Rockford RiverHawks
Founded in 1993
Loves Park, Illinois
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| Name |
- Rockford RiverHawks (2002-present)
- Springfield Capitals (1996-2001)
- Portsmouth Explorers (1993-1995)
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| Team Colors |
- Navy Blue, Columbia Blue, Grey, White
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| Ballpark |
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| Championships |
- League titles: 3 (1996, 1998, 2004)
- Division titles: 4 (1996, 1998, 2004, 2006)
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| Owner(s)/Operated By: Dave Ciarrachi |
| General Manager: Josh Olerud |
| Manager: Bob Koopman |
| Media: Rockford Register Star |
| Website: rockfordriverhawks.com |
The Rockford RiverHawks are a professional baseball team based in the Rockford, Illinois suburb of Loves Park, in the United States. The RiverHawks are a member of the Central Division of the Frontier League, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball. From the 2002 season to 2005, the RiverHawks home field was Marinelli Field in Rockford, Illinois. In 2006, the RiverHawks moved into their new home, Road Ranger Stadium located in Loves Park, Illinois.
History
The RiverHawks franchise was relocated from Springfield, Illinois, where they were known as the Springfield Capitals, to Rockford in time for the 2002 season. However, the RiverHakws originated in Portsmouth, Ohio as the Portsmouth Explorers.
The Rockford RiverHawks (including years as Portsmouth and Springfield) are currently tied with the Florence Freedom (including years as Erie and Johnstown) for the most league championships with three each.
Seasons
| Portsmouth Explorers (Frontier League) |
| Year |
W-L |
PCT |
Place |
Postseason |
| 1993 |
20-31 |
.392 |
3rd in FL East |
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| 1994 |
24-38 |
.387 |
4th in FL East |
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| 1995 |
28-41 |
.406 |
7th in FL |
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| Total |
72-110 |
.396 |
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| Springfield Capitals (Frontier League) |
| 1996 |
39-35 |
.527 |
1st in FL West |
Won 1st Round Playoff vs. Richmond Roosters 2-1.
Won Frontier League Championship vs. Chillicothe Paints 2-0. |
| 1997 |
42-37 |
.532 |
3rd in FL West |
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| 1998 |
48-29 |
.623 |
1st in FL West |
Won 1st Round Playoff vs. Evansville Otters 2-1.
Won Frontier League Championship vs. Chillicothe Paints 2-1. |
| 1999 |
39-45 |
.464 |
4th in FL West |
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| 2000 |
37-46 |
.446 |
4th in FL West |
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| 2001 |
45-39 |
.538 |
3rd in FL West |
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| Total |
250-231 |
.520 |
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| Playoffs |
8-3 |
.727 |
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2 Division Titles. 2 Championships. |
| Rockford Riverhawks (Frontier League) |
| 2002 |
45-39 |
.538 |
2nd in FL West |
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| 2003 |
48-42 |
.533 |
2nd in FL West |
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| 2004 |
59-37 |
.615 |
1st in FL West |
Won 1st Round Playoff vs. Gateway Grizzlies 3-2.
Won Frontier League Championship vs. Evansville Otters 3-0. |
| 2005 |
51-45 |
.531 |
2nd in FL West |
Lost 1st Round Playoff vs. Kalamazoo Kings 3-1. |
| 2006 |
49-47 |
.510 |
1st in FL West |
Lost 1st Round Playoff vs. Evansville Otters 3-2. |
| 2007 |
52-43 |
.547 |
2nd in FL Central |
Lost 1st Round Playoff vs. Windy City Thunderbolts 3-0. |
| 2008 |
48-48 |
.500 |
4th in FL West |
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| Total |
352-301 |
.539 |
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| Playoffs |
9-11 |
.450 |
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2 Division Titles. 4 Playoff Appearances. 1 Championship |
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