The Bakersfield Train Robbers are a professional baseball team based in Bakersfield, California. The team is a member of the Pecos League, an independent baseball league which is not affiliated with Major or Minor League Baseball.
History
Established for the 2013 season, the team played its home games at Rodriguez Park in Las Vegas, New Mexico. On December 19, 2012, Casey Dill was announced as the first manager in club history. After finishing in first place in the North Division with a 41–27 record, the Train Robbers lost in the championship series. On March 11, 2015, the Atlanta Braves signed former Train Robber pitcher Dustin Bare. Bare became the first Train Robber player to sign with an affiliated organization.
In 2016, the club relocated from Las Vegas, New Mexico to Topeka, Kansas where they played at Lake Shawnee Sports Complex. On December 15, 2016, it was announced that the Train Robbers would move to Bakersfield, California for the 2017 season, filling in the void left by the contraction of the California League's Bakersfield Blaze.
In 2018, the Train Robbers' won their second division title and then defeated the Alpine Cowboys to capture their first league championship.
In 2019, former Major League Baseball pitcher Manny Corpas appeared in three games. In 2021, Corpas would return for his second stint with the Train Robbers. Over parts of two seasons, Corpas went 2–0 with a 1.05 ERA in 17 innings pitched while striking out 26 batters.
At the completion of the 2023 Pecos League season the Train Robbers have won three division championships and made three championship game appearances. They currently play their home games at Sam Lynn Ballpark in Bakersfield.
Roster
Professional season-by-season results SeasonOverallWin %StandingManagerPostseasonLas Vegas Train Robbers 2013 41–27 1st of 4 (North) Casey Dill Won conference series (TRI) 2–0 Lost championship series (ROS) 0–2 2014 16–42 4th of 4 (North) DJ Stinsman Did not qualify 2015 23–41 3rd of 4 (North) Max Garza Did not qualifyTopeka Train Robbers 2016 28–33 3rd of 5 (North) Max Garza (28–29)Bob Fritz (0–4) Lost first round (TRI) 0–2Bakersfield Train Robbers 2017 37–25 2nd of 6 (Pacific) Bill Moore Lost first round (HIG) 0–2 2018 38–26 1st of 4 (Pacific) Bryan Kloppe Won first round (CAL) 2–0 Won conference series (TCA) 2–0 Won championship series (ALP) 2–1 2019 37–26 3rd of 6 (Pacific) Edilson Alvarez Won first round (MON) 2–0 Won conference series (HIG) 2–1 Lost championship series (ALP) 0–2 2020 Season canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic 2021 33–5 1st of 6 (Pacific) Relly Mercurio Lost conference series (TCA) 1–2 2022 31–18 3rd of 8 (Pacific) Relly Mercurio Lost first round (TCA) 0–2 2023 29–18 3rd of 8 (Pacific) Relly Mercurio Won first round (MON) 2–1 Lost conference series (SRF) 0–2 2024 33–21 1st of 6 (Pacific) Relly Mercurio Won first round (VAL) 2–1 Lost conference series (SRF) 1–2 2025 35–19 2nd of 6 (Pacific) Bill Rogan Lost first round (DUB) 1–2 Totals 381–301 — — 19–22 ()1 championship
References
External links Bakersfield Train Robbers website