Vermont Reds facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Vermont Reds 1984–1987 Burlington, Vermont
Team logo Cap insignia
Class-level
Previous	Double-A
Minor league affiliations
League	Eastern League
Major league affiliations
Previous	Cincinnati Reds
Minor league titles
League titles	1984, 1985, 1986
Team data
Previous parks	Centennial Field

The Vermont Reds were a professional baseball team. They were part of a group called minor league baseball. This team played in Burlington, Vermont. Their home field was Centennial Field. The Vermont Reds played from 1984 to 1987. They were connected to a bigger team, the Cincinnati Reds.

The Vermont Reds were very successful. They won the Eastern League Championship three times. They won in 1984, 1985, and 1986.

About the Vermont Reds

The Vermont Reds were a minor league baseball team. Minor league teams help young players get ready for the major leagues. They are like a training ground for future stars. The Vermont Reds played in the Eastern League. This league is for "Double-A" teams. Double-A is a high level in minor league baseball.

The team was based in Burlington, Vermont. They played their games at Centennial Field. The Vermont Reds were linked to the Cincinnati Reds. This meant that players from the Cincinnati Reds organization would play for the Vermont Reds to gain experience.

Team History

Before they became the Vermont Reds, this baseball team had a different name. From 1980 to 1983, they were called the Lynn Sailors. They played in Lynn, Massachusetts. During those years, they were connected to other major league teams. They were with the Seattle Mariners from 1980 to 1982. Then, in 1983, they were with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

In 1984, the team's owner, Mike Agganis, moved the team. They moved from Lynn, Massachusetts, to Burlington, Vermont. The team then signed a four-year deal with the Cincinnati Reds. That's when they changed their name to the Vermont Reds.

After their time as the Vermont Reds ended in 1987, the team changed again. In 1988, they became the Vermont Mariners. They were once again connected to the Seattle Mariners. Today, this same baseball team is still playing. They are now called the Akron RubberDucks. They are the Double-A team for the Cleveland Guardians.

Famous Players

Many talented players played for the Vermont Reds. Some of them later became famous in major league baseball. Here are some of the notable players who were part of the team: