Stadium Sorsapuisto, Tampere Founded 2004 | Chairman Lassi Autio (2016) Ground Tampere | |
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Full name Baseball club Tampere Tigers Manager Mauricio Rosales (2016) League Finnish Baseball League | ||
Tampere Tigers is a baseball team which participates in the Finnish Baseball League. Tampere Tigers were founded in 2004 by Arni Hukari and Lassi Autio. Tigers have a farm team called Tampere Industriales which at the moment participates in exhibition tournaments.
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History
During its first year the team participated in two exhibition tournaments, winning the second one. The team’s name, Tigers, comes from the Japanese baseball team Hanshin Tigers.
Season 2005 was the team’s first in the Finnish Baseball League. The team had 18 players, and its win-loss record was 4-11. Tigers finished 5th in the league of 6 teams. In the award ceremony at the end of the season, Tigers’ Tomi Krogerus was elected the Rookie of the year.
Going into the 2006 season, Tigers set their goal to top-3. They finished 5th in the league, although only 2 wins away from meeting their goal. The best part of the season was the apparent development of their players. In 2006, two members of the Tigers were handed federation awards: Tuomo Mesimäki being the Rookie of the year and Niko Wirgentius the Best batter.
Year 2007 was a huge disappointment for the Tigers. They lost a couple of key players, and only managed one win in 12 games. In the Finnish Cup of baseball they advanced to the semifinal only to lose against the reigning 5-in-a-row league champions Espoo Expos. Tigers played many even games, always losing in the final innings due to the lack of experience.
Players 2007
Coaches
Notable ex-players
Club Records (League)
Updated after the 2007 season