Lake County Captains

The Lake County Captains are a Minor League Baseball team in Eastlake, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland, that plays in the Midwest League as the High-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians.

The Captains joined the Class A Midwest League following the 2009 season in a shuffle caused by the Columbus Catfish's move to Bowling Green, Kentucky, for the 2009 season. The move alleviated travel costs and time, as it was the South Atlantic League's northernmost team.

Before the 2003 season, the club was based in Columbus, Georgia, and known as the Columbus RedStixx. The Captains play their home games in Classic Auto Group Park, which has a capacity of 6,157 and opened in 2003 as Eastlake Stadium. The current stadium name results from a naming rights arrangement; the sponsor is Classic Automotive Group, a significant area chain of auto dealerships. Classic Auto Group Park hosted the South Atlantic League All-Star Game on June 20, 2006.

In conjunction with Major League Baseball's restructuring of Minor League Baseball in 2021, the Captains were organized into the High-A Central. In 2022, the High-A Central became known as the Midwest League, the name historically used by the regional circuit before the 2021 reorganization.

The Lake County Captains are a Minor League Baseball team based in Eastlake, Ohio, and serve as the Class A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians. Established in 2003, the Captains compete in the Midwest League and are known for developing young talent and providing exciting baseball entertainment for fans in the Lake County area. The team’s name reflects the region’s proximity to Lake Erie, and their home games are played at Classic Park, a modern stadium that offers a family-friendly atmosphere and community engagement. The Captains are dedicated to fostering a love of baseball, supporting local initiatives, and helping aspiring players progress through the ranks toward Major League Baseball.