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{{Infobox Minor League Baseball
{{Infobox Minor League Baseball
|name = Pulaski Yankees
|name = Pulaski Yankees
|founded = 1942
|firstseason = 1942
|lastseason = 2020
|city = Pulaski, Virginia
|city = Pulaski, Virginia
|misc =
|misc =
|logo = PulaskiYankees.png
|logo = PulaskiYankees.png
|uniformlogo = PulaskiYankeescap.png
|uniformlogo = PulaskiYankeescap.png
|class level = [[Advanced Rookie League]] (1969–1977, 1982–1992, 1997–2006, 2008–present)
|class level = {{Plainlist|
*[[Rookie Advanced|Advanced Rookie League]] (1969–1977, 1982–1992, 1997–2006, 2008–2020)
|past class level= D (1946–1958)<br>
*Class D (1946–1958)
C (1942)
*Class C (1942)
}}
|current league = [[Appalachian League]] (1946–1950, 1952–1955, 1957–1958, 1969–1977, 1982–1992, 1997–2006, 2008–present)
|division = East Division
|league = {{Plainlist|
*[[Appalachian League]] (1946–1950, 1952–1955, 1957–1958, 1969–1977, 1982–1992, 1997–2006, 2008–2020)
|past league = [[Virginia League (1939–1942)|Virginia League]] (1942)
*[[Virginia League (1939–1942)|Virginia League]] (1942)
|majorleague = [[New York Yankees]] (2015–present)
}}
|pastmajorleague = [[Seattle Mariners]] (2008–2014)<br>
|majorleague = {{Plainlist|
[[Toronto Blue Jays]] (2003–2006)<br>
[[New York Yankees]] (2015–2020)
[[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] (1997–2002)<br>
[[Atlanta Braves]] (1982–1992)<br>
*[[Seattle Mariners]] (2008–2014)
*[[Toronto Blue Jays]] (2003–2006)
[[Philadelphia Phillies]] (1969–1977)<br>
*[[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] (1997–2002)
[[Chicago Cubs]] (1957–1958)<br>
*[[Atlanta Braves]] (1982–1992)
[[Philadelphia Phillies]] (1952–1955)<br>
*[[Philadelphia Phillies]] (1969–1977)
[[Brooklyn Dodgers]] (1947–1949)
*[[Chicago Cubs]] (1957–1958)
|nickname = Pulaski Yankees
*[[Philadelphia Phillies]] (1952–1955)
|pastnames = Pulaski Mariners (2008–2014)<br>
*[[Brooklyn Dodgers]] (1947–1949)
Pulaski Blue Jays (2003–2006)<br>
}}
Pulaski Rangers (1997–2002)<br>
|nickname = {{Plainlist|
Pulaski Braves (1982–1992)<br>
Pulaski Phillies (1969–1977)<br>
*Pulaski Yankees (2015–2020)
Pulaski Cubs (1957–1958)<br>
*Pulaski Mariners (2008–2014)
Pulaski Phillies (1952–1955)<br>
*Pulaski Blue Jays (2003–2006)
Pulaski Counts (1942, 1946–1950)
*Pulaski Rangers (1997–2002)
*Pulaski Braves (1982–1992)
|ballpark = [[Calfee Park]] (1982–1992), (1997–2006), (2008–present)
*Pulaski Phillies (1969–1977)
*Pulaski Cubs (1957–1958)
*Pulaski Phillies (1952–1955)
*Pulaski Counts (1942, 1946–1950)
}}
|ballpark = [[Calfee Park]] (1982–1992, 1997–2006, 2008–2020)
|pastparks =
|pastparks =
|leaguenum = 3
|leaguenum = 3
|leaguechamps = {{hlist|1986|1991|2013}}
|leaguechamps = {{hlist|1986|1991|2013}}
|divnum = 9
|divnum = 10
|divisionchamps = {{hlist|1984|1986|1989|1991|1997|1999|2008|2010|2013}}
|divisionchamps = {{hlist|1984|1986|1989|1991|1997|1999|2008|2010|2013|2019}}
|owner = David Hagan and Larry Shelor
|manager = [[Tony Franklin (baseball)|Tony Franklin]]
|gm = Blair Hoke<ref>http://www.milb.com/content/page.jsp?ymd=20160107&content_id=161271448&sid=t425&vkey=roster</ref>
}}
}}
The '''Pulaski Yankees''' are a [[minor league baseball]] team based in [[Pulaski, Virginia]], United States. They are an [[Rookie Advanced|Advanced Rookie League]] team in the [[Appalachian League]], and became a [[farm team]] of the [[New York Yankees]] in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|first=Mike|last=Gangloff|url=http://www.roanoke.com/news/local/pulaski_county/new-york-yankees-to-field-farm-club-in-pulaski/article_e1aa4f39-d0cf-5459-b60e-6b206dd4a74d.html|date=September 9, 2014|accessdate=September 10, 2014|title=New York Yankees to Field Farm Club in Pulaski}}</ref> The team plays its home games at [[Calfee Park]]. They have previously been affiliated with several other [[major league baseball]] teams, and lost their [[Seattle Mariners]] affiliation after the 2014 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roanoke.com/news/local/pulaski_county/calfee-park-sale-ok-d-as-mariners-leave-and-million/article_8060e545-d256-5fda-8213-91b71eb8b5f4.html|date=September 3, 2014|title=Calfee Park sale OK'd as Mariners leave and $3 million upgrade begins}}</ref>
The '''Pulaski Yankees''' were a [[minor league baseball]] team based in [[Pulaski, Virginia]], United States. They were an [[Rookie Advanced|Advanced Rookie League]] team in the [[Appalachian League]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Mike|last=Gangloff|url=http://www.roanoke.com/news/local/pulaski_county/new-york-yankees-to-field-farm-club-in-pulaski/article_e1aa4f39-d0cf-5459-b60e-6b206dd4a74d.html|date=September 9, 2014|access-date=September 10, 2014|title=New York Yankees to Field Farm Club in Pulaski}}</ref> The team played its home games at [[Calfee Park]]. They were affiliated with several [[Major League Baseball]] teams, including the [[New York Yankees]] in their final season.

The Pulaski Yankees were awarded Minor League Baseball's top honor, the [[John H. Johnson President's Award]], in 2019. The award recognizes the "complete baseball franchise—based on franchise stability, contributions to league stability, contributions to baseball in the community, and promotion of the baseball industry."<ref name=winners>{{cite web |url=http://www.milb.com/milb/history/awards.jsp?#johnson |title=John H. Johnson President's Award |publisher=MiLB.com |access-date=December 12, 2016}}</ref>

The start of the 2020 season was postponed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] before ultimately being cancelled on June 30.<ref>{{cite web|title=A Message From Pat O'Conner|url=https://www.milb.com/milb/news/message-from-minor-league-baseball-president-ceo-pat-o-conner-313052288|website=Minor League Baseball|date=March 13, 2020|access-date=May 5, 2020}}</ref><ref name=2020can>{{cite web|title=2020 Minor League Baseball Season Shelved|url=https://www.milb.com/news/2020-minor-league-baseball-season-shelved|website=Minor League Baseball|date=June 30, 2020|access-date=July 1, 2020}}</ref> In conjunction with a contraction of Minor League Baseball beginning with the 2021 season, the Appalachian League was reorganized as a [[Collegiate summer baseball|collegiate summer baseball league]], and the Yankees were replaced by a new franchise, the [[Pulaski River Turtles]], in the revamped league designed for rising college freshmen and sophomores.<ref>{{cite web|title=MLB, USA Baseball Announce New Format for Appalachian League|url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-mlb-usa-baseball-announce-new-format-for-appalachian-league|website=Major League Baseball|date=September 29, 2020|access-date=September 29, 2020}}</ref>


==Pulaski baseball history==
==Pulaski baseball history==
* Pulaski Counts, {{baseball year|1942}}, {{baseball year|1946}}-{{baseball year|1950}}
* Pulaski Counts, {{baseball year|1942}}, {{baseball year|1946}}–{{baseball year|1950}}
* Pulaski Phillies, {{baseball year|1952}}-{{baseball year|1955}}
* Pulaski Phillies, {{baseball year|1952}}–{{baseball year|1955}}, {{baseball year|1969}}–{{baseball year|1977}}
* Pulaski Cubs, {{baseball year|1957}}-{{baseball year|1958}}
* Pulaski Cubs, {{baseball year|1957}}–{{baseball year|1958}}
* Pulaski Phillies, {{baseball year|1969}}-{{baseball year|1977}}
* Pulaski Braves, {{baseball year|1982}}–{{baseball year|1992}}
* Pulaski Braves, {{baseball year|1982}}-{{baseball year|1992}}
* Pulaski Rangers, {{baseball year|1997}}–{{baseball year|2002}}
* Pulaski Rangers, {{baseball year|1997}}-{{baseball year|2002}}
* Pulaski Blue Jays, {{baseball year|2003}}–{{baseball year|2006}}
* Pulaski Blue Jays, {{baseball year|2003}}-{{baseball year|2006}}
* Pulaski Mariners, {{baseball year|2008}}–{{baseball year|2014}}
* Pulaski Mariners, {{baseball year|2008}}-{{baseball year|2014}}
* Pulaski Yankees, {{baseball year|2015}}–{{baseball year|2020}}
* Pulaski Yankees, {{baseball year|2015}}-present


Pulaski's teams won the [[List of Appalachian League champions|Appalachian League's championship]] in {{baseball year|1948}}, {{baseball year|1969}}, {{baseball year|1986}}, {{baseball year|1991}} and {{baseball year|2013}}.
Pulaski's teams won the [[List of Appalachian League champions|Appalachian League's championship]] in {{baseball year|1948}}, {{baseball year|1969}}, {{baseball year|1986}}, {{baseball year|1991}} and {{baseball year|2013}}.
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{{main|Calfee Park}}
{{main|Calfee Park}}
The Pulaski Yankees play at [[Calfee Park]]. Calfee Park opened in 1935 and has a capacity of 2,500 fans. A number of houses that surround the park have good views of games.
The Pulaski Yankees played at [[Calfee Park]]. Calfee Park opened in 1935 and had a capacity of 3,200 fans. A number of houses that surround the park had good views of games.


The park had major renovations prior to the {{baseball year|1999}} season, with a new grandstand behind the plate and along the first-base side as well as "open-air suites" (railed-in areas with picnic tables) farther down on the first-base line. A new scoreboard was also installed.
The park had major renovations prior to the {{baseball year|1999}} season, with a new grandstand behind the plate and along the first-base side as well as "open-air suites" (railed-in areas with picnic tables) farther down on the first-base line. A new scoreboard was also installed.


Since the Shelor Automotive Group purchased Calfee Park from the Town of Pulaski in 2015, ownership has completed numerous upgrades including a renovated home team clubhouse; a new visiting team clubhouse, concession stand, press box, and souvenir store; the addition of two VIP Towers, upgrading seating, and a 35’ x 22’ JumboTron; a Bermuda grass playing field and new irrigation system; construction of new home offices for ballpark employees; and the expansion of the upper concourse.
==Notable former Pulaski players==


Most recently prior to the 2019 season, a three-tiered party deck and new boxes were added along the third base line, increasing the ballpark's capacity to 3,200. Additional upgrades including 800 new seats behind the party deck and new concessions points of sale were planned for 2020 before being put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
{{colbegin||22em}}

* [[Steve Avery]] (1988) MLB All-Star
Calfee Park was voted the best rookie-level ballpark in America in 2019 and 2020 by a fan vote in Ballpark Digest's annual Best of the Ballparks competition.
* [[Jeff Blauser]] (1984) 2 x MLB All-Star

==Playoffs==
*2019: Lost to [[Burlington Royals|Burlington]] 2–1 in semifinals.
*2017: Defeated [[Bluefield Blue Jays|Bluefield]] 2–1 in semifinals; lost to [[Elizabethton Twins|Elizabethton]] 2–0 in finals.
*2015: Lost to [[Princeton Rays|Princeton]] 2–1 in semifinals.
*2013: Defeated [[Bluefield Blue Jays|Bluefield]] 2–0 in semifinals; defeated [[Greeneville Astros|Greeneville]] 2–0 to win championship.
*2010: Lost to [[Elizabethton Twins|Elizabethton]] 2–0 in semifinals.
*2008: Lost to [[Elizabethton Twins|Elizabethton]] 2–0 in finals.
*1999: Lost to [[Martinsville Phillies|Martinsville]] 2–0 in finals.
*1997: Lost to [[Bluefield Orioles|Bluefield]] 2–0 in finals.
*1991: Defeated [[Burlington Royals|Burlington]] 2–0 to win championship.
*1989: Lost to [[Elizabethton Twins|Elizabethton]] 2–0 in finals.
*1986: Defeated [[Johnson City Cardinals|Johnson City]] 2–1 to win championship.
*1984: Lost to [[Elizabethton Twins|Elizabethton]] 1–0 in finals.


==Notable Pulaski alumni==
* [[Don Cardwell]] (1954)


{{Div col|colwidth=30em}}
* [[Steve Avery (baseball)|Steve Avery]] (1988) MLB All-Star
* [[Jeff Blauser]] (1984) 2 x MLB All-Star
* [[Don Cardwell]] (1954)
* [[Larry Christenson]] (1972)
* [[Larry Christenson]] (1972)

* [[Mark Clear]] (1974) 2 x MLB All-Star
* [[Mark Clear]] (1974) 2 x MLB All-Star
* [[Dave Elder (baseball)|David Elder]], Pulaski Rangers,
* [[Julio Cruz (baseball)|Julio Cruz]] (MGR, 1997)
* [[Dave Elder (baseball)|David Elder]] (1997)

* [[Jim Essian]] (1970)
* [[Jim Essian]] (1970)
* [[Tony Graffanino]] (1990)

* [[Dallas Green (baseball)|Dallas Green]] (1970, MGR) '''Manager: 1980 World Series Champion - Philadelphia Phillies'''
* [[Dallas Green (baseball)|Dallas Green]] (1970, MGR) Manager: 1980 World Series Champion - Philadelphia Phillies
* [[Aaron Harang]] (1999)
* [[Aaron Harang]] (1999)
* [[David Justice]] (1985) 3 x MLB All-Star; '''1990 NL Rookie of the Year'''
* [[David Justice]] (1985) 3 x MLB All-Star; 1990 NL Rookie of the Year
* [[Mike Lamb]] (1997)
* [[Mike Lamb]] (1997)
* [[Kameron Loe]] (2002)
* [[Kameron Loe]] (2002)
* [[Colby Lewis]] (1999)
* [[Grady Little]] (MGR, 1986–1987)
* [[Javy López]] (1989) 3 x MLB All-Star
* [[Javy López]] (1989) 3 x MLB All-Star

* [[Jerry Martin (baseball)|Jerry Martin]] (1971)
* [[Jerry Martin (baseball)|Jerry Martin]] (1971)
* [[Kevin Mench]] (1999)
* [[Kevin Mench]] (1999)
* [[Urban Meyer]], Pulaski Braves
* [[Urban Meyer]] (1983) College Football Coach
* [[Travis Snider]], Pulaski Blue Jays
* [[Travis Snider]], Pulaski Blue Jays
* [[Jason Schmidt]] (1992) 3 x MLB All-Star
* [[Jason Schmidt]] (1992) 3 x MLB All-Star

* [[Mike Stanton (left-handed pitcher)|Mike Stanton]] (1987) MLB All-Star
* [[Mike Stanton (left-handed pitcher)|Mike Stanton]] (1987) MLB All-Star
* [[Eugenio Vélez]], Pulaski Blue Jays
* [[Eugenio Vélez]], Pulaski Blue Jays
* [[Turk Wendell]] (1988)
* [[C. J. Wilson]] (2001) 2 x MLB All-Star
* [[C. J. Wilson]] (2001) 2 x MLB All-Star
* [[Mark Wohlers]] (1988-1989) MLB All-Star
* [[Zack Littell]] (2014)
* [[Anthony Volpe]] (2019) New York Yankees


{{Div col end}}
* [[Mark Wohlers]] (1988) MLB All-Star

{{colend}}

==Playoffs==
*2017: Defeated [[Bluefield Blue Jays|Bluefield]] 2-1 in semifinals; lost to [[Elizabethton Twins|Elizabethton]] 2-0 in finals.
*2015: Lost to [[Princeton Rays|Princeton]] 2-1 in semifinals.
*2013: Defeated [[Bluefield Blue Jays|Bluefield]] 2-0 in semifinals; defeated [[Greeneville Astros|Greeneville]] 2-0 to win championship.
*2010: Lost to [[Elizabethton Twins|Elizabethton]] 2-0 in semifinals.
*2008: Lost to [[Elizabethton Twins|Elizabethton]] 2-0 in finals.
*1999: Lost to [[Martinsville Phillies|Martinsville]] 2-0 in finals.
*1997: Lost to [[Bluefield Orioles|Bluefield]] 2-0 in finals.
*1991: Defeated [[Burlington Royals|Burlington]] 2-0 to win championship.
*1989: Lost to [[Elizabethton Twins|Elizabethton]] 2-0 in finals.
*1986: Defeated [[Johnson City Cardinals|Johnson City]] 2-1 to win championship.
*1984: Lost to [[Elizabethton Twins|Elizabethton]] 1-0 in finals.

==Roster==
{{Pulaski Mariners roster}}


==References==
==References==
* Avallone, Michael. [http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071221&content_id=335552&vkey=news_milb&fext=.jsp "Minor League Baseball returns to Pulaski."] MiLB.com. 21 December 2007.
* Avallone, Michael. [http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20071221&content_id=335552&vkey=news_milb&fext=.jsp "Minor League Baseball returns to Pulaski."] MiLB.com. December 21, 2007.
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.milb.com/pulaski}}
* [http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/index.jsp?sid=t425 Pulaski Yankees]
* [https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi?city=Pulaski&state=VA&country=US Statistics from Baseball-Reference]

{{New York Yankees}}
{{Appalachian League}}
{{Virginia Sports}}


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Latest revision as of 18:11, 6 August 2024

Pulaski Yankees
Team logo Cap insignia
Minor league affiliations
Class
  • Advanced Rookie League (1969–1977, 1982–1992, 1997–2006, 2008–2020)
  • Class D (1946–1958)
  • Class C (1942)
League
Major league affiliations
Team
New York Yankees (2015–2020)
Minor league titles
League titles (3)
  • 1986
  • 1991
  • 2013
Division titles (10)
  • 1984
  • 1986
  • 1989
  • 1991
  • 1997
  • 1999
  • 2008
  • 2010
  • 2013
  • 2019
Team data
Name
  • Pulaski Yankees (2015–2020)
  • Pulaski Mariners (2008–2014)
  • Pulaski Blue Jays (2003–2006)
  • Pulaski Rangers (1997–2002)
  • Pulaski Braves (1982–1992)
  • Pulaski Phillies (1969–1977)
  • Pulaski Cubs (1957–1958)
  • Pulaski Phillies (1952–1955)
  • Pulaski Counts (1942, 1946–1950)
BallparkCalfee Park (1982–1992, 1997–2006, 2008–2020)

The Pulaski Yankees were a minor league baseball team based in Pulaski, Virginia, United States. They were an Advanced Rookie League team in the Appalachian League.[1] The team played its home games at Calfee Park. They were affiliated with several Major League Baseball teams, including the New York Yankees in their final season.

The Pulaski Yankees were awarded Minor League Baseball's top honor, the John H. Johnson President's Award, in 2019. The award recognizes the "complete baseball franchise—based on franchise stability, contributions to league stability, contributions to baseball in the community, and promotion of the baseball industry."[2]

The start of the 2020 season was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic before ultimately being cancelled on June 30.[3][4] In conjunction with a contraction of Minor League Baseball beginning with the 2021 season, the Appalachian League was reorganized as a collegiate summer baseball league, and the Yankees were replaced by a new franchise, the Pulaski River Turtles, in the revamped league designed for rising college freshmen and sophomores.[5]

Pulaski baseball history

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Pulaski's teams won the Appalachian League's championship in 1948, 1969, 1986, 1991 and 2013.

Pulaski was the 2010 Appalachian League Eastern Division Champion.

Ballpark

[edit]
Photo of Calfee Park in 2005
Main article: Calfee Park

The Pulaski Yankees played at Calfee Park. Calfee Park opened in 1935 and had a capacity of 3,200 fans. A number of houses that surround the park had good views of games.

The park had major renovations prior to the 1999 season, with a new grandstand behind the plate and along the first-base side as well as "open-air suites" (railed-in areas with picnic tables) farther down on the first-base line. A new scoreboard was also installed.

Since the Shelor Automotive Group purchased Calfee Park from the Town of Pulaski in 2015, ownership has completed numerous upgrades including a renovated home team clubhouse; a new visiting team clubhouse, concession stand, press box, and souvenir store; the addition of two VIP Towers, upgrading seating, and a 35’ x 22’ JumboTron; a Bermuda grass playing field and new irrigation system; construction of new home offices for ballpark employees; and the expansion of the upper concourse.

Most recently prior to the 2019 season, a three-tiered party deck and new boxes were added along the third base line, increasing the ballpark's capacity to 3,200. Additional upgrades including 800 new seats behind the party deck and new concessions points of sale were planned for 2020 before being put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Calfee Park was voted the best rookie-level ballpark in America in 2019 and 2020 by a fan vote in Ballpark Digest's annual Best of the Ballparks competition.

Playoffs

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Notable Pulaski alumni

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References

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  1. ^ Gangloff, Mike (September 9, 2014). "New York Yankees to Field Farm Club in Pulaski". Retrieved September 10, 2014.
  2. ^ "John H. Johnson President's Award". MiLB.com. Retrieved December 12, 2016.
  3. ^ "A Message From Pat O'Conner". Minor League Baseball. March 13, 2020. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
  4. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball Season Shelved". Minor League Baseball. June 30, 2020. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
  5. ^ "MLB, USA Baseball Announce New Format for Appalachian League". Major League Baseball. September 29, 2020. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
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