Humboldt Crabs
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| League | Independent (Northern California) |
| Location | Arcata, California |
| Ballpark | Arcata Ball Park |
| Year founded | 1945 |
| Former league(s) | Far West League, Tri State League, Horizon Air League |
| Former ballparks | Albee Stadium |
| Colors | Blue, Red and White |
| Mascot | Dungenous Crab |
| Ownership | Community Organization |
| Management | Board of Directors |
| Manager | Robin Guiver |
The Humboldt Crabs are a collegiate summer baseball team located in Arcata, California. Playing in every season since they were founded in 1945 by Lou Bonomini, later joined by Ned Barsuglia, the Crabs are the oldest continually-operated summer collegiate baseball team in American baseball.
In the 70-year history of the Humboldt Crabs, over 300 players have continued on to play professional baseball, with over 60 former Crabs going all the way to the Major Leagues. A few examples are Garth Iorg, Dane Iorg, and Wally Scott.John Oldham, a Crabs pitcher in 1952-53, was the first to make it all the way, playing for the Cincinnati Reds in 1956. More recently, Leo Rosales, who pitched for the 2002 Crabs, was called up to the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2008. 2003 Crabs infielder Brett Pill was called up to the San Francisco Giants in 2011, and was on the team's 2012 roster as a 1st baseman.
Their best season, record-wise, was 1985 when the team won 46 consecutive games to start the season. Future Major Leaguers Mike Harkey, Eric Gunderson, Steve Olin, and Scott Chiamparino led a dominant pitching staff.
The Crabs play the majority of their games at home at the Arcata Ball Park, owned by the City of Arcata. The team is made up of college players from different NCAA programs throughout the U.S. The Humboldt Crabs are a non-profit baseball organization operated by a 14-member all-volunteer Board of Directors. Major rivals include the Redding Colt .45s, the Fontanetti's Athletics, and the Seattle Studs.
In 2007, the team's 63rd consecutive season, the Crabs overall season record was 42 - 12; in 2008, the Crabs drew an average of 874 fans to the ball park and went 35 - 13 for the season; in 2009 the Crabs record was 48-11; in their 66th season, 2010, the Crabs went 43 - 9. Their 67th consecutive season began with the Annual Season Opening Dinner on June 3, 2011 (always the first Friday in June). Regular-season play ended July 31, with post-season Tournament play August 5–7, 2011.
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