Las Vegas 51s
The Las Vegas 51s (formerly the Las Vegas Stars) is a minor-league baseball team. They are the AAA affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers. They play at Cashman Field (capacity 9,334) in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team competes in the Pacific Coast League.
The 51s take their name from Area 51, located "somewhere" in Nevada.
The 51s have won two PCL crowns (originally as the Stars) in 1986 and 1988.
Franchise history
Former Names
- Las Vegas 51s : 2001 - present
- Las Vegas Stars : 1983 - 2000
- Spokane Indians : 1973 - 1982
- Portland Beavers : 1919 - 1972
Notable alumni
Carlos Baerga
John Kruk
Benito Santiago
Kevin McReynolds
Larry Bowa (Manager)
Roberto Alomar
Sandy Alomar, Jr.
Bruce Bochy
Joey Cora
David Ross
Jerry Royster (Manager)
Brad Mills (Manager)
Larry Brown (Las Vegas Councilman - Ward 4)Councilman Brown