League & Division:
The Tucson (Ariz.) Sidewinders are the Class AAA affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks and play in the Pacific Coast League, Pacific Conference, South Division with the Fresno Grizzlies, Las Vegas 51s and Sacramento River Cats.
Ballpark:
Tucson Electric Park- Capacity: 11,500
- Opened in: 1998
History:
The franchise was founded in 1969 as the Tucson Toros, the Class AAA affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. The team became the Sidewinders in 1998, which coincided with the move to Tucson Electric Park and the change in affiliation to the expansion Diamondbacks. Other affiliations over the years:
- 1969-72: Chicago White Sox, Pacific Coast League (AAA)
- 1973-76: Oakland Athletics, Pacific Coast League (AAA)
- 1977-79: Texas Rangers, Pacific Coast League (AAA)
- 1980-96: Houston Astros, Pacific Coast League (AAA)
- 1997: Milwaukee Brewers, Pacific Coast League (AAA)
- 1998-: Arizona Diamondbacks, Pacific Coast League (AAA)
Championships:
Pacific Coast League: 3 (1991, 1993, 2006)
Famous Past Players:
- Craig Biggio
- Kenny Lofton
- Luis Gonzalez
- Curt Schilling
Ownership:
The team is owned by Jay Zucker.
