Lake County Captains
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Prior to the 2003 season, the club was based in Columbus, Georgia and known as the Columbus RedStixx. The Captains play their home games in Classic Park, which has a capacity of 7,273 and opened in 2003 as Eastlake Stadium. The current stadium name is the result of a naming rights arrangement; the sponsor is Classic Automotive Group, a major area chain of auto dealerships. Classic Park hosted the South Atlantic League All-Star Game on June 20, 2006.
Quick facts
- Current uniform colors: White, gold, and blue.
- Current logo design: A bat holding captain with a gray mustache and sideburns wearing a hat that covers his eyes.
- Current mascot: Skipper
- Broadcast Information:
- :Radio Station: WELW 1330 AM
- :Television: Comcast Cable Channel 99
- :Internet: WELW.COM
- Manager: Lee May, Jr.
- Hitting Coach: Jack Mull
- Pitching Coach: Ruben Niebla
Statistics
- Overall record entering 2006: 242-175
- Longest winning streak: 13 games (May 27 - June 8, 2003)
- Longest losing streak: 8 games (August 28 - September 4, 2005)
- Pitcher with most wins in a season: Steve Kline, 18 wins in 1994 (also league leader that year)
- Hitter with most homeruns in a season: Russell Branyan, 40 homeruns in 1996 (also league leader that year)
- Memorable Homerun: Captains outfielder, and 2006 SAL All-Star, Johnny Drennen went deep on June 6th, 2006 against Lexington Legends pitcher Roger Clemens.
Current Roster
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Noted Major League Alumni
Facts
- Besides the Captains, the only other minor league baseball teams with the word "county" in their official moniker are the Brevard County Manatees and the Kane County Cougars.
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