| Founded | 1992 |
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| Misc | Salt River Pima–Maricopa Indian Community, Arizona |
| Uniformlogo | SaltRiverRaftersCapLogo.png |
| Class level | Class A to Triple-A |
| Current league | Arizona Fall League (1993–present) |
| Division | East Division (2011–present) |
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| Ballpark | Salt River Fields at Talking Stick (2011–present) |
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| Leaguenum | 6 |
| Leaguechamps | 1993 · 2000 · 2011 · 2014 · 2019 · 2024 |
| Divnum | 13 |
| Divisionchamps | 1993 · 1997 · 1998 · 2000 · 2001 · 2006 · 2007 · 2011 · 2012 · 2014 · 2018 · 2019 · 2024 |
| Manager | Tyler "Doc" Smarslok |
The Salt River Rafters are a baseball team that plays in the East Division of the Arizona Fall League. They play their home games at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in the Salt River Pima–Maricopa Indian Community near Scottsdale, Arizona. The ballpark is also the spring training facility of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies. The team was established in 1992 as the Grand Canyon Rafters, and has changed locations several times while retaining the same nickname. The Rafters have won six league championships, most recently in 2024. They have won the most division titles, 13, of any team within the Arizona Fall League.
Notable alumni
- Garret Anderson, former outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels
- Nolan Arenado, All-Star third baseman, St. Louis Cardinals
- Jake Bird (born 1995), pitcher for the Colorado Rockies
- Jesse Chavez, pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays
- Ike Davis, first baseman for the Oakland Athletics
- Terry Francona, manager of the Cleveland Guardians, formerly of the Boston Red Sox
- Roy Halladay, former pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays and the Philadelphia Phillies
- Jake Lamb, third baseman for the Arizona Diamondbacks
- Grady Little, former manager of the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers
- Kevin Pillar, outfielder for the Toronto Blue Jays and San Francisco Giants
- Alfonso Soriano, former outfielder for the New York Yankees, member of the 40–40 club
- Michael Young, former infielder for the Texas Rangers
- Rowdy Tellez, first baseman/designated hitter in the Toronto Blue Jays organization
- Josh Zeid, pitcher for the Houston Astros
- Adam Eaton, outfielder with the Washington Nationals
- Ryan Klesko, first baseman and corner outfielder for Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, SF Giants.
See also
References
- ^ Corbett, Peter (July 27, 2006). "Fall League, Scorpions are returning to Scottsdale Stadium". The Arizona Republic. p. S1. Retrieved November 25, 2021. – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "Fall League Rosters". The Arizona Republic. September 1, 1997. p. D2. Retrieved November 25, 2021. – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "Arizona Fall League is just around corner". The Arizona Republic. September 22, 1993. p. D8. Retrieved November 25, 2021. – via newspapers.com.
- ^ "Fall League Lineup: Grand Canyon Rafters". Arizona Daily Sun. September 22, 1992. p. 28. Retrieved November 25, 2021. – via newspapers.com.
- Surprise "Rafters Arizona Fall League."[dead link] About.com. Retrieved on August 31, 2010.
- Salt River Rafters Active Roster MLB.com. Retrieved on November 13, 2011.