Lynchburg Hillcats Explained

Lynchburg Hillcats
Founded:1963
City:Lynchburg, Virginia
Uniformlogo:Hillcats cap.PNG
Class Level:Single-A (2021–present)
Current League:Carolina League (1966–present)
Division:North Division
Majorleague:Cleveland Indians / Guardians (2015–present)
Nickname:Lynchburg Hillcats (1995–present)
Colors:Midnight blue, cyan, green, white
Ballpark:Calvin Falwell Field (1963–present)
Mascot:Southpaw 2.0
Leaguenum:8
Divnum:1
Firsthalfnum:1
Owner:Elmore Sports Group
Gm:Matt Ramstead
Manager:Jordan Smith

The Lynchburg Hillcats are a Minor League Baseball team in Lynchburg, Virginia that plays in the Carolina League and is the Single-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians. They were a farm team of the Atlanta Braves from 2011 to 2014, the Cincinnati Reds in 2010, and the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1995 to 2009. The Hillcats play home games at Bank of the James Stadium; refurbished and renamed in 2004, the stadium seats 4,291 fans.

In May 2016, the franchise announced that they would rebrand after the season.[1] When put to a fan vote for a new moniker with "Derechos," "Doves," "Lamb Chops," "Love Apples," and "River Runners" as options, a majority of fans voted to retain the Hillcats name.[2] They did, however, unveil new logos and a different color scheme, consisting of seven hills green, Blue Ridge blue, and midnight blue, for the 2017 season.[3]

In conjunction with Major League Baseball's restructuring of Minor League Baseball in 2021, the Hillcats were organized into the Low-A East at the Low-A classification.[4] In 2022, the Low-A East became known as the Carolina League, the name historically used by the regional circuit prior to the 2021 reorganization, and was reclassified as a Single-A circuit.[5]

Division and league championships

Notable Lynchburg alumni

Baseball Hall of Fame alumni

Notable alumni

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lynchburg Hillcats announce contest to rename franchise. Dave. Walls. May 24, 2016. WSET.
  2. Web site: Lynchburg to Remain Hillcats . July 27, 2016 . Ballpark Digest . October 28, 2016.
  3. Web site: Lynchburg Hillcats Unveil New Logos . October 28, 2016 . Ballpark Digest . October 28, 2016.
  4. Web site: Mayo. Jonathan. MLB Announces New Minors Teams, Leagues. Major League Baseball. February 12, 2021. June 29, 2024.
  5. Web site: Historical League Names to Return in 2022. Minor League Baseball. March 16, 2022. June 29, 2024.
  6. Web site: Carolina League cancels Mills Cup Finals. Carolina League. Minor League Baseball. September 8, 2017. September 8, 2017.

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