Dublin Leprechauns Explained

Dublin Leprechauns
Founded:2023
City:Dublin, California
Ballpark:Fallon Sports Park
League:Pecos League
Division:Pacific Division
Colors:Kelly green, mint green, gold and black
Owner:Andrew Dunn
Manager:David Aceron

The Dublin Leprechauns are an American independent professional baseball team based in Dublin, California. They are a member of the Pacific Division of the Pecos League, an independent baseball league that is not affiliated with Major League Baseball or Minor League Baseball.

History

In May 2023, the Pecos League announced the joining of the Dublin Leprechauns in the Pacific Division. They replaced the Santa Rosa Scuba Divers after the franchise was moved to Dublin from Santa Rosa.[1] [2] Trevor Wick was announced as the team's first manager, but was replaced during spring training by Albert Dominguez. It was speculated that former Major League Baseball World Series champion and Pittsburg Diamonds manager Aaron Miles was going to become manager, but he only assisted in a few games.[3]

After losing their first four games of the 2023 season, the Leprechauns hosted their first regular-season home opener at Fallon Sports Park in Dublin on May 30, defeating the Monterey Amberjacks 6–2.[4] The success was short-lived; the Leprechauns finished at the bottom of the division with a 4–45 record.[5] [6]

In February 2024, the Leprechauns announced David Aceron as manager.[6] [7] They began their second season on May 30, 2024 with an 11–9 win at home against the San Rafael Pacifics,[8] but subsequently lost their regular season home opener against the Pacifics.[9] Although on July 22 they were in 4th place in the division,[10] they ended the 2024 season with a 24–30 record,[11] 5th of 6 teams in the division.[12]

Season-by-season results

Dublin Leprechauns
Year Regular Season Post-season
Record Win % Finish Record Win % Result
4–45 8th of 8 (Pacific)
24–30 5th of 6 (Pacific) - - -
Totals 28–75 0–0

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Notes and References

  1. News: Nicole Gonzales . The Leprechauns: Dublin welcoming new pro baseball team . June 20, 2024 . Pleasanton Weekly . 4 May 2023 .
  2. News: Jeremy Walsh . Dublin Leprechauns season in full swing . Pleasanton Weekly . June 5, 2024 .
  3. Web site: Pecos League Managers All Time Records . Pecos League . September 7, 2024 .
  4. Web site: Monterey Amberjacks vs Dublin Leprechauns: 2-6 . June 20, 2024. Pointstreak.
  5. Web site: Standings: Pecos League of Pro. Baseball Clubs, 2023 season . Pointstreak . September 7, 2024 .
  6. News: David Scholz . Charm of the Dublin Leprechauns Baseball Team Suggests a Throwback to Simpler Time . The Independent . April 11, 2024 .
  7. News: Leprechauns Welcome New Team Manager . The Independent . February 29, 2024 . September 7, 2024 .
  8. Web site: San Rafael Pacifics 9 at Dublin Leprechauns 11 (played on: 5/30/2024) . Pecos League . September 7, 2024 .
  9. News: David Scholz . Leprechauns 'Keeping the Faith' Despite 6-0 Home Opener Loss . The Independent . June 6, 2024 .
  10. News: Dennis Miller . Pleasanton Preps: Dublin Leprechauns on doorstep of improbable playoff berth . Pleasanton Weekly . July 23, 2024 .
  11. Web site: Dublin Leprechauns: 2024 . Pointstreak . September 7, 2024 .
  12. Web site: League Standings . Pecos League . September 7, 2024 .