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The '''New York Bucks''' are an independent American professional [[baseball]] team based in [[Canton, New York]]. They are a member of the [[Empire Professional Baseball League]]. Beginning in the 2018 season, the Bucks will play their home games at the Roos House Athletic Center at [[State University of New York at Canton|SUNY Canton]]. |
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The '''Watertown Bucks''' were an independent American professional [[baseball]] team based in [[Watertown, New York]]. The Bucks played in the newly formed [[Empire Professional Baseball League]], which is not affiliated with [[Major League Baseball]], during its inaugural season. The Bucks played in the [[North Country Baseball League]] in 2015. They were previously a member of the short-lived [[East Coast Baseball League]]. |
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| ⚫ | In 2015, the Bucks were set to be a member of the [[East Coast Baseball League]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = East Coast Baseball League News: Munoz, OOB, Road City|url = http://www.baseballessential.com/news/2015/02/12/east-coast-baseball-league-news/|website = www.baseballessential.com| |
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| ⚫ | In 2015, the Bucks were set to be a member of the [[East Coast Baseball League]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = East Coast Baseball League News: Munoz, OOB, Road City|url = http://www.baseballessential.com/news/2015/02/12/east-coast-baseball-league-news/|website = www.baseballessential.com|date = February 12, 2015|accessdate = December 14, 2015|language = en-US}}</ref> The team was owned by Bruce Zicari and was to be managed by Kelly Stinnett. General Manager and NCBL Executive was Matt McClusky.<ref>{{cite web|title=McClusky, Watertown Bucks learning on the job|url=http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/sports/mcclusky-watertown-bucks-learning-on-the-job-20150615}}</ref> Prior to the planned start of the ECBL's first season the American teams, including the Bucks, pulled out of the league to form the [[North Country Baseball League]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = ECBL Folds, North Country Baseball League Formed|date = May 25, 2015|url = https://ballparkbiz.wordpress.com/2015/05/25/ecbl-folds-north-country-baseball-league-formed/|accessdate = December 14, 2015}}</ref> |
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=== 2015 season === |
=== 2015 season === |
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The Bucks posted a record of 16-23 in the start-up league.<ref>{{Cite web|title = NCBL Standings|url = http://www.northcountrybaseballleague.com/standings.html|website = www.northcountrybaseballleague.com|accessdate = |
The Bucks posted a record of 16-23 in the start-up league.<ref>{{Cite web|title = NCBL Standings|url = http://www.northcountrybaseballleague.com/standings.html|website = www.northcountrybaseballleague.com|accessdate = December 14, 2015}}</ref> The Bucks promoted no players to the higher Independent Leagues.<ref>{{Cite web|title = NCBL League|url = http://www.northcountrybaseballleague.com/league.html|website = www.northcountrybaseballleague.com|accessdate = December 14, 2015}}</ref> The team drew 9,250 fans, for an average of 237 a game.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Watertown Bucks owner optimistic despite disappointing attendance figures|url = http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/sports/watertown-bucks-owner-optimistic-despite-disappointing-attendance-figures-20150816|website = Watertown Daily Times|accessdate = December 23, 2015}}</ref> The team played its first game against the [[Sullivan Explorers|Road City Explorers]] on Memorial Day.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Watertown Bucks manager Stinnett ready to get season started today|url = http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/sports/watertown-bucks-manager-stinnett-ready-to-get-season-started-today-20150524|website = Watertown Daily Times|accessdate = December 23, 2015}}</ref> |
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=== 2016 season === |
=== 2016 season === |
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The Bucks were announced to play in the newly formed [[Empire Professional Baseball League]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = WE ARE A GO! {{!}} Empire League News|url = http://empireproleague.com/leaguenews/2015/12/12/we-are-a-go/|website = empireproleague.com|accessdate = |
The Bucks were announced to play in the newly formed [[Empire Professional Baseball League]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = WE ARE A GO! {{!}} Empire League News|url = http://empireproleague.com/leaguenews/2015/12/12/we-are-a-go/|website = empireproleague.com|accessdate = December 14, 2015}}</ref> The Bucks announced Simon Walters as manager January 5.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Simon Walters Manager of Watertown Bucks {{!}} Empire League News|url = http://empireproleague.com/leaguenews/2016/01/05/simon-walters-manager-of-watertown-bucks/|website = empireproleague.com|accessdate = January 6, 2016}}</ref> The Empire League named Kyle Scodo as general manager and operations manager of the Watertown Bucks on January 12.<ref>{{Cite web|title = GM and Operations Manager of Watertown in Place – Empire League|url = http://empireproleague.com/2016/01/12/gm-and-operations-manager-of-watertown-in-place/|access-date = January 14, 2016}}</ref> It was reported that Bruce Zicari would no longer own the team in 2016, and that it would be owned by the league.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Local baseball: Watertown Bucks may be resurrected for new league|url = http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/sports/local-baseball-watertown-bucks-may-be-resurrected-for-new-league-20160126|website = Watertown Daily Times|access-date = January 27, 2016}}</ref> On January 26, Watertown Superintendent of Park and Recreation, Erin Gardner, endorsed the Empire League's offer to sign an franchise agreement.<ref>{{Cite web|title = City of Watertown|url = http://www.newzjunky.com/news2016/0129bucks.htm|website = www.newzjunky.com|access-date = January 29, 2016}}</ref> The Empire League Director stated with regards to the team that league will have "all the money in place before the season ever begins".<ref>{{Cite web|title = New Group Takes Another Swing at Baseball in Watertown|url = http://www.twcnews.com/nys/watertown/news/2016/01/27/new-group-giving-baseball-in-watertown-another-swing.html|website = TWC News|access-date = January 29, 2016}}</ref> After finishing the season, the Bucks lost their lease for the stadium and ceased operations.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/weekly-sports-league--franchise-report/n-5214047 |title=Weekly Sports League & Franchise Report |website=OurSports Central |date=November 7, 2016}}</ref> |
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===2018 season=== |
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The franchise was revived for the 2018 season as the league expanded from 4 to 6 teams. The revived team was originally to be based in [[Georgetown, Delaware]], but a reworking of the schedule to accommodate playing games in Puerto Rico resulted in the franchise being based in Canton, New York, instead.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Krieger |first1=Dan |title=Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report |url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/weekly-sports-league-and-franchise-report/n-5347562 |accessdate=June 11, 2018 |work=OurSports Central |date=June 11, 2018 |quote=The new 2018 team called the Delaware Bucks that was supposed to play in Georgetown (DE) is now called the New York Bucks and based in the far northern New York State town of Canton.}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=St. Clair |first1=Ricky |title=RedBirds prepped for second EPBL season |url=http://www.pressrepublican.com/sports/redbirds-prepped-for-second-epbl-season/article_7e462f82-6eb8-11e8-9178-dbe215ea541a.html |accessdate=August 1, 2018 |work=[[Press-Republican]] |date=June 13, 2018 |location=[[Plattsburgh, New York]] |language=en |quote=The Bucks, who were originally slated to play their home games at the Sports at the Beach complex in Georgetown, Delaware, will call SUNY Canton home.}}</ref> Finishing with a league-leading 32-16 record,<ref>{{cite web |title=2018 Standings |url=http://empireproleague.com/table/2018-empire-league-standings/ |website=empireproleague.com |publisher=Empire Professional Baseball League |accessdate=May 17, 2019 |language=en}}</ref> the Bucks advanced to the postseason, losing the championship series to the [[Puerto Rico Islanders (EPBL)|Puerto Rico Islanders]] two games to one.<ref>{{cite web |title=PUERTO RICO ISLANDERS WIN 2018 EPBL CHAMPIONSHIP |url=http://empireproleague.com/2018/08/13/puerto-rico-islanders-win-2018-epbl-championship/ |website=empireproleague.com |publisher=Empire Professional Baseball League |accessdate=August 17, 2018 |language=en |date=August 13, 2018}}</ref> |
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===2019 season=== |
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The 2019 Bucks relocated to Plattsburgh<ref>{{cite news |last1=Reuter |first1=Lou |title=Surge return home with win |url=https://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/sports/local-sports/2019/07/surge-return-home-with-win/ |accessdate=September 17, 2019 |work=Adirondack Daily Enterprise |date=July 17, 2019 |quote=the New York Bucks, who have been based in Plattsburgh}}</ref> and finished last in the league<ref>{{cite web |title=NEW YORK BUCKS OFFICIALLY ELIMINATED FROM PLAYOFFS |url=http://bucksprobaseball.com/2019/07/new-york-bucks-officially-eliminated-from-playoffs/ |website=New York Bucks |publisher=Empire League Media |accessdate=September 17, 2019 |language=en |date=July 26, 2019}}</ref> with a 3-29 record.<ref>{{cite web |title=2019 Regular Season Standings |url=http://bucksprobaseball.com/table/2019-standings/ |website=New York Bucks |accessdate=September 17, 2019 |language=en}}</ref> |
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| New York Bucks | |
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| League | Empire Professional Baseball League |
| Location | Plattsburgh, New York |
| Ballpark | Lefty Wilson Field |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Former league(s) | North Country Baseball League (2015) |
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| Manager | Ernesto Punales |
The New York Bucks are an independent American professional baseball team based in Canton, New York. They are a member of the Empire Professional Baseball League. Beginning in the 2018 season, the Bucks will play their home games at the Roos House Athletic Center at SUNY Canton.
History[edit]
The Watertown Bucks were an independent American professional baseball team based in Watertown, New York. The Bucks played in the newly formed Empire Professional Baseball League, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball, during its inaugural season. The Bucks played in the North Country Baseball League in 2015. They were previously a member of the short-lived East Coast Baseball League.
In 2015, the Bucks were set to be a member of the East Coast Baseball League.[1] The team was owned by Bruce Zicari and was to be managed by Kelly Stinnett. General Manager and NCBL Executive was Matt McClusky.[2] Prior to the planned start of the ECBL's first season the American teams, including the Bucks, pulled out of the league to form the North Country Baseball League.[3]
2015 season[edit]
The Bucks posted a record of 16-23 in the start-up league.[4] The Bucks promoted no players to the higher Independent Leagues.[5] The team drew 9,250 fans, for an average of 237 a game.[6] The team played its first game against the Road City Explorers on Memorial Day.[7]
2016 season[edit]
The Bucks were announced to play in the newly formed Empire Professional Baseball League.[8] The Bucks announced Simon Walters as manager January 5.[9] The Empire League named Kyle Scodo as general manager and operations manager of the Watertown Bucks on January 12.[10] It was reported that Bruce Zicari would no longer own the team in 2016, and that it would be owned by the league.[11] On January 26, Watertown Superintendent of Park and Recreation, Erin Gardner, endorsed the Empire League's offer to sign an franchise agreement.[12] The Empire League Director stated with regards to the team that league will have "all the money in place before the season ever begins".[13] After finishing the season, the Bucks lost their lease for the stadium and ceased operations.[14]
2018 season[edit]
The franchise was revived for the 2018 season as the league expanded from 4 to 6 teams. The revived team was originally to be based in Georgetown, Delaware, but a reworking of the schedule to accommodate playing games in Puerto Rico resulted in the franchise being based in Canton, New York, instead.[15][16] Finishing with a league-leading 32-16 record,[17] the Bucks advanced to the postseason, losing the championship series to the Puerto Rico Islanders two games to one.[18]
2019 season[edit]
The 2019 Bucks relocated to Plattsburgh[19] and finished last in the league[20] with a 3-29 record.[21]
References[edit]
- ^ "East Coast Baseball League News: Munoz, OOB, Road City". www.baseballessential.com. February 12, 2015. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
- ^ "McClusky, Watertown Bucks learning on the job".
- ^ "ECBL Folds, North Country Baseball League Formed". May 25, 2015. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
- ^ "NCBL Standings". www.northcountrybaseballleague.com. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
- ^ "NCBL League". www.northcountrybaseballleague.com. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
- ^ "Watertown Bucks owner optimistic despite disappointing attendance figures". Watertown Daily Times. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
- ^ "Watertown Bucks manager Stinnett ready to get season started today". Watertown Daily Times. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
- ^ "WE ARE A GO! | Empire League News". empireproleague.com. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
- ^ "Simon Walters Manager of Watertown Bucks | Empire League News". empireproleague.com. Retrieved January 6, 2016.
- ^ "GM and Operations Manager of Watertown in Place – Empire League". Retrieved January 14, 2016.
- ^ "Local baseball: Watertown Bucks may be resurrected for new league". Watertown Daily Times. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
- ^ "City of Watertown". www.newzjunky.com. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
- ^ "New Group Takes Another Swing at Baseball in Watertown". TWC News. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
- ^ "Weekly Sports League & Franchise Report". OurSports Central. November 7, 2016.
- ^ Krieger, Dan (June 11, 2018). "Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report". OurSports Central. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
The new 2018 team called the Delaware Bucks that was supposed to play in Georgetown (DE) is now called the New York Bucks and based in the far northern New York State town of Canton.
- ^ St. Clair, Ricky (June 13, 2018). "RedBirds prepped for second EPBL season". Press-Republican. Plattsburgh, New York. Retrieved August 1, 2018.
The Bucks, who were originally slated to play their home games at the Sports at the Beach complex in Georgetown, Delaware, will call SUNY Canton home.
- ^ "2018 Standings". empireproleague.com. Empire Professional Baseball League. Retrieved May 17, 2019.
- ^ "PUERTO RICO ISLANDERS WIN 2018 EPBL CHAMPIONSHIP". empireproleague.com. Empire Professional Baseball League. August 13, 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
- ^ Reuter, Lou (July 17, 2019). "Surge return home with win". Adirondack Daily Enterprise. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
the New York Bucks, who have been based in Plattsburgh
- ^ "NEW YORK BUCKS OFFICIALLY ELIMINATED FROM PLAYOFFS". New York Bucks. Empire League Media. July 26, 2019. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
- ^ "2019 Regular Season Standings". New York Bucks. Retrieved September 17, 2019.