teams to participate in a condensed American Association season as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. They went on hiatus for the 2020 season, and returned to play in 2021. After finishing in last place in the North Division with a 39-61 record in 2021, Greg Tagert left the organization after 17 years to join the San Francisco Giants organization. Season-by-season records Playoffs 2005 season: Defeated St. Paul 3–2 in semifinals; defeated Fargo-Moorhead 3–2 to win championship 2006 season: Defeated Schaumburg 3–2 in semifinals; lost to Fargo-Moorhead 3–1 in championship 2007 season: Defeated Winnipeg 3–2 in semifinals; defeated Calgary 3–2 to win championship 2008 season: Defeated Winnipeg 3–1 in semifinals; lost to Kansas City 3–1 in championship 2009 season: Defeated Kansas City 3–2 in semifinals; lost to Fargo-Moorhead 3–1 in championship 2010 season: Lost to Fargo-Moorhead 3–0 in semifinals 2013 season: Defeated Fargo-Moorhead 3–1 in semifinals; defeated Wichita 3–1 to win championship 2017 season: Lost to Wichita 3–0 in semifinals 2018 season: Lost to St. Paul 3–1 in semifinals Roster Notable alumni Source: Adron Chambers (2016) Ben Risinger (2005) Brad Halsey (2010) Brad Voyles (2008) Bubba Carpenter (2002-2003) Clay Zavada (2013) Evan Marzilli (2019) Howard Battle (2003) James Parr (2014) Jarrod Patterson (2007) Jermaine Allensworth (2006-2007) Jim Crowell (2007) Jorge de León (2016-2018) Masato Fukae (2016) Mitch Glasser (2018) Nathan Haynes (2006) Onan Masaoka (2009) Randall Simon (2010) Rico Washington (2011-2012) Tim Byrdak (2003) Tim Sauter (2005) Tony Cogan (2007-2009) Trey Beamon (2004) Wes Chamberlain (2003) Yasutomo Kubo (2018) Zach McClellan (2010) Retired numbers References Specific General nlfan.com – yearly league standings and awards External links RailCats page on OurSports Central nlfan.com RailCats Guide Sports in Gary, Indiana American Association of Professional Baseball teams Professional baseball teams in Indiana Northern League (baseball, 1993–2010) teams Baseball teams established in 2001 2001 establishments in Indiana Baseball in Chicago