Casper Ghosts

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Casper Ghosts
Founded in 1978
Casper, Wyoming
Based in Casper since 2001

Team Logo

Cap Insignia
Class-Level
  • Advanced Rookie (1978-1985, 1987-present)
Minor League affiliations
Major League affiliations
Name
  • Casper Ghosts (2008-)
  • Casper Rockies (2001-2007)
  • Butte Copper Kings (1978-1985, 1987-2000)
Ballpark
Minor League titles
League titles 1981
Division titles 1981, 1988, 1989
Owner(s)/Operated by:
Manager: Tony Diaz
General Manager: Kevin Haughian

The Casper Ghosts are a minor league baseball team in the Pioneer League based in Casper, Wyoming, United States, where they play at Mike Lansing Field. They are the Advanced Rookie affiliate of the Colorado Rockies.

The Ghosts, who moved to Casper in 2001, were formerly known as the Casper Rockies from 2001 to 2007. The team was also formerly known as the Butte Copper Kings of the Pioneer League, and was established in 1978.

Unveiled in 2007, the Casper Ghosts are the only team in Minor League Baseball to wear glow-in-the-dark caps. In addition, they use as an alternate logo the image of Casper the Friendly Ghost with permission from the Harvey Entertainment division of Classic Media.

[edit] Team Record

For the team record as the Butte Copper Kings from 1978-2000, see Butte Copper Kings.

Season W L Win % Result
2001 37 39 .487 Wild Card
2002 35 41 .461
2003 28 48 .368
2004 33 40 .452
2005 38 38 .500
2006 27 49 .355
2007 22 53 .293

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