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Welland Pirates

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Welland Pirates
Minor league affiliations
Previous classesShort Season A
LeagueNew York–Penn League
DivisionStedler Division
Major league affiliations
Previous teamsPittsburgh Pirates
Team data
Previous names
  • Welland Pirates (1989–1994)
Previous parks
Welland Stadium

The Welland Pirates were a minor league baseball team located in Welland, Ontario. The team played in the Short-Season A classification New York–Penn League from 1989 to 1994, and were affiliated with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Their home stadium was Welland Stadium.

When the Welland Pirates relocated to Erie, Pennsylvania, in 1995, they were renamed the Erie SeaWolves, who exist today as a member of the Double-A Eastern League.

Notable alumni

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Season records

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Season W L Finish (games behind leader) Playoffs
1989 32 44 5th in Stedler Division (12 GB) Out of playoffs
1990 36 42 3rd in Stedler Division (8.5 GB) Out of playoffs
1991 30 47 6th in Stedler Division (20.5 GB) Out of playoffs
1992 31 46 6th in Stedler Division (25.5 GB) Out of playoffs
1993 35 42 5th in Stedler Division (17.5 GB) Out of playoffs
1994 30 44 4th in Stedler Division (12 GB) Out of playoffs

References

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