Ballpark
The Zephyrs play the home games on their schedule at Zephyr Field, which opened in 1997. The park has an official capacity of 10,000 and went through a major renovation project in 2006. The park’s notable features include its two hot tubs, home run porch, a swimming pool and New Orleans-inspired menu items.
One Pacific Coast League Championship
A franchise that’s been around as long as the Zephyrs should have a number of league championships under its belt, and the team has won its league 10 times, most recently in 2001. It’s won titles in five decades, including two in the 1920s, three in the 1970s, two in the 1980s, two in the 1990s and one since 2000.
New Orleans Zephyrs Roster
Given the team’s long history, many players have appeared on the Zephyrs roster — or that of the Blues or Bears — who went on to have success in Major League Baseball. These names include Greg Vaughn, Andre Dawson, Tim Wallach, Tim Raines, Graig Nettles and Terry Francona. More recently, names like Kevin Kouzmanoff, Jacob Turner, Cameron Maybin and Ricky Nolasco have appeared on the Zephyrs roster. Longtime MLB managers Felipe Alou and Billy Martin also began their managing careers with the Bears franchise.
Spring Training
During Spring Training, members of the Zephyrs share Roger Dean Stadium with other players from the Miami Marlins system. The park opened in 1998 and also serves as the Spring Training home of the St. Louis Cardinals.
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