Northern Colorado Owlz

The Northern Colorado Owlz are an independent baseball team of the Pioneer League, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball (MLB) but is an MLB Partner League. They are based in Windsor, Colorado, and play their home games at 4Rivers Equipment Stadium at Future Legends Complex.

Northern Colorado Owlz
Founded in 2021 Windsor, Colorado
Team logo Cap insignia
Minor league affiliations
Class	Independent
League	Pioneer League (from 2022)
Team data
Previous names	Orem Owlz (2005–2020) Provo Angels (2001–2004)
Colors	Navy blue, gold, silver, white
Ballpark	4Rivers Equipment Stadium (2023–present)
Previous parks	Jackson Field (2022) UCCU Ballpark (2005–2020) Larry H. Miller Field (2001–2004)
Manager	Frank Gonzales

In conjunction with a contraction of Minor League Baseball in 2021, the Pioneer League was converted from an MLB-affiliated Rookie Advanced league to an independent baseball league and granted status as an MLB Partner League.^[1] The league's Orem Owlz of Orem, Utah, relocated to Windsor concurrent with this change to the league.^[2]

With the addition of the Boise Hawks from the former Northwest League, the Pioneer League was left with nine teams for the 2021 season, though this problem was solved when the Owlz elected to sit out the 2021 season to allow for construction of their new ballpark to be completed.^[3] The Owlz initially played at Jackson Field at the University of Northern Colorado.^[4][5] TicketSmarter Stadium at Future Legends Complex was expected to open in 2022, but has been delayed several times.^[6] The club currently uses the complex's secondary stadium for its home games.

Roster

Northern Colorado Owlz roster

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Active (25-man) roster				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 32 Will Buraconak 28 Jose Diaz 23 Nathan Draves 24 Chase Jessee 22 Brandon Kaminer  8 Dutch Landis 16 Carter Linton 26 Kris Massey 31 Chris Mutter 33 Dalton Ross 21 Austin Schneider 15 Mark Tindall 19 Cory Wills		Catchers 13 Josh Glenn 10 Jordan Rathbone Infielders  9 Tim Bouchard 36 Jackson Coutts  3 Kevin Jimenez 34 Nick Michaels 18 Danny Perez  1 Payton Robertson Outfielders  2 Estevan De La O  4 Euro Diaz  5 Henry George 12 Abdel Guadalupe 20 Dave Matthews		Manager -- Frank Gonzales Coaches Disabled list ‡ Inactive list § Suspended list  updated July 27, 2023 Transactions

References

1. "Pioneer League named MLB Partner League". Baseball America. November 30, 2020. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
2. Kirk, Alexander (November 30, 2020). "Orem Owlz announce move to Windsor in 2021". 9 News. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
3. "Pioneer League unveils 96-game 2021 schedule". Ballpark Digest. August Publications. January 28, 2021. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
4. Reichard, Kevin (May 31, 2022). "NoCo Owlz to open season at Jackson Field". Ballpark Digest. August Publications. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
5. Lytle, Kevin (June 1, 2022). "Northern Colorado minor league baseball, soccer teams begin home slate, but not at new stadium". Fort Collins Coloradoan. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
6. "Future Legends Complex Announces Stadium Naming Rights and Ticket Sales Partnership with TicketSmarter". Northern Colorado Owlz (Press release). April 5, 2022. Retrieved May 19, 2022.

External links

• Official website