Waterloo Diamonds

The Waterloo Diamonds was a baseball team located in Waterloo, Iowa that formed in 1989 and lasted until 1993.[1][2][3][4] A member of the Midwest League, they were affiliated with two teams in 1989, the Baltimore Orioles and San Diego Padres, and the franchise was a descendant of the Waterloo Hawks. From 1990 to 1993, they were affiliated solely with the Padres. Their stadium was Riverfront Stadium.

Year-by-year record

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Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs
1989 47-89 14th Jaime Moreno
1990 60-76 11th Bryan Little
1991 75-63 4th Bryan Little
1992 59-78 12th Keith Champion
1993 54-79 13th Ed Romero

References

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  1. ^ Yates, Dan (April 4, 1989). "Letters to the Editor: Out at the Ball Park". The Courier. p. 4. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
  2. ^ Smith, Russ L. (April 16, 1989). "Diamonds Drop Home Opener, 6-5". The Courier. p. 39. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
  3. ^ Stasen, Marty (June 25, 1995). "Diamonds Baseball Detailed in new Book". The Courier. p. 15. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
  4. ^ "For Waterloo, it's play ball no more". The Courier. March 29, 1994. p. 16. Retrieved March 15, 2025.