Waikiki BeachBoys
The Waikiki BeachBoys were a minor league baseball team in the Hawaii Winter Baseball league. They were based in Honolulu, Hawaii. The BeachBoys name derives from the "Beach Boys of Waikiki," a group credited with the rebirth of surfing in Hawaii.
| Waikiki BeachBoys | |
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| Information | |
| League | Hawaii Winter Baseball (2006–08) |
| Location | Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Ballpark | Les Murakami Baseball Stadium |
| Year founded | 2006 |
| Year folded | 2008 |
| League championships | 1 (2008)[1] |
| Division championships | 3 (2006, 2007, 2008) |
| Colors | Red, Navy Blue, Gold, White |
| Manager | Chris Freas |
The BeachBoys played their home games at the Les Murakami Baseball Stadium.
Notable players
- Jeremy Bleich, pitcher
- Lucas Duda, first baseman (formerly outfielder) for the Kansas City Royals
- Buster Posey, catcher for the San Francisco Giants
- Yonder Alonso, first baseman for the Cleveland Indians
- Todd Frazier, third baseman for the New York Mets
Team record
| Season | W | L | Win % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 20 | 16 | .556 | division champs |
| 2007[2] | 19 | 19 | .500 | division champs |
| 2008[3] | 19 | 17 | .528 | league champs |
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References
- Jackson, Josh (November 28, 2008). "Posey, BeachBoys win championship". mlb.com. Retrieved June 10, 2015.
- "Hawaii Winter Baseball 2007". mlb.com. Retrieved June 10, 2015.
- "Hawaii Winter Baseball 2008". mlb.com. Retrieved June 10, 2015.
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