Topeka Train Robbers

Topeka Train Robbers
League Pecos League (North)
Location Topeka, Kansas
Ballpark Lake Shawnee Sports Complex
Year founded 2013
Division championships 2013
Former name(s) Las Vegas Train Robbers (2013–2015)
Manager Max Garza
Website Official website

The Topeka Train Robbers are a professional baseball team based in Topeka, Kansas. The team is a member of the Pecos League, an independent baseball league which is not affiliated with Major or Minor League Baseball.

History

Established for the 2013 season, the team plays its home games at Lake Shawnee Sports Complex. The team previous called Las Vegas, New Mexico home for two seasons, then played the 2015 season as a travel team before subsequently moving to Topeka.[1]

The Train Robbers are Topeka's first professional franchise since the Class-C Topeka Reds played in the Illinois–Indiana–Iowa League. Both the team and the league folded following the 1961 season.

Roster

Topeka Train Robbers roster
Active roster Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  • 45 John De Leon
  • 25 Chris Dragone
  • 17 Will Gerhard
  • 24 Nick Hernandez
  • 18 Luke Kelly
  • 21 Brandon Martinez
  • 39 Dmitry Shtyker
  • 26 Logan Truex
  • 34 Tim Vranau
 

Catchers

  • 22 Steve Deluca
  •  8 Sam Pack

Infielders

  • 15 Dylin Brooks
  •  4 Jordan Caillouet
  • 10 Cody Ellis
  • 20 Ian Home
  •  6 Andrew Perez
  •  3 Tyler Shannon

Outfielders

  •  5 Riley King
  •  1 Charles Reeves
  • 11 Chris Scura
  •  2 Chaztin Venezia
  • 13 Corey Willig
 

Manager

  •  5 Max Garza

Coaches


Disabled list
‡ Inactive list
§ Suspended list

Roster updated May 23, 2016
Transactions

Season-by-season

Season W L Win% Result Playoffs
2013 41 27 .603 1st of 4 North Division Division: defeated Trinidad Triggers 2-0

Championship: lost Roswell Invaders 0-2

2014 12 38 .240 5th of 5 North Division DNQ
2015 16 42 .275 5th of 5 North Division DNQ

References

  1. "Train Robbers invading Topeka with new professional brand". Topeka Capital-Journal. 30 April 2016.
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