2018 Pacific Association season

The 2018 Pacific Association season was the sixth season of the Pacific Association. There was a six team 80 game schedule. Most series included a two-game series with each team having 40 home games.

2018 Pacific Association season
LeaguePacific Association
SportBaseball
DurationMay 31 – August 31
(Playoffs: September 1 – September 2)[1]
Number of games80 (240 games in total)
Number of teams6
Regular season
Season championsSonoma Stompers
League postseason
Finals championsSan Rafael Pacifics
  Runners-upSonoma Stompers

The Vallejo Admirals entered the season as defending champions, having defeated the Sonoma Stompers 11–8 in the league's 2017 championship game.[2]

The playoffs concluded on September 2, with the San Rafael Pacifics defeating the Sonoma Stompers 6–0 in the championship game, winning their third Pacific Association championship.[3]

Team and rule changes

The Napa Silverados and Martinez Clippers were both added as new franchises.[4][5]

The top four teams would qualify for the 2018 playoffs with two best of one series to determine the champion.

Regular season standings

as of August 31, 2018

Regular Season Standings
Pos Team G W L Pct. GB
1 y – Sonoma Stompers 805723.713--
2 x – San Rafael Pacifics 805030.6257.0
3 x – Vallejo Admirals 803743.46320.0
4 x – Pittsburg Diamonds 803644.45021.0
5 e – Napa Silverados 803149.38826.0
6 e – Martinez Clippers 802951.36328.0
  • y – Clinched division
  • x – Clinched playoff spot
  • e – Eliminated from playoff contention

[6]

Statistical leaders

Hitting
Stat Player Team Total
HRNick AkinsVallejo Admirals29
AVGJavion RandleSan Rafael Pacifics.402
RBIsNick AkinsVallejo Admirals81
SBDonAndre Clark, Nick KernSan Rafael Pacifics, Napa Silverados31

Pitching
Stat Player Team Total
WJared KoenigSan Rafael Pacifics11
ERATyler SharpSonoma Stompers2.90
SOJared KoenigSan Rafael Pacifics140
SVJacob CoxSonoma Stompers26

To qualify as league leader for hitter, AVG - Minimum of plate appearances of 2.7 per team game. To qualify as league leader for pitcher, ERA - Minimum inning(s) of .8 pitched per team game. [7]

Playoffs

Format

In 2018, The top four teams would qualify for the playoffs. The number one and two seeds would host a best-of-one semi-final game. The lowest seeded team would then host a best-of-one championship game. The playoffs were held September 1 through September 2.

Individual Awards
Award Player Team
Most Valuable PlayerJavion Randle [8]San Rafael Pacifics
Pitcher of the YearJared Koenig [9]San Rafael Pacifics
Reliever of the YearJacob Cox [10]Sonoma Stompers
Rookie of the YearKenny Meimerstorf [11]Sonoma Stompers
Manager of the YearZack Pace [12]Sonoma Stompers
Executive of the YearBrett Creamer [13]Sonoma Stompers

Gilded Glove Awards

[14]

Position Player Team
CDaniel ComstockSonoma Stompers
1BJosh MontelongoNapa Silverados
2BBrandon FischerVallejo Admirals
SSRando MorenoSan Rafael Pacifics
3BChris FornaciVallejo Admirals
LFJavion RandleSan Rafael Pacifics
CFDonAndre ClarkSan Rafael Pacifics
RFVladmimir GomezVallejo Admirals
PBilly FeloNapa Silverados

Notable players

Former Major League Baseball players who played in the Pacific Association in 2018

Other notable players who played in the Pacific Association in 2018

References
  1. "Pacific Association - schedule".
  2. "Vallejo Admirals receive championship rings, rout Pittsburg Diamonds in opener". timesheraldonline.com. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  3. "San Rafael Pacifics blank Stompers to capture championship". Marin Independent Journal. September 2, 2018.
  4. "Napa Silverados to join Pacific Association pro baseball league in 2018". pressdemocrat.com. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  5. "Martinez professional baseball team to debut May 31". eastbaytimes.com. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  6. "Pacific Association - standings". pointstreak.com.
  7. "Pacific Association - stats".
  8. "Former BCN Player of the Year Named Pacific Association MVP". blackcollegenines.com. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  9. "Sports briefs: Pacifics' Koenig named Pitcher of the Year". marinij.com. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  10. "Sonoma Stompers Jacob Cox honored as reliever of the year". napavalleyregister.com. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  11. "Sonoma Stompers Kenny Meimerstorf named 2018 Pacific Association Rookie of the Year". napavalleyregister.com. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  12. "Stompers' field leader named top manager". petaluma360.com. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  13. "Pacific Association honors Sonoma Stompers' Brett Creamer, Zack Pace". sonomanews.com. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  14. "2018 Gilded Glove Awards". instagram.com. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
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