The Laredo Broncos are a professional baseball team based in Laredo, Texas, in the United States. The Broncos are a member of United League Baseball, an independent professional league which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball or Minor League Baseball. From the 2006 season to the present, the Broncos have played their home games at Veterans Field.
| Laredo Broncos | |
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| Location | Laredo, Texas |
| Ballpark | Veterans Field |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Colors | Red, gold, black |
| Manager | Dan Shwam |
| Media | Laredo Morning Times |
| Website | http://www.laredobroncos.com www.laredobroncos.com |
History
In their first season, after a disappointing 5-15 start, the Broncos earned respect by having a winning record down the stretch and winning 11 of their last 16 games, making a trip to the playoffs where they pushed the first place Edinburg Coyotes to their limit before being eliminated. The General Manager of the Laredo Broncos is native Laredoean José Meléndez.
Front Office
- President/General Manager - Jose Melendez
- Corporate Sales Exec. - Mike Mainhart
- Broadcaster - Ray Brito
- Mascot - Buster the Bronco
Team Record
| Season | W | L | Win % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 44 | 46 | .489 | Wild Card |
| Winter 2007 | 8 | 12 | .400 | |
| 2007 | 41 | 54 | .432 | |
| 2008 | 39 | 48 | .448 |
All-Stars
Players
2006
- Edwin Maldonado, 2B (Most Valuable Player)
- Darryl Roque, RHP
- Jose Salas, C/1B
- Arnoldo Ponce, SS
- Orlando Cruz, CF
2007
- Luis Arroyo, LHP
- Orlando Cruz, OF
- Santo Hernandez, RHP
- Hector Lebron, 1B
- Juan Lebron, OF
- Henry Lozado, RHP
- Edwin Maldonado, 3B
2008
- Santo Hernandez, RHP
- Gregorio Martinez, RHP
- Luany Sanchez, C
- Dwayne White, OF
- John Odom, RHP
Coaches
2006
- Dalphi Correa, 3B Coach
- Larry Van Allen, Hitting Coach
2007
- Angel "Papo" Davila
Past Managers
- Michael Smith (2006)
- Angel "Papo" Davila (2007)
- Dan Shwam (2008)