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Corurrrurs Fenrunes 18

"lt's A Mob Scene On The Mound!!" A Look Back at the 1992 Championship Season

22 Dream Team Wichita's All-Time Baseball All-Star Team

The (Almost) Ready For Prime Time Players Wichita to Offer Sneak Preview of Top Prospects in San Diego Padres Organization

DrpeRtue rurs +5 1993 Wranglers Schedule Daily Promotions 6

Baseball Staff 7

1993 Wranglers Roster 8-15

Wichita Wranglers Player Profiles 21

Lawrence-Dumont Stadium Seating Chaft 25

Wranglers Souvenirs 30-31

Rich Baseball Operations/Wichita Baseball Staff 33

Steve Shaad Profile 44

Fan's Guide to Ballpark Editar Rrck Orlenza

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behalf of our entire Rich Baseball Operations team, it gives me great you to Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, home of the 1992 Texas League Champion Wranglers. Thanks to your super support and tremendous enthusiasm for our national pastime, Wichita has become a hotbed for the great game of baseball. ln fact, few places can compare with Wichita's standard of baseball excellence, motivating our organization to work harder than ever to exceed your expectations. To be certain, when you visit Lawrence-Dumont Stadium during the 1993 season, you can count on an affordable, family-f riendly entertainment experience. You can also count on our hard-working Wranglers front office staff to do everything in their power to deliver excellence both on and off the field.

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stadium and another action packed season of

Baseball remains the favorite of the American sports fan because it is family fun at an affordable price. We are pleased to have you with us to enjoy another exciting Texas League game.

Wichita Baseball fans supported the Wranglers in record numbers in 1992. Let's all get behind the Wranglers for another record year filled with super plays and special memories in '1 993. Best Wishes,

/azz Tom Kayser, President The Texas League

is with great pleasure that I take this opportunity to welcome you to LawrenceDumont Stadium. I know that as loyal supporters of Wichita Baseball, you appreciate the fine quality of entertainment our National Pastime provides - whether it be professional or the amateur level.

The positive attitudes, teamwork and coordination which are needed in addition to the physical skills of this demanding sport help develop the type of future leadership that Kansas will continue to depend upon. I extend best wishes to you all and best

of luck in 1993.

Sincerely yours,

Joan Finney, Governor State of Kansas 3

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The Wichita Wranglers wel come a new manager for the 1993 campaign - Dave Trembley. Beginning his third season in the Padres organization, Trembley comes to Wichita after serving as skipper the past two seasons for the Charleston Rainbows of the Class A South Atlantic League. "l'rn looking forward to com-

ing to Wichita," says Trembley. "l've talked to both Bruce Bochy and Ed Lyirch (Padres' Director of N/linor Leagues), and they've told me great things about the community and the fans." Originally from Carthage, New York, Trembley earned a bachelor's degree in physical education and a N/laster's Degree in Education from State University of New York at Brockport. He joined the Cubs organization in 1984, teaching at the Rookie levei, and in 1985, managed a co-op team at Kinston (NC) in the Carolina League. He served in the Pirates organization from 1986 to '1 990 ln '1 987, he managed the Harrlsburg Senators (AA) to a 7l 63 record and the Eastern League Championship. For his accomplishments, he was named lhe Baseball America lt/inor League lVlanager Of The Year. After performing as Director of Bradenton Baseball Operations for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 'l 990, he joined the Padres organization, taking the helm at Charleston. Dave and wife Nzlichelle currently make their off-season home in Bradenton, FL. Trembley says the emphasis of his Wranglers coaching staff will be on teaching the fundamentals of the ganre and all "the little things" that make a team successful, like laying down a bunt or executing a hit & run play. "You get'em on, you get'em over, and you get'em in," says Trembley, who adds that the concept of "player development" extends beyond just the playing field. "This game is for the players to play, and for the fans to enjoy. But it's our job to make sure it's played the right way and with the respect that it deserves. "Not all major leaguers are in the big leagues. Our players will conduct themselves professionally, both on and off the field. The people in Wichita will take pride, as we will, in how we represent this community."

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returns to his second sea son as the pitching coach for the Wichita Wranglers. Siebert joined the Padres organization in 1984, serving as a coach, scout or instructor for the past nrne years. He was the pitching coach for the Waterloo Diamonds (A, N/idwest) in 1991 prior to joining the Wranglers. Sonny was a major contributor to the success of the Wranglers pitching staff in 1992. Tim Worrell and Scott Sanders, two of the Padres top pitching prospects, enjoyed successful first-half seasons, earning both mid-season pro motions to Triple'A Las Vegas. Closer l\,4ark Ettles set a Wichita professional baseball saves record wilh22, while Pedro l\rlartinez had his best season as a Wrangler. And this past off-season, both Lance Painter and Scott Fredrickson were selected by the Colorado Rockies in the expansion draft. A former big league pitcher, Siebert is probably best known for his stint with the Cleveland lndians (1964'69). He also pitched for the Boston Red Sox, Texas Rangers, St. Louis Cardinals and Oakland A's, compiling an impressive win-loss record of 140-114 (.551)while also throwing a no-hitter during his 12year career.

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George Poulis Hailing from Cleveland, OH, this self-proclaimed "midwestern boy" is looking forward to spending his f irst summer in the Plains. "Everything I hear about the Wranglers organization is top-

notch," says Poulis. "l'm excited about com ng to Wichita."

Poulis earned his bachelor's degree in sports medicine from Baldwin-Wallace College (Berea, OH) rn 1988. His senior year included working for the Cleveland Browns, which proved instrumental in determining his future occupation of sports medicine. Though still a football fan, Poulis now prefers working in the sport of basebal

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you build with ballplayers," says Poulis, "and I like the challenge of helping our players get back cn the field " Poulis joined the Padres organization in '1 989, and served as the trainer for the Waterloo Diamonds (A, lVidwest League) for three seasons. He worked in physical therapy last year, spending time with his famlly, before receiving the opportunity from the Padres to join the Wranglers staff for the '93 cam pa r9 n.

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1992 Wchila

CaRe:n Rrcono

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Draft.

1992: Had 1B extra base hits and 36 RBI's in 83 games with the Wranglers Career: ln 1991, hit.313 at High Desert and named to the mid-season California

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College: Wichita State University

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with 38 stolen bases; Named

1992: Co-lVVP at High Desert with Ray lVcDavid; Led Cal League and 5an Diego organizarion with .356 batting ave.age; Led league with 49 stolen bases and fin ished with second highest hit total (176); Cal League Player of the Week twice (April 13-18 and N/ay 10-16); Named to Cal League post season AllStar team. Career. In two seasons has compiled a .336 career batting average. CeneeR Recono

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Year Club/League AVG

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High School .lordan (Long Beach, CA), 9BB

College Did Not Attend Draft

1992: Hit 2B3 f or the Wranglers w th 26 stolen bases; during the last 22 games, hit at a .324 clip with on y one error in the f ield. Career: Has won championships in ast two professional seasons ('91 with High Desert and '92 with W chita) CenrrR Rrcono

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How Acquired. Selected in the 3rd round of the lune 1 9BB Free Agent

1992: Finished 2nd in the Texas League

Draft.

160

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Born: August 9, 1967 in Osceola, AK High School: Larkin (E19in, lL), 1985 College: Triton (lL) JC How Acquired. Signed as f ree agent on

1987

RaY

Hometown Elgin, lL

Born: June 17 , 1969 in Wichita, KS High School: Northwest (Wichita, KS),

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WT: 170

WT: 185

WT: 150

B/T: S/R

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Hometown: Altadena, CA

Hometown: Colbert, WA Born: April 30, 1971 in Eugene, OR High School: lr/ead (Spokane, WA),

Born: lVlarch 11, 1967 in Sharon, PA High School: Pasadena High School (Pasadena, CA)

College: Pasadena City College (CA) How Acquired: Drafted from the lVilwaukee organization on December 9, 1991

1992: Played 125 games in Wichita where he had 68 RBI's and I6 stolen bases.

California League, hit.294 with 16 homeruns, 61 RBI's and 30 stolen bases.

1987 Sarasora(A) 1988 S0fthBend(A) Ut (a (A)

1989 I/adison (A) 1990 lvodesto (A) 1991 Huntsvile(AA) Stockton (A)

1992 Wchita(AA)

6 AB R H

279 41 129 26 36 228 95 311 53 11

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115

133

HR RBI BB

1 10 18 19 2 24 28 36

11 16

44 50

51 61

(Patillas, PR), 1988

College: Did not attend

How Acquired: Trade with lVilwaukee

How Acquired: Signed as a free agent on November 1, 1987. 1992: Went 10-5 for High Desert with a

organization, lttlarch 27 , 1992. 1992: Started 23 games for High Desert. Career: ln 1990, pitching for Helena in the Northwest League, compiled a 2.17 ERAin l5appearances.

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2.11

4.44

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16 25 11 55 97 15 62

Born: June 30, 1970 in Patillas, PR High School: Cecilia LeBron Roman

989

1989 Peoria

Crnern Recono

Hometown: Patillas,

College: Did not attend

Career: ln 1990 with lVodesto in the

Year Club/League AVG

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(R)

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lP H 88 S0

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4.50

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49.1

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4.99

7-14

4.18

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279

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College: Arizona Western Coilege How Acquired: Selected ln the 2'1st round of the lune 1 988 Free Agent

How Acquired. Selected in the 2nd round of the lune 988 Free Agent

High School: Lino Padron Rivera (Vega Balo, PR), 1 988

Ceneen RscoRo Year Club/League W-L ERA

Hometown: Vega Bajo, PR Born l\,4arch 29, 1969 in Vega Bajo,

986

College: Glendale (AZ)

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Catcher

wT.225

Career: Won 15 games with Kinston of the Carolina League in '1 991; compiled 2.19 ERA with 163 strikeouts in 174 innings.

992 0r

RH Pitcher

HT: 6-0

College: Louisiana State University How Acquired: Obtained from the Colorado Rockies in April 1993. 1992: With Orlando of the Southern League, led staff in strikeouts with 126 before being promoted to AAA

Prono Loprz

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1991

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Spokane

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(R)

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236

250

118

832

136

453

100

267

121

442

118

126

421 6A

142

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989

College: University of Toledo (OH), 19BB

How Acquired: Selected in the 1Oth round of the June 988 Free Agent '1

Draft.

1992: Co-IVVP at High Desert with Billy Hall; Among league leaders in many offensive categories, 2nd in walks (94),

4th in stolen bases (43), 4th in slugging percentage (.519), 5th in RBI's (94). Career: Led Cal League in '92 with a homer every 17.83 at bats; 3rd in So. Atlantic League with 60 stolen bases in SB

33 41 16 36 42 39 39 50 19

1992: Pitched in 30 games for Las Vegas of the Pacific Coast League. Career: ln 1989, won 14 games for Charleston with a 3.38 ERA and 105 strikeouts. Has earned 45 career victories. CaRern Recono

1991

0 01

221

1992 HighDesert(A) 219

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Hometown: Kirkersville, OH Born: lVlarch 3, 1965 in Columbus, OH High School: Watkins N/emorial

Draft.

ClRe:n Recono 1989 kotrsdale

B/T: R/R

College: Arizona Western University How Acquired: Selected in the 9th round of the June 1990 Free Agent

free agent, June 2, 1988. 1992: Played 126 games at High Desert; Scored 60 runs and drew 50 walks. Career: Has collected over 100 hits for three consecutive professional seasons; Led Arizona League with 29 stolen bases in 1989.

G AB R H HR RBI BB

\NT 220

Hometown: San Diego, CA Born: luly 20, 1971 in San Diego, CA High School: Clairemont (San Diego),

Hometown: San Juan Baron, DR Born: .June 29, 1969 in San luan Baron,

HT:6-4

HT: 5-'10

WT: 155 B/T: S/R

Year Club/League AVG

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CaneeR Recono

G AB R H HR RBI BB 5B 1990Chand1er(R) 146 13 41 4 6 0 1 6 3 1991 Charlenon(A) 241 121 425 93 105 l0 45 10660

Year club/league AVG

1992 HighDesert(A) .261 123 428

118

24 94 94

GS SV

98.2 123 81 l4

989 Charleston

3 38

167.2 166

990 Wchita

5.48

988

1991

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121

413

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1-7

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Hometown: New Orleans,

Hometown: Longwood,

Born: February 18, 1967 in New Orleans, LA

High School: Brother Martin (New

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Year Club/Leaoue AVG 1988 Brno (R) 267 1989 Lakeland (A) London (AA)

1990 Lakeland (A) 1991 Wateroo (A) Charleston (A)

.246 .244 .194 .312 .172

G AB 61

191

HR RBI BB 58

43 51 9 24

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round of the June 1 990 Free Agent Draft.

1992: Played in 96 games with Waterloo of the fMidwest League. Career: Drove in personal best 20 runs in 1991 with Spokane of the Northwest

Antonio in the Texas League. Career: ln 1991, won 7 games with Vero Beach and had a 2.06 ERA in 30 appear' ances. Caneen Recono

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1991

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College: lowa State

How Acquired: Selected in the 3rd

AV6 G AB R H

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1990 Scottsdae(R)

1992

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HR RBI BB 58

25 49 5 30 33 93 12 16 1 6 151

1992 High Desert (A) .265 123 423

112 19 103

lP H BB S0

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3.86

14.1

206

121

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114

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HT: 6-5

WT: 210 B/T: R/R

Born. January 4, 1967 in Sioux City, lA

College: Did not attend

Year Club/League

Canren Recono

RH Pitcher

High School: Heelan (Sioux City, lA),

Leag ue.

103 runs at High Desert in '92, both career highs.

Werucrnr

Born: April 11 , 1912 in Winter Park, FL High School: Lake Brantley (Altamonte

Career: Slammed 19 HR's and drove in

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Hometown: Sioux City, lA

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Steve Bethea Jay Gainer Darius Gash Mark Gieseke Paul Gonzalez

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120

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.290 .245 .213 .233 .250 .270 .332

118 64

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W-L

240 432 242 304

36 46

427 96

56 14

245

30 35 20

319

183

146 8

30 59

RBI

63 98

0 3

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'15

59 110

68 86 108 28

0 9

46 4

101 13

24 48 35 47 40 't'l

7 0

124

68 70

26 16

2 17 8

32 68

2 9

36 54 20 23 68

8 8

17 14

12 21

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7 23 3

39 34

5 15

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122

73 117

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2-3 3-8

Scott Fredrickson

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Joey Hamilton Howard Hilton Steve Hoeme Kelly Lifgren

3,0 0-1

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14 41

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7.20 2.86

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7-7

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'round the bases after his storybook blast off Dennis Eckersley in Fall Classic? ln 1992, the Wichita V/ranglers enjoyed a series of similar maglc moments that reflected the character and personality of this very special organization. Here is a brief look at just a few of the hlghlights both on and off the playing field which made this past championship season a memorable experi-

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THe Srnear On June 4, the Wichita Wranglers dropped the first game of a doubleheader to the El Paso Drablos at Lawrence Dumont Stadium. At that moment, Wichita, with a record oI 25-21 , found themselves five games behind the Western Division leading Diablos with just 15 games to play in the season's first half . The winner would be assured of a playoff berth and a chance at the Texas League Championship. Promising, yet inconsistent, throughout the f irst half, the Wranglers had given no indication that they were about to begin, according to manager Bruce Bochy, "as impressive a run as anything l've ever seen or been associated with " The Wranglers salvaged the second game that day, promptly took the next two games from the Diablos, then suffered a tough '1 1-5 loss on the last game of the series. The Wranglers were three games out with only twelve to play The Wranglers shook off the loss, welcomed San Antonio to Lawrence Dumont, and preceded to win all six games against the N,4issions. Four of the victories were come-from-behind, whlle two were won in Wichlta's final at-bat. The Wranglers were now one game back of El Paso, which had taken four of six contests f rom lVidland. So the confident Wranglers departed for El Paso for a six'game showdown series to decide the first-half title. "When you start to play for a championship, there's a fine line between aggressiveness and nervousness," observed catcher Brlan Johnson just before leavrng for Texas. "Right now, I think we're aggressive." The flight to El Paso was de ayed three hours because of bad

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weather, and the team missed its connection in Dallas. They then flew to lt/lidland (dropping off the Vlissions, who were pLaying the Angels that same day), and finally arrived at Cohen Stadium in El Pasoiust one hour before the game The Wranglers pounded 1 6 hits in route to a convincing 10 6 win to tie up the division. They then won the next night, 7'6, taking a one game lead. In Game 3, Wichita hammered out 19 hrts and 14 runs - an incredible '1 2 scoring with two outs. A two-game lead with three to play, the Wranglers magic number was 1. Needing lust one of the next three games to clinch the title, the Wranglers swept the next two and convincingly captured the first half Western Division title that seemed so improbable lust

over two weeks earlier. "We just went down there and steamrolled through that series," Bochy said after the season. "That was amazing. Even that club (El Paso) would tell you they got blitzkrieged." In just l6 days, the Wranglers had gone from five games back to three games ahead. Displaying an uncommon blend of emotion and poise, the young Wranglers showed an ability to play their best when it counted the most Wichita had posted 1 1 wins in a row,14 of l5 and five straight at El Paso to clinch the title. A remarkable run at a remarkable time.

Tur Cuarur "Ladies & gentlemen, it's time for the most exciting two minutes tn

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With those words, Wranglers PA announcer and local sports authority Dave Phillips had unknowingly opened a new chapter in Wichita Baseball history, one that will be forever woven into the rich tapestry that is America's Pastime. "Let's give a hand to the Wranglers crack groundscrew as they get the infield back into tip, top shape tn less than two minutes!- it's the . .

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The Beam Clay Two-Nzlinute Touch-up. What began as a sim ple mid-game exercise to spruce up the infield had exploded into a fully choreographed crowd-pleasing production For two min utes (actually 90 seconds, but who's counting) every evening at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, the Wranglers six man groundscrew shed their everyman persona and assumed an aura a mystique usually reserved for royalty and rock stars.

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"l cannot take credit for the Beam Clay Two-Nzlinute Touchup," Dave Phillips

humbly observes. "The magic happened on the f ie d, not in the booth. Like 200,000+ other Wrang ers f ans last sea son, I was simply caught up in the emo tion of the rnoment. I was thri led just to be along for the ride." "Come on, folks, bring 'em home

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Another garne, another job wel done for the Two-lVinute Touch up Crew lVark Schimming, Assistant General N/lanager and Groundscrew Chief, under stands that much is expected for the coming season, but promises his crew will be prepared and eager to perform for the fans of Wichita "Our entire crew spent the winter undergoing a rigorous off season condi tioning and werght training program," says Schimming "With several new members joining the crew for '93, we're gorng to be stressing the fundamentals early this season - running, sweeping and proper use of the deadly chalk box. can assure all our fans that the Beam Clay Two-N,4inute Touch-up Crew is ready for a successfui season."

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After the f na regu ar season game of the year'a 1 0 win over the Vlidland Angels the Wranglers prepared to depart the hotel to catch their 6 30 a.m f ight As N,4anager Bruce Bochy was checking out of the hotel. he was amazed to notice

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one of his players enter the lobby wrth his head shaved! He would soon learn that "the look" was a tribute to new Wranglers player Billy Hall, who would be joinlng the team in Wichita for their upcom ng playoff series against El Paso. After tt was discovered that at east half a dozen of the p ayers had shaved their heads, word quickly made its way back to Lawrence Dumont Stadium. And when the team arrived back at the stadi um that afternoon, they learned that Genera lvlanager Steve Shaad, as a sign of front off ce support for the team, wou d consent to have hls head shaved as we I an unprecedented symbol of Wranglers unity. So with telev sion and radio reporters looking on, Steve sat up conf ident y in his cha r, handed lay Gainer an electric shaver, and instructed Jay to give him "The Bi ly Hall Lookl" When Wranglers fans arrived at the ballpark for the El Paso series in bald head wigs, tt was obvious that "The Look" had cap-

tured the imagination of the entire com munity. I he W'ar'g e's we.ll on to win sir of their seven p ayoff games, ncluding a four game sweep of defending champion Shreveport. Of course, Steve's new ook didn't have unanrmous support among the Wrangler faithful. "l cou dn't believe it when saw him," said Becky Shaad, Steve's wife, who was fond of her husband's pre'playoff f lowing locks. "l knew Steve wou d g ve the shrrt

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Tue Swrep The Texas League playoffs began on September 2, 1992, with the frrst half champron Wranglers host ng the second half winner El Paso Diablos for a three game series to determine the Western Division champ After splitting the first two garnes, the Wranglers ended the series conv nc ng y, defeating the Diab os 10-1. The Western Division champion Wranqlers then headed to Shreveport to face the two time defending champion Captains for the 1992 Title The f irst three games of the seven game series wou d be p ayed at Fair Grounds Field in Shreveport. After defeat ing the second-ha f champ Tulsa DrilLers two rn a row to win the Eastern Division,

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the Captains were we -rested and waiting for the Wrang ers. Hoping to take at east one of the three and bring the series back to W chita w th a chance to win, the Wrang ers once again revealed the character and wil to wrn they d splayed n El Paso three months earlier. Game 1 . Wlchita wins the opener, 6 5, behind a strong eight-inning effort by Royal -horras, urho hadr't nor a gare'r five weeks. Game 2 Ke ly Lifgren, Dean Wi kins and Scott Fredrickson combine f or a one h tter, giving the Wranglers an improbable 3 O v ctory Game 3. Tra ling the Captarns 4 1

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after f ive nn ngs, the Wrang ers stage an

excitrng 64 comeback win. Game 4: With a oud, enthusiastic, broom waving home crowd cheer ng them on, the Wrang ers take the field at Lawrence Dumont Stadium with the atti tude and confidence of a team that/ust knew it would win. The Capta ns, dispirited but sti I game, never had a chance. Dwayne Hosey, BrianJohnson, Jay Gainer and Ray tr/cDavid ail clear the fence early, giving the home team an nsurmountab e 9 0 lead after lust two inn ngs The Wra^g ers coast to rhe ,iclo'y, giv ^g Wichrta a remarkable four-game sleep of Shreveport and the 1992 Texas League Champronship Sald Bruce Bochy after the series, "l have never been around a team wrth as much emotron."

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'92 Wrang ers ranked among the

Texas League eaders. Overall. .Jay Gainer - 23 home runs (2nd) . l D. No and 40 sto en bases ( 1 st) . Vince Harris 3B stolen bases (2nd)

.T m Worrel 2 86 ERA (4th) . Pedro \,4artinez 1 1 wins (4th)

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.Darrel Sherman -.332 batting avg (2nd) . Darrel Sherman 26 stolen bases (2nd) .Scott Sanders - 95 strikeouts (3rd) .Tim Worrel 84 strikeouts (4th)

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DREAM TEAM out Reuschel, a crafty veteran and a master of keeping batters off balance. Reuschel helped the '72 Aeros to an American Association Western Division crown and the best team ERA in Wichita baseball history - 3.34, "Big Daddy" went 9-2, with a stunning ERA of '1 .32 before joining the Chicago Cubs en route to a career record of 214-191 and 3.37 ERA. Reuschel was a two-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner during his 19-year career.

992 will forever be remembered as the Year of the Dream Team. Everyone caught the fever - the NBA sent iordan, Barkley & Co. to Barcelona to bring home the gold, Davis Cup dispatched N,4cEnroe, Courier and Agassi to kick Switzerland around, and both the NHL and lVlajor League Baseball entertained the notion of sending representatives to battle foreign lands in future Olympic contests. Determined never to be caught on the wrong end of a fashionable trend, Wichita Baseball has decided to look back through the annals of former and current lVajor League greats who have passed through our community on their way to "The Show" in order to nominate our choices for Wichita's alltime best and bri ghtest. To be eligible for our prestigious ball club, a player must have played all or part of a minor league season representing the city of Wichita, and then subsequently have moved on to a major league career. Our objective was simple: to select the best players during the modern era ( 1 950 to present) - by position - to ever don a local uniform - based exclusively on their minor league career here in Wichita. A difficult job? Sure! Time consuming? You betl 5o we decided to go about our new task the Andy right way - we picked up the phone and called local baseBenes ball historian lVike Kiser for his selections. So here it is, Wichita - your Dream Team! Let the arguments begin...

They say pitching wins ball games, so /et's sfart

LHP Lnnnv Guna/'1 972-73 Aeros We needed a left-hander in the rotation, so we settled on Gura, who went 12-6 in 31 starts for the Aeros, and posted the best winning percentage of any pitcher in the American Association (.733) in 1972.We also like Gura because he has a black belt in karate - just ask Brian Downing - and had a real cool mustache. Gura went on to pitch

for the Cubs, Yankees and Royals, winning 126 games with a career ERA of 3.76. (Barely nudged out of this no. 4 slot was former Yankee great Don Larson, who of course Andre Thorn ton - Our pitched the only perfect game in DH World Series history. Despite some serious lobbying from the marketing department, who argued that the addition of a marquee name like Larson would boost season ticket and mini-pak sales, we stood our ground for the integrity of the game and went with Gura.)

RHP Fnarux SEMINARA'/1 991 Wranglers This Brooklyn native was the ace of the Western Division winning Wranglers team from'91, and a popular player in the clubhouse. Big Frank led the Texas League in victories (15), innings pitched (176), complete games (6), and tied for starts (27). He cracked the San Diego rotation in 1992, going 9-4 with a 3.68, and is projected as a key contributor for'93.

with our starting

rotation:

RHP Canlrou WILLEY/1956-58 Braves The ace of our staff, Willey is the only 2O-game winner for Wichita in the modern era. ln l957, he led the American Association with 21 victories and a .778 winning percentage, even throwing a no-hitter along the way. Willey proved to be a work horse on the mound, pitching 247 trames during the season. He was awarded the league tr4VP for his accomplishments. From 1958 to 65, Willey played for the lr/ilwaukee Braves (winning The Sporting News Rookie Pitcher of the Year honors in '58), and the New York l\,4ets.

Out of the bullpen:

RHP Lre SutrH/'1980 Aeros He da man!This big, intimidating hurler is our right-handed closer and

the leader of a most talented bullpen trio, Smith recorded I5 saves and 3.70 ERA for Lhe 61-74 Aeros. He has tallied 355 saves to date in his major league career.

RHP Atlov BENEs/1989 Wranglers Considered by many as the finest pitching prospect to ever climb the hill for Wichita, Benes' first start at Lawrence-

RHP Bnucr Surren/1976 Aeros Sharing the load from the right side

Dumont was a harbinger of things to come

-a l6strikeout,three-

hit masterpiece against the Midland Angels. Benes led the Wranglers to the Texas League first-half championship and secured the league's Pitcher of the Year award, going 84, with an ERA of 2.16, 1 1 5 strikeouts and a league leading three shutouts.

Cubs, Cards and Braves,

and has a Cy Young Award to boot.

LHP Josru FRnruco R0ry4

RHP Rrcr Reuscnel 1972 Aeros After the hard-throwing Benes, we elected to send

Sutter, who pitched just seven games for the '76 Aeros, but what a magnificent seven two wins and an ERA of 1 .50. Arguably the greatest relief pitcher of his era, Sutter has 300 career saves in the bigs pitching for the

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PHELPS/1982 Aeros

Of all the great players in Wichita history, Phelps undeniably boasts the greatest season of any slugger in Wichita history. Just consider these numbers he put on the board during his memorable '82 season: 46 home runs, 141 runs batted in, 320 total bases, .706 slugging percentage and .471 on-base percentage - all of which led the Triple-A American Association. Pheips also produced 15 game-winning RBI's. The Aeros had a winning percentage of .652 in games which Phelps had at least one RBl. Phelps was justifiably voted the American Association Most Valuable Player that season, and went on to a productive ma.jor league career with the Kansas City Royals, Montreal Expos, Seattle I\zlariners, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, and Cleveland lndians.

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Brlq/'1971 Aeros

Bell was the second consecutive member of the Aeros to be named the American Association Rookie of the Year. The stocky third baseman, son of big leaguer Gus Bell,

swung a .289 stick in Wichita and played solid defense at the hot corner. Bell went on to win six gold gloves while playing for the lndians, Rangers, Reds and Astros. Up the middle:

SS Cnnlos Beence,/1988 Pilots Baerga batted .273 with '1 2 homers and 65 RBls during the '88 season in Wichita. Traded to Cleveland in 1990 as part of the much-ballyhooed Joe Carter deal, Baerga enjoyed a breakthrough season in '92, becoming the first AL second sacker to bat .300 ( 312) with at least 20 HR, 100 RBI and 200 hits. After Alomar, Baerga is acknowledged to be the best 2B in the American League.

RH Cxnts CHAMBLTSS/1970-71 Aeros Chambliss earned his place on our Dream Team for both his ability on the field and his positive influence in the clubhouse. Chambliss is one of only three players in Wichita Triple-A history to be recognized as American Association Rookie of the Year. ln 1970, Chambliss won the batting crown with a BA of .342, probably the first rookie pro to win a Triple-A title. Chambliss went on to a distinguished career in the majors, and is best remembered by locals for hitting the homer against the Royals in the '76 ALCS that sent the Yankees into the World Series for the first time in I2 seasons. A successful minor league manager in the Tigers and Braves organizations, Chambliss begins '93 as the hitting instructor for the St. Louis Cardinals,

CF Jenalo Cunx/1987 Pilots Though the Alomar brothers were garnering most of the headlines in 1987, Clark was quietly putting together a thoroughly impressive season. He finished in the top ten in seven league offensive categories, including BA (.31 1), RBI (95), total bases (271), doubles (36), triples (8), hits (165) and game winning RBls (13). Clark was selected by Colorado Rockies in the expansion draft.

LF Boe "HuRRrcerur" HazlE 956-57 Braves Hazle was a .282 hitter with 25 HRs, 104 RBI's and a .459 slugger for Wichita of the American Association. After getting called up to Nzlilwaukee, Hazle blossomed into the most exciting big league newcomer in years. For over two months, Hazle hit .403 with seven home runs,2J ribbies, and a .649 slugging percentage, pacing the Braves to the American League flag. ln the World Series, Hazle's Game 7 single started a 1

28 Roesnro Alonen 1987 Pilots Already considered a sure-fire Hallof-Famer at the tender age of 25, Alomar put up serious numbers

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Wichita - a .319 batting average, 12 homers, 68 RBI's and 43 SBs. A shortstop and second sacker with the Wranglers, Roberto and brother Sandy Jr. helped Wichita to the '89 Texas League first-half crown. ln fact, until he led the Blue Jays to the '92 World Series championship, Alomar considered the

four-run rally and Milwaukee became the World Champs for the only time in their history. He went on to play for the Reds and Tigers.

DH Aruone THoRNToN/1973 Aeros We adopted th DH rule (sorry, purists!)just to get Andre Thornton on this team. After being acquired from the Braves system rn mid-lVay, Thornton went on to hit a home run every eight at-bats (17 in all), knock in 45 runs, and hit 289 in lust 40 games. He was nicknamed "Thunder" after hitting three dingers in one game against Denver. Andre was also a good defensive first baseman, though he settled into a DH role during his later years in the majors He enjoyed a successful career

with the Cubs, Expos and

lndians, leading Cleveland in home runs seven different seasonS.

Off the bench.

OF Enrc Drvrs

'1984 Aeros Our right-handed pinch hitter and late inning defensive specialist.

Though his reputation has suffered in recent

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years through a series of lnjuries, Davis' short but sweet stay in Wichita was something to savor. ln just 52 games, Davis contributed a .3148A, 14 homers, 34 RBl,21 SB, and graceful defense.

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SHERMAN/1 991-92 Wranglers Our left-handed stick off the bench and pinch runner. Sherman earned a mid-season promotion to Las Vegas in '92 after hitting .332 (a .451 on base percentage!), 1 '1 triples, six homers and 24 stolen bases, along with seamless defensive play. A solid bet to make the Padres roster, Darrell should be a key contributor for San Diego in '93.

MGR Bnucr BocHYl1992 Wranglers winning the Wranglers' first Texas League Championship during his only season in Wichita, Bochy earns the nod. Success seems to follow Bochy around - last year's f lag was Bruce's third consecutive championship (Spokane in'90 and High Desert in'91). After leading the Wranglers to a dramatic, comef rom-behind Western Division f irsthalf title, Bochy helped the team overcome the mid-season departure of such key players as Darrell Sherman, Tim Worrell and Scott By

Sanders just in time to dominate both

Paso and Shreveport in route

to the

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League flag. Bochy had his team ready to play when it counted - the '92 Wranglers won nearly every game they had to wrn. For all his

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Local fans wanting to catch a sneak preview of these future stars need to travel no further than Lawrence-Dumont Stadium this summer. Though the San Diego Padres may not be boasting its strongest major league player roster in recent years, there is no question to the wealth of talent to be found on the Padres' Double'A farm club According Io Baseball America, no less than five of the Padres top ten prospects will be in Wichita during the '93 campaign. Representing all aspects of the game, these stand outs include a power hittinq outfielder, a hard throwing right-hander, two slick fielding infielders, and a speedster with a great stick. Here's a closer look at these five talents, in order of their organizational ranking by Baseball America .

their

initial promise Today, its widely considered that the truest test of a young player comes when he makes the jump from Class A to Double-A. Prospects from B1 A clubs are f unnelled into just 26 Double-A teams, creating the biggest challenge of a player's career. With many major league organizations stocking their Triple A rosters with veterans to be used as handy insurance policies for injuries for the big club, there can be no denying the fact that the best young talent in the game today can be found at the Double-A level. This coming season, fans will have a chance to enjoy watching an entire crop of future major

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Diego native

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blessed with the rare

combination of power and speed. He is one of the few prospects in the game with major league 30 home

wheels, this Wichita native took the California League by storm in his first full year of professional baseball. The 23 year-old Hall led the league in hitting with a .356 batting average after flirting with 40O much of the season. He logged 49 thefts on the base paths and is said to have 75 steal potential once he perfects his running game. Called up for the playoffs last season, Billy sparked the Wranglers and led them to the Texas League Championship.

run, 30 stolen base potential. He possesses tremendous patience at the plate, unusual for a power hitter, and has outstanding range in center field. Called up from High Desert for last year's playoffs, he gave a preview of things to come. ln four games for the Wranglers, he hit .385 with two home runs and five runs batted in. Get a good look at Ray now - he'll be in the big leagues before you know it

Joev HRwu LroN, P (2) 6-4, 220 The eighth overall pick in the 1991 draft, Hamilton's weapons include an above average fastball, a tremendous change up, and a biting curve. He's a bulldog on the mound with absolutely no fear. ln '92, his f irst year of professional baseball, Hamilton struck out an impressive 104 batters in 119 innings. With the Wranglers last season, the big righthander posted a 3-0 record with a

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ed Holbert is already familiar to Wranglers fans. Ray is a slick fielding infielder with offensive punch. With a glut of veteran middle inf ielders in San Diego and Triple A Las Vegas, this lanky 22year-old is expected to begin his sixth professional season again in Wichita. Ray has excellent hands and range to complement a solid arm, and at the plate, wields a quick bat with a nice line drive stroke. With the '92 Wranglers, Holbert proved to be a smart base runner as well, stealing 26 bases in 34 attempts.

5-10,160

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farm hand. He's solid defensively, and though not blessed with blazing speed, he's extremely aggressive on the base paths. The 2O-year-old is universally praised for his attitude and work ethic. As he continues to grow, he is expected to begin putting up impressive offensive numbers. Photo credits: Billy Hall, Ray McDavid Chris Covatta loey Hamllton - Mitchel Haddad Ray Holbert- Steve Wo tman

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Seru Dreeo PeoRes National League 1992 Record: 82 80

season. Here's a quick look at the league's top prospects (number indicates his ranking within his major league organization by Baseball America):

Tvnorue Hrrr, P

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El Paso

20, 6-7, 220 Hill is a southpaw with a good fastball and devastating curve. ln Class A, he struck out 133 batters in just '1 14 innings.

Roru WnrsoN, (3) - tt/idland

24,6-6, 250

(3rd Place, Western Division) Ballpark: Jack lrzlurphy Stadium (59,722) General lt/anager: ioe lVlcllvaine Itulanager: .Jim Riggleman Third Base Coach: Bruce Bochy First Base Coach: Dan Radison Batting Coach: Merv Rettenmund Pitching Coach: Mike Roarke Bench Coach: Rob Picciolo

Bullpen Coach: Dave Bialas Director of Minor Leagues Ed Lynch Director of Scouting: Reggie Waller lvlinor League nstruction Coordinator: iom Gamboa lu4inor League lnstructors: Lonnie Keeter, Jamie N,4oreno, Tye Waller, Dan Warthen

Rencxo Cuceruoruee Quarrs (A) Californla League

Facility: R.C. Sports Complex (5,000) General ltzlanager ]ohn Le Compte l\,4anager: Keith Champion Pitching Coach: Bruce Tanner Trainer: .lim Daniel 1992 Record: 71 65 (High Desert)

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[Vidwest League Facility: Waterloo tvlunicipal Stadium (5,400) General I\,4anager: .leff Nelson lr,4anager: Ed Romero Pitching Coach: Dean Treanor Trainer: D. Wade Holliday 1992 Record: 59-78

Watson is a big, strapping right-hander with a fastball in the mid-90's and a sharp breaking slider timed in the mid-BO's.

Rocrn Ceoeruo,

(3)- San Antonio 18,6-1,165 A switch hitting outfielder who "steals at

will," Cedeno is projected

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center fielder of the f uture.

Bnreru BARgrR, (3) - Arkansas

(AAA)

Pacific Coast League Facility: Cashman Field (9,370) General Manager: Don Logan l\,4anager: Russ Nixon

Pitching Coach: John Cumberland

19,6-1,172 A right-hander with a 9O,mph fastball and

Trainer. Steve Sayles 1992 Record. 74-70

a solid curve, Barber struck out 1 58 bat-

Sporarue lruotnrus (A-snort season) Northwest League Facility: lnterstate Fairground (8,314) General lr,4anager: Andy Billig N4anager: Tim Flannery Pitching Coach; Charlie Greene Coach: Barry lrzloss Trainer: Lance Cacanindin 1992 Record: 32 44

PeoRrn Paones (Rookie-Short Season) Arizona Rookie League

Manager: Ken Berry Pitching Coach: Saul Soltero Coach: lvlany Lant,gJa Trainer: Bob Packard 1992 Record. 20-36 (Chandler)

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22, G2, 180 The #1 pick in the '92 draft after hitting .402 with 22 homers at Cal State Fullerton. Nevin is solid defensively with strong arm and a tremendous bat. He

was a key member of '92 USA Olympic Team, and was named Baseball America's College Player Of The Year.

Celvttrt MunnRy, OF ( 1)

- Shreveport

2 1,5-11,185 l\rlurray has outstanding speed with some pop in his bat, and was also a member of the '92 Olympic team.

Jor Rossrllr,

(4) - Shreveport 20,6-1,170 A left hander with an excellent slider,

the 1992 California League Pitcher of the Year and ERA leader Rosselli was

Berutr Glr-, 20,6-2,

Eastern Divisron

THr Texes Lencue

('t)-Tulsa

180

Gil has an exceptional arm with great shortstop instincts. ln his senior year of high school, he had 0.58 ERA as a pitcher

Founded in 18BB Tom Kayser, President 4098 Tumbleweed Trarl Rockford, lL 61 1 1 1 (81 5) 6s4-9349

Western Division

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ARxnrusas TReveleRs Affi lation: St. Louis Cardina s Facility: Ray Winder Field (6,873) General Manager: Bill Valentine Manager: Joe Pettini '1992 Record: 59 73 At Wichita in '93 July 7 1 1

Affiliation. lv4ilwaukee Brewers Facility. Cohen Stadrum (9 600) General l\,4anager. Rlck Parr lvlanager: Tim lreland 1992 Record: 73-63 (2nd Half Division Winner) At Wichita in '93: tvlay 4-8, June 25 30, Ju y 31 ,

August

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Mromruo Aruerls Affiliation; California Angels Facility Angel Stadium (5,000) General lr,4anager. lr4onty Hoppel lv4anaqer. Don Lon I 1992 Record: 6'1 7 2 At Wichita in '93: April 19-23, )unel 12, August 21 25

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Affiliation: Los Angeles Dodgers Facility V J. Keefe Stadium (3,500) General lr,4anager: Burl Yarbrough l\,4anager: Glenn Hoffman 1992 Record: 62 74 At Wichita ln '93: April 24-28, )une 1924, August 1 6 20

Jacrsoru GerueRals Affiliation: Houston Astros Facllity Smith-Wills Stadium (6,200) General ltrlanager: Bill Blackwell Manager: Sat Butera 1992 Record: 61'74 At Wichita ln '93. tr4ay 21 25

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Facility: Fair Grounds Field (6,200) General Manager: Taylor lr,4oore lr,4anager: Ron Wotus 1992 Record. 77-59 (Eastern Divisron Wrnner) At Wlchita ln '93. lt/ay 26 3O

Tulsa Aff iation.

DRrr-leRs Texas Rangers

Faciiity: Drillers Stadium (10,122) General Nlanager: Joe Preseren It4anager: Stan Cliburn '1992 Record 77-59 (2nd Half Drvision Winner) At Wichita ln '93: July 13-17

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Kids 14 & under can test their hitting, throwing and running skills and compete for prizes from Mizuno and Athletic Attic. Ail finalists will peform at 6:30 pm on the field before the Wranglers gamel All participants will receive a t-shirt, certificate and ticket for the Wranglers game featuring the Phillie Phanatic in the evening. Registration is $8 in advance, $l 0 day of the event.

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The Wichita Wranglers Booster Club, named The STAMPEDE in 1989, is entering it's lifth year. Last year our membership count doubled. We are a growing club and membership is open to all baseball fans. We are ded-

icated to promoting prolessional baseball in Wichita and we have many lun events throughout the year. Two of the most popular events are the team picnic at mid-season and the Appreciation Banquet at year end. The STAMPEDE means lun for the whole family. lt provldes you and your children the opportunity to get to know the players, and to follow their

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Monthly Club Meetings Team Picnic with players Player ol Month Awards Hot Slove League Dinner

Monthly Newsletters Year End Appreclation Dinner

For lnformation Check at the Stampede Booth Located next to the Wranglers General Store

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Duwrorur Sraorurvr One of the best ballparks in the country to

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Dumont Stadium is a jewel on the banks of the Arkansas River. As Wranglers fans witnessed first-hand last season, Lawrence "Bid Daddy" Dumont's recent $5 million restoration has furnished added comfort and convenience for every fan at the park. For the '93 season, improvements include chairback cup holders in Club Box seating sections, game radio broadcasts in rest rooms and concession areas, and new play equipment in the OK Corral. lf you haven't seen Lawrence-Dumont Stadium lately, you haven't seen Lawrence-Dumont. Stadium gates open one hour prior to game time, and close 15 minutes following the conclusion of the game.

Coruresr RecrsrRarroN Row Fans can register for a chance to participate in their favorite Wranglers on-field promotions, and to win contests and prize giveaways. Located adjacent to Customer Service.

Cusroruen Srnvrce Located adjacent to the main entrance in the concourse, Customer Service offers a variety of services, including: advanced ticket sales during games, lost & found, lost children, birthday and special public address announcement requests, first-aid & emergencies, and event & service information.

LuxuRY Srveoxes Luxury skyboxes are excellent for entertaining staff or clients, and for special parties for friends and family. Check with Customer Service for Skybox availability and prices.

GerurRal Srone The General Store has your favorite Wranglers souvenirs, clothing, baseball caps, books and merchandise. Located in the main concourse, the General Store opens one hour before game time, and closes 1 5 minutes after the conclusion of

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age or younger will appreciate the OK Corral play area down the right field line, just behind the Hard Ball Cafe. A supervised play area for the kids, the OK Corral features new play equipment for the '93 season, courtesy of Star Lumber & Supply. The OK Corral also includes the Parent's Hitchin' Post - a great place to watch the game while your children stretch their legs in the OK Corral.

Gnoup Ourrrues Special ticket prices and pre-game picnic options are available for groups of 20 or more. Ticket information is available at Customer Service.

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Located in Section 'l 02, the Peter Pan Family Section is a no-smoking, no-alcohol seating area for families. lf you would like to sit in this section, you may exchange your reserved seat tickets at Customer Service, or sit in the general admission blue bleachers.

Enjoy a meal before or during the game in the Hard Ball Cafe. The open-air Cafe, located lust past first base, features waitress service and special menu items found only at the Cafe, such as great charbroiled hamburgers, polish sausage and grilled chicken

sandwiches. And there's no extra

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Located in the General Store, the NBC Hall Of Fame includes the story behind the nation's greatest amateur baseball tournament, photos of all NBC Graduates Of The Year, and information regarding the 59th Annual NBC World Series, to be played at LawrenceDumont Stadium August 4-15, 1993.

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