Tomateros de Culiacán

Tomateros de Culiacán
Team logo Cap insignia
Information
League Mexican Pacific League
Location Culiacán, Sinaloa
Ballpark Estadio Tomateros (2015–present)
Founded 1965
Nickname(s) Guindas
Post-season championships (2) 1996, 2002
Former name(s) Tacuarineros
Colors Maroon, white
   
Mascot Tommy Tomate, Pollo Tomás
Ownership Héctor, Diego y Marcos Ley López
Manager Alfredo Amézaga
General Manager Mario Valdez
Website www.tomateros.com.mx
Uniforms
Local
Away

The Tomateros de Culiacán (English: Culiacán Tomato Growers) are a professional baseball team in the Mexican Pacific League based in Culiacán, Sinaloa. The Tomateros have won thirteen league championships and two Caribbean World Series in 1996 and 2002. The team was founded in 1965 as part of the Sonora-Sinaloa League.

History

Professional baseball in Culiacán dates back to 1945, when the first team was created the Tacuarineros. This club played in the now-defunct Liga de la Costa del Pacífico (Pacific Coast League). Tomateros de Culiacán was founded in 1965 and started playing in the Liga de la Costa (Coastal League), this league is also now defunct.

The Tomateros won their most recent championship on January, 30th 2021(2020-21 season). They defeated the Naranjeros de Hermosillo in seven games, bringing their total to 13 championships. It also marked the second time in their history that they won consecutive titles.

2001–2002 season

The 2001–2002 season was a gold year not only for the Tomateros, but also for México, as they won the 2002 Caribbean Series held at Caracas, Venezuela with big leaguers as Rodrigo López, Oliver Perez, Luis Ayala, José Silva and Benji Gil, as well as with Adán Amezcua, who earned Series MVP honors.

Honours

Mexican Pacific League championships

The Tomateros have won 13 Mexican Pacific League Championships. Their most recent one came in the 2020–21 season, when they defeated the Naranjeros de Hermosillo in seven games under manager Benji Gil.

Season Manager Opponent Series score Record
1966–67 Vinicio García 55–33–1
1969–70 Vinicio García Cañeros de Los Mochis 4–2 36–27–1
1977–78 Raúl Cano Cañeros de Los Mochis 4–2 42–31–1
1982–83 Francisco Estrada Naranjeros de Hermosillo 4–2 37–33–1
1984–85 Francisco Estrada Águilas de Mexicali 4–3 37–34–1
1995–96 Francisco Estrada Venados de Mazatlán 4–1 29–27–2
1996–97 Francisco Estrada Naranjeros de Hermosillo 4–2 38–24
2001–02 Francisco Estrada Venados de Mazatlán 4–2 41–27
2003–04 Francisco Estrada Yaquis de Ciudad Obregón 4–1 38–30
2014–15 Benji Gil Charros de Jalisco 4–1 38–30
2017–18 Benji Gil Mayos de Navojoa 4–3 39–29
2019–20 Benji Gil Venados de Mazatlán 4–3 37–29
2020–21 Benji Gil Naranjeros de Hermosillo 4–3 29–29

Caribbean Series championships

The Tomateros have won the Caribbean Series twice in 1996 and 2002, both under Francisco Estrada.

Year Manager Record
1996 Francisco Estrada 5–1
2002 Francisco Estrada 5–1

Roster

Tomateros de Culiacán roster
Players Coaches

Pitchers

  • 17 Édgar Arredondo
  • 65 Alberto Baldonado
  • 50 Manny Barreda
  • 38 Jesús Adrián Castillo
  • 67 Casey Coleman
  • 70 Zack Dodson
  • 52 David Gutiérrez
  • 64 Jeff Johnson
  • 26 Mauricio Lara
  • 15 Derrick Loop
  • 22 Andrés Iván Meza
  • 37 Aldo Montes
  •  1 Juan Ramón Noriega
  • 11 Daniel Rodríguez
  • 45 Gerardo Sánchez
  • 79 Jesús Sasagi Sanchez
  •  8 Gonzalo Sañudo
  •  6 Anthony Vasquez

[1] updated on 21 December 2018

Catchers

Infielders

Outfielders

Manager

Coaches

  • 48 Francisco Campos (Bullpen)
  • 60 Dalphie Correa (Third Base)
  • 46 Martín Enríquez (Pitching)
  • 39 Heriberto García (First Base)
  •  7 Darrell Sherman (Hitting)

Notable players