| Worcester Tornadoes Founded in 2005 Worcester, Massachusetts |
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| Owner(s)/Operated By: Perfect Game LLC | |||
| General Manager: R.C. Reuteman | |||
| Manager: Rich Gedman | |||
| Media: Worcester Telegram & Gazette | |||
| Website: www.worcestertornadoes.com | |||
The Worcester Tornadoes are an independent league baseball team based in Worcester, Massachusetts. Since the 2005 season, they have played in the Canadian-American Association of Professional Baseball (the "Can-Am League"), an independent league that is not affiliated with Major League Baseball or with the Minor League Baseball organization.
The team played its first game in May 2005; its home field is Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field or the HIP At FIT, located at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester. The Tornadoes are owned by Perfect Game LLC. Ted Tye is Chairman of the Board, RC Reuteman is president/GM and the team is managed by former Boston Red Sox catcher Rich Gedman with Gedman's former batterymate, Bob Ojeda, as pitching coach. Amenities at the 3,000-seat park include restrooms, souvenir shops, and concession stands. They were named after a destructive tornado that hit Worcester on June 9, 1953. The Tornadoes, in their first year of existence, won the Can-Am League Championship after sweeping the Quebec Capitales three games to none. After beating Quebec in the first two games in Canada, the Tornadoes clinched the championship on its home field on September 15, 2005.
Quick facts
- Current uniform colors: White with orange piping for home games and grey for away games. Home with the word "Tornadoes" across the front and number on the back. Black hats with an orange brim and button and the letter "W" in script.
- Current logo design: A tornado swirling around a baseball bat with a "W" superimposed over the twister centered over a white baseball with orange threads. The tornado and baseball design is centered inside of a black ring outlined in orange with the team's name arched around in beige, scripted letters.
- Current mascot: Twister (2005-present).
- Current Broadcasters: Radio: Jeremy Lechan
- Current Radio Stations: WTAG(AM)/580-Worcester
2007 Worcester Tornadoes:
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Coaching Staff
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P.J. Bevis
John Birtwell
Euvi SolanoExternal links
- Worcester Tornadoes
- Professional Baseball Returns to City of Worcester - City press release
- satellite view of the stadium
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| Atlantic City Surf • Brockton Rox • Nashua Pride • New Jersey Jackals • Ottawa • Quebec Capitales • Sussex Skyhawks • Worcester Tornadoes |
