The eventful 2014 Visalia Rawhide season saw the team go on lengthy streaks, both winning and losing, and ended up in an all-or-nothing game in the Cal League finals. Lancaster shot down Visalia’s dreams of ending the 36-year title drought that has become known as Chopper’s Curse with a 3-2 series win that gave the Jethawks their second California League title in three seasons.
Nevertheless, 2014 was a huge success for the Rawhide on many levels and Jeff Wiser of InsideTheZona.com has posted a look-back on the season that was. There was a lot of magic at Recreation Park over the summer and it culminated in playoff baseball. But beyond the appearance of celebrated alum and 1980 AL Rookie of the Year Joe Charboneau, there was an impressive crop of new talent on the field that led to a championship series berth.
Take a look at Wiser’s post that sums up the players that made this a great year for the Diamondbacks’ hiA affiliate:
TOP PROSPECTS BLAIR, SHIPLEY AND DRURY POWER RAWHIDE SUCCESS – InsideTheZona.com/Jeff Wiser
