Brantford Bisons
Franchise History
ENTERING 2024 SEASON
All-Time Record: 263-237-42 (.524)
Playoffs: 14-9
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General Manager:
Bob Turner, Brantford, Ontario (Canada)
EMail: koolcanuck1@gmail.com
Enshrined in WFBL Hall of Fame 2018
Previous:
John Roy, San Pedro, Ca (mid'01-07)
Bob Kohm, Alexandria, Va ('98-mid/'01)
Manager:
Tim Raines (Wk6/2021-current)
Razor Shines (Wk4-2019/Wk5-2021)
Paul Molitor (Wk13-2014/Wk3-2019)
Ellis Valentine (2009/Wk12-2014)
Gorman Thomas (2007-09/Wk11)
Brian Harper (2002-06)
Roy White (1998-01)
Facility:
Mohawk Park (current)
The Old Virginia Colony (98-09)
WFBL CHAMPIONS
1999
Founded:
June 29th 1998 as Alexandria Colonials; moved to Brantford for 2010 season
Season Record:
2023: 8-11-3; 4th place Owens Div; won WC vs AL 8-4; won Quarters vs MO 6-5; won Semis vs ST 6-5; lost WFBL Finals vs LV 4-8
2022: 14-5-3; 3rd place Owens Div; won Quarters vs BO 10-1, lost Semis vs CL 4-7
2021: 9-12-1; 4th place Owens Div
2020: 0-3-2; 5th place Owens Div
2019: 8-12-2; 4th place Owens Div
2018: 10-10-2; 4th place Owens Div
2017: 13-9-0; 3rd place Owens Div
2016: 14-5-3; 2nd place Owens Div; won WC vs Joplin 11-1; lost Sems vs BO 2-9
2015: 12-7-3; 4th place Owens Div
2014: 14-7-1; 3rd place Owens Div
2013: 12-6-4; 2nd place Owens Div
2012: 12-10-0; 4th place Owens Div
2011: 14-8-0; 3rd place Owens Div
2010: 12-10-0: 3rd place Owens Div; won Div Sems vs BO 8-4; won Div Final vs PH 9-3; lost Champ vs JH 0-11
2009: 8-14-0; 6th place Owens Div
2008: 11-11-0; 5th place Owens Div
2007: 12-10-0; 3rd place Owens; won Div Semi vs MO 6-6 (TB1); won Div Final vs PH 8-4; lost Champ vs LO 4-8
2006: 11-11-0; 4th place Owens Div; lost Div Semis vs PH 2-9.
2005: 6-15-1; 7th place Owens Div
2004: 9-9-4; 5th place Owens Div
2003: 5-13-4; 7th place Owens Div
2002: 6-13-3; 6th place Owens Div
2001: 10-11-1; 3rd place Owens Div; lost Opening Round vs MV 9-3
2000: 15-6-1; 2nd place Owens; won Opening Rd vs WV 8-4; won Semis vs CA 6-6 (tie-brk #1); lost Champ vs LV 10-2
1999: 12-7-3; 3rd place Owens; won Opening Rd vs WV 10-2, won Semis vs LO 11-0, Won Championship over LV 9-3.
1998: 6-2-1; 2nd place Owens Div; lost Semis vs VA 6-5
FRANCHISE RECORDS
AVG: .348 - Vlad Guerrero (00)
.348 - Jose Abreu (22)
OBP: .448 - Milton Bradley (08)
HR: 52 - Giancarlo Stanton (17)
RBI: 118 - Rafael Palmeiro (99)
Runs: 119 - Alex Rodriguez (00)
Steals: 55 - Scott Podsednik (04)
ERA: 1.84 - Justin Verlander (22)
WHIP: 0.81 - Justin Verlander (19)
IP: 223.2 - Randy Johnson (00)
K: 313 - Randy Johnson (00)
QS: 19 - Justin Verlander (22)
Wins: 19 - Brandon Webb (08)
Saves: 39 - Fernando Rodney (14)
Holds: 13 - Aroldis Chapman (23)
HD+SV: 33 - Jordan Romano (23)
AWARD WINNERS
Mike Schmidt Award
Giancarlo Stanton - 2017
Giancarlo Stanton - 2014
Tug McGraw Award
Fernando Rodney - 2012
Pete Rose Award
Jose Fernandez - 2013
Dallas Green Award
Brian Harper - 2006
Chuck Klein Award
Vladimir Guerrero - 1999
Ray Connor/WTC Memorial Award
Aroldis Chapman - 2023
Justin Verlander - 2022
Johnny Cueto - 2014