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CLASS "A" CHAMPIONS

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                                                    MILLERS OFFICALLY END 48 YEAR FRANCHISE RUN

                                  2023 was the last season for the most successful team in MBA history.

                          The franchise amassed 15 State titles, 5 Runners-ups and 4 Third Places finishes 

                 to go along with 30 Riverview Championships in it's existence.  Heartfelt appreciation goes

                 out to all the committed and devoted men that started this club and made it into the most 

                 accomplished team in State History.  Men like Doc Quain, Dave Aanenson, Jim Benson, Mark

          Young, Matt Parrington, Chris Urbain, Tony Richards to name only a few, come around only so often.

             All Glory and Honor goes to God but heartfelt respect and love to the men that made this happen.      

                         " There is a time for everything and a season for every purpose under Heaven:"

                                                                                                Ecclesiastes 3:1    

 

                       

               MILLERS NAME MARK YOUNG ALL-TIME FRANCHISE PLAYER

                Long time Miller Captain, Hall of Famer and State Class "A" HOFer Mark Young has been named The ALL-

                     TIME Franchise player spanning the half-century of Minnetonka Millers Baseball.  Mark's incredible talents

                     could only be matched by his loyalty, committment and humility.  Congratulations to the Best of the Best!!   

                                                                                                  

                                                                                                               

 

                                                                                                              

                                                                 

 

                                                                                                       

                                                                                             

        

                                      

                    

                                                 2020 MINNESOTA STATE CLASS "A" CHAMPIONS                     

             

 

 

 

      MINNESOTA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

 

 

    1997  1998  1999  2001  2003  2004  2006  2007  2009  2010            

2012  2015  2016  2017 2020

 

                                                                                             

RUNNERS UP

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RIVERVIEW CHAMPIONSHIPS

1979  1983  1989  1990  1991  1992  1993  1995  1996  1997  1998  1999  2000  2001  2002  2004  2006  2007  2008  2010  2011  2012  2013  2014  2015  2016  2018  2019  2020  2022

                                       

2017 Minnesota State Class"A" Champions

 

 

2016 STATE CHAMPIONS

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Millers Clinch 7th Consecutive Riverview Crown

            Title is 26th overall for Minnetonka Club

10-3 Win over Park Closes out League Title for Millers

 

                                                                                                                                        

                                                   

2015 STATE CHAMPIONS

 

 

Millers Crowned 2015 Coors Light Classic Champions

   Millers take title in first ever appearance with 9-1

    Championship game win over the Moorhead Brewers

 

           Millers Clinch 2015 Riverview Title

The League title is the 6th consecutive and 24th overall for the team.  Congratulations to eveyone who made this happen.

 

 

MILLERS CLAIM 4TH SPAMTOWN CHAMPIONSHIP

             Derek Mason claimed MVP honors by going 2-0 with two shutouts and allowing only 3 hits as the Millers notched their 4th Spamtown Challenge title .  The team went 5-0 with wins over the Forest Lake Brewers, Souix Falls Saints, Kewaskeum A's St. Paul Capitals and the Austin Greyhounds.  Other pitching victories went to Brandon Broxey, Ben Hughes and Don Erdall.       

 

 

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Millers Clinch 2014 Riverview Title

The Millers wrapped up their 5th consecutive Riverview Championship on Monday with a 8-5 win over the New Hope Athletics.  The Title is the 22nd for the team and 8th in the last 9 seasons.

 

                                                                                                                                                 

                                                   

 

2012 State Champions

 

Millers repeat again at Dundas

Title is 8th for ballclub

 

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Millers to Retire Chris Urbain's #5 on July 18

At Veterans Field 

The July 18 game between the Minnetonka Millers and the St. Michael Saints will be declared Chris Urbain night at Veterans Field.  Chris' #5 jersey will be forever retired in a mid-game ceremony to be held at Veterans Field.  This will be only the 4th jersey that the team has retired in it's 39 year history.  We welcome all former Millers, friends and family of Chris and all Miller fans.  We will have a postgame gathering in Excelsior after the game to celebrate with Chris.  More details on this to follow.  Dalum presumably to bring a large vat of cheese sauce and hamburger buns         

                 

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MILLERS TAKE 2013 RIVERVIEW TITLE

Anders Dzurak bested Park Saturday night at the Vet to sow up the 2013 Riverview title for the Millers.  Mike Davis drives in all three runs in the victory.  The title was the 23rd for the ball club and the 4th consecutive.

 

       Millers Claim second Consecutive Spamtown Title

 

The Millers won their 3rd Spamtown Challenge Championship by downing the Austin Greyhounds 8-0 in the title game on Sunday in Austin.  This title makes it two consecutive for the Millers in a tournament that no one else has won more than once.  The team went 5 and 0 in route to the title with wins over the Cold Spring Springers, Souix Falls Saints, Prior Lake Jays, Shakopee Indians and the Austin Greyhounds.  Rightfeilder Blaine Rutledge was voted Tourney MVP.  Huge thanks to Cano, Frein, Oly, Serratore and all the great people at the yard that make this the best weekend of the summer.

                                                                                                                                        

                                                                                                          

2010 State Champions     

 

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Tony Richards to Join State Hall of Fame

 

Veteran Miller catcher Tony Richards will become the third Miller in as many years to be inducted into the Minnesota Class A Hall of Fame on July 13 at Dunning Field in St. Paul. The induction will take place during the Minneapolis/St. Paul All-Star Game and the Millers invite all supporters, teammates and friends to attend.  There will be a reception tent at the game as well as a BBQ at the Hoy's that evening in honor of T Rich.  Congratulations Tony!

         

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Millers Capture 11th State Championship    

 

The Millers wrapped up a 45-5 season by running the table at the State Tournament at Red Haddox Field in Bloomington.  Nate Melek and Joe Shallenberger were selected co-MVP's and the remainder of the All-Tournament Team will be announced this week.  The Millers outscored their opponents 42-6 in sweeping through in four straight.  Thanks to all who backed us through this championship season.  This one was for Steve Goethke and Dave Bigham.  Blessings.

 

                                       ALL STATE TOURNEY TEAM 2012

           

                 JOE ABELLERA            NATE MELEK             JOE SHALLENBERGER

                  BRANDON BROXEY    BRASHAD JOHNSON  

 

 

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The Millers Claim their 2nd Spamtown title in Austin over the weekend.  Joe Abellera was named tourney MVP going a gaudy 10-18 with 4 Homeruns, 9 RBI and 9 runs scored.  The team beat the Dundas Dukes 4-2 on Friday behind Don Erdall and CJ Woodrow.  Saturday the team rallied from 8 runs down to beat a regular tourney favorite Westmont, Illinois, and then downed Sparta, WI behind a shutout from Jake Campion.  Sundays SemiFinals saws Brandon Broxey shut down a very good Moorhead, MN team as the Millers won 2-0 in extras.  Abelleras Home run was the game winner.  In the Championship Derek Mason notched his second win of the tourney by besting the St. Paul Capitals 6-2.  Great time had by all at the greatest summer tourney in the State.  Thanks to Frein, Cano, Oly, Serratore and all the Austin Hounds and staff for another fantastic tourney!

 

                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                          

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The team would like to thank all the Millers families, friends and supporters without who our unparelled success would not only have been impossible but would have held little significance.

WE LOVE YOU ALL !!

                               "Delight yourself in the Lord and he will grant you the desires of your heart"
                                                                         Psalm 37:4

Established 1976

 

Winningest team in Minnesota Amatuer Baseball History

Home:  Veterans Field in Minnetonka

Colors:  Royal Carolina White

Founder:  Doc Quain

Manager:  Kevin Hoy
 

General Manager:  Kevin Hoy