"Hillcats" redirects here. For the college athletic teams, see Rogers State Hillcats.
Minor league baseball team
Lynchburg Hillcats
Founded in 1963
Lynchburg, Virginia
Team logo
Cap insignia
Minor league affiliations
Class
Single-A (2022–present)
Previous classes
Low-A (2021)
Class A-Advanced (1990–2020)
Class A (1966–1989)
Double-A (1963–1965)
Class B (1943–1955)
League
Carolina League (2022–present)
Division
North Division
Previous leagues
Low-A East (2021)
Carolina League (1966–2020)
Southern League (1963–1965)
South Atlantic League (1962–1963)
Appalachian League (1959)
Piedmont League (1943–1955)
Virginia League (1886–1942, various)
Major league affiliations
Team
Cleveland Indians / Guardians (2015–present)
Previous teams
Atlanta Braves (2011–2014)
Cincinnati Reds (2010)
Pittsburgh Pirates (1995–2009)
Boston Red Sox (1988–1994)
New York Mets (1976–1987)
Texas Rangers (1975)
Minnesota Twins (1970–1974)
Chicago White Sox (1963–1969)
St. Louis Cardinals (1943–1955)
Minor league titles
League titles (8)
1978
1983
1984
1997
2002
2009
2012
2017
Division titles (1)
2022
First-half titles (1)
2022
Team data
Name
Lynchburg Hillcats (1995–present)
Previous names
Lynchburg Red Sox (1988–1994)
Lynchburg Mets (1976–1987)
Lynchburg Rangers (1975)
Lynchburg Twins (1970–1974)
Lynchburg White Sox (1963–1969)
Lynchburg Cardinals (1943–1955)
Lynchburg Senators (1940–1942)
Lynchburg Grays (1939)
Lynchburg Shoemakers (1906–1917, various)
Lynchburg Climbers (1894–1896)
Colors
Midnight blue, cyan, green, white
Mascot
Southpaw 2.0
Ballpark
Calvin Falwell Field (1963–present)
Owner(s)/ Operator(s)
Elmore Sports Group
General manager
Matt Ramstead
Manager
Jordan Smith
The Lynchburg Hillcats are a Minor League Baseball team in Lynchburg, Virginia that plays in the Carolina League and is the Single-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians. They were a farm team of the Atlanta Braves from 2011 to 2014, the Cincinnati Reds in 2010, and the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1995 to 2009. The Hillcats play home games at Bank of the James Stadium; refurbished and renamed in 2004, the stadium seats 4,291 fans.
In May 2016, the franchise announced that they would rebrand after the season.[1] When put to a fan vote for a new moniker with "Derechos," "Doves," "Lamb Chops," "Love Apples," and "River Runners" as options, a majority of fans voted to retain the Hillcats name.[2] They did, however, unveil new logos and a different color scheme, consisting of seven hills green, Blue Ridge blue, and midnight blue, for the 2017 season.[3]
^Walls, Dave (May 24, 2016). "Lynchburg Hillcats announce contest to rename franchise". WSET.
^"Lynchburg to Remain Hillcats". Ballpark Digest. July 27, 2016. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
^"Lynchburg Hillcats Unveil New Logos". Ballpark Digest. October 28, 2016. Retrieved October 28, 2016.
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