Ridgefield Raptors

The Ridgefield Raptors are a collegiate summer baseball team. The Raptors are members of the West Coast League and play their home games at the Ridgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex.

Ridgefield Raptors
Information
LeagueWest Coast League
LocationRidgefield, WA
BallparkRidgefield Outdoor Recreation Complex
Year founded2018
ColoursMaroon, black, silver, white
       
OwnershipTony Bonacci
ManagerChris Cota
General ManagerGus Farah

History

In 2018 it was announced that West Coast League had awarded an expansion franchise to be located in southwest Washington.[1] Owner Tony Bonacci, who also headed the Cowliz Black Bears, sought to expand the league in the metro Portland region. Gus Farah was announced as the General Manager. The club held a name the team contest that drew five hundred entries. The name Raptors was selected following a number of entries related to the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge and various birds.[2] The Raptors began play in 2019.

The Raptors made the 2021 playoffs but were beat by the Corvallis Knights 6 to 13 and 0 to 9 in a best of three series.[3]

References
  1. Buhler, Andy. "Baseball team coming to Ridgefield". The Columbian. Retrieved 2020-12-02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. Rice, Micha. "Ridgefield Raptors unveiled as new West Coast League baseball team". The Columbian. Retrieved 2020-12-02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "Raptors routed out of playoffs by Knights". The Columbian. Retrieved 2021-08-26.


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