Plattsburgh Thunderbirds

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The North Country Thunderbirds, previously known as the Plattsburgh Redbirds, are an independent American professional baseball team based in Plattsburgh, New York. They play in the Empire Professional Baseball League, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball.

North Country Thunderbirds
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LeagueEmpire Professional Baseball League
LocationPlattsburgh, New York
BallparkSalmon River Central School
Founded2017
League championships2017, 2019
Former ballparksLyon Mountain Citizens Ballpark (2021) Chip Cummings Field (2017-22) Veterans Park at Post 1619 (2023)
ColorsBlack, red, gold, white
       
ManagerSam Quinn-Loeb
General ManagerJoshua Velasquez
Websiteplattsburghthunderbirds.com

History

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In November 2016, the Plattsburgh Redbirds joined the Empire Professional Baseball League. They played at Chip Cummings Field, on the campus of the State University of New York at Plattsburgh.[1] The Redbirds' name was a play on words with SUNY Plattsburgh's mascot, the Cardinals. In March 2019, the team was renamed the Plattsburgh Thunderbirds.[2] In 2019, the Thunderbirds played home games at Chip Cummings Field and Lefty Wilson Field. In 2023, the Thunderbirds played home games at Chip Cummings Field and Veterans Park at Post 1619. In 2024, the Thunderbirds played their home games at Salmon River Central School.


The Redbirds/Thunderbirds have had the following managers:

Joe Winklesas (2017), Selwyn Young (2018), Sam Quinn-Loeb (2021-23).

Players

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Players promoted to affiliated baseball
Player Pos Team
Josh Ferro C Houston Astros
Gavin Stupienski C Kansas City Royals

References

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  1. ^ "Empire League announces new franchise in Plattsburgh, New York". Retrieved 2016-11-18.
  2. ^ "Plattsburgh Announces the New Team name".
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