Hawaii Winter Baseball
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| Hawaii Winter Baseball | |
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| Sport | Baseball |
| Founded | 1993 |
| No. of teams | 4 |
| Country |  United States |
| Current champions | North Shore Honu |
| Official website | www.hawaiiwinterbaseball.com |
Hawaii Winter Baseball, based in Honolulu, Hawaii, is a professional baseball league located on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. It is loosely affiliated with Major League Baseball.
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[edit] History
The HWB began play in 1993. Funded by Major League Baseball, the league draws players from the MLB, NPB, KBO, and independent leagues. Games are played in Hawaii from October to December. The HWL folded after the 1997 season as it was too heavily reliant on its limited funding from Major League Baseball. In 2006, the Hawaii Winter Baseball league returned for its sixth season. It was the only winter league to feature both top Japanese and American talent.
[edit] Alumni
- Adam Kennedy
- Alex Ochoa
- A.J. Pierzynski
- Ichiro Suzuki
- Jason Giambi
- Mark Kotsay
- Michael Barrett
- Preston Wilson
- Randy Winn
- Tadahito Iguchi
- Todd Helton
[edit] Current Teams
| East | |||
| Team | Logo | City | Stadium |
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| Honolulu Sharks |  |
Honolulu, Hawaii | Les Murakami Stadium |
| Waikiki BeachBoys |  |
Honolulu, Hawaii | Les Murakami Stadium |
| West | |||
| Team | Logo | City | Stadium |
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| North Shore Honu |  |
Waipahu, Hawaii | Hans L'Orange Field |
| West Oahu CaneFires |  |
Waipahu, Hawaii | Hans L'Orange Field |
[edit] Former teams
[edit] Champions
- 1993 Hilo Stars No play-off
- 1994 Kauai Emeralds No play-off
- 1995 Maui Stingrays
- 1996 Maui Stingrays
- 1997 Honolulu Sharks
- 2006 North Shore Honu
[edit] External links
| Hawaii Winter Baseball | ||
| East Division: Honolulu Sharks • Waikiki BeachBoys West Division: North Shore Honu • West Oahu CaneFires |
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