Washington Wild Things

Washington Wild Things
Team logo Cap insignia
Minor league affiliations
ClassIndependent (1997–present)
LeagueNational Association of Professional Baseball (1997–present)
ConferenceMidwest Conference
DivisionCentral Division
Minor league titles
League titles (1)1997
Division titles (11)
  • 2002
  • 2004
  • 2005
  • 2006
  • 2007
  • 2018
  • 2021
  • 2022
  • 2024
  • 2025
  • 2026
Team data
NameWashington Wild Things (2002–present)
Previous names
  • Canton Crocodiles (1997–2001)
ColorsBlack, red, periwinkle, white, tan
         
BallparkEQT Park
Owner(s)/
Operator(s)
Stu and Francine Williams
General managerVacant
ManagerTom Vaeth
MediaObserver–Reporter
HomeTeam Network
Websitewashingtonwildthings.com

The Washington Wild Things are a professional baseball team based in Washington, Pennsylvania. The Wild Things compete in the National Association of Professional Baseball (NAPB) as a member of the Central Division in the Midwest Conference. The team is owned by Stu and Francine Williams, and initially played its home games at the Thurman Munson Memorial Stadium in Canton, Ohio, before moving to EQT Park in Washington, Pennsylvania, in 2002.

The franchise was founded in 1997 as an expansion team as the Canton Crocodiles, and have won their only Frontier Cup in history during their inaugural season. They have the most playoff appearances in all Frontier League teams, with 15 since their founding, including nine division championships.

Season-by-season record

Canton Crocodiles (Frontier League)
YearW–LWin %PlacePostseason
199745–35.5622nd in FL East
199841–38.5192nd in FL EastFrontier League Division Series: Lost vs. Chillicothe Paints 2–1.
199933–51.3935th in FL EastDid not qualify
200038–46.4525th in FL EastDid not qualify
200147–37.5603rd in FL EastFrontier League Division Series: Lost vs. Chillicothe Paints 2–1.
Total204–207.496—
Playoffs6–4.600—3 Playoff appearances, 1 championship.
Washington Wild Things (Frontier League)
200256–28.6671st in FL East
200354–34.6142nd in FL EastFrontier League Division Series: Lost vs. Gateway Grizzlies 2–0.
200462–34.6461st in FL EastFrontier League Division Series: Lost vs. Evansville Otters 3–0.
200563–32.6631st in FL EastFrontier League Division Series: Lost vs. Chillicothe Paints 3–2.
200659–37.6151st in FL EastFrontier League Division Series: Lost vs. Chillicothe Paints 3–1.
200755–40.5791st in FL East
200848–48.5003rd in FL EastDid not qualify
200943–53.4484th in FL EastDid not qualify
201038–57.4005th in FL EastDid not qualify
201142–52.4475th in FL EastDid not qualify
201244–52.4586th in FL EastDid not qualify
201341–55.4276th in FL EastDid not qualify
201457–39.5933rd in FL EastFrontier League Playoffs: Defeated Evansville Otters in wildcard game. Lost in 2nd round to River City Rascals 2–0.
201542–54.437T-9th in FLDid not qualify
201646–49.4846th in FLDid not qualify
201753–43.5523rd in FLFrontier League Playoffs: Lost in 1st round to Florence Freedom 3–1.
201854–42.5631st in FL East
201937–59.3855th in FLDid not qualify
2020------Season not played due to COVID-19
202156–40.5831st in FL
202262–34.6461st in FL WestFrontier League Division Series: Lost to Schaumburg Boomers 2–0.
202347–49.4904th in FLDid not qualify
202467–28.7051st in FL WestFrontier League Division Series: Defeated Lake Erie Crushers 2–0.
Frontier League Championship Series: Lost to Quebec Capitales 3–1.
202554–42.5631st in FL WestLost Frontier League Division Wild Card Round to Gateway Grizzlies 2–0.
202666–35.6531st in FL WestFrontier League Wild Card Round: Defeated Florence Y'alls 2–1.
Frontier League West Division Conference Finals: Lost to Evansville Otters 3–2.
Total901–711.541—
Playoffs16–25.390—10 Division titles, 14 Playoff appearances.

Current roster

Washington Wild Things roster
Active roster Coaching staff

Pitchers

  • -- Jacob Carroll
  • -- Ryan Chasse
  • -- Albert Cuello-Batista
  • -- Joelvis Del Rosario
  • -- Jordan DiValerio
  • -- Brent Francisco
  • -- Santiago Florez
  • -- Hector Garcia
  • -- Regi Grace
  • -- Jackson Hicks
  • 21 Zach Kirby
  • -- Jacob McCaskey
  • -- Nick McClanahan
  • -- Ivan Oviedo
  • -- Marlon Perez
  • -- Tyler Wehrle

Catchers

  • -- Willie Estrada
  • -- Jommer Hernandez

Infielders

  • -- Tommy Caufield
  • -- Andrew Czech
  • -- Sammy Infante
  • -- Tyreque Reed
  • -- Ethan Wilder

Outfielders

  • -- Jake DeLeo
  • -- Wagner Lagrange
  • -- Jeff Liquori
  • -- Caleb McNeely
  • -- Brett Roberts

Manager

  •  7 Tom Vaeth

Coaches

  • -- Cole Bumbales (first base)
  • -- Hector Nelo (pitching)
  • Injury icon Disabled list
  • ‡ Inactive list
  • § Suspended list
  •  updated May 4, 2025 Transactions

Highlights

New Frontier League records up to 2005

Managers

Following the 2003 season, Jeff Isom resigned as manager and moved to the Joliet Jackhammers of the Northern League. After the 2007 season, Massarelli and the Wild Things parted ways. He took 2008 off and was named the first manager in Lake Erie Crushers history. In 2008, Greg Jelks was named the new manager of the Wild Things, but failed to lead them to the playoffs and finished the season at 48–48.

Mark Mason returned to the Wild Things in 2009 as manager after coaching the Paints for two seasons. In November 2009, Mason left the Wild Things to become pitching coach of the Atlantic League's York Revolution. On February 16, 2010, they announced Darin Everson as their new manager. After the 2011 season, Darin Everson and the Wild Things parted ways following an 80–110 record over two seasons. On October 18, 2011, the Wild Things hired former MLB catcher and Triple-A coach Chris Bando as the 6th manager in Wild things history. In March 2013, Bando announced that due to complications from hip surgery in January he would resign as manager. Recently hired Bench coach Bart Zeller, who had managed the Joliet Slammers the last two seasons and won a championship, was promoted to manager. During the 2014 season at 31–19 headed into the All-Star break, manager Bart Zeller resigned due to health concerns. He was scheduled to manage the Eastern All-Stars. After the break, Bob Bozzuto took over as manager.

Notable alumni

Championships and awards

References

  1. ↑ "Frontier League Official Colors (1993 through present)". TruColor.net. Retrieved November 8, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Washington Wild Things – Frontier League – team stats". Pointstreak Sports Technologies. Retrieved July 22, 2025.