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Encyclopedia > Pioneer League

The Pioneer League is a minor league baseball league which currently operates in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States. In the past, it also operated in adjoining portions of Canada. Classified as a Rookie league, the Pioneer League is predominantly made up of players out of high school and is almost exclusively the first professional league many players compete in. The Pioneer League is a short-season league operating from June to August. A Class A California League game in San Jose, California (1994) Minor baseball leagues are North American professional baseball leagues that compete at a level below that of Major League Baseball. ... White Goat Wilderness Area, Alberta, Canada View of the Rocky Mountains as depicted on the Colorado state quarter The Rocky Mountains, often called the Rockies, are a broad mountain range in western North America. ...


The Pioneer Baseball League began in 1939 with six teams in Idaho and Utah. The league suspended operations for the 1943 through 1945 seasons. In 1948, the league expanded into Montana. At that time, several of the teams were operating as minor league affiliates of Pacific Coast League teams, which were unsuccessfully trying to grow into a major league. When the Los Angeles Dodgers displaced the Hollywood Stars PCL team, they moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, taking away the Pioneer League's largest market. By 1959, the league was down to six teams, and by 1964, there were only four, but by the end of the 1970s there were eight teams. The league today also has eight teams, a number that is not likely to change without further expansion or contraction within Major League Baseball. Official language(s) None Capital Boise Largest city Boise Area  Ranked 14th  - Total 83,642 sq. ... Official language(s) English Capital Salt Lake City Largest city Salt Lake City Area  Ranked 13th  - Total 84,876 sq mi (219,887 km²)  - Width 270 miles (435 km)  - Length 350 miles (565 km)  - % water 3. ... Official language(s) English Capital Helena Largest city Billings Area  Ranked 4th  - Total 147,165 sq mi (381,156 km²)  - Width 255 miles (410 km)  - Length 630 miles (1,015 km)  - % water 1  - Latitude 44°26 N to 49° N  - Longitude 104°2 W to 116°2 W Population  Ranked... The Pacific Coast League (PCL) is a minor league baseball league operating in the West and Midwest of the United States. ... Major League Baseball (MLB) is the highest level of play in professional baseball in the world. ... Major league affiliations National League (1890-present) West Division (1969-present) Current uniform Ballpark Dodger Stadium (1962-present) Major league titles World Series titles (6) 1988 â€¢ 1981 â€¢ 1965 â€¢ 1963 1959 â€¢ 1955 NL Pennants (21) 1988 â€¢ 1981 â€¢ 1978 â€¢ 1977 1974 â€¢ 1966 â€¢ 1965 â€¢ 1963 1959 â€¢ 1956 â€¢ 1955 â€¢ 1953 1952 â€¢ 1949 â€¢ 1947 â€¢ 1941... The Hollywood Stars were a minor league baseball team which played in the Pacific Coast League during the early and mid 20th century. ... Flag Seal Nickname: Crossroads of the West Location Location of Salt Lake City in Salt Lake County, Utah Coordinates , Government County Salt Lake Mayor Rocky Anderson Geographical characteristics Area     City 285. ... Major League Baseball (MLB) is the highest level of play in professional baseball in the world. ...

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Southern Division: The Billings Mustangs are a minor league baseball team based in Billings, Montana. ... The Great Falls White Sox is a minor league baseball team based in Great Falls, Montana. ... The Helena Brewers are a minor league baseball team located in Helena, Montana. ... The Missoula Ospreys are a minor league baseball team, an affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks. ...

The Casper Rockies are a minor league baseball team in the Pioneer League. ... The Idaho Falls Chukars are a minor league affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. ... The Ogden Raptors are a minor league baseball team in the Pioneer League. ... Formerly the Provo Angels, a farm team belonging to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim franchise. ...

Pioneer League Teams (1939-)

The Billings Mustangs are a minor league baseball team based in Billings, Montana. ... The Casper Rockies are a minor league baseball team in the Pioneer League. ... The Caldwell Cubs were a minor league baseball team located in Caldwell, Idaho. ... The Casper Rockies are a minor league baseball team in the Pioneer League. ... The Great Falls White Sox is a minor league baseball team based in Great Falls, Montana. ... The Great Falls White Sox is a minor league baseball team based in Great Falls, Montana. ... The Helena Brewers are a minor league baseball team located in Helena, Montana. ... The Idaho Falls Chukars are a minor league affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. ... The Medicine Hat Blue Jays was a rookie-level Pioneer League affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays from 1977 to 2003. ... The Missoula Ospreys are a minor league baseball team, an affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks. ... The Ogden Raptors are a minor league baseball team in the Pioneer League. ... Formerly the Provo Angels, a farm team belonging to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim franchise. ... The Pocatello Giants were a minor league baseball team located in Pocatello, Idaho. ... The Provo Angels, a minor league baseball team. ... The Salt Lake Bees are a Pacific Coast League (PCL) minor league baseball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. ...

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