Game Date: Apr 25th, 2069
San Antonio Defenders
Team: San Antonio Defenders [ID #29] 
Location: San Antonio, TX (Southwest)
League: IV.7 - West
Owner:
ESac
[since September 05th 2016 | last seen April 29th 2025]
Manager: Luis Aguilera
Ballpark: Frost Park
Rank: #125 - Rating: 138.23
Fan Mood: 105.58
Prestige: 19
Color: Teal
Team Notes:
• Nov 02 2067: Roy Staggs was named the Rookie Pitcher of the Year.• Apr 18 2067: Juan Pablo Cantu was claimed off of waivers.
• Mar 02 2067: Marcos Marte was claimed off of waivers.
• Feb 19 2067: Johnnie Bocchi was claimed off of waivers.
• Feb 19 2067: Edgar Quinones was claimed off of waivers.
• Feb 05 2067: Tucker DeLong was claimed off of waivers.
• Feb 05 2067: Tim Hawthorne was claimed off of waivers.
• Jan 22 2067: Jason Dutton was claimed off of waivers.
• Jan 13 2067: Mateo Rodriguez was released.
• Jan 13 2067: Pat Webb was released.
League Record:
Wins: 10 Losses: 10 Pct: .500 Last10: 7-3 Streak: L1Ave: 5.8 - 5.8 RS: 115 RA: 115 DIFF: 0 Power Index: 97.8
Cup:
Group 17 [0 | Still Alive]Press Releases:
Mar 20 2067: Rizzo Wins 2066 Mejia Award for Team MVP - by ESac on December 2nd, 2024San Antonio, TX — The San Antonio Defenders organization is proud to announce that Sherman Rizzo is the 2066 Oscar Mejia Award winner, the second winner of the award. The award, named after Defenders legend Oscar Mejia, is meant to highlight the player who contributed most to the team's success in a season.
The young shortstop Rizzo had nothing short of a breakout season en route to a League Championship. Finishing 2nd in MVP voting, Rizzo's stats include a slash line of .310 AVG (8th in League V.14)/.350 OBP/.576 SLG (2nd in League V.14), 36 HR (T-3rd in League V.14), 143 RBI (1st in League V.14), 107 Runs Scored (5th in League V.14), and 14 POTG Awards (1st in League V.14).
Rizzo was presented the Oscar Mejia Award by Mejia and 1st baseman, and 2065 winner, Jose Ocampo during the 2nd annual San Antonio Defenders Foundation Players Dinner.
In his acceptance speech, the 24-year-old said, "This is something that means a lot to me. I'm blessed that I am able to contribute to such a wonderful organization."
Oct 30 2066: Championship Trophy Comes Home to San Antonio - by ESac on November 13th, 2024
San Antonio, TX — The San Antonio Defenders have won the 2066 League V.14 Championship after sweeping the Waldorf Cubs in four games.
After tying Game 4 in the 8th inning thanks to a 2-run double from catcher Milton Jin, the Defenders score three in the top of the ninth off of a 3-run homer from Playoffs MVP Hugh Willis.
San Antonio's closer Drew Strickland did enough for the save to end the playoff series with a score of 7-5.
"This game and this series is a testament to the hard work and dedication this team has put in this entire season. I'm proud of what this team has been able to accomplish." Defenders manager Luis Aguilera said on the field post-game. The young manager Aguilera won the championship in only his second season with the team after coming up short last season.
The Playoffs MVP was second baseman Hugh Willis, who went 6-14 with 3 home runs and 9 RBIs in the four game series. At the post game press conference, bottle of champagne in hand, Willis said about the achievement, "I'm just happy to be a part of this great team and lucky to have been able to contribute."
Their 23-year-old shortstop, Sherman Rizzo, who had a great performance in the series in his own right, was asked post-game about what to expect in the future. Rizzo replied, "I can't predict the future, but if our team plays like we did this season, it will very hard to stop us."
The San Antonio Defenders will play next season in League IV.7.
Oct 30 2065: Statement from San Antonio Defenders Front Office - by ESac on August 28th, 2024
The wait is finally over!
We are excited to announce the new brand identity of the San Antonio Defenders. Incorporating elements inspired by the things that make San Antonio an amazing city. Our new branding includes a teal based on classic San Antonio Spurs uniforms, a magenta that takes inspiration from Fiesta San Antonio, an annual festival in the city, the Alamo, a mighty symbol of the city and team, and a white star marking our home in the Lone Star State.
We cannot wait to see this team in action in 2066, rocking some new threads. #RememberTheAlamo
