Akron RubberDucks

Akron RubberDucks
Akron RubberDucks
Founded in 1923 in Binghamton, New York; Based in Akron, Ohio since 1997;
Minor league affiliations
Class	Double-A (1967–present)
Previous classes	Class A (1964–1966); Class AA (1963); Class A (1933–1962); Class B (1923–1932);
League	Eastern League (1967–present)
Division	Southwest Division
Previous leagues	New York–Penn League (1964–1966); Eastern League (1938–1963); New York–Penn League (1923–1937);
Major league affiliations
Team	Cleveland Indians / Guardians (1989–present)
Previous teams	Seattle Mariners (1988); Cincinnati Reds (1984–1987); Pittsburgh Pirates (1983); Oakland Athletics (1980–1982); New York Yankees (1965–1979, 1932–1961); Milwaukee Braves (1964); Kansas City Athletics (1962–1963);
Minor league titles
League titles (23)	1929; 1933; 1935; 1940; 1944; 1949; 1952; 1953; 1965; 1967; 1972; 1976; 1977; 1979; 1984; 1985; 1986; 2003; 2005; 2009; 2012; 2016; 2021;
Division titles (16)	1972; 1976; 1977; 1979; 1982; 1983; 1992; 1998; 2002; 2003; 2005; 2006; 2009; 2012; 2016; 2021;
Second-half titles (1)	2024;
Team data
Name	Akron RubberDucks (2014–present)
Previous names	Akron Aeros (1997–2013); Canton–Akron Indians (1989–1996); Vermont Mariners (1988); Vermont Reds (1984–1987); Lynn Pirates (1983); Lynn Sailors (1980–1982); West Haven Yankees (1972–1979); Manchester Yankees (1969-1971); Binghamton Triplets (1923-1968);
Colors	Tire black, blue flame, fire orange, racing yellow, white;
Mascot	Orbit (1997-present);; Homer (2011-present);; Webster (2014-present);; Rubberta (2016-present)
Ballpark	7 17 Credit Union Park (1997–present)
Previous parks	Thurman Munson Memorial Stadium (1989-1996); Centennial Field (1984-1988); Fraser Field (1980-1983); Quigley Stadium (1972-1979); Gill Stadium (1969-1971); Johnson Field (1923-1968);
Owner/; Operator	Prospector Baseball Group
General manager	Jim Pfander
Manager	Greg DiCenzo
Website	milb.com/akron

The Akron RubberDucks are a Minor League Baseball team based in Akron, Ohio. The team plays in the Eastern League and is the Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians. They play in 7 17 Credit Union Park, located in downtown Akron, which seats 7,630 fans. The nickname "RubberDucks" refers to Akron's history in the rubber industry, in particular as the birthplace of tire and rubber companies such as Goodyear, Firestone, B.F. Goodrich, and General Tire.