Class D (1908, 1911) Class B (1912–1914, 1916–1917)
League
Ohio State League (1908, 1911) Central League (1912–1914, 1916–1917)
Major league affiliations
Team
None
Minor league titles
League titles (1)
1911
Conference titles (1)
1916
Team data
Name
Springfield Reapers (1908, 1911–1914, 1916–1917)
Ballpark
Snyder Field (1908, 1911–1914, 1916–1917)
The Springfield Reapers were a minor league baseball team based in Springfield, Ohio.
The Reapers played as members of the 1908 and 1911 Class D level Ohio State League, winning the league championship in 1911. The Reapers joined the Class B level Central League, playing as members from 1912 to 1914 and 1916 to 1917. The Reapers played the 1916 and 1917 seasons with Springfield native Joe Dunn serving as manager.
Baseball Hall of Fame member Jesse Haines played for the 1916 and 1917 Springfield Reapers teams.
The Springfield teams hosted home minor league games at Snyder Field, which was located within today's Snyder Park.
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