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Laredo Broncos
Founded in 2006
Laredo, Texas
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- Laredo Broncos (2006-present)
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| General Manager: José Meléndez |
| Manager: Dan Shwam |
| Media: Laredo Morning Times |
| Website: www.laredobroncos.com |
The Laredo Broncos are a professional baseball team based in Laredo, Texas, in the United States. The Broncos are a member of the United Baseball League and the Texas Winter League, which are not affiliated with Major League Baseball. From the 2006 season to the present, the Broncos have played their home games at Veterans Field.
[edit] History
In their first season, after a disappointing 5-15 start, the Broncos earned respect by having a winning record down the stretch and winning 11 of their last 16 games, making a trip to the playoffs where they pushed the first place Edinburg Coyotes to their limit before being eliminated. The General Manager of the Laredo Broncos is native Laredoean José Meléndez.
[edit] Front Office
- General Manager - Jose Melendez
- Asst. GM of Operations - Albert Herrera
- Director of New Business - Jon Hinkel
- Office Manager - Edith Saldana
- Broadcaster - Ray Brito
- Operations/Promotions Intern - Mike Mainhart
- Mascot - Buster the Bronco
[edit] Team Record
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| 2006 |
44 |
46 |
.489 |
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| Winter 2007 |
8 |
12 |
.400 |
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41 |
54 |
.432 |
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39 |
48 |
.448 |
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[edit] Players
2006
- Edwin Maldonado, 2B (Most Valuable Player)
- Darryl Roque, RHP
- Jose Salas, C/1B
- Arnoldo Ponce, SS
- Orlando Cruz, CF
2007
- Luis Arroyo, LHP
- Orlando Cruz, OF
- Santo Hernandez, RHP
- Hector Lebron, 1B
- Juan Lebron, OF
- Henry Lozado, RHP
- Edwin Maldonado, 3B
2008
- Santo Hernandez, RHP
- Gregorio Martinez, RHP
- Luany Sanchez, C
- Dwayne White, OF
[edit] Coaches
2006
- Dalphi Correa, 3B Coach
- Larry Van Allen, Hitting Coach
2007
[edit] Past Managers
- Michael Smith (2006)
- Angel "Papo" Davila (2007)
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