Dominican Summer League Rockies Explained

Dominican Summer League Rockies
City:Boca Chica
Class Level:Rookie
Current League:Dominican Summer League
Division:South
Majorleague:Colorado Rockies
Nickname:Rockies
Ballpark:Colorado Rockies Complex
Leaguenum:0
Leaguechamps:None
Divnum:0
Owner:Colorado Rockies
Manager:Mauricio Gonzalez
Dominican Summer League Colorado
City:Boca Chica
Class Level:Rookie
Current League:Dominican Summer League
Majorleague:Colorado Rockies
Nickname:Rockies
Ballpark:Colorado Rockies Complex
Leaguenum:0
Leaguechamps:None
Divnum:0
Owner:Colorado Rockies
Manager:Julio Campos

The Dominican Summer League Rockies or DSL Rockies are a Rookie League affiliate of the Colorado Rockies based in the Dominican Republic.[1] They play in the Dominican Summer League. As an independent affiliate, they have been in existence since 1997. Starting in 2018, two squads were fielded, initially known as DSL Rockies 1 and DSL Rockies 2. In 2021, the two teams were named DSL Colorado and DSL Rockies.

History

The team first came into existence in 1992, the year before the MLB debut of the Colorado Rockies. They shared an affiliation with the Kansas City Royals and the Chicago Cubs and were known as the DSL Royals/Cubs/Rockies.[2] The team continued to share an affiliation with the Royals from 1993 to 1996, when it was known as the DSL Royals/Rockies.[3] The team has been independently affiliated with the Rockies since 1997.[4] Beginning in 2018, the DSL Rockies will split into two squads, competing as DSL Rockies 1 and DSL Rockies 2. Long-time manager Mauricio Gonzalez will coach Team 1, and Julio Campos will manage Team 2.[5]

Notes and References

  1. http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=t_ros&cid=629 MinorLeagueBaseball.com
  2. Web site: 1992 DSL Royals/Cubs/Rockies Statistics.
  3. Web site: Dominican Summer League (Foreign Rookie) Encyclopedia and History.
  4. Web site: 1997 DSL Rockies Statistics.
  5. Web site: Rockies announce 2018 Minor League staff. MLB.com.