Washington Wild Things

The Washington Wild Things are a professional baseball team based in Washington, Pennsylvania. The Wild Things are a member of the Frontier League, an independent baseball league which, as of 2020, is an official Partner League of Major League Baseball.[1] From the 2002 season to the present, the Wild Things have played their home games at Wild Things Park.

Washington Wild Things
Team logo Cap insignia
Information
LeagueFrontier League (West Division)
LocationWashington, Pennsylvania
BallparkWild Things Park
Year founded1997
League championships1 (1997)
Division championships8 (2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2018, 2021, 2022)
Former name(s)
  • Canton Crocodiles (1997–2001)
ColorsRed, black, white
     
Retired numbers12 (Chris Sidick)
OwnershipStu and Francine Williams
ManagerTom Vaeth
General ManagerSteve Zavacky (Managing Director)
MediaObserver–Reporter MSA Sports Network
Websitewww.washingtonwildthings.com

Seasons
Canton Crocodiles (Frontier League)
YearW–LWin %PlacePostseason
199745–35.5622nd in FL East
199841–38.5192nd in FL EastFrontier League Division Series: Lost vs. Chillicothe Paints 2–1.
199933–51.3935th in FL EastDid not qualify
200038–46.4525th in FL EastDid not qualify
200147–37.5603rd in FL EastFrontier League Division Series: Lost vs. Chillicothe Paints 2–1.
Total204–207.496—
Playoffs6–4.600—3 Playoff appearances, 1 championship.
Washington Wild Things (Frontier League)
200256–28.6671st in FL East
200354–34.6142nd in FL EastFrontier League Division Series: Lost vs. Gateway Grizzlies 2–0.
200462–34.6461st in FL EastFrontier League Division Series: Lost vs. Evansville Otters 3–0.
200563–32.6631st in FL EastFrontier League Division Series: Lost vs. Chillicothe Paints 3–2.
200659–37.6151st in FL EastFrontier League Division Series: Lost vs. Chillicothe Paints 3–1.
200755–40.5791st in FL East
200848–48.5003rd in FL EastDid not qualify
200943–53.4484th in FL EastDid not qualify
201038–57.4005th in FL EastDid not qualify
201142–52.4475th in FL EastDid not qualify
201244–52.4586th in FL EastDid not qualify
201341–55.4276th in FL EastDid not qualify
201457–39.5933rd in FL EastFrontier League Playoffs: Lost in 1st round to River City Rascals 2–1.
201542–54.437T-9th in FLDid not qualify
201646–49.4846th in FLDid not qualify
201753–43.5523rd in FLFrontier League Playoffs: Lost in 1st round to Florence Freedom 3–1.
201854–42.5631st in FL East
201937-59.3855th in FLDid not qualify
2020------Season not played due to COVID-19
202156-40.5831st in FL
202262-34.6461st in FL WestFrontier League Division Series: Lost to Schaumburg Boomers 2–0.
202347-49.4904th in FLDid not qualify
Total714–606.541—
Playoffs16–25.390—7 Division titles, 10 Playoff appearances.

Current Roster
Washington Wild Things roster
Active (24-man) roster Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  • 31 Zach Blankenship
  • 23 Anthony Boix
  •  3 Kobe Foster
  •  8 Robert Gonzalez
  • 16 Christian James
  • 21 Spencer Johnston
  •  1 Stephen Knapp
  • 25 Kaleb McCullough ‡
  •  9 Andrew Mitchell
  • 13 Arrison Perez
  • 19 Hayden Shenefield
  • 33 Justin Showalter
  • 10 Lukas Young



  

Catchers

  • 27 Melvin Novoa
  • 11 JC Santini

Infielders

  • 28 Andrew Czech
  •  4 Scotty Dubrule
  •  2 Nick Gotta
  • 30 Tristan Peterson
  • 17 Abraham Sequera
  • 18 Ian Walters

Outfielders

  • 34 Anthony Brocato
  • 14 Brett Carson
  • 26 Robert Chayka
  •  6 Wagner Lagrange
  •  5 Harrsion Ray
  

Manager

  • Tom Vaeth

Coaches

  • Alex Boshers (pitching)
  • Ryan Whithorn (bench)

Disabled list
‡ Inactive list
§ Suspended list

Roster updated June 6, 2023
 Transactions

Highlights
  • First ever perfect game in Frontier League history, (Matt Sergey, August 24, 2014)
  • Frontier League Organization of the Year Award (2002, 2004, 2005)
  • Second team in Frontier League history to make playoffs four straight years (Evansville, 1997–2000)
  • Led Frontier League in wins four straight seasons
    • 2002 (56–28)
    • 2003 (54–34)
    • 2004 (62–34)
    • 2005 (63–32)
  • In 2005:
    • 35–12 second half of season (Since July 18)
    • 23–5 the month of August
    • 13-game winning streak (July 27 – August 9)
    • 11-game winning streak (August 12 – August 23)
    • 14 straight home wins (August 3 – August 23)
  • Hosted the Frontier League All-Star Game in 2005 and 2013

New Frontier League records up to 2005
  • Only perfect game in Frontier League history (August 24, 2014, thrown by Matt Sergey)
  • Wins in a season: 63 (old record – Washington Wild Things, 2004)
  • Triples: 46 (old record – 33; Springfield, 1999)
  • Runs: 645 (old record – 612; London, 1999)
  • At Bats: 3,357 (old record – 3329; Rockford, 2004)
  • Hits: 999 (old record – 962; Rockford, 2004)
  • RBI: 567 (old record – 550; London, 1999)
  • Base on Balls: 433 (old record – 427; Dubois County, 2002)
  • Saves: 34 (old record – Washington Wild Things, 2004)
  • Total chances: 3740 (old record – 3,687; S/O 2004)
  • Individual saves by a closer, Jonathan Kountis

Managers
  • 2002–2003: Jeff Isom (110–62)
  • 2004–2007: John Massarelli (239–143)
  • 2008: Greg Jelks (48–48)
  • 2009: Mark Mason (43–53)
  • 2010–2011: Darin Everson (80–110)
  • 2012: Chris Bando (44–52)
  • 2013–2014: Bart Zeller (72–74)
  • 2014: Bob Bozzuto: (36–18)

Following the 2003 season, Jeff Isom resigned as manager and moved to the Joliet Jackhammers of the Northern League. After the 2007 season, Massarelli and the Wild Things parted ways. He took 2008 off and was named the first manager in Lake Erie Crushers history. In 2008, Greg Jelks was named the new manager of the Wild Things, but failed to lead them to the playoffs and finished the season at 48–48.

Mark Mason returned to the Wild Things in 2009 as manager after coaching the Paints for two seasons. In November 2009, Mason left the Wild Things to become pitching coach of the Atlantic League's York Revolution. On February 16, 2010, they announced Darin Everson as their new manager. After the 2011 season, Darin Everson and the Wild Things parted ways following an 80–110 record over two seasons. On October 18, 2011, the Wild Things hired former MLB catcher and Triple-A coach Chris Bando as the 6th manager in Wild things history. In March 2013, Bando announced that due to complications from hip surgery in January he would resign as manager. Recently hired Bench coach Bart Zeller, who had managed the Joliet Slammers the last two seasons and won a championship, was promoted to manager. During the 2014 season at 31–19 headed into the All-Star break, manager Bart Zeller resigned due to health concerns. He was scheduled to manage the Eastern All-Stars. After the break, Bob Bozzuto took over as manager.

Notable alumni

Championships and awards
  • 2002 Frontier League Eastern Division Champions
  • 2002 Frontier League Organization of the Year
  • 2002 Jared Howton, Most Valuable Pitcher
  • 2002 Jeff Isom, Manager Of the Year
  • 2003 Josh Loggins, Most Valuable Player
  • 2004 Frontier League Eastern Division Champions
  • 2004 Frontier League Organization of the Year
  • 2004 John Massarelli, Manager Of the Year
  • 2005 Frontier League Eastern Division Champions
  • 2005 Frontier League Organization of the Year
  • 2006 Frontier League Eastern Division Champions
  • 2006 John Massarelli, Manager Of the Year
  • 2007 Frontier League Eastern Division Champions
  • 2018 Frontier League Eastern Division Champions
  • 2021 Frontier League Eastern Division Champions
  • 2022 Frontier League West Division Champions

References
  1. "American Association, Frontier League now MLB Partner Leagues". Ballpark Digest. August Publishing. September 24, 2020. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
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