KNOW YOUR FOE: Cedar Rapids Kernels

The TinCaps welcome the Cedar Rapids Kernels from the High-A Central West Division to Parkview Field this Tuesday-Sunday (June 1-6).

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Affiliate: Minnesota Twins (since 2013)

Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa (390 miles from Parkview Field)

Ballpark: Veterans Memorial Stadium (opened: 2002)

Established: 1890

Social Media: @CRKernels

Hall of Fame Alumni: Trevor Hoffman (1991), Ted Simmons (1967), Lou Boudreau (1938), John McGraw (1891)

Notable Current MLB Alumni: Mike Trout (2010), Byron Buxton (2013), José Berrios (2013)

Throwback to that time I made a picture of the (now) richest pro athlete in the 2010 @MidwestLeagueBB HR Derby. I placed a remote camera in a clear Lexan box in front of home plate then fired it from the @TinCaps dugout. Still ticked focus went a tad soft after I taped it down. pic.twitter.com/lQfPRMz124

— They See Me Trollin’ (@TheChadRyan) March 20, 2019

Did You Know: In 2010, as an 18-year-old, Mike Trout played in the Midwest League All-Star Game at Parkview Field. He also competed in the Home Run Derby hosted by the TinCaps.

Top 30 Twins Prospects: No. 7 Matt Canterino (RHP), No. 11 Blayne Enlow (RHP), No. 13 Matt Wallner (OF), No. 21 Wander Javier (SS), No. 25 Seth Gray (3B), RHP Luis Rijo (RHP)

Historical Trivia: The original Cedar Rapids team in 1890 was known as the Canaries. Other past team names included the Rabbits, Bunnies, Raiders, Rockets, Indians, Braves, Red Raiders, Cardinals, Astros, Giants, and Reds… They have previously been affiliated with the Reds, Cardinals, Indians, Cubs, Brooklyn Dodgers, Milwaukee Braves, Astros, Giants, and Angels.

Mascot: Mr. Shucks (pictured below with former Fort Wayne Wizards star Torii Hunter, who now works for the Twins)