PCL1 Albuquerque Isotopes

Isotopes picked top Triple-A franchise by Baseball America

Published on November 8, 2007 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Albuquerque Isotopes News Release


In an off-season full of accolades, the Albuquerque Isotopes have picked up one more, earning the Bob Freitas Award from Baseball America as the top overall franchise in Triple-A Baseball, the publication announced today. The award, considered one of the most prestigious in Baseball, is annually awarded to the franchise that is the total embodiment of stability and success, demonstrating consistently high standards, both in the ballpark and in the front office, with well-run facilities, creative promotions, high attendance, and significant community involvement.

In addition to hosting the immensely successful 2007 Triple-A All-Star Game, the Isotopes were recognized on the basis of their five total years in Albuquerque, in which they've drawn almost three million total fans and have been widely regarded throughout the industry as one of the strongest franchises in the game. Isotopes Park continually ranks among the best facilities in sports and 'Topes merchandise is annually one of Minor League Baseball's biggest sellers.

"The Bob Freitas Award is one of the most coveted accolades in Baseball and it's an honor for the Isotopes to receive this recognition," said Isotopes President Ken Young. "This award, like every honor we receive, is emblematic of the incredible support the Isotopes receive from the community of Albuquerque, without whom the success we've enjoyed since the team's inception in 2003 would be impossible."

The Bob Freitas Award, named after longtime baseball ambassador Bob Freitas, was instituted by Baseball America in 1989 and recognizes the top franchises in each classification of Minor League Baseball. With stability serving as one of the award's hallmarks, a franchise cannot be eligible until its fifth year of existence. Young will receive the award on behalf of the team at a special ceremony held at the Baseball Winter Meetings in Nashville, TN. during the first week of December.

This off-season, the 'Topes have been recipients of a steady stream of honors and awards. In September, the team was named "Best Overall Franchise" by the PCL, and its General Manager John Traub was singled out as "PCL Executive of the Year." Earlier this week, Isotopes Park was named best professional baseball field by the Sports Turf Managers Association, to go along with Isotopes Head Groundskeeper Jarad Alley's PCL Groundskeeper of the Year honor which he claimed in late August. Season tickets and Mini-Plans are currently on sale for the 2008 season. For more information, visit www.albuquerquebaseball.com or call 505-924-2255.

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