The San Leandro Cherry Pickers were a minor league baseball team based in San Leandro, California. In 1910 and 1911, San Leandro teams played as members of the Class D level Central California League, with the Cherry Pickers winning the 1911 championship, as the league permanently folded during the season. The 1910 "San Leandro Grapevines" played a partial season, when the Healdsburg team relocated to San Leandro. Pop Wieland managed the team in both seasons. San Leandro hosted minor league home games at San Leandro Park
| San Leandro Cherry Pickers | |
|---|---|
| Minor league affiliations | |
| Class | Class D (1910–1911) |
| League | Central California League (1910–1911) |
| Major league affiliations | |
| Team | None |
| Minor league titles | |
| League titles (1) | 1911 |
| Team data | |
| Name | San Leandro Grapevines (1910) San Leandro Cherry Pickers (1911) |
| Ballpark | San Leandro Park (1910–1911) |
History edit
In 1909, San Leandro hosted a semi–professional team, playing in the Transbay League.[1][2]
The 1910 San Leandro "Grapevines" began minor league play in the Class D level Central California League during the season.[3] On April 24, 1910, Healdsburg moved to San Leandro, a week after the league began play on April 17, 1910.[4][5][6]
When the Central California League ended their season on November 6, 1910, the Healdsburg/San Leandro Grapevines were in second place.[7] The Grapevines ended the Central California League regular season with a record of 17–11, finishing 1.0 game behind the first place Richmond Merchants, as Pop Wieland served as manager.[4][6][7]
With Pop Wieland returning as manager, the 1911 San Leandro "Cherry Pickers" continued Central California League play and won a championship in a shortened season.[8] When the league folded, San Leandro ended their 1911 season with a record of 10–3, while in first place in the final standings.[9] After beginning play on April 9, 1911, the Central California League permanently folded on July 9, 1911, with the Cherry Pickers 2.0 games ahead of the second place Alameda Alerts.[10][6]
The Central California League did not return to play in 1912. San Leandro has not hosted another minor league team.[11]
The ballpark edit
The San Leandro teams hosted 1910 and 1911 home minor league games at San Leandro Park. The ballpark was located at Martinez Street & Estudillo Street.[12] Today, there is a plaque marking the location, with the inscription indicating the ballpark was built in 1909.[13]
Timeline edit
| Year(s) | # Yrs. | Team | Level | League | Ballpark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 1 | San Leandro Grapevines | Class D | Central California League | San Leandro Park |
| 1911 | 1 | San Leandro Cherry Pickers |
Year–by–year records edit
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 17–11 | 2nd | Pop Wieland | Healdsburg moved San Leandro April 24 |
| 1911 | 10–3 | 1st | Pop Wieland | League champions League folded July 9 |
Notable alumni edit
References edit
- ^ "Carl Zamloch – Society for American Baseball Research".
- ^ Elmhurst Tigers Win From San Leandro Team,” Oakland Tribune, December 14, 1909: 13
- ^ a b "1910 Heraldsburg/San Leandro Grapevines Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ a b "1910 Healdsburg Grapevines/San Leandro minor league baseball Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ "1910 Central California League (CCL) Minor League Baseball on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ a b c Johnson, Lloyd; Wolff, Miles, eds. (2007). The Encyclopedia of Minor League Baseball (Third ed.). Baseball America. ISBN 978-1932391176.
- ^ a b "1910 Central California League (CCL) Minor League Baseball Standings on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ a b "1911 San Leandro Cherry Pickers Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "1911 San Leandro Cherry Pickers minor league baseball Roster on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ "1911 Central California League (CCL) Minor League Baseball Standings on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ "San Leandro, California Encyclopedia". Baseball-Reference.com.
- ^ "San Leandro Park in San Leandro, CA minor league baseball history and teams on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
- ^ "San Leandro Ballpark - San Leandro, CA Image". www.waymarking.com.