The Omaha Storm Chasers are a United States

United States

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 minor league baseball

Minor league baseball

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 team currently based in the Omaha

Omaha, Nebraska

Omaha is the largest city in the state of Nebraska, United States, and is the county seat of Douglas County. It is located in the Midwestern United States on the Missouri River, about 20 miles north of the mouth of the Platte River...

 suburb of Papillion, Nebraska

Papillion, Nebraska

Papillion is a city in Sarpy County in the U.S. state of Nebraska. It is a suburb to the southwest of neighboring Omaha, and is the county seat of Sarpy County. The population of Papillion was 18,894 at the 2010 census. In 2009, Papillion was named the #3 best place to live in the United States by...

. The team is the Triple-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals

Kansas City Royals

The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...

 major league club and has been a member of the expanded Pacific Coast League

Pacific Coast League

The Pacific Coast League is a minor-league baseball league operating in the Western, Midwestern and Southeastern United States. Along with the International League and the Mexican League, it is one of three leagues playing at the Triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball.The...

 since 1998. From 1969 to 1997, Omaha played in the now dissolved American Association

American Association (20th century)

The American Association was a minor league baseball league at the Triple-A level of baseball in the United States from to and to . Together with the International League, it contested the Junior World Series which determined the championship team in minor league baseball, at least for the...

. The team is owned by the Omaha Royals Limited Partnership; principal owners include Bill Shea, Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett

Warren Edward Buffett is an American business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. He is widely regarded as one of the most successful investors in the world. Often introduced as "legendary investor, Warren Buffett", he is the primary shareholder, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. He is...

 & Walter Scott, Jr.

Walter Scott, Jr.

Walter Scott, Jr. is an American civil engineer, philanthropist, and former CEO of Peter Kiewit Sons' Incorporated. Scott was the 1997 recipient of the Horatio Alger Award and consistently ranks among the wealthiest Americans. He sits on the Board of Berkshire Hathaway, and is a childhood friend...

As the Omaha Royals, the team played in Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium

Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium

Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium is a baseball stadium in Omaha, Nebraska, the former home to the annual NCAA Division I College World Series and the minor league Omaha Royals, now known as the Omaha Storm Chasers...

, home to the College World Series

College World Series

The College World Series or CWS is an annual baseball tournament held in Omaha, Nebraska that is the culmination of the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship, which determines the NCAA Division I college baseball champion. The eight teams are split into two, four-team, double-elimination brackets,...

 for over 50 years. Omaha has been the only Triple-A location for the Kansas City Royals

Kansas City Royals

The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. The Royals are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1973 to the present, the Royals have played in Kauffman Stadium...

 since their inception in 1969. In 2011, the Storm Chasers moved to their new home, Werner Park in Sarpy County

Sarpy County, Nebraska

-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 122,595 people, 43,426 households, and 33,220 families residing in the county. The population density was 510 people per square mile . There were 44,981 housing units at an average density of 187 per square mile...

.

Beginning with the 1999 season, the team nickname was changed to the Omaha Golden Spikes. The name change was a reference to the Golden Spike

Golden spike

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 driven at Promontory Summit, Utah

Utah

Utah is a state in the Western United States. It was the 45th state to join the Union, on January 4, 1896. Approximately 80% of Utah's 2,763,885 people live along the Wasatch Front, centering on Salt Lake City. This leaves vast expanses of the state nearly uninhabited, making the population the...

, to celebrate the completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad

First Transcontinental Railroad

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 in 1869. It was intended to celebrate the rich railroad tradition in Omaha, headquarters of Union Pacific

Union Pacific Railroad

The Union Pacific Railroad , headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, is the largest railroad network in the United States. James R. Young is president, CEO and Chairman....

. However, the name change proved to be unpopular with some fans, and after three seasons the team name was changed back to the Royals in 2002.

Following the 2010 season, the then Omaha Royals began the process of changing their name. Fans had the opportunity to submit their choice of nicknames, as well as vote on the finalists. The list of 24 fan-submitted names was whittled down to 9 through voting through the team's website. The new team name, Omaha Storm Chasers, was revealed on November 15.

Year-by-year record

Year	Record	Finish	Manager	Playoffs
1969	85-55	1st	Jack McKeon Jack McKeon John Aloysius McKeon , nicknamed Trader Jack, is a former Major League Baseball manager. In 2003, he won a World Series with the Florida Marlins...	League Champions
1970	73-65	1st	Jack McKeon Jack McKeon John Aloysius McKeon , nicknamed Trader Jack, is a former Major League Baseball manager. In 2003, he won a World Series with the Florida Marlins...	League Champions
1971	69-70	5th	Jack McKeon Jack McKeon John Aloysius McKeon , nicknamed Trader Jack, is a former Major League Baseball manager. In 2003, he won a World Series with the Florida Marlins...
1972	71-69	4th	Jack McKeon Jack McKeon John Aloysius McKeon , nicknamed Trader Jack, is a former Major League Baseball manager. In 2003, he won a World Series with the Florida Marlins...
1973	62-73	6th	Harry Malmberg Harry Malmberg Harry William Malmberg was an American second baseman and coach in Major League Baseball, and a longtime player and manager in minor league baseball...
1974	54-82	8th	Harry Malmberg Harry Malmberg Harry William Malmberg was an American second baseman and coach in Major League Baseball, and a longtime player and manager in minor league baseball...
1975	67-69	6th	Billy Gardner Billy Gardner William Frederick Gardner is an American former Major League Baseball player, coach and manager. Gardner was a scrappy light-hitting second baseman who batted and threw right-handed. Gardner played for the New York Giants, Baltimore Orioles, Washington Senators/Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees,...
1976	78-58	2nd	Billy Gardner Billy Gardner William Frederick Gardner is an American former Major League Baseball player, coach and manager. Gardner was a scrappy light-hitting second baseman who batted and threw right-handed. Gardner played for the New York Giants, Baltimore Orioles, Washington Senators/Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees,...	Lost League Finals
1977	76-59	1st	John Sullivan John Sullivan (1960s catcher) John Peter Sullivan is a retired American catcher and coach in Major League Baseball. A left-handed batter who threw right-handed, Sullivan stood 6' tall and weighed 195 pounds as an active player.After graduating from Bernardsville, New Jersey, High School, Sullivan signed with the Detroit...	Lost League Finals
1978	66-69	4th	John Sullivan John Sullivan (1960s catcher) John Peter Sullivan is a retired American catcher and coach in Major League Baseball. A left-handed batter who threw right-handed, Sullivan stood 6' tall and weighed 195 pounds as an active player.After graduating from Bernardsville, New Jersey, High School, Sullivan signed with the Detroit...	League Champions
1979	65-71	6th	Gordon Mackenzie Gordon Mackenzie Henry Gordon Mackenzie is a former a Major League Baseball player. In 1956, he was signed as an amateur free agent by the Kansas City Athletics. Mackenzie made his major league debut on August 13, 1961 against the Chicago White Sox...
1980	66-70	4th	Joe Sparks Joe Sparks (baseball) Joseph Everett Sparks is the advance scout for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball, a former coach for four MLB teams, and a retired longtime manager in minor league baseball...
1981	79-57	1st	Joe Sparks Joe Sparks (baseball) Joseph Everett Sparks is the advance scout for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball, a former coach for four MLB teams, and a retired longtime manager in minor league baseball...	Lost League Finals
1982	71-66	4th	Joe Sparks Joe Sparks (baseball) Joseph Everett Sparks is the advance scout for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball, a former coach for four MLB teams, and a retired longtime manager in minor league baseball...	Lost League Finals
1983	64-72	6th (t)	Joe Sparks Joe Sparks (baseball) Joseph Everett Sparks is the advance scout for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball, a former coach for four MLB teams, and a retired longtime manager in minor league baseball...
1984	68-86	8th	Gene Lamont Gene Lamont Gene William Lamont is a former catcher and manager in Major League Baseball who managed the Chicago White Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates . He batted left-handed and threw right-handed...
1985	73-69	4th	Gene Lamont Gene Lamont Gene William Lamont is a former catcher and manager in Major League Baseball who managed the Chicago White Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates . He batted left-handed and threw right-handed...
1986	72-70	4th	John Boles / Frank Funk Frank Funk (baseball player) Franklin Ray Funk is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played from 1960-1963 for the Cleveland Indians and Milwaukee Braves. During a 4-year baseball career, he compiled 20 wins, 150 strikeouts, and a 3.01 ERA. Born in Washington, D.C., he was signed by the New York Giants as an...
1987	64-76	7th (t)	John Wathan John Wathan John David Wathan is a former Major League Baseball catcher and manager for the Kansas City Royals. He was considered one of the rare catchers with speed, having 105 stolen bases during his career...  / Frank Funk Frank Funk (baseball player) Franklin Ray Funk is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played from 1960-1963 for the Cleveland Indians and Milwaukee Braves. During a 4-year baseball career, he compiled 20 wins, 150 strikeouts, and a 3.01 ERA. Born in Washington, D.C., he was signed by the New York Giants as an...
1988	81-61	2nd	Glenn Ezell Glenn Ezell Glenn Wayne Ezell is an American former front-office executive in Major League Baseball, as well as a former MLB coach and minor league catcher and manager....	Lost League Finals
1989	74-72	3rd (t)	Sal Rende	Lost League Finals
1990	86-60	1st	Sal Rende	League Champions
1991	73-71	5th	Sal Rende
1992	67-77	6th (t)	Jeff Cox Jeff Cox Jeffrey Lindon Cox is a Major League Baseball third base coach for the Chicago White Sox. Previously, Cox was a second baseman for the Oakland Athletics during the 1980 and 1981 seasons...
1993	70-74	5th	Jeff Cox Jeff Cox Jeffrey Lindon Cox is a Major League Baseball third base coach for the Chicago White Sox. Previously, Cox was a second baseman for the Oakland Athletics during the 1980 and 1981 seasons...
1994	68-76	6th	Jeff Cox Jeff Cox Jeffrey Lindon Cox is a Major League Baseball third base coach for the Chicago White Sox. Previously, Cox was a second baseman for the Oakland Athletics during the 1980 and 1981 seasons...
1995	76-68	3rd	Mike Jirschele Mike Jirschele Michael John Jirschele is the manager for the Omaha Storm Chasers baseball team, his 12th season in Omaha and 15th season as a minor league manager...	Lost in 1st round
1996	79-65	2nd	Mike Jirschele Mike Jirschele Michael John Jirschele is the manager for the Omaha Storm Chasers baseball team, his 12th season in Omaha and 15th season as a minor league manager...	Lost in 1st round
1997	61-83	8th	Mike Jirschele Mike Jirschele Michael John Jirschele is the manager for the Omaha Storm Chasers baseball team, his 12th season in Omaha and 15th season as a minor league manager...
1998	79-64	4th (t)	Ron Johnson Ron Johnson (manager) Ronald David Johnson was the former first base coach of the Boston Red Sox. Also, he was formerly the manager of the Pawtucket Red Sox in minor league baseball, having led the team since 2005-2009. He guided them to a 2nd-place finish in the North Division of the International League...
1999	81-60	3rd	Ron Johnson Ron Johnson (manager) Ronald David Johnson was the former first base coach of the Boston Red Sox. Also, he was formerly the manager of the Pawtucket Red Sox in minor league baseball, having led the team since 2005-2009. He guided them to a 2nd-place finish in the North Division of the International League...	Lost in 1st round
2000	64-79	11th	John Mizerock John Mizerock John Joseph Mizerock was a backup catcher for the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves. He was the eighth overall pick in the 1979 draft.Since retiring as a player he has served as an interim manager and coach for the Kansas City Royals, and as a manager in the minor leagues.Mizerock managed...
2001	70-74	10th	John Mizerock John Mizerock John Joseph Mizerock was a backup catcher for the Houston Astros and the Atlanta Braves. He was the eighth overall pick in the 1979 draft.Since retiring as a player he has served as an interim manager and coach for the Kansas City Royals, and as a manager in the minor leagues.Mizerock managed...
2002	76-68	4th	Bucky Dent Bucky Dent Russell Earl "Bucky" Dent , is a former American Major League Baseball player and manager. He earned two World Series rings as the starting shortstop for the New York Yankees in and , and was voted the World Series MVP in 1978...
2003	70-73	11th	Mike Jirschele Mike Jirschele Michael John Jirschele is the manager for the Omaha Storm Chasers baseball team, his 12th season in Omaha and 15th season as a minor league manager...
2004	71-73	9th	Mike Jirschele Mike Jirschele Michael John Jirschele is the manager for the Omaha Storm Chasers baseball team, his 12th season in Omaha and 15th season as a minor league manager...
2005	72-72	8th	Mike Jirschele Mike Jirschele Michael John Jirschele is the manager for the Omaha Storm Chasers baseball team, his 12th season in Omaha and 15th season as a minor league manager...
2006	53-91	16th	Mike Jirschele Mike Jirschele Michael John Jirschele is the manager for the Omaha Storm Chasers baseball team, his 12th season in Omaha and 15th season as a minor league manager...
2007	73-71	3rd	Mike Jirschele Mike Jirschele Michael John Jirschele is the manager for the Omaha Storm Chasers baseball team, his 12th season in Omaha and 15th season as a minor league manager...
2008	63-81	3rd	Mike Jirschele Mike Jirschele Michael John Jirschele is the manager for the Omaha Storm Chasers baseball team, his 12th season in Omaha and 15th season as a minor league manager...
2009	64-80	4th	Mike Jirschele Mike Jirschele Michael John Jirschele is the manager for the Omaha Storm Chasers baseball team, his 12th season in Omaha and 15th season as a minor league manager...
2010	81-63	3rd	Mike Jirschele Mike Jirschele Michael John Jirschele is the manager for the Omaha Storm Chasers baseball team, his 12th season in Omaha and 15th season as a minor league manager...
2011	79-63	1st	Mike Jirschele Mike Jirschele Michael John Jirschele is the manager for the Omaha Storm Chasers baseball team, his 12th season in Omaha and 15th season as a minor league manager...	Won American Conference 3–1, Won PCL 3–0

External links

• Official Omaha Storm Chasers website