Bismarck Larks

The Bismarck Larks are a collegiate summer baseball team that plays in the Northwoods League. Based in Bismarck, North Dakota, the Larks play their home games at Bismarck Municipal Ballpark.

Bismarck Larks
Information
LeagueNorthwoods League (Great Plains West [2019-present])
(North Division [2017-2018])
LocationBismarck, North Dakota
BallparkBismarck Municipal Ballpark
Year founded2017
Colors    Black, gold, and gray
OwnershipJohn Bollinger, Glenn Bosch & Terry Daffinrud
ManagementJohn Bollinger
ManagerMark Weidemaier
Websitelarksbaseball.com

History

On August 28, 2015, it was announced that the Northwoods League had agreed to terms for a team to begin play in Bismarck for 2017.[1] Said team officially began promotions on June 6, 2016, with the launch of the name-the-team contest,[2] with Larks, Bullies and Flickertails being announced as the three finalists on July 29.[3]

The Bismarck Larks name, logo and colors were officially unveiled on October 13.[4][5][6] In 2020, they are playing against two temporary teams (Bismarck Bull-Moose and Mandan Flickertails) in Bismarck with players from Thunder Bay Thunder Cats and other locations.

Larks in the Pros[7]
Name Highest Level Team Professional Organization Years with Larks
Ryan Anderson Hickory Crawdads Texas Rangers 2017
Jeff Lindgren Miami Marlins[8] Miami Marlins 2017-18
Connor Perry Lakeland Flying Tigers Detroit Tigers 2018
Ripken Reyes San Antonio Missons San Diego Padres 2018
Cooper Bowman Midland RockHounds Oakland Athletics 2019
Wyatt Ulrich San Antonio Missons San Diego Padres 2017-20
Parker Harm Quad Cities River Bandits Kansas City Royals 2017-18
Chris Roycroft Memphis Redbirds St. Louis Cardinals 2017-18
Dylan Rock New Hampshire Fisher Cats Toronto Blue Jays 2018
Jackson Loftin Sugar Land Space Cowboys Houston Astros 2020 (Mandan)
Torin Montgomery Beloit Sky Carp Miami Marlins 2020 (Bull Moose)
Ike Buxton Pensacola Blue Wahoos Miami Marlins 2020 (Bull Moose)
Patrick Pridgen Lakeland Flying Tigers Detroit Tigers 2020 (Mandan)
John Wilson Cedar Rapids Kernels Minnesota Twins 2020 (Mandan)

Year-by-Year Records[9][10]
Season Manager Overall Record Split Season Records Playoffs
2017 Sean Repay 31-40 (.437) First Half: 16-19 (.457)

Second Half: 15-21 (.417)

 Did not make playoffs
2018* Sean Repay 37-34 (.521) First Half: 25-11 (.694)*Second Half: 12-23 (.347) Lost 5-13 to Duluth
2019 Sean Repay 32-40 (.444) First Half: 20-16 (.556)

Second Half: 12-24 (.333)

 Did not make playoffs
2020# Will Flynt 33-15 (.688) COVID-19 Season Lost 0-2 to Mandan

Defeated Mandan 9-2

Defeated Mandan 5-0

Northwoods League ND Pod Champs#

2021 Will Flynt 30-38 (.441) First Half: 18-17 (.514)

Second Half: 12-21 (.364)

 Did not make playoffs
2022 Will Flynt 23-45 (.338) First Half: 11-23 (.324)

Second Half: 12-22 (.353)

 Did not make playoffs
2023 Will Flynt 26-41 (.388) First Half: 16-18 (.471)

Second Half: 10-23 (.303)

 Did not make playoffs

* Denotes Best 1st Half Record in North Division

# Denotes ND Pod Champions

References
  1. "NWL Agrees to Terms Offered by Bismarck, ND for Play in 2017". Northwoods League. August 28, 2015. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
  2. "Bismarck Baseball is Back - Northwoods League". 6 June 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
  3. "Bismarck Name the Team Contest Down to Three Choices - Northwoods League". 29 July 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
  4. "Bismarck's Northwoods Baseball Team gets nickname". KFYR-TV. October 13, 2016. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
  5. Throlson, Scott (October 13, 2016). "Name unveiled: Bismarck Larks take flight". The Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
  6. "Bismarck Larks Announced as New Team Name". Northwoods League. October 13, 2016. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
  7. "Larks Alumni in the Pros". Bismarck Larks. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
  8. admin (2023-04-04). "Former Bismarck Lark Jeff Lindgren Debuts with the Marlins". Northwoods League. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
  9. "Home - Northwoods League". Retrieved 2023-10-11.
  10. "Standings". Northwoods League. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
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