontier League records up to 2005
  • Only perfect game in Frontier League history (August 24, 2014, thrown by Matt Sergey)
  • Wins in a season: 63 (old record – Washington Wild Things, 2004)
  • Triples: 46 (old record – 33; Springfield, 1999)
  • Runs: 645 (old record – 612; London, 1999)
  • At Bats: 3,357 (old record – 3329; Rockford, 2004)
  • Hits: 999 (old record – 962; Rockford, 2004)
  • RBI: 567 (old record – 550; London, 1999)
  • Base on Balls: 433 (old record – 427; Dubois County, 2002)
  • Saves: 34 (old record – Washington Wild Things, 2004)
  • Total chances: 3740 (old record – 3,687; S/O 2004)
  • Individual saves by a closer, Jonathan Kountis

Managers
  • 2002–2003: Jeff Isom (110–62)
  • 2004–2007: John Massarelli (239–143)
  • 2008: Greg Jelks (48–48)
  • 2009: Mark Mason (43–53)
  • 2010–2011: Darin Everson (80–110)
  • 2012: Chris Bando (44–52)
  • 2013–2014: Bart Zeller (72–74)
  • 2014: Bob Bozzuto: (36–18)

Following the 2003 season, Jeff Isom resigned as manager and moved to the Joliet Jackhammers of the Northern League. After the 2007 season, Massarelli and the Wild Things parted ways. He took 2008 off and was named the first manager in Lake Erie Crushers history. In 2008, Greg Jelks was named the new manager of the Wild Things, but failed to lead them to the playoffs and finished the season at 48–48.

Mark Mason returned to the Wild Things in 2009 as manager after coaching the Paints for two seasons. In November 2009, Mason left the Wild Things to become pitching coach of the Atlantic League's York Revolution. On February 16, 2010, they announced Darin Everson as their new manager. After the 2011 season, Darin Everson and the Wild Things parted ways following an 80–110 record over two seasons. On October 18, 2011, the Wild Things hired former MLB catcher and Triple-A coach Chris Bando as the 6th manager in Wild things history. In March 2013, Bando announced that due to complications from hip surgery in January he would resign as manager. Recently hired Bench coach Bart Zeller, who had managed the Joliet Slammers the last two seasons and won a championship, was promoted to manager. During the 2014 season at 31–19 headed into the All-Star break, manager Bart Zeller resigned due to health concerns. He was scheduled to manage the Eastern All-Stars. After the break, Bob Bozzuto took over as manager.

Notable alumni

Championships and awards
  • 2002 Frontier League Eastern Division Champions
  • 2002 Frontier League Organization of the Year
  • 2002 Jared Howton, Most Valuable Pitcher
  • 2002 Jeff Isom, Manager Of the Year
  • 2003 Josh Loggins, Most Valuable Player
  • 2004 Frontier League Eastern Division Champions
  • 2004 Frontier League Organization of the Year
  • 2004 John Massarelli, Manager Of the Year
  • 2005 Frontier League Eastern Division Champions
  • 2005 Frontier League Organization of the Year
  • 2006 Frontier League Eastern Division Champions
  • 2006 John Massarelli, Manager Of the Year
  • 2007 Frontier League Eastern Division Champions
  • 2018 Frontier League Eastern Division Champions
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