2022 Season Recap

(Continued from page 11) was one hour and 54 minutes on May 13, 2011 at New Britain with no pitch clock.

For the first time since 2014, the Sea Dogs secured a trip to the Eastern League playoffs and faced the Somerset Patriots (New York Yankees) in the Northeast Division Championship Series. The Sea Dogs hosted the Patriots at Hadlock Field on September 20th but lost 9-4 in front of 4,447 fans. Then, they traveled to Somerset, lost in the tenth inning, 6-5, and were eliminated from the Eastern League playoffs.

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David Hamilton set a new singleseason and career stolen base record, swiping 70 bases last season. He was only caught stealing nine times out of his 79 attempts. The previous record was set by Julio Ramirez who stole 64 bases in 1999. The implementation of the pitch clock sped games up, resulting in a new record for the shortest nine-inning game in franchise history.

On June 8th, the Sea Dogs were shutout by the Hartford Yard Goats, 4-0 in a nine-inning game (bottom of the ninth included) that lasted one hour and 51 minutes. Prior to that game, the fastest nine-inning game

Despite the playoff losses, a few Sea Dogs stood out all season and were honored for their contributions. Infielder Christian Koss was named Portland’s Most Valuable Player after playing in 125 games for Portland, leading the team in many offensive categories including home runs (17), RBI (84), SLG (.430), hits (127), doubles (22), extra-base hits (44), and total bases (210). His 84 RBI ranked third and his 127 hits ranked fourth in the Eastern League. Pitcher of the Year Chris Murphy started 13 games and appeared a total of 15 times for the Sea Dogs before earning the promotion to Triple-A Worcester on June 28th. He produced a 4-5 record with a 2.58 ERA with the Sea Dogs this season. The southpaw struck out 91 batters, which led all 2022 Sea Dogs pitchers. Ceddanne Rafaela’s multiple home run robbing catches and minimal errors earned him Defensive Player of the Year honors. He primarily was Portland’s centerfielder, but also appeared 12 times at shortstop.

Following the conclusion of the season, Portland was honored as the nation’s top Double-A franchise winning the prestigious Bob Freitas

In 2022, the Sea Dogs drew 379,100 fans, an average of 5,744 per game, which ranked third in Double-A and was the most the Sea Dogs have drawn since 2010. Portland was one of just 19 teams with an increase in attendance over pre-pandemic levels in 2019. The Sea Dogs also sold out Hadlock Field 16 times in 2022, the most sellouts since 2009.

The top-tier Hadlock Field experience will continue for the 2023 season with new players, new promotions, and new skits by Slugger The Sea Dog.

Modeled after the “Monster Seats” at Fenway Park, the Gifford’s HomeMaine Ice Cream Pavilion, located in right-field, offers some of the most unique seats in all of Minor League Baseball. These spacious seats offer spectacular views of the field with countertop seating. It is the only place in the ballpark that you have an opportunity to catch a home run ball. Additionally, you get great views of the Sea Dogs pitchers warming up in the bullpen.

Tickets can be purchased online at seadogs.com or by calling the Sea Dogs Ticket Office at 207-879-9500.

95.5/95.9 WPEI serves as the flagship station for the General Dynamics Bath Iron Works Sea Dogs Radio Network, which consists of five stations throughout Southern and Central Maine. WPEI is owned and operated by Atlantic Coast Radio and is part of the WEEI Sports Radio Network.

All 138 regular season Portland Sea Dogs games, home and road will be broadcast live on the network along with all Sea Dogs postseason action, if applicable. Network coverage begins 15 minutes prior to first pitch on all affiliates with the Nissan Pregame Show.

Emma Tiedemann

Emma Tiedemann takes to the airwaves for her fourth season as the “Voice of the Portland Sea Dogs” on the General Dynamics Bath Iron Works Sea Dogs Radio Network and sixth as a play-by-play broadcaster in Minor League Baseball. She previously served as the Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations for the Lexington Legends (Kansas City Royals Low-A) 2018-19. In 2019, Emma was honored as the South Atlantic League Media Relations Director of the Year.

PORTLAND MAINE Recreation and Facilities Management TIME LIMIT PARKING RULES

The City of Portland has enacted time limit parking rules for the red shaded areas on the map. From 5-9 PM, vehicles parked in the shaded areas* have a one hour time limit. Please look for and comply with parking signs in this area to avoid being ticketed. Whether using a private or city lot, only park where directed by lot employees. Please do not park in unattended lots.

EASY IN/EASY OUT PARKING AVAILABLE IN THESE LOTS: Mon - Fri | after 5:00 PM Sat & Sun | all day

995 Congress St. Maine Medical Center Lot

Congress St. Medical Building Garage Use Forest St. Entrance

King Middle School Lot Enter on Park Ave.

*Rules also apply on Gilman St. East of Congress St.