West Oahu CaneFires

The West Oahu CaneFires were a minor league baseball team in the Hawaii Winter Baseball league. They were based in Waipahu, Hawaii. The name CaneFires is derived from the burning of sugar cane before harvest on many plantations on the island of Oahu. They played their home games at Hans L'Orange Field.

West Oahu CaneFires
Information
LeagueHawaii Winter Baseball (1993–2008)
LocationWaipahu, Hawaii
BallparkHans L'Orange Field
Year founded1993
Year folded2008
League championships1 (1994)
Division championships1 (2008)
Former name(s)Kauai Emeralds (1993–94)
ColorsOrange, Black, White, Yellow
       
OwnershipScotty Gelt
General ManagerRob Farrow

The CaneFires began as the Kauai Emeralds, but changed their name when they moved to Oahu in 1995.

Notable players

  • Gabe Kapler (born 1975), major league baseball outfielder and manager

Team record

Season W L Win % Result
19932725.519
19942921.580league champs
19952824.538
19962030.400
19972627.491
20061818.500
2007[1]1324.351
2008[2]1914.576division champs

References

  1. "Hawaii Winter Baseball 2007". mlb.com. Retrieved June 10, 2015.
  2. "Hawaii Winter Baseball 2008". mlb.com. Retrieved June 10, 2015.


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