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Dayton DragonsFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia??(Redirected from Rockford Reds)Jump to: navigation,searchDayton DragonsFounded in 1988Dayton, OhioTeam LogoCap InsigniaClass-levelSingle AMinor league affiliationsMidwest League (1988-Present)Eastern DivisionMajor league affiliationsCincinnati Reds (1999-present)Chicago Cubs (1995-1998)Kansas City Royals (1993-1994)Montreal Expos (1988-1992)NameDayton Dragons (2000-present)Rockford Reds (1999)Rockford Cubbies (1995-1998)Rockford Royals (1993-1994)Rockford Expos (1988-1992)BallparkFifth Third Field (2000-present)Marinelli Field (1988-1999)Minor league titlesLeague titlesNoneDivision titles1994, 1993, 1988Owner(s)/Operated by: Mandalay Sports EntertainmentManager: Todd BenzingerGeneral Manager: Gary MayseThe Dayton Dragons are a Class A minor league baseball team from Dayton, Ohio affiliated with the Cincinnati Reds. They play in the Midwest League at Fifth Third Field.The Dragons came to Dayton in 2000. They were previously a franchise based in Rockford, Illinois and were called the Rockford Expos (1988-1992), Rockford Royals (1993-1994), Rockford Cubbies (1995-1998), and Rockford Reds (1999).Contents1 Fifth Third Field2 2008 Chiefs-Dragons Brawl2.1 Facts3 Year-By-Year Records4 Notable Dragons Alumni5 Personnel6 Roster7 References8 External links[edit] Fifth Third FieldThe team's home park is Fifth Third Field in Dayton, Ohio.During its first season the Dragons set a class A baseball attendance record of 581,853. That record was broken in 2003 when 590,382 fans ― ranking seventh in all of minor league baseball ― went through the turnstiles.The Dragons average 8,375 fans per game, or 116% of capacity. The Dragons have been the top Class A team in attendance every year of their existence, and have set and re-broken the record for Class A attendance three times.[1] On April 17,polo shirt, 2007, the Dragons enjoyed their 500th consecutive sellout, at the time the longest current streak in professional sports.[2] Opening Day 2009, April 9, was the club's 636th consecutive sellout; all other home games for 2009 were already sold out before the season began (with a season ticket waiting list of over 9,000), guaranteeing the club of selling out all 70 home game for the 10th consecutive year (which brought their streak to 705 games at the end of the 2009 season).[3] Though the Dragons still hold the longest current sellout streak,polo Ralph Lauren, the all-time professional record is 814 games, set by the Portland Trail Blazers from 1977-1995.[4][edit] 2008 Chiefs-Dragons BrawlOn July 24, 2008 the Dayton Dragons and Peoria Chiefs were involved in a brawl at Fifth Third Field. The game had gotten heated after multiple players were hit by pitches. Dragons' manager Donnie Scott complained to the home plate umpire. Chiefs interim manager Carmelo Martínez came out and the two managers were yelling at each other. When Martinez pushed Scott the benches cleared and then Chiefs pitcher, Julio Castillo, threw a ball toward the Dragons dugout. The ball was high and wide and hit a fan in the second row. The fan was injured and taken to the hospital. Castillo was arrested for felony assault by the Dayton City police. The brawl delayed the game 69 minutes; fifteen players and both managers were ejected. After discussions Midwest League president George Spelius reversed all the ejections. Each team would have had to place pitchers in the outfield for the remaining eight innings of play.[edit] FactsThe Dragons are the first (and only) team in minor league baseball history to sell out an entire season before it began.They have sold out ten consecutive seasons.Voted as one of the top ten hottest tickets to get in ALL of professional sports by Sports Illustrated.[5]The Dragons have led the Midwest League in total season attendance in 2000, 2003 and 2004.In 2009, the Dragons:Had a total attendance of 586,071 [6]Averaged 8,494 fans in attendance per game [7]Extended their sellout streak to 704 games[edit] Year-By-Year RecordsTeamYearRegular SeasonPost SeasonWonLostWin %FinishWonLostWin %ResultDAY20007067.5114th in MWL East22.500Lost to West Michigan in League SemifinalsDAY20018257.5902nd in MWL East----DAY20027367.5212nd in MWL East----DAY20036178.4396th in MWL East----DAY20044892.3436th in MWL East----DAY20056079.4326th in MWL East----DAY20066773.4795th in MWL East----DAY20077862.5573rd in MWL East12.333Lost to South Bend in League QuarterfinalsDAY20086672.4782nd in MWL East22.500Lost to South Bend In League SemifinalsDAY20095980.4254th in MWL East----[edit] Notable Dragons AlumniMany former Dragons players have gone on to play in the MLB. Some notable players include:Austin Kearns (2000)José Acevedo (2000)Ray Olmedo (2000)Adam Dunn (2000)John Koronka (2001)Wily Mo Pe?a (2001)Edwin Encarnacion (2001-2002)Todd Coffey (2002-2003)Miguel Perez (2003-2004)Joey Votto (2003-2004)Chris Dickerson (2004)Homer Bailey (2005)Johnny Cueto (2006)Jay Bruce (2006)[edit] PersonnelThe Dragons have had five managers in their history:Freddie Benavides (2000)Donnie Scott (2001-2003, 2007-2008)Alonzo Powell (2004-2005)Billy Gardner, Jr. (2006)Todd Benzinger (2009-Present)The Dragons are broadcast on ESPN Radio 1410, with Tom Nichols and Nick Anastos as the broadcasters.[edit] RosterDayton Dragons rosterview ? talk ? editPlayersCoaches/OtherPitchers27 Jason Braun (RHP)11 Blair Carson (RHP)28 Ezequiel Infante (LHP)24 Jacob Johnson (RHP)40 Donnie Joseph (LHP)34 Junior Martinez (RHP)20 Brian Pearl (RHP) ?22 Josh Ravin (RHP)37 Doug Salinas (RHP)33 J.C. Sulbaran (RHP)25 Pedro Villarreal (RHP)29 Justin Walker (LHP)12 Chase Ware (RHP)Catchers 8 Mark Fleury 4 Chase WeemsInfielders 2 Shane Carlson (SS)18 Mariekson "DiDi" Gregorius (SS)31 Thomas Nurre (1B) 9 Frank Pfister (3B)35 Christopher Richburg (1B)39 Henry Rodriguez (2B)Outfielders13 Sean Conner (RF)19 Efrain Contreras (LF)15 Josh Garton (LF) 5 Andrew Means (RF) 7 Alexis Oliveras (LF)Manager26 Todd BenzingerCoaches36 Tony Fossas (pitching)30 Ken Griffey, Sr. (hitting)? Disabled list* On Cincinnati Reds 40-man roster∞ Reserve list§ Suspended list? Restricted list# Rehab assignmentRoster updated May 29, 2010Transactions[edit] References^ "Press release "Ten Hottest Tickets"". Dayton Dragons. http://daytondragons.com/pressbox/pressrelease/index.html?article_id=289. Retrieved 22 April 2007. ^ "Hottest tickets in sports". CNN-SI. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/0704/gallery.hottest.tickets/content.10.html. Retrieved 22 April 2007. ^ Today’s Game To Be 636th Straight Sellout^ Portland Trail Blazers - Hoopedia^ "About the Dayton Dragons". http://www.daytondragons.com/fifththird/about/. ^ http://mlntherawfeed.squarespace.com/minor-league-sports-business/2009/9/19/dayton-dragons-extend-sell-out-streak-to-704-consecutive-gam.html^ http://mlntherawfeed.squarespace.com/minor-league-sports-business/2009/9/19/dayton-dragons-extend-sell-out-streak-to-704-consecutive-gam.html[edit] External linksWikimedia Commons has media related to: Dayton DragonsDayton, Ohio, in the Midwest LeagueDayton Dragons web siteTwitter @DaytonDragonsDayton Dragons Dayton Daily Newsv ? d ? eCincinnati RedsFormerly the Cincinnati Red Stockings and the Cincinnati Redlegs ・  Based in Cincinnati, OhioThe FranchiseHistory ・  Seasons ・  Records ・  Players ・  Managers ・  BroadcastersBallparksBank Street Grounds ・  League Park ・  League Park II ・  Palace of the Fans ・  Crosley Field ・  Riverfront Stadium ・  Great American Ball ParkSpring Training: Tinker Field ? 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