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West Michigan Whitecaps

Midwest League (A+)
 
City Name Used
West Michigan
Current Nickname
Whitecaps
Level
A+
Current MLB Parent
Detroit Tigers
Ballpark
LMCU Ballpark
Recent Manager
Brayan Pena
Historical Nicknames
Whitecaps
Historical MLB Parents
OAK,DET
TBC has minor league baseball history since 1977. Team history is based on a consistent team city name. A change of name will spawn a new franchise.

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Yearly Record

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Glossary
yearteam nameleaguedivisionmlbgwlwpctgblrfradiffranklg rkmanagerballparkattendanceatt rkplayoffs
2024West Michigan WhitecapsMidwest LeagueEastDET1316863.5199.55655283746Brayan PenaLMCU Ballpark372,9432no info
2023West Michigan WhitecapsMidwest LeagueEastDET1306862.5237.56065614523Brayan PenaLMCU Ballpark360,9992no info
2022West Michigan WhitecapsMidwest LeagueEastDET1317259.5505.06635907335Brayan PenaLMCU Ballpark337,1672no info
2021West Michigan WhitecapsMidwest LeagueEastDET1205862.4837.05715462557Andrew GrahamFifth Third Ballpark228,0712no info
2020West Michigan WhitecapsMidwest League-DET000-00012Brayan PenaFifth Third Ballpark0no info
2019West Michigan WhitecapsMidwest LeagueEasternDET1394990.35333.5551661-110816Lance ParrishFifth Third Ballpark360,2953dnq
2018West Michigan WhitecapsMidwest LeagueEasternDET1396970.49621.0525562-3738Lance ParrishFifth Third Ballpark386,6092Lost in semi-finals
2017West Michigan WhitecapsMidwest LeagueEasternDET1369145.669-63743819911Mike RabeloFifth Third Ballpark383,9834Lost in 1st Round
2016West Michigan WhitecapsMidwest LeagueEasternDET1367165.52211.55755383736Andrew GrahamFifth Third Ballpark386,4164Lost in Semi-Finals
2015West Michigan WhitecapsMidwest LeagueEasternDET1397564.5402.55695442526Andrew GrahamFifth Third Ballpark391,0554League Champions
2014West Michigan WhitecapsMidwest LeagueEasternDET1408258.5861.55745136123Andrew GrahamFifth Third Ballpark391,6534Lost in 1st Round
2013West Michigan WhitecapsMidwest LeagueEasternDET1396970.49613.5591605-1447Larry ParrishFifth Third Ballpark377,9484dnq
2012West Michigan WhitecapsMidwest LeagueEasternDET1407268.51411.56105763436Ernie YoungFifth Third Ballpark362,5544dnq
2011West Michigan WhitecapsMidwest LeagueEasternDET1397069.50412.5550574-2457Ernie YoungFifth Third Ballpark372,5554dnq
2010West Michigan WhitecapsMidwest LeagueEasternDET1396277.44628.0609625-16511Joe DePastinoFifth Third Ballpark371,5754Lost in 1st Round
2009West Michigan WhitecapsMidwest LeagueEasternDET1408159.57913.069356013334Joe DePastinoFifth Third Ballpark356,6424Lost in 1st Round
2008West Michigan WhitecapsMidwest LeagueEasternDET1377265.5262.55815443735Joe DePastinoFifth Third Ballpark367,5323Lost in 1st Round
2007West Michigan WhitecapsMidwest LeagueEasternDET1408357.593-64853511311Tom BrookensFifth Third Ballpark359,7253League Champions
2006West Michigan WhitecapsMidwest LeagueEasternDET1378948.650-62049212811Matt WalbeckFifth Third Ballpark356,1553League Champions
2005West Michigan WhitecapsMidwest LeagueEasternDET1407367.52111.0600604-423Matt WalbeckFifth Third Ballpark370,1533Lost in Semi-Finals
yearteam nameleaguedivisionmlbgwlwpctgblrfradiffranklg rkmanagerballparkattendanceatt rkplayoffs
2004West Michigan WhitecapsMidwest LeagueEasternDET1396970.4967.561956554511Matt WalbeckFifth Third Ballpark390,0334League Champions
2003West Michigan WhitecapsMidwest LeagueEasternDET1406773.4797.5570583-1359Phil ReganFifth Third Ballpark361,5454dnq
2002West Michigan WhitecapsMidwest LeagueEasternDET1408357.593-6345716312Phil ReganFifth Third Ballpark400,1663Lost in Semi-Finals
2001West Michigan WhitecapsMidwest LeagueEasternDET1376572.47417.0616609748Brent GatesFifth Third Ballpark422,8923dnq
2000West Michigan WhitecapsMidwest League-DET1408852.629-6855021831Bruce FieldsFifth Third Ballpark0dnq
1999West Michigan WhitecapsMidwest LeagueEasternDET1406872.4869.069668214410Bruce FieldsOld Kent Park457,3502dnq
1998West Michigan WhitecapsMidwest LeagueEasternDET1408357.593-66051114911Bruce FieldsOld Kent Park500,0831League Champions
1997West Michigan WhitecapsMidwest LeagueEasternDET1319239.702-69845624211Bruce FieldsOld Kent Park536,0291Lost in 1st Round
1996West Michigan WhitecapsMidwest LeagueEasternOAK1387761.558-6395617813Mike QuadeOld Kent Park547,4011League Champions
1995West Michigan WhitecapsMidwest LeagueEasternOAK1566789.42916.0650662-12312Jim ColbornOld Kent Park507,9891Lost in Semi-Finals
1994West Michigan WhitecapsMidwest LeagueNorthernOAK1397465.53215.06375776045Jim ColbornOld Kent Park475,2121Lost in Semi-Finals
31 record(s)

Current Organization

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Glossary
yearteamleaguelevellocationmanagerballpark
2024Detroit TigersAmerican LeagueMLBDetroit,MichiganA.J. HinchComerica Park
2024Toledo Mud HensInternational LeagueAAAToledo,OhioFifth Third Field
2024Erie SeaWolvesEastern LeagueAAErie,PennsylvaniaGabe AlvarezUPMC Park
2024West Michigan WhitecapsMidwest LeagueA+Grand Rapids,MichiganBrayan PenaLMCU Ballpark
2024Lakeland Flying TigersFlorida State LeagueALakeland,FloridaAndrew GrahamJoker Marchant Stadium
2024Dominican TigersDominican Summer LeagueRk-
2024Dominican Tigers 2Dominican Summer LeagueRk-
2024FCL Tigers EastFlorida Complex LeagueRkMike AlvarezPublix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium
8 record(s)
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Coaching Staffs

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Glossary
yearmanagerhitting coachpitching coachother coaches
2024Brayan PenaCJ WamsleyTrevor Fitts,Dan RicabalTim Garland,Collin Murray
2023Brayan PenaFrancisco ContrerasDan RicabalTim Garland
2022Brayan PenaCJ WamsleyDean StilesNick Bredeson
2021Andrew GrahamBill SpringmanJorge CordovaOllie Kadey
2020Brayan PenaJohn MurrianWillie Blair
2019Lance ParrishJohn Vander WalWillie BlairEddie Dennis
2018Lance ParrishMariano DuncanJorge CordovaJohn Vander Wal
2017Mike RabeloMike HessmanJorge Cordova
2016Andrew GrahamEdgar AlfonzoMark Johnson
2015Andrew GrahamPhil ClarkMark Johnson
2014Andrew GrahamNelson SantoveniaMike Henneman
2013Larry ParrishScott DwyerMike Henneman
2012Ernie YoungScott DwyerMark Johnson
2011Ernie YoungBen OglivieMark Johnson
2010Joe DePastinoLuis QuinonesMark Johnson
2009Joe DePastinoBenny DistefanoMark Johnson
2008Joe DePastinoBenny DistefanoMark Johnson
2007Tom BrookensBenny DistefanoRay Burris
2006Matt WalbeckA.J. Sager
2005Matt WalbeckTony JaramilloA.J. Sager
yearmanagerhitting coachpitching coachother coaches
2004Matt WalbeckTony JaramilloA.J. Sager
2003Phil ReganBarbaro GarbeyA.J. Sager
2002Phil ReganTim HyersA.J. Sager
2001Brent GatesBrian SaltzgaberJoe Georger
2000Bruce FieldsBrian SaltzgaberJoe Georger
1999Bruce FieldsTim TorricelliJoe Boever
1998Bruce FieldsSkeeter BarnesSteve McCatty
1997Bruce FieldsSkeeter BarnesBrian Allard,Steve McCatty
1996Mike QuadeBert Bradley
1995Jim ColbornBert Bradley
1994Jim ColbornGil Patterson
31 record(s)
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