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Sioux City Explorers
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Information
LeagueAmerican Association of Professional Baseball (2006–present) (West Division)
LocationSioux City, Iowa
BallparkLewis and Clark Park
Founded1993
NicknameThe X's
Division championships5
Former league
Former ballpark
  • none
ColorsBlack, red, Vegas gold, white[1]
       
Retired numbers42
OwnershipJohn Roost
General managerTom Backemeyer
ManagerSteve Montgomery
MediaSioux City Journal
KSCJ
Websitexsbaseball.com

The Sioux City Explorers are a professional baseball team based in Sioux City, Iowa, in the United States. The Explorers are inaugural members of the American Association of Professional Baseball, an official Partner League of Major League Baseball.[2] Since their inception in 1993, the Explorers have played their home games at Lewis and Clark Park.

The Explorers, frequently called the X's, have played in the American Association since 2006. Previously, they were members of the Northern League.

Season-by-season records

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Sioux City Explorers (2010–2025)[3]
Season W–L Win % Finish Playoffs
2010 49–47 .510 4th, North Division Did not qualify
2011 51–49 .510 3rd, Central Division Did not qualify
2012 45–55 .450 4th, Central Division Did not qualify
2013 38–62 .380 5th, Central Division Did not qualify
2014 47–53 .470 4th, Central Division Did not qualify
2015 75–25 .750 1st, Central Division Defeated St. Paul, 3–1 in first round, lost Championship vs. Laredo 3–1
2016 54–46 .540 1st, Central Division Lost first round 3–1 vs. Wichita.
2017 46–54 .460 4th, Central Division Did not qualify
2018 71–29 .710 1st, South Division Lost in first round to Kansas City T-Bones 3–2
2019 57–43 .570 2nd, South Division Defeated Kansas City 3–1 in semifinals; lost to St. Paul 3–0 in championship
2020 Season cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
2021 53–46 .535 3rd, South Division Defeated Cleburne in Wild Card game; lost to Kansas City 3-0 in Division Series
2022 49–51 .490 5th, West Division Did not qualify
2023 52–48 .520 2nd, West Division Defeated Fargo-Moorhead 2-0 in First Round; lost to Kansas City 2-1 in Division Finals
2024 48–52 .485 4th, West Division Lost to Fargo-Moorhead 2-1 in First Round
2025 64–36 .640 1st, West Division Lost to Sioux Falls 2-1 in First Round
Totals 799–696 .534 — —

Playoffs

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  • 1994 season: Lost to Winnipeg 3–1 in championship
  • 1999 season: Lost to Winnipeg 3–0 in semifinals
  • 2002 season: Defeated Joliet 3–2 in quarterfinals; lost to Winnipeg 3–1 in semifinals
  • 2008 season: Lost to Sioux Falls 3–0 in semifinals
  • 2015 season: Defeated St. Paul 3–1 in semifinals; lost to Laredo 3–1 in championship
  • 2016 season: Lost to Wichita 3–1 in semifinals
  • 2018 season: Lost to Kansas City 3–2 in semifinals
  • 2019 season: Defeated Kansas City 3–1 in semifinals; lost to St. Paul 3–0 in championship
  • 2021 season: Defeated Cleburne in Wildcard game; lost to Kansas City 3–0 in Division Series
  • 2023 season: Defeated Fargo-Moorhead 2–0 in first round; lost to Kansas City 2–1 in Division Finals
  • 2024 season: Lost to Fargo-Moorhead 2–1 in first round
  • 2025 season: Lost to Sioux Falls 2–1 in First Round

Roster

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Sioux City Explorers roster
Active roster Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  • 28 Zach Willeman
  • 10 Brandon Brosher
  • 15 Austin Drury
  • 36 Nate Gercken
  •  4 Jeremy Goins ‡
  • 21 Jaren Jackson
  • 30 Kyle Marman
  • 11 Braunny Munoz
  • 12 Joey Murray
  • 35 Brendan O'Donnell
  • 50 J. D. Scholten
  • 23 John Sheaks
  • 16 Jared Wetherbee


Catchers

  • 24 Wilfredo Gimenez ‡
  • 25 Jake Green
  • 99 Ryan January ‡
  • 33 Jake Ortega

Infielders

Outfielders

  •  3 Justin Connell
  • 18 D'Shawn Knowles
  •  8 Daniel Montano
  •  5 Scott Ota
  •  2 Zac Vooletich

Manager

  • 55 Steve Montgomery

Coaches

  •    Bruce Fischbach (trainer)
  • -- Josh Hinz (hitting)
  • 40 Bobby Post (pitching)
  • Injury icon Disabled list
  • ‡ Inactive list
  • >§ Suspended list
  • Roster updated August 10, 2024 Transactions

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ "American Association of Independent Professional Baseball Official Colors (2006-present)". TruColor.net. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
  2. ^ Reichard, Kevin (September 24, 2020). "American Association, Frontier League now MLB Partner Leagues". Ballpark Digest. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  3. ^ "Standings". Archived from the original on August 26, 2013. Retrieved September 7, 2014.
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