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Inland Empire 66ers of San Bernardino
Team logo Cap insignia
Minor league affiliations
ClassSingle-A(2021–present)
Previous classesClass A-Advanced(1987–2020)
LeagueCalifornia League(1987–present)
ConferenceSouth Division
Major league affiliations
TeamLos Angeles Angels(2011–present)
Previous teams
Minor league titles
League titles(6)
  • 1995
  • 1999
  • 2000
  • 2003
  • 2006
  • 2013
Second-half titles(2)
  • 2022
  • 2023
Team data
NameInland Empire 66ers of San Bernardino (2003–present)
Previous names
  • San Bernardino Stampede (1996–2002)
  • San Bernardino Spirit (1987–1995)
MascotBernie
BallparkSan Manuel Stadium
Owner(s)/
Operator(s)
Diamond Baseball Holdings
General managerJoe Hudson
ManagerDave Stapleton

TheInland Empire 66ers of San Bernardinoare aMinor League Baseballteam of theCalifornia Leagueand theSingle-Aaffiliate of theLos Angeles Angels.The 66ers are based inSan Bernardino, California,and play atSan Manuel Stadium.

Franchise history

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The 66ers began when theSalinas Spursmoved to San Bernardino and bought the name of theSan Bernardino Spiritfrom theRancho Cucamonga Quakeswho had just left town. The team was bought by Elmore Sports Group soon afterwards. The team originally played atFiscalini Fielduntil 1996 when the team moved to San Bernardino Stadium, nicknamed "The Ranch" in concert with the team's new name, theSan Bernardino Stampede.

Later, the stadium was re-christenedSan Manuel Stadiumsponsored by theSan Manuel Band of Mission Indianswith their casino.

The team name was later changed to the team's current name, theInland Empire66ers, taken from the historicU. S. Route 66that ran through San Bernardino.

In September 2006, the 66ers announced they were renewing its affiliation with theLos Angeles Dodgersbeginning in the 2007 season. That affiliation would last through the end of the 2010 season.

In September 2010, the 66ers agreed to a two-year affiliation with theLos Angeles Angelsto be theMLBclub'sminor league"High A" ball affiliate.

The team was once unique for having aNational Public Radioaffiliate,KVCR-FM,as the station that broadcast its games on radio. However, in 2008 the team changed its station to commercial talk stationKCAA.

In conjunction withMajor League Baseball's restructuring of Minor League Baseball in 2021, the 66ers were organized into theLow-A Westat the Low-A classification.[1]They retained their affiliation with the Angels.[2]In 2022, the Low-A West became known as the California League, the name historically used by the regional circuit prior to the 2021 reorganization, and was reclassified as aSingle-Acircuit.[3]

On March 27, 2024, the club announced thatDiamond Baseball Holdingshad acquired ownership of the club.[4]

Season-by-season records

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  • San Bernardino Spirit (1993–1995)
  • San Bernardino Stampede (1996–2002)
  • Inland Empire 66ers (2003–present)
Season Record Finish Manager Playoffs
1993 62–74 7th Greg Mahlberg —
1994 48–88 9th Greg Mahlberg —
1995 84–54 1st Ron Roenicke League Champions
1996 70–70 7th Del Crandall —
1997 68–72 7th Del Crandall /Dino Ebel Lost League Finals
1998 55–85 9th Mickey Hatcher/Joe Vavra/Tim Wallach —
1999 80–61 2nd Rick Burleson League Champions
2000 77–63 4th Dino Ebel League Champions
2001 76–64 3rd Daren Brown Lost in 1st round
2002 77–63 3rd Daren Brown Lost in 2nd round
2003 78–62 2nd Steve Roadcap League Champions
2004 77–63 3rd Daren Brown Lost in 2nd round
2005 58–82 9th Daren Brown —
2006 72–68 5th Gary Thurman League Champions
2007 72–67 3rd Dave Collins Lost in 1st round
2008 68–73 3rd John Valentin Lost in 1st round
2009 59–81 4th Carlos Subero
2010 50–90 5th Jeff Carter
2011 69–71 5th Tom Gamboa
2012 66–74 5th Bill Haselman
2013 69–71 5th Bill Haselman League Champions
2014 62–78 5th Denny Hocking Lost in 2nd round
2015 61–79 4th Denny Hocking
2016 48–92 5th Chad Tracy

Roster

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Inland Empire 66ersroster
Players Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  • 29Cesar Avila
  • 17Sadiel Baro
  • 21Riley Bauman ~
  • 16Derek Clark
  • 47Sadrac Franco
  • 48Victor Garcia
  • 11Yendy Gomez
  • 26Bridger Holmes
  • 10Barrett Kent
  • 23Fulton Lockhart
  • 30Alex Martinez
  • 33Peyton Olejnik
  • 7Andre Sanchez
  • 21Enderjer Sifontes
  • 34Francis Texido
  • 44Yeferson Vargas
  • 27Najer Victor ~
  • 20Luis Viloria
  • 31Jaren Warwick

Catchers

  • 9Caleb Bartolero
  • 3Dario Laverde
  • 12Caleb Pendleton
  • 6Yeremi Villahermosa

Infielders

  • 4Harold Coll
  • 14Mitchell Daly
  • 2Randy Flores
  • 4Johan Macias
  • 8Capri Ortiz
  • 11Luis Rodriguez
  • --John Wimmer

Outfielders

  • 63Kevyn Castillo
  • 19Randy De Jesus
  • --Edwardo Espinal
  • 15Rio Foster
  • 37Alexander Ramirez
  • 13Jorge Ruiz
  • 25Anthony Scull
  • 43Imanol Vargas

Manager

Coaches

60-day injured list

  • 17Logan Britt
  • 27Zach Joyce
  • --Jesus Martinez

7-day injured list
* OnLos Angeles Angels40-man roster
~ Development list
# Rehab assignment
∞ Reserve list
‡ Restricted list
§ Suspended list
† Temporarily inactive list
Rosterupdated September 10, 2024
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Notable alumni

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Hall of Fame alumni

Notable alumni

  • Rafael Furcal(2007, 2010) 3 x MLB All-Star; 2000 NL Rookie of the Year
  • Orel Hershiser(2000) 1988 World Series Most Valuable Player; 1988 NL Cy Young Award

References

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  1. ^Mayo, Jonathan (February 12, 2021)."MLB Announces New Minors Teams, Leagues".Major League Baseball.RetrievedFebruary 12,2021.
  2. ^"Angels extend affiliation invites for 2021".Minor League Baseball.December 9, 2020.RetrievedDecember 9,2020.
  3. ^"Historical League Names to Return in 2022".Minor League Baseball.March 16, 2022.RetrievedMarch 16,2022.
  4. ^"Inland Empire 66ers Welcome New Owners Diamond Baseball Holdings".66ers.com.March 27, 2024.RetrievedMarch 27,2024.
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