Alec Sanchez led the Tulsa Drillers with 12 stolen bases in 2020. IAN MAULE, Tulsa World file
For the fourth time in the past eight years, the Tulsa Drillers are receiving the Texas League's top off-the-field award.
On Tuesday, the Drillers and Amarillo Sod Poodles were named as the TL's 2020 co-organizations of the year. It is the seventh time the Drillers have won the award since it started in 1989.
Although the minor league season was canceled in 2020, the Drillers and Sod Poodles (two) operated teams in the Texas Collegiate Baseball League.
“In order to celebrate the great efforts our clubs have put forth during 2020, the baseball season that never was, the Texas League has decided to recognize two teams for their ingenuity, creativity and incredible work ethic in providing events in their communities ranging from college baseball games, COVID-related outreaches and digital programs, etc.,” TL president Tim Purpura said in a press release. “Congratulations to both clubs, their owners, management and fans for keeping things positive during trying times.”
The Drillers defeated the Amarillo Sod Squad in the North Division finals before losing to Brazos Valley in the championship game.
For now, the TL has been renamed as Double-A Central as part of Major League Baseball's restructuring of the minors.
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Snow covers Gathering Place Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 in Tulsa, Okla.
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People play with their dogs in the snow on the campus of the University of Tulsa Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 in Tulsa, Okla.
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A worker in heavy machinery clears snow from the Tulsa Community College parking lot at 10th Street and Boston Ave. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 in Tulsa, Okla.
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A worker in heavy machinery clears snow from the Tulsa Community College parking lot at 10th Street and Boston Ave. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 in Tulsa, Okla.
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Looking south on Riverside Drive as snow blankets Tulsa near 31st Street Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 in Tulsa, Okla.
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An aerial of Tulsa blanketed in snow seen from near 14th Place and Denver Ave. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 in Tulsa, Okla.
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An aerial view looking west on 14th Place from near Denver Ave. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 in Tulsa, Okla.
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Sledders are seen at Harwelden Mansion Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 in Tulsa, Okla.
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Tulsa is seen blanketed in snow Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 in Tulsa, Okla.
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Tulsa is seen blanketed in snow with Veterans Park in the foreground Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 in Tulsa, Okla.
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Tulsa is seen blanketed in snow with Veterans Park in the foreground Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 in Tulsa, Okla.
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Midtown Tulsa, looking northeast from 31st Street and Boston Ave. is blanketed in snow Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 in Tulsa, Okla.
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Midtown Tulsa, looking northeast from 31st Street and Boston Ave. is blanketed in snow Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 in Tulsa, Okla.
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The PSO Power Station the Arkansas River Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 in Tulsa, Okla.
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Snow covers Gathering Place Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 in Tulsa, Okla.
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An aerial of Tulsa blanketed in snow seen from near 14th Place and Denver Ave. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 in Tulsa, Okla.
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An aerial view looking west on 14th Place from near Denver Ave. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 in Tulsa, Okla.
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