| North Country Thunderbirds | |
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| Information | |
| League | Empire Professional Baseball League |
| Location | Plattsburgh, New York |
| Ballpark | Salmon River Central School |
| Founded | 2017 |
| League championships | 2017, 2019 |
| Former ballparks | Lyon Mountain Citizens Ballpark (2021)Chip Cummings Field (2017-22) Veterans Park at Post 1619 (2023) |
| Colors | Black, red, gold, white |
| General manager | TBA |
| Manager | TBA |
| Website | plattsburghthunderbirds |
TheNorth Country Thunderbirds, previously known as thePlattsburgh Redbirds, are an independent American professionalbaseball team based inPlattsburgh, New York. They play in theEmpire Professional Baseball League, which is not affiliated withMajor League Baseball.
In November 2016, the Plattsburgh Redbirds joined the Empire Professional Baseball League. They played at Chip Cummings Field, on the campus of theState University of New York at Plattsburgh.[1] The Redbirds' name was a play on words with SUNY Plattsburgh's mascot, the Cardinals. In March 2019, the team was renamed the Plattsburgh Thunderbirds.[2] In 2019, the Thunderbirds played home games at Chip Cummings Field and Lefty Wilson Field. In 2023, the Thunderbirds played home games at Chip Cummings Field and Veterans Park at Post 1619. In 2024, the Thunderbirds played their home games at Salmon River Central School.
The Redbirds/Thunderbirds have had the following managers:
Joe Winklesas (2017), Selwyn Young (2018), Sam Quinn-Loeb (2021-23), Hiroki Litima (2024).
| Player | Pos | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Ferro | C | Houston Astros |
| Gavin Stupienski | C | Kansas City Royals |
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