League & Division:
The Toledo Mud Hens are the Class AAA affiliate of the Detroit Tigers and play in the West Division of the International League with the Columbus Clippers, Indianapolis Indians and Louisville Bats.
Ballpark:
Fifth Third Field- Capacity: 10,300
- Opened in: 2002
History:
The franchise was founded in 1897 as an American Association franchise and has played continuously since 1965 as a Class AAA International League franchise. Franchise affiliations over the years:
- 1965-66: New York Yankees, International League (AAA)
- 1967-73: Detroit Tigers, International League (AAA)
- 1974-75: Philadelphia Phillies, International League (AAA)
- 1976-77: Cleveland Indians, International League (AAA)
- 1978-86: Minnesota Twins, International League (AAA)
- 1987: Detroit Tigers, International League (AAA)
Championships:
International League: 3 (1967, 2005, 2006)
Famous Past Players:
- Kirby Puckett
- Frank Viola
- Brandon Inge
- Jamie Moyer
- Hack Wilson
Ownership:
The team’s chairman and president is Michael Miller.
