Cleveland Spiders
Franchise History
ENTERING 2025 SEASON
All-Time Record: 315-209-40 (.594)
Playoffs: 22-16
Home Page:
General Manager:
RICK MCCULLOUGH, Niles OH (Oct 12 2020 - current)
Email: rwm102600@aol.com
Craig Brown, Wakarusa, IN (1/13-10/10/2020)
Kory Sprague, Las Vegas, NV (Founding-1/13/2020)
Manager:
Cal Ripken Jr (current)
Johnny Bench (2020)
Jim Rice (1998-2019)
Facility:
Lakefront Stadium (2021)
Crosby Field (2020)
Cunningham Park (2012-19)
Jenny Lake Memorial Park (2005-2011)
Pai Gow Park (1999-2004)
The Tar Pits at the LA Bowl (1998)
Franchise known by four names over its history, for the most seasons as Joplin Tornadoes from 2012-19 under original founding 1998 WFBL GM Kory Sprague
WFBL CHAMPIONS
2002 * 2010 * 2012 * 2015
KALAS/CENTRAL DIVISION CHAMPS
2017 * 2021 * 2022 * 2023
2012 * 2013 * 2014 * 2015
MACK/WEST DIVISION CHAMPS
2011Founded:
June 29th 1998 as "Los Angeles" Blowfish; moved to Las Vegas (NV) for 1999 season; moved to Jackson Hole (WY) for 2005 season; moved to Joplin (MO) as "Tornadoes" for 2012 season; moved to Wakarusa (IN) as "Reds" for 2020 season; moved to Cleveland (OH) as "Spiders" for 2021 season
History:
2024: 6-15-1; 6th place Kalas Div
2023: 14-5-3; 1st place Kalas Div; lost Quarters vs NY 3-9
2022: 14-7-1; 1st place Kalas Div; won Quarters vs LV 7-5; won Semis vs BR 7-4; lost Championship to NY 5-7
2021: 17-5-0; 1st place Kalas Div; won Semis vs EU 9-3: lost Championship to PH 5-7
2020: 1-3-1: 5th place Kalas Div
2019: 16-3-3; 2nd place Kalas Div; won Opening Rd vs OM 6-5; lost WC vs ST 5-7
2018: 11-10-1; 3rd place Kalas Div; lost Opening Rd vs BO 4-8
2017: 18-2-2; 1st place Kalas Div; lost Semis vs RA 4-7
2016: 14-5-3; 2nd place Kalas Div; lost Wildcard vs BR 1-11
2015: 19-3-0; 1st place Kalas Div; won Semis vs OM 8-4; won WFBL Championship vs PH 10-2
2014: 15-6-1; 1st place Kalas Div; won Semis vs RA 7-5; lost Championship to BO 4-7
2013: 14-5-3: 1st place Kalas Div; lost Semis vs GA 4-8
2012: 15-7-0; 1st place Kalas Div; won Semis 10-2 vs HU; won WFBL Championship vs MO 7-5
2011: 15-7-0; 1st place Mack Div; won Semis 7-5 vs ST; lost Championship to MO 3-9
2010: 12-10-0; 4th place Mack; won Div Semi vs SP 7-5; won Div Final vs EU 9-3; won WFBL Championship vs BR 11-0
2009: 13-9-0; 2nd place Mack Div; lost Div Semis vs SP 4-7
2008: 8-14-0; 7th place Mack Div
2007: 13-9-0; 3rd place Mack Div; won Div Sems vs SP 10-2; lost Div Finals vs LO 2-10
2006: 8-14-0; 7th place Mack Div
2005:11-10-1; 4th place Mack Div; won Div Semis vs CA 7-5; won Div Finals vs ST 7-5; lost Championship to MO 3-9.
2004: 13-5-4; 2nd place Mack Div; lost Div Semis to EU 4-8.
2003: 9-11-2; 5th place Mack Div
2002: 9-9-4; 3rd place Mack Div: won Opening Round vs CA 7-5; lost Semis to PH 2-10.
2001: 7-13-2: 4th place Mack Div
2000: 10-8-4: 3rd place Mack; won Opening Rd vs AT 9-3; won Semi vs MV 6-5; won WFBL Championship vs AX 10-2
1999: 10-11-1; 2nd place Mack Div; won Opening round vs MV 8-4; won Semis vs PH 7-5; lost Championship to AX 3-9.
1998: 3-3-3; 3rd place Mack Div
FRANCHISE RECORDS
AVG: .364 - Nomar Garciaparra (00)
OBpctg: .470 - Jason Giambi (00)
HR: 43 - Miguel Cabrera (13)
RBI: 130 - Miguel Cabrera (13)
Runs: 125 - Curtis Granderson (11)
Steals: 63 - Tony Womack (99)
ERA: 1.64 - Zack Greinke (15)
WHIP: 0.73 - Clayton Kershaw (16)
IP: 205.2 - Clayton Kershaw (11)
K: 251 - Clayton Kershaw (15)
QS: 23 - Walker Buehler (21)
Wins: 20 - Chris Carpenter (05)
Saves: 45 - Jeurys Familia (16)
Holds: 7 - Jose Alvarado (24)
HD+SV: 15 - Jose Alvarado (24)
AWARD WINNERS
Rich Ashburn Award
Kory Sprague - 2015
Kory Sprague - 2012
Kory Sprague - 2010
Kory Sprague - 2000
Matt Veasey Award
Kory Sprague - 2017
Kory Sprague - 2013
Harry Kalas Award
Cal Ripken Jr - 2023
Cal Ripken Jr - 2022
Cal Ripken Jr - 2021
Jim Rice - 2017
Jim Rice - 2015
Jim Rice - 2014
Jim Rice - 2013
Jim Rice - 2012
Commissioner's Award
Jacob deGrom - 2021
Mike Schmidt Award
Jose Altuve - 2016
Miguel Cabrera - 2013
Miguel Cabrera - 2012
Curtis Granderson - 2011
Steve Carlton Award
Jake Arrieta - 2015
Clayton Kershaw - 2014
Clayton Kershaw - 2013
Zack Greinke - 2009
Chris Carpenter - 2005
Tug McGraw Award
Felix Bautista - 2023
Pete Rose Award
Clayton Kershaw - 2009
Dallas Green Award
Jim Rice - 2007
John Vukovich Award
Junior Caminero - 2024
Chuck Klein Award
Jake Arrieta - 2015
Miguel Cabrera - 2012
Troy Tulowitzki - 2010
Jason Giambi - 2000