PIONEER LEAGUE ANNOUNCES SECOND TEAM IN CALIFORNIA

High Wheelers Set to Be First Professional Sports Team in Yolo County History
Windsor, CO – January 22nd, 2024

Today the Pioneer Baseball League, an MLB Partner League, announced the addition of a
new team in Yolo County, California named the Yolo High Wheelers.
The Yolo High Wheelers are the newest addition to the historic Pioneer Baseball League
and the second team in the league’s West Coast expansion after Oakland’s recently
launched Ballers. These budding natural rivals will play each other 36 times this year.
The High Wheelers have embarked on an unprecedented partnership with UC Davis that
includes the team playing its home games at UC Davis’ historic 3,500 seat Phil Swimley
Field at the Dobbins Stadium and an innovative Community Benefits Plan to provide a
wide-range of ticket discount plans, promotions, educational and other community-based
programs.

“It’s an honor to be bringing the first professional sports team to Davis and the broader
Yolo and Solano community. We believe that through strong community partnerships,
professional baseball can provide a new model for sports teams dedicated to building a
championship culture, developing players, and investing in the local community. We’re
excited to be a part of Yolo County’s continued growth and look forward to seeing local
families at our first home game on May 21, 2024,” said Bryan Carmel, co-founder of the
Yolo High Wheelers.

Yolo County, located in Northern California near the state capital of Sacramento,
encompasses such notable cities as Davis, home to the University of California at Davis,
and Woodland.

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“Today’s announcement demonstrates what we at Davis have always known, that we
deserve a professional sports team that celebrates everything that makes our city a
fantastic place to call home. I am excited to root for the Yolo High Wheelers and to throw
out the first pitch at the season opener in May. Davis and the entire Yolo and Solano
Counties are once again proving that what you plant here grows. I look forward to seeing
the Yolo High Wheelers provide our residents with a fun and memorable experience,” said
Josh Chapman, Mayor of Davis.

The designation "High Wheelers" commemorates Davis as a global cycling hub and the
headquarters of the US Bicycling Hall of Fame. The team's colors will be Black, Yellow, and
Orange.

The coaching staff will include the PBL’s 2023 Manager of the Year, Billy Horton, local
resident Gary Davenport as Bench Coach, and Jerome Williams will serve as the team’s
Pitching Coach. Troy Loparco will be the team’s General Manager.

“On behalf of the Pioneer Baseball League, we welcome the Yolo High Wheelers and the
broader Yolo and Solano County baseball fans to the historic and innovative Pioneer
League. We’re excited to bring professional baseball to more California fans while building a
partnership with the local community that puts the fans first,” said Michael Shapiro,
President of the Pioneer Baseball League.

Tickets will be available soon after launch, with updates to follow at
www.highwheelers.com.

About the Pioneer Baseball League:
Founded in 1939, the Pioneer Baseball League has long been a key part of the social fabric in the
vast and stunningly beautiful mountain west region. Spanning the fast-growing states of
Colorado, Montana, Idaho, Utah, and California the PBL has consistently delivered a rich
tradition of family-based entertainment. For more information go to www.pioneerleague.com.