Vallejo Seaweed Explained

Vallejo Seaweed
Founded:2021
City:Vallejo, California
Ballpark:Wilson Park
League:Pecos League
Division:Pacific Division
Former Names:Santa Cruz Seaweed (2021–2022)
Colors:Green, lime and black
Owner:Andrew Dunn
Manager:Christian Carmouche

The Vallejo Seaweed are a professional baseball team based in Vallejo, California. The Seaweed compete in the Pecos League (PL) as a member of the Pacific Division. The league has no affiliation with Major League Baseball or Minor League Baseball.[1] They play their home games at Wilson Park.

History

2021–present: Pecos League

Santa Cruz Seaweed (2021–2022)

In 2021, the Pecos League announced the joining of the Santa Cruz Seaweed in the Pacific Division. The club played its home games at Harvey West Park.[2] Michael Green was announced as the team's first manager.[3] After finishing the season 16–25 and finishing fourth in the Pacific Division, the team played in the Bay Series playoffs where it was eliminated by San Rafael. In 2022, Nic Ray was announced as the club's new manager.[4] After failing to make the playoffs with a 17–33 record, the club announced in October that it would be relocating to Vallejo due to a number of problems, including scheduling conflicts.

Vallejo Seaweed (2023–present)

In November of 2023, commissioner Andrew Dunn announced Christian Carmouche as the clubs manager. The Seaweed were the first team professional baseball team since the Vallejo Admirals of the Pacific Association. After relocating, the Seaweed played their home games at Wilson Park in Vallejo, California.[5] After struggling to a 12–37 finish in 2023, the Seaweed failed to make the post-season for the second consecutive season.[6]

Season-by-season records

Vallejo Seaweed
SeasonLeagueDivisionRecordWin %FinishManagerPlayoffs
2021 Pecos Pacific 16–25 .390 4th Michael Green Lost Pacific Division Semifinals (San Rafael) 0-2
Pecos Pacific 17–33 .340 7th Nick Ray Did not qualify
Pecos Pacific 12–37 .245 7th Christian Carmouche Did not qualify
Pecos Pacific 25–29 .463 4th Christian Carmouche Lost Pacific Division Semifinals (Bakersfield) 1-2
Totals 70–124 .361 1-4 (.200)

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Home of the Vallejo Seaweed . June 20, 2024. vallejoseaweed.com.
  2. Web site: Santa Cruz Seaweed: Independent Baseball Slides Into Surf City . June 20, 2024. patch.com.
  3. Web site: Independent Santa Cruz Seaweed baseball team makes ‘unconventional’ work . June 20, 2024. santacruzsentinel.com.
  4. Web site: Seaweed continue to chase baseball dream in second season . June 20, 2024. santacruzsentinel.com.
  5. Web site: Vallejo Seaweed preparing for inaugural season . June 20, 2024. timesheraldonline.com.
  6. Web site: Vallejo Seaweed return for second season . June 20, 2024. timesheraldonline.com.