Proud California League High-A Affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels located in San Bernardino, CA. As an organization that takes great pride in community involvement, the 66ers led the California League in attendance in 2017. Over the coarse of 2017, nearly $300,000 was invested to the Inland Empire community along with several community oriented programs implemented by the 66ers Front Office staff.
Name and Affiliation Changes
From 1987 - 1992, the Spirit were the affiliated with the Seattle Mariners. In 1996, while affiliates of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team changed their moniker to the Stampede. This name lasted for seven seasons during which time, the team's affiliation once again changed back to the Mariners (2001 - 2007). Looking for a new identity and a way to include the fans in rebranding, the front office held a competition to rename the organization in 2003. Season ticket holder, Phil Westbook's suggestion and a desire to brand the team to the entire Inland Empire led to the team taking on the name Inland Empire 66ers.
The Los Angeles Dodgers once again became the team's major league affiliate in 2008 and remained as such until the 2011 season when Inland Empire partnered with the Los Angeles Angels.
California League Championships - 6 (1995, 1999, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2013)
San Manuel Stadium
The 66ers have called San Manuel Stadium home since 1996. The stadium boasts 5,000 seats and grass seating that can accommodate several thousand more fans in comfort. The facility has all of the modern amenities, including 12 spacious luxury skybox suites, each with a private outdoor balcony equipped with stadium-style seating, a new suite located behind first base dugout, two large outdoor picnic areas that overlook the playing field, and a high-tech, full-color video board.
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