Chicago Dogs

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Chicago Dogs
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Team logo Cap insignia
Minor league affiliations
ClassIndependent (2018–present)
LeagueAmerican Association of Professional Baseball (2018–present)
DivisionEast Division
Minor league titles
League titles none
Division titles (3)
  • 2021
  • 2022
  • 2023
Team data
ColorsLight blue, red, white[1]
     
BallparkImpact Field
Owner/
Operator
Shawn Hunter
ManagerMatt Passerelle
MediaAA Baseball TV
Websitethechicagodogs.com
File:Chicago-Dogs-baseball-01.jpg
The Chicago Dogs playing against the Sioux City Explorers at Impact Field in 2018

The Chicago Dogs are an independent professional baseball team based in Rosemont, Illinois. They are members of the American Association of Professional Baseball, an official Partner League of Major League Baseball.[2] They began play in 2018[3][4] and play home games at the 6,300-seat Impact Field.[5][6] The team's branding alludes to the Chicago-style hot dog, a local street food.[7]

History

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2018

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In 2018, their first year as a team, the Dogs' manager was Butch Hobson. Former Chicago White Sox minor league pitcher Josh Goossen-Brown was the first player signed by the Chicago Dogs. They finished the season in fourth place out of six teams in the American Association North Division with a record of 45–54.[8]

2019

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In 2019, Carlos Zambrano joined the Dogs' roster. Zambrano had pitched in the major leagues for 12 years, most of them as a member of the Chicago Cubs.[9] Butch Hobson continued to serve as the team's manager.[10] Keon Barnum hit 31 home runs, breaking a record held by C.J. Ziegler of Wichita in 2013. The Dogs finished the season in third place in the North Division with a record of 59–40.[11]

2020

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In 2020, the Dogs competed as one of six league teams in a condensed 60-game season as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.[12] They were originally slated to play home games at Franklin Field (home of the Milwaukee Milkmen) due to capacity restrictions for outdoor events in Illinois.[13] However, these restrictions were lifted on June 26 (as the state officially moved into Phase 4 of their reopening plan, allowing for outdoor spectator sports to resume at limited capacity) and thus enabled the Dogs to play all their home games at Impact Field.[14]

2021

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The Dogs won the East Division with a record of 54–46, clinching their first regular season division title and playoff berth in franchise history. The Dogs lost the Divisional series to the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks.

Mascot

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Squeeze, mascot of the Dogs, in 2019

The mascot of the Chicago Dogs is Squeeze, a fuzzy yellow creature who resembles a squeeze bottle of mustard.[15][16]

Season-by-season records

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Season League Division Record Div. Finish Ovr. Finish Win% Playoffs Manager
2018 AA North 45–54 4th 8th .455 Did not qualify Butch Hobson
2019 AA North 59–41 3rd 3rd .590 Did not qualify Butch Hobson
2020 AA N/A 26–32 6th 6th .448 Did not qualify Butch Hobson
2021 AA North 63–37 1st 2nd .630 Lost Division Championship; Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks
3–2		 Butch Hobson
2022 AA East 54–46 1st 3rd .540 Lost Division Series; Milwaukee Milkmen
2–1		 Butch Hobson
2023 AA East 56–44 1st 2nd .560 Won Division Series; Cleburne Railroaders
2–1
Won Division Championship; Milwaukee Milkmen
2–1
Lost Wolff Cup Finals;
Kansas City Monarchs
3–1		 Butch Hobson
2024 AA East 55–45 3rd 5th .545 Won Division Series; Cleburne Railroaders
2–1
Lost Division Championship; Kane County Cougars
2–0		 Jeff Isom
  • NOTE: Division realignment in 2022

Roster

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Chicago Dogs roster
Active (25-man) roster Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  • 35 John Baker
  • 12 Trey Braithwaite
  • 25 Keoni Cavaco
  • 99 Connor Curlis
  • 14 Zach Davidson
  • 36 Jacob DeLabio
  • 17 J.C. Keys
  • 37 Steven Lacey
  • 10 Eric Lin
  • 27 Dwayne Marshall
  • 16 Brady Miller
  • 29 Jack Nedrow
  • 33 Patrick Pridgen
  • 40 Anthony Ranaudo
  • 32 Bryce Schaum
  • 11 Michael Vallone


Catchers

Infielders

  • 20 Henry Kusiak
  • 19 Howard Rodriguez
  •  8 Dusty Stroup
  •  5 Jacob Teter
  •  4 Jaylyn Williams

Outfielders

  • 34 TJ Hopkins
  • 28 Jacob Maiben
  •  6 Reggie Pruitt Jr.
  •  9 Johnni Turbo

Manager

  • -- Matt Passerelle

Coaches

  • 31 Stu Cliburn (pitching)
  • -- Owen Reith (bench)
  • -- Edgardo Lopez (clubhouse manager)

Notable alumni

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References

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