Wenatchee AppleSox
| Wenatchee AppleSox | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| League | West Coast League (North) |
| Location | Wenatchee, Washington |
| Ballpark | Paul Thomas Sr. Field |
| Founded | 2000 |
| League championships | PIL: 2003 WCL: 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2012 |
| Division championships | PIL: 2002, 2004 WCL: 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2024 |
| Former league(s) | PIL |
| Colors | Blue and red |
| Mascot | AppleSox Coyote |
| Ownership | José Oglesby |
| Management | Allie Schank |
| Coach | Mitchell Darlington (2021 - current) |
| Media | KCSY-FM Wenatchee |
| Website | www.applesox.com |
The Wenatchee AppleSox is a collegiate summer baseball team playing in the West Coast League's North Division. The team is based in Wenatchee, Washington and was established in 2000 by owner Jim Corcoran. It has played its home games at Paul Thomas Sr. Field on the campus of Wenatchee Valley College. Asst. GM Ken Osborne became a stockholder in 2008. Corcoran and Osborne sold the team to retired Microsoft executive Jose Oglesby in 2018, with Osborne being appointed COO/GM. Osborne stepped down on Feb. 3, 2021, and assistant general manager Allie Schank was promoted to general manager.
Originally founded in 2000, the AppleSox played in the Pacific International League. During their time in the PIL, the AppleSox won the league's championship in 2003. Following the 2004 season, the AppleSox left the league and became a founding member of the West Coast League.
The AppleSox were the most successful franchise in the early years of the league winning five league championships and six division titles. Following the departure of head coach Ed Knaggs, the AppleSox faced a dark period that only saw one playoff appearance (2019). The team has seen a resurgence since the hiring of current general manager Allie Schank and head coach Mitch Darlington. Since 2022, the AppleSox have claimed one division championship (2024), one first half championship (2024), three playoff wins (2022 and 2024) and three straight playoff appearances (2022, 2023 and 2024).