Wisconsin Rapids Rafters
- Leagues Played
- Northwoods League 333
- Links
- RaftersBaseball.com Wikipedia
Fixtures
| Northwoods League | 05/28 23:35 | - | Wisconsin Rapids Rafters vs Fond Du Lac Dock Spiders | - | View | |
| Northwoods League | 05/29 23:35 | - | Wisconsin Rapids Rafters vs Waterloo Bucks | - | View | |
| Northwoods League | 05/30 23:35 | - | Wisconsin Rapids Rafters vs Waterloo Bucks | - | View | |
| Northwoods League | 05/31 23:35 | - | Wisconsin Rapids Rafters vs Wisconsin Woodchucks | - | View | |
| Northwoods League | 06/01 23:05 | - | Wisconsin Woodchucks vs Wisconsin Rapids Rafters | - | View | |
| Northwoods League | 06/02 18:05 | - | Lakeshore Chinooks vs Wisconsin Rapids Rafters | - | View |
Results
| Northwoods League | 05/27 18:05 | - | Fond Du Lac Dock Spiders v Wisconsin Rapids Rafters | W | 7-8 | |
| Northwoods League | 08/12 23:35 | - | Wisconsin Rapids Rafters v Green Bay Booyah | W | 4-2 | |
| Northwoods League | 08/11 23:35 | - | Wisconsin Rapids Rafters v Green Bay Booyah | L | 2-13 | |
| Northwoods League | 08/10 23:05 | - | Madison Mallards v Wisconsin Rapids Rafters | L | 11-3 | |
| Northwoods League | 08/09 23:05 | - | Madison Mallards v Wisconsin Rapids Rafters | W | 5-10 | |
| Northwoods League | 08/08 23:35 | - | Lakeshore Chinooks v Wisconsin Rapids Rafters | L | 5-4 | |
| Northwoods League | 08/07 23:35 | - | Lakeshore Chinooks v Wisconsin Rapids Rafters | W | 1-7 | |
| Northwoods League | 08/06 18:05 | - | Wisconsin Woodchucks v Wisconsin Rapids Rafters | W | 6-7 | |
| Northwoods League | 08/05 23:35 | - | Wisconsin Rapids Rafters v Wisconsin Woodchucks | L | 3-5 | |
| Northwoods League | 08/05 21:05 | - | Wisconsin Rapids Rafters v Wisconsin Woodchucks | L | 2-3 | |
| Northwoods League | 08/04 23:35 | - | Fond Du Lac Dock Spiders v Wisconsin Rapids Rafters | W | 0-2 | |
| Northwoods League | 08/03 23:05 | - | Wisconsin Rapids Rafters v Fond Du Lac Dock Spiders | W | 7-6 |
Wikipedia - Wisconsin Rapids Rafters
The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters are a baseball team based in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin that plays in the Northwoods League, a collegiate summer baseball league. The Rafters play home games at historic Witter Field.
History
The Rafters name was announced in a logo unveiling ceremony on January 27, 2010.
The team posted a 20–50 record in its first season in the Northwoods League. It drew 46,515 fans, ranking 7th of 16 teams in the Northwoods League. Rafters General Manager, Liz Kern, was named 2010 Northwoods League Executive of the Year for her efforts in starting the franchise. In its second season (2011) the team posted a 24–46 record. The team drew 48,006 fans during its second season, again ranking 7th of 16 teams in the league. The Rafters hosted the 2011 Marshfield Clinic Northwoods League All-Star Game. Thirty three players that appeared in the All-Star Game went on to play professional baseball.
The Rafters have a strong fan base and are known for their competitive spirit and dedication to the game. They have a talented roster of players who showcase their skills on the field, making them a formidable opponent for any team they face.
The team's name, Rafters, pays homage to the logging history of Wisconsin Rapids, where loggers used to float logs down the Wisconsin River on large rafts. The team's logo features a raft with baseball bats and a baseball, representing the fusion of baseball and the town's history.
Overall, the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters are a beloved and respected baseball team in the Northwoods League, known for their exciting games and commitment to excellence.