Lake Country DockHounds

Lake Country DockHounds
Information
LeagueAmerican Association of Professional Baseball (East Division)
LocationOconomowoc, Wisconsin
BallparkWisconsin Brewing Company Park
Founded2021
ColorsRoyal blue, sky blue, white
     
MascotLouie B. Sluggin
OwnershipBlue Ribbon Baseball LLC
ManagerKen Huckaby
General ManagerTrish Rasberry
MediaAA Baseball TV
Websitewww.lakecountrybaseball.com

The Lake Country DockHounds are a professional baseball team based in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, that plays in the American Association of Professional Baseball, an official Partner League of Major League Baseball.[1] The DockHounds played their first season in 2022, becoming the first professional sports team in Waukesha County.

History

On March 3, 2020, Blue Ribbon Baseball, LLC received approval from the City of Oconomowoc to build a stadium and training facility in the Pabst Farms development.[2] The Oconomowoc team was originally planned to join the Northwoods League in 2021; due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the construction of their stadium and their inaugural season was postponed.[3] The delay gave the team time to research their options for leagues to join.[4] The Dockhounds management team is made up of Tom Kelenic (father of MLB outfielder Jarred Kelenic), Tony Bryant, Sonny Bando (Son of Sal Bando, a former general Manager of the Milwaukee Brewers and MLB All-star), and Tim Neubert.[5]

The American Association, following the 2020 season, saw the departure of the St. Paul Saints to join Minor League Baseball and become the Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins.[6] They also saw the folding of the Texas AirHogs. The Kane County Cougars joined the league, leaving them with 11 teams. The Houston Apollos of the Pecos League were then recruited to the American Association as a traveling team for the 2021 season to balance the schedule.[7] Seeking a permanent 12th member, the American Association formally awarded a franchise to Blue Ribbon Baseball LLC on May 17, 2021.[8]

The DockHounds' name was unveiled on June 10 as the result of a name-the-team contest that netted over 2,700 entries, with finalists including Kraken, Bobbers, Hoppers and Paddlers.[9] The name references the prevalence of dogs on docks and boats during the summer in the region.

Partnering with the Wisconsin Brewing Company, a craft brewing company based in Verona, Wisconsin, ground was broken for the DockHounds' home stadium June 29, 2021. The facility's name, Wisconsin Brewing Company Park, and the team's logo were also unveiled.[10] August 10, 2021, The Dockhounds announced Jim Bennett as their manager, Dave Nilsson as bench/hitting coach, and Paul Wagner as their pitching coach.[11]

On May 13, 2022, the DockHounds began their inaugural season on the road in nearby Franklin against the Milwaukee Milkmen, taking an 8–4 loss.[12] The DockHounds earned their first win two days later, in game three of the series. The franchise then opened Wisconsin Brewing Company Park to a sold out crowd of 3,999, on May 20, 2022, with an 8–5 win over the Winnipeg Goldeyes.[13]

The DockHounds began the 2023 season with Jim Bennett at the helm, however after a 2-6 start to the season the team parted ways with Bennett.[14] Ken Huckaby was selected to replace Bennett as manager retaining only pitching coach Paul Wagner from the old staff.[15] The DockHounds finished the season in a tie with the Cleburne Railroaders for the last playoff spot. Missing out on the playoffs due to the tiebreakers. The Dockhounds would make the 2024 playoffs in their third season only to lose in two games to the Kane County Cougars.[16]

Mascot

The DockHounds mascot is Louie B. Sluggin, an anthropomorphic retriever who wears a blue pinstriped uniform with the number 5, and a bucket hat. The number 5 represents the number of times the letter o  appears in Oconomowoc.[17]

Season-by-season record

Lake Country DockHounds season records
Season League Division Regular Season Postseason Manager Ref
Record Win % League GB Record Win% Result
2022 American Association East 36–64 .360 AA 18.0 - - - Jim Bennett
2023 American Association East 46-54 .460 AA 10.0 - - - Jim Bennett (3-6)
Ken Huckaby (43-48)
2024 American Association East 53-47 .530 AA 7.0 0-2 .000 Lost in first round Ken Huckaby

Roster

Lake Country DockHounds roster
Active roster Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  • 12 Braden Boisvert
  • 22 Bryan Bonnell
  •  6 Jake Cantleberry
  • 15 Brett Conine
  • 29 Luke Hansel
  • 30 Blake Kunz
  • 10 Shelby Lackey
  •  8 JT Moeller
  • 52 Mitchell Mueller
  • 35 Matt Mullenbach
  •  9 Kelvan Pilot
  • 27 Sterling Sharp ‡
  • 26 John Swanda
  • 18 Jack Washburn
  • 31 Alan Zhang Carter



  

Catchers

Infielders

  • 16 Josh Altmann
  • 40 Ryan Hernandez
  •  1 Demetrius Sims
  • 23 Curtis Terry
  • 20 Blake Tiberi
  • 36 Paul Toetz

Outfielders

  

Manager

Coaches

  •    Kaela Johnson (trainer)
  • -- Dave Pano (hitting)
  •    Noa Snider (clubhouse manager)
  • -- Paul Wagner (pitching)

Disabled list
‡ Inactive list
§ Suspended list

Roster updated August 9, 2024
 Transactions

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ Reichard, Kevin (September 24, 2020). "American Association, Frontier League now MLB Partner Leagues". Ballpark Digest. August Publications. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  2. ^ Anderson, Scott (March 3, 2020). "Oconomowoc Baseball Stadium Approved, Construction To Start". Waukesha, WI Patch. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  3. ^ Molloy, Dan (March 10, 2020). "Oconomowoc approves plans for new ballpark". Spectrum News. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
  4. ^ Mehlberg, Rusty (May 17, 2021). "Professional baseball comes to Oconomowoc. Help name the team!". WTMJ-TV. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
  5. ^ Anderegg, Brandon (May 17, 2021). "Local investor group attracts professional baseball to Lake Country". BizTimes. Milwaukee, Wisconsin: BizTimesMedia. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
  6. ^ Zimmer, Matt (December 9, 2020). "St. Paul Saints to become Minnesota Twins Triple-A affiliate". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  7. ^ "American Association goes with 11 members in '21; will launch season May 18". Ballpark Digest. August Publications. February 9, 2021. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  8. ^ Reichard, Kevin (May 17, 2021). "Oconomowoc newest American Association team". Ballpark Digest. August Publications. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  9. ^ Frank, Evan (June 10, 2021). "After a fan contest, Oconomowoc's new independent professional baseball team has an official name". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
  10. ^ Mueller, Matt (June 30, 2021). "New Oconomowoc baseball team reveals logo, stadium name at groundbreaking". OnMilwaukee. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
  11. ^ Naczek, Margaret (August 11, 2021). "Lake Country DockHounds hires coaching staff that includes former Milwaukee Brewers". Milwaukee Business Journal. Retrieved August 11, 2021.
  12. ^ "Milwaukee Milkmen vs. Lake Country DockHounds - American Association - boxscore". Pointstreak Sports Technologies. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  13. ^ "Lake Country DockHounds vs. Winnipeg Goldeyes - American Association - boxscore". Pointstreak Sports Technologies. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  14. ^ "DockHounds in midst of six-game home series".
  15. ^ Pannier, Robert. "Ken Huckaby Named DockHounds New Manager". Minor League Sports Report.
  16. ^ "Lake Country eliminated: DockHounds shut out in Game 2 of series against Kane County". Gmtoday.com. Waukesha Freeman. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  17. ^ "Louie B. Sluggin". Lake Country DockHounds. Retrieved June 29, 2021.

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