Indianapolis’ Jeremy Martin Named International League Visiting Clubhouse Attendant of the Year
INDIANAPOLIS – Minor League Baseball today announced the winners of Head Groundskeeper of the Year and Home and Visiting Clubhouse Attendant of the Year Awards for each of the full season leagues, and Indianapolis’ Jeremy Martin was recognized as the 2023 International League Visiting Clubhouse Attendant of the Year.
Hey Batter, Batter, SWING! Indianapolis Indians Charities to Host SWING Presented by Krieg DeVault on Sept. 27, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Indians and Indianapolis Indians Charities today announced the return of SWING presented by Krieg DeVault, with SWING 2024 set for Friday, Sept. 27, at Victory Field. Over 2,000 attendees enjoyed the inaugural signature charity event this past September. Krieg DeVault was the presenting sponsor of SWING
Rowdie’s Home Plate Holiday Returns Saturday, Dec. 2
INDIANAPOLIS – While Victory Field’s playing surface is under repair, the Indianapolis Indians’ mischievous mascot Rowdie has been hard at work in the front office this offseason in preparation for Rowdie’s Home Plate Holiday presented by Riley Children’s Health and Williams Comfort Air. The holiday event runs from 8-11 AM
Indians Announce Front Office Additions, Promotions
INDIANAPOLIS – Throughout the 2023 season and into the early offseason, the Indianapolis Indians have welcomed seven new full-time hires along with making two internal promotions. The organization recently completed its 121st season of operation and finished fourth out of 120 Minor League Baseball teams in overall (556,775) and average
Canaan Smith-Njigba Earns International League September Player of the Month
INDIANAPOLIS – Minor League Baseball today announced that Indianapolis Indians outfielder Canaan Smith-Njigba was named the International League September Player of the Month after he led league qualifiers with a .417 batting average (30-for-72), nine doubles and 24 RBI in 19 games.
Savannah Bananas to Play Three Consecutive Days at Victory Field in June 2024
INDIANAPOLIS – You want Bananas, you’re getting Bananas. The Savannah Bananas today announced destinations for their 2024 Banana Ball World Tour, and Victory Field is once again on the map. The Vic will host the Savannah Bananas and Party Animals for three consecutive dates from June 27-29, 2024. Fans may
Quinn Priester Named to International League All-Star Team
INDIANAPOLIS – Minor League Baseball today announced that right-handed pitcher Quinn Priester was named to the International League postseason All-Star team after he finished the 2023 season among league leaders in wins (T-3rd, 9) and strikeouts (5th, 116).
Indianapolis Indians Release 2024 Schedule
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Indians today announced their schedule for the 2024 season which begins Friday, March 29 on the road against the Louisville Bats, Triple-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. Indy’s home opener is set for 6:35 PM on Tuesday, April 2 against the Memphis Redbirds, the top farm
Nineteen Former Indians Competing in MLB Postseason
INDIANAPOLIS – The 2023 Major League Baseball postseason begins today with four best-of-three Wild Card series, and 19 former Indianapolis Indians are scattered among eight of the 12 teams looking to make a run to a World Series championship.
Start to Finish, the Indians’ 2023 Season was a Roller Coaster
The 121st Indians season began early, and with a loud clap of offensive thunder. Opening Night against Omaha was the first March game in franchise history, and after one inning, Indianapolis led 5-0. Endy Rodríguez, among the most renowned prospects on the roster, homered on the first pitch he saw.
Outfielder Ryan Vilade Named IL Player of the Week
INDIANAPOLIS – Minor League Baseball and the Indianapolis Indians today announced that outfielder Ryan Vilade has been named the International League Player of the Week after he led the league in hits.
Three-Run Fifth Carries Indians to Victory Over Red Wings in Season Finale
INDIANAPOLIS – Nick Gonzales and Ryan Vilade drilled run-scoring doubles in a three-run fifth inning, Joe Perez launched a two-run home run in the eighth, and the Indianapolis Indians finished the season on a high note with a 5-1 win over the Rochester Red Wings on Sunday afternoon at Victory
Red Wings Outlast Indians in Extras
INDIANAPOLIS – Despite forcing extra innings with a little league home run by Vinny Capra after grounding into a force out in the bottom of the ninth on a play riddled with errors, the Rochester Red Wings outlasted the Indianapolis Indians in 11 innings on Saturday night at Victory Field,
Indianapolis Indians Announce 2023 Team Award-Winners
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Indians today announced that outfielder/first baseman Miguel Andújar has been named the team’s 2023 Most Valuable Player after he consistently ranked among the top sluggers in the International League in multiple offensive categories. Right-handed pitchers Quinn Priester and Hunter Stratton, southpaw Cam Alldred, outfielder Ryan Vilade
Owings’ Bases-Clearing Triple Lifts Indians Over Red Wings
INDIANAPOLIS – Chris Owings roped a go-ahead, bases-clearing triple as the Indianapolis Indians earned a come-from-behind victory over the Rochester Red Wings on Friday night at Victory Field, 8-7.
Canaan Smith-Njigba Named Indians September Player of the Month
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Indians today named corner outfielder Canaan Smith-Njigba as their September Player of the Month. He currently leads the International League in batting average, RBI and hits in September.
Smith-Njigba Extends Hitting Streak in Loss to Rochester
INDIANAPOLIS – Canaan Smith-Njigba extended his hitting streak to nine games, but a pair of homers for the Rochester Red Wings topped the Indianapolis Indians on Thursday night at Victory Field, 3-1.
HK to “The K”: Indians’ Play-by-Play Voice to Broadcast Yankees-Royals Game on Friday, Sept. 29
INDIANAPOLIS – The Voice of the Indians is headed to the big leagues for the fourth time. The Indianapolis Indians today announced that Howard Kellman, who is nearing completion of his 47th season behind the mic as the Indians’ play-by-play voice, will handle play-by-play duties on the New York Yankees
Indians Offense Rolls Over Red Wings, 14-11
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Indians offense continued its dominance over the Rochester Red Wings with another double-digit outpouring behind four multi-hit performances, Canaan Smith-Njigba’s second home run in as many days and Joe Perez’s four-RBI showing in Wednesday afternoon’s 14-11 win at Victory Field.
Gonzales Records First Career Cycle as Indians Rock Red Wings with 21 Hits in 19-1 Rout
INDIANAPOLIS – Nick Gonzales hit a 450-foot, tape-measure home run in the first inning, doubled and tripled during an eight-run sixth and singled through the right side of the infield in the eighth to complete his first career cycle, and the Indianapolis Indians ran away with a 19-1 win over
Ball State University Product Kyle Nicolas Selected by Pittsburgh
INDIANAPOLIS – The Pittsburgh Pirates today selected the contract of Indianapolis Indians relief pitcher and Ball State (Muncie, Ind.) University product Kyle Nicolas. He will become the 12th player from the Indians to debut this season, following right-handers Osvaldo Bido, Cody Bolton, Carmen Mlodzinski, Quinn Priester, Colin Selby and Hunter
On Deck at the Vic: Fan Appreciation Weekend Wraps Final Homestand
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Indians close out the 2023 season with a homestand against the Rochester Red Wings, Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals. The six-game series features Tuesday Dollar Menu (Sept. 19), a Wednesday Day Game (Sept. 20) and Thirsty Thursday™ (Sept. 21) ahead of Fan Appreciation Weekend (Sept.
Storm Chasers Best Indians in Series Finale, 11-5
PAPILLION, Neb. –The Indianapolis Indians could not overcome a trio of three-run innings by the Omaha Storm Chasers on Sunday afternoon at Werner Park, 11-5.
Indians Drop Saturday Bullpen Game in Omaha, 9-2
PAPILLION, Neb. – The Indianapolis Indians had their three-game winning streak snapped by the Omaha Storm Chasers on Saturday night at Werner Park, 9-2.
Gorski Delivers Go-Ahead Ninth-Inning Blast, Jones Tosses Gem in Thrilling Win
PAPILLION, Neb. – Matt Gorski launched a go-ahead two-run home run in the ninth inning and Jared Jones tossed 6.0 one-hit shutout innings with eight punchouts, as the Indianapolis Indians won their third straight over the Omaha Storm Chasers at Werner Park on Friday night, 3-1.