Wausau Timbers

The Wausau Timbers were a minor league baseball team, located in Wausau, Wisconsin. The Timbers were members of the Class A Midwest League from 1975–1990. The franchise was sold in 1991 and moved to Geneva, Illinois, where it became the Kane County Cougars.

Wausau Timbers
1978–1990
Wausau, Wisconsin
Team logo
Minor league affiliations
ClassClass A
DivisionNorth
Previous leagues
Midwest League
Major league affiliations
Previous teams
Minor league titles
League titles 1981
Team data
Previous names
Wausau Mets (1975-1978)
ColorsRoyal blue, gold, white
      (1981-1989)
Orange, black, white
      (1990)
Previous parks
Athletic Park
Owner(s)/
Operator(s)
Timbers Baseball, Inc.

History

The franchise first played 1975 in Wausau as the Wausau Mets. The club maintained an affiliation with the New York Mets through 1978. Without an affiliation the team changed its name to the Timbers and played two years as a co-op with players mainly from the Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers, and Seattle Mariners. In 1981 the club signed a played development contract with the Mariners.[1] The affiliation with the Mariners lasted nine seasons. In 1990 the club signed on with the Baltimore Orioles and played their final season in Wausau.

The Ballpark

The Timbers played at Athletic Park, 324 E. Wausau Ave. Wausau, Wisconsin [2] Built in 1936,[3] Athletic Park was home to the Timbers of the Class-A Midwest League (1975–1990) and previous minor league teams: the Wausau Lumberjacks (1936–1942, 1946–1949, 1956–57) and the Wausau Timberjacks (1950–1953).

The ballpark has hosted the Wisconsin Woodchucks of the summer collegiate Northwoods League, beginning in 1994.[4]

Notable alumni

Record
YearRecordFinishManagerPlayoffs
197551-778thOwen Friend
197656-738th (t)Bill Monbouquette
197755-837thTom Egan
197855-816thDan Monzon
197969-614thTom RobsonLost in 1st round
198057-828thMarty Martínez
198184-481stBill PlummerLeague Champs
198255-8412thR. J. Harrison
198355-8311thR. J. Harrison
198470-665thGreg Mahlberg
198552-8511thGreg Mahlberg
198673-665thBobby Cuellar
198757-8311thBobby Cuellar
198852-8811thRick Sweet
198966-688thTommy Jones
199049-8714thMike Young

References
  1. "Timbers, Seattle reach agreement". The Daily Herald. 1980. p. 17.
  2. "Ballpark - Wisconsin Woodchucks : Wisconsin Woodchucks". Northwoodsleague.com. Retrieved 2016-03-30.
  3. Brian Gardner / gardnerphotos.com (2014-08-01). "Athletic Park, Home of the Wisconsin Woodchucks #2". Mn Artists. Retrieved 2016-03-30.
  4. "Wisconsin Woodchucks - Get Ready for the Show! : Wisconsin Woodchucks". Northwoodsleague.com. Retrieved 2016-03-30.
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