Lake County Captains

The Lake County Captains are a Minor League Baseball team in Eastlake, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland, that plays in the Midwest League as the High-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians.

The Captains joined the Class A Midwest League following the 2009 season in a shuffle caused by the Columbus Catfish's move to Bowling Green, Kentucky, for the 2009 season. The move alleviated travel costs and time, as it was the South Atlantic League's northernmost team.

Before the 2003 season, the club was based in Columbus, Georgia, and known as the Columbus RedStixx. The Captains play their home games in Classic Auto Group Park, which has a capacity of 6,157 and opened in 2003 as Eastlake Stadium. The current stadium name results from a naming rights arrangement; the sponsor is Classic Automotive Group, a significant area chain of auto dealerships. Classic Auto Group Park hosted the South Atlantic League All-Star Game on June 20, 2006.

In conjunction with Major League Baseball's restructuring of Minor League Baseball in 2021, the Captains were organized into the High-A Central. In 2022, the High-A Central became known as the Midwest League, the name historically used by the regional circuit before the 2021 reorganization.

The Lake County Captains are a Minor League Baseball team based in Eastlake, Ohio. They are affiliated with the Cleveland Indians and compete in the Midwest League. The team was founded in 2003 and plays their home games at Classic Park.

The Lake County Captains have a strong fan base and are known for their competitive spirit and dedication to the game. They have produced many talented players who have gone on to have successful careers in Major League Baseball.

The team's logo features a captain's wheel, paying homage to the nautical history of Lake County. The team's colors are navy blue, red, and white.

Overall, the Lake County Captains are a respected and well-loved baseball team in the Midwest League, representing the pride and passion of baseball in the USA.