League & Division:
The Sacramento River Cats are the Class AAA affiliate for the Oakland Athletics. They compete in the South Division of the Pacific Coast League’s Pacific Conference. Rival teams include the Tucson Sidewinders, Fresno Grizzlies, and the Las Vegas 51s.
Ballpark: Raley Field:
- Capacity: 14,680
- Opened: May 15, 2000
History:
The franchise was founded prior to the 2000 season as the Sacramento River Cats. They were purchased from the Vancouver Canadians in October 1998. Other affiliations over the years:
- 1891-1909: (off and on): Sacramento Senators, Pacific Coast League (AAA)
- 1936-1960: Sacramento Solons, Pacific Coast League (AAA)
Championships:
Pacific Coast League: 2 (2003, 2004)
Pacific Coast League South Division: 4 (2000, 2001, 2003, 2004)
Famous Players:
- Barry Zito
- Eric Hinske
- Bobby Crosby
Ownership:
Art Savage is a majority owner.