Worcester Tornadoes

Worcester Tornadoes
Team Logo Cap Insignia
Founded	2005
Final Season	2012
Ballpark	Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field
Based in	Worcester, MA
Team Colors	Orange, Black, White
League	Can-Am Association
Local Media	Worcester Telegram & Gazette
Owner	Perfect Game LLC
Championships	2005 (Can-Am League)
Website	www.worcestertornadoes.com

History

The Worcester Tornadoes were a team based in Worcester, MA. From 2005 to 2012, they played in the Canadian-American Association of Professional Baseball, which was not affiliated with Major League Baseball.

The team played its first game in May 2005; its home field was Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field, located at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester. The Tornadoes were owned by Perfect Game LLC. Ted Tye was Chairman of the Board, RC Reuteman was president/GM and the team was managed from 2005 to 2010 by former Boston Red Sox catcher Rich Gedman with Gedman's former battery mate, Bob Ojeda, as pitching coach. Amenities at the 3,000-seat park included restrooms, souvenir shops, and concession stands.

They were named after one of the infamous Flint/Worcester Tornadoes hit Worcester on June 9, 1953.

Tornadoes mascot Twister with NPS Park Rangers.

The Tornadoes, in their first year of existence, won the Can-Am Association Championship after sweeping the Quebec Capitales three games to none. After beating Quebec in the first two games in Canada, the Tornadoes clinched the championship on its home field on September 15, 2005.

Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field

The Tornadoes home field, Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field, is located on the campus of the College of the Holy Cross, which is about 5 minutes away from the Heart of Worcester. It's seating capacity is around 3,000.

Dismensions are:

Left - 332

Left Center - 357

Center - 385

Right Center - 372

Right - 313

Here is an aerial image of Hanover Insurance Park at Fitton Field when it was being renovated:

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Year-by-Year Record

Year	Record	Finish	Manager	Playoffs
2005	50-42	3rd (t)	Rich Gedman	League Champs
2006	41-49	8th	Rich Gedman
2007	43-51	8th	Rich Gedman
2008	53-41	2nd	Rich Gedman	Lost in 1st round
2009	43-50	4th	Rich Gedman	Lost in 1st round
2010	42-51	5th	Rich Gedman
2011	48-44	5th	Ed Riley
2012	29-71	5th	Chip Plante

Related Sites

• Official site fo the Worcester Tornadoes