![]() Fans wanting to see the stars of the future should definitely plan a road trip to the Chiefs.Īs with all ballparks across the country the attendance has gone down so they are having even more specials than usual. ![]() Peoria, Illinois is a little more than a three hour drive from St. Prior to coaching, Swauger played seven seasons in the Cardinals organization, after being drafted in the 26th round of the 2008 draft out of The Citadelĭozer Park, 730 SW Jefferson Ave, Peoria, IL 61605 Swauger has also managed at the Johnson City Cardinals (TN). Our mascot, Homer, is a firehouse dog.” Manager: Chris SwaugerĬhris Swauger, 34, (shown left with Rob Rains)is in his second stint with the Chiefs, having served as manager for two seasons (2017-18), leading the team to two playoff berths, including a trip to the Midwest League Championship Finals in 2018. The Peoria Chiefs logo which was developed during the time of Pete Vonachen’s ownership in 1984, and used for about 10 years was originally a Native American warrior chief wearing a head dress, however they have transitioned the theme to a fire house theme by removing the “chief” feathers and adding a red firefighter’s helmet.Ĭhiefs minority owner and former longtime team president Rocky Vonachen (the son of the original owner) told the Peoria Journal Star, “We re-branded years ago, adding that their logo has nothing in it that points to Native Americans anymore. Making the jump from short-season Johnson City in 2019 to high A is infielder Chandler Redmond. ![]() Peoria, the new High A affiliate began the season with prospects Jhon Torres, an outfielder, third baseman Malcom Nunez and two of the team’s draft picks from last summer, pitcher Ian Bedell (who got hurt and had TommyJohn surgery) and outfielder Alec Burleson. (Follow him on Twitter at and and Facebook: STLSportsPage by Rob Rains) This is just a quick run-down on the Peoria Chiefs. In the next week or so we will be posting those features. In late July went to Dozer Park to work on a few features and watch the young talent. ![]() It’s always good to check out the Cardinals’ minor league clubs and this week we spotlight the Peoria Chiefs. ![]()
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