The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters are a baseball team based in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin that plays in the Northwoods League , a collegiate summer baseball league . The Rafters play home games at historic Witter Field .
50-526: The Rafters name was announced in a logo unveiling ceremony on January 27, 2010. The team posted a 20–50 record in its first season in the Northwoods League. It drew 46,515 fans, ranking 7th of 16 teams in the Northwoods League. Rafters General Manager, Liz Kern, was named 2010 Northwoods League Executive of the Year for her efforts in starting the franchise. In its second season (2011) the team posted
100-568: A 2.96 ERA), as he led the Big West Conference in wins and strikeouts (103) and tied for the conference lead in complete games with 3. His 27 career victories are tied for second all-time at the school, and his 259 career strikeouts are fifth all-time at the school. Wagman was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 17th round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft . Wagman began his professional career in 2013 with
150-520: A 24–46 record. The team drew 48,006 fans during its second season, again ranking 7th of 16 teams in the league. The Rafters hosted the 2011 Marshfield Clinic Northwoods League All-Star Game. Thirty three players that appeared in the All-Star Game went on to play professional baseball. The first half of the Northwoods League season saw the Rafters post an 11–22 record. The second half their record
200-839: A 3.91 ERA, 6.2 innings for the Stockton Ports of the Class A-Advanced California League , and one start for the Midland RockHounds of the AA Texas League (going 1-0 with a 1.80 ERA). In 2016, Wagman pitched again for the Stockton Ports, going 4-6 with 2 saves and a 3.67 ERA and 78 strikeouts in 76 innings, and four starts for the Midland RockHounds in which he went 1-1. In 2017, Wagman pitched again for
250-708: A Top 100 ranking for nation's the top high school football athletes. The Offense-Defense All-American Bowl is held every January, featuring the 88 top-ranked high school seniors. Athletes who place in the top 15 of each gender division at the Foot Locker Cross Country Championships , a series of annual cross country running races which are held in various regions of the US, are awarded All-American honors. The National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association publishes an Academic All America Awards list for graduating seniors that have maintained
300-492: A championship event or by being selected by members of the national media, coaches' association, or through a poll. The All-American terminology is primarily a demonym and is often used with regard to college and occasionally to high school players in the United States and its territories . Selection to an All-America team for collegiate (or high-school) players, however, is honorary in nature. Likewise, there may also be
350-444: A lower-tiered accolade referred to as honorable mention that is conferred upon non-team members of similar caliber in the same class. "All-America teams" do not typically play any games as a unit, unlike many of the all-star teams. The original use of the term "All-America" seems to have been in reference to a list of college football players who were regarded as the best at their respective positions. The first "All-America" team
400-406: A minimum GPA of 3.750, and have lettered in their high school programs in swimming, diving, or water polo. The National High School Coaches Association also honors the nation's top student athletes on a yearly basis, as "High School Academic All-Americans". In 2020, High School Football America began publishing an annual Academic All-America Team honoring thousands of student-athletes from around
450-676: A top-eight basis. The cutoffs are the same for both indoor and outdoor competition. The student-athlete's team must be a member of the USTFCCCA. The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) selects five NCAA All-America teams. In women's volleyball, it selects teams for all three NCAA divisions. In the men's game, teams are chosen in the National Collegiate division (which includes members of Division I and Division II) and in Division III. The AVCA also selects teams for
500-493: Is a player who is listed as a first team All-American by at least half of the recognized lists. All-America teams are selected annually in various collegiate sports. In collegiate archery competitions All-America selections are determined by the US Collegiate Archery (USCA) association. All-American honors are awarded for Olympic Recurve, Compound Target, and Bowhunter divisions. All-American honors are awarded to
550-545: Is a registered trademark of the College Sports Information Directors of America , which began the program in 1952 to recognize college athletes at all levels of competition and in all collegiate sports. Each year different sets of All-American teams are recognized toward consensus and unanimous selection recognition. A "unanimous selection" is a player who is listed as a first team All-American by all recognized lists. A "consensus All-American"
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#1732786992067600-488: Is an annual honor bestowed on outstanding athletes in the United States who are considered to be among the best athletes in their respective sport. Individuals receiving this distinction are typically added to an All-America team for their sport. Some sports have multiple All-America teams, and list the honorees as members of a first team, second team, or third team. All-America teams are composed of outstanding U.S. amateur athletes. Individuals falling short of qualifying for
650-625: The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo in the summer of 2021. He pitched for Team Israel in the 2023 World Baseball Classic . Wagman was born in Danville, California , to Steven and Karyn Wagman, and is Jewish. He has a sister named Molly. In October 2018 he became a dual Israeli citizen , partly to help Israel’s baseball team make the 2020 Olympics . Wagman attended Monte Vista High School in Danville, graduating in 2009. There, Wagman
700-789: The Associated Press (AP), the National Association of Basketball Coaches , Sporting News , and the United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA). Many other bodies and publications select their own All-America teams. In Division I women's basketball, the NCAA recognizes unanimous first-team selections since 1995 based on selections from the AP, USBWA and Women's Basketball Coaches Association . Selections are administered by
750-602: The Associated Press , American Football Coaches Association , Football Writers Association of America , Sporting News , and the Walter Camp Football Foundation (WCFF) to determine consensus All-Americans. All-American honors are awarded by the GCAA for men's golf. In NCAA men's gymnastics, all American status is awarded to the top 8 finishers in the national championship. The American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) selects All-Americans at
800-706: The Czech Baseball Extraliga . He was 5-2 with a 1.98 ERA, one complete game, and 74 strikeouts in 71.1 innings, as batters hit .218 against him. On August 16, 2021, Wagman signed with the Sioux Falls Canaries of the American Association . He was 1-4 in five starts for the team, with a 4.50 ERA. Wagman was released by the Canaries on January 7, 2022. On February 3, 2022, Wagman signed with El Águila de Veracruz of
850-871: The Great Falls Voyagers of the Rookie Pioneer League , going 1-0 with a 3.57 ERA in 16 relief appearances. In 2014, he started six games for the Beloit Snappers of the A-Full Midwest League , going 2-2 with a 5.13 ERA. He was released by the White Sox in April 2014. He then pitched for the Rockford Aviators of the independent Frontier League , going 6-2 with a 3.05 ERA and striking out 85 (leading
900-677: The Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association . Wagman was released on June 28, 2018, after pitching in one game, due to injury. On July 16, 2019, Wagman signed with the Milwaukee Milkmen of the American Association . He was 1-4 in seven starts for the team in 2019, with a 4.79 ERA. Wagman was released by the Milkmen on March 9, 2020. In 2021, Wagman played for Tempo Praha in Prague, Czech Republic , which plays in
950-755: The McDonald's restaurant chain selects players annually for its McDonald's All-American Game , and there is also a Ballislife All-American Game . In football, there is the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and the Under Armour All-America Game . Since 2000, the United States Army has sponsored its own annual All-American high school football competition, the U.S. Army All-American Bowl , which includes an All-American football team, split East and West, and an All-American marching band. In 2005, Offense-Defense Sports began publishing
1000-663: The Mexican League . In 6 starts, Wagman went 2-0 with a 3.47 ERA and 13 strikeouts in 23.1 innings. He was released by Veracruz on June 22. On July 15, 2022, Wagman signed with the Bravos de León of the Mexican League. In 3 starts covering 12 + 1 ⁄ 3 innings, he went 0-2 with a 10.95 ERA. Wagman was released by León on December 21. Wagman was on the roster for Israel at the 2017 World Baseball Classic qualifier, however he did not make an appearance during
1050-628: The NAIA , USCAA and NCCAA . In all NCAA , NAIA , NJCAA , NCWA , and CCCAA divisions, the top 6 or 8 placers at the national championship tournament are considered All-Americans. At the high school level, noted All-America teams are selected by Parade magazine in football, and from 1957 to 2015 in basketball . In baseball, the ABCA/Rawlings High School All-America Baseball Team has been selected annually since 1969. Also in basketball,
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#17327869920671100-800: The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). In Division I, the top 40 overall finishers at the national meet are all named to the All-America team. In Division III, as of 2017, the top 40 finishers garner All-American distinction (previously top 35). The student-athlete's team must be a member of the USTFCCCA. Based on the NCAA Fencing Championships , the U.S. Fencing Coaches Association annually selects athletes for All-American first team, second team, third team, and honorable mention titles. The National Collegiate Athletic Association currently recognizes College Football All-America Teams selected by
1150-415: The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association , the selection rule differs for NCAA Division I compared to NCAA Division II , Division III , NJCAA and NAIA . For all categories, the top eight finishers in each individual event are awarded First-Team All-America designation, while Division I athletes placed ninth through sixteenth are awarded Second-Team. Relays are judged strictly on
1200-665: The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters in Northwoods League . In both 2012 and 2013 Wagman was voted to the NCAA Big West Conference All-Conference Team as a starting pitcher. He was also named a Louisville Slugger All American . In 2012, he was third in the conference in wins, with 9, and fifth in strikeouts, with 79. In 2013, he established the school record for victories in a season with 13 (going 13-3, with
1250-625: The 2017 World Baseball Classic . In 2018, he became a dual Israeli citizen. Wagman competed on the Israel national baseball team at the 2019 European Baseball Championship . He also pitched for the team at the Africa/Europe 2020 Olympic Qualification tournament in Italy in September 2019, which Israel won to qualify to play baseball at the 2020 Summer Olympics . He pitched for Team Israel at
1300-488: The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. In game 1 of the tournament he pitched Team Israel to a shutout victory over European bronze medal winner Team Spain. Wagman tied for the lead among all pitchers in the tournament with two wins, and led in complete games (1) and strikeouts (14), while going 2-0 with an 0.56 ERA in two starts and pitching 16 innings while giving up nine hits and zero walks, and keeping batters to an opposing batting average of .161. Wagman said: "This has been
1350-489: The Championship with a 0.00 ERA over 10.2 innings and was second in batting average with runners on (.059) and eighth in opposing batting average (.189), as he was 1-0 in three games and gave up seven hits and four walks as he struck out eight batters. Wagman also pitched for the team at the Africa/Europe 2020 Olympic Qualification tournament in Italy in September 2019, which Israel won to qualify to play baseball at
1400-841: The Division I and Division III levels, for both men and women. For Division I men, they select a first- and a second-team for East and for West; for Division I women, they select national first- and second-teams. For Division III men, they select a first- and a second-team for East and for West; for Division III women, they select a first and second team for both East and West. The United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) annually selects men's lacrosse All-Americans , distinguished by first team, second team, third team, and honorable mention. The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) annually selects women's lacrosse All-Americans, distinguished by first team, second team, third team, and honorable mention. US Lacrosse ,
1450-487: The Northwoods League Foundation. The team finished the season with an overall record of 33–35, in manager Craig Noto's first season with the team. The Rafters introduced the "Point Craft River", a waterway within the grounds where a small raft could be floated carrying beer from local brewer Stevens Point Brewery . The team finished the season with an overall record of 49–23. The team finished
1500-576: The Rafters first ever combined no hitter. Wisconsin Rapids won 7–0 in a seven inning game. Joey Wagman Joseph Samuel Wagman (born July 25, 1991) is an American-Israeli right-handed former professional baseball pitcher . He also plays for the Israel National Baseball Team . Wagman attended college at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo , where he was twice voted to the NCAA Big West Conference All-Conference Team, and
1550-585: The Stockton Ports, going 4-2 in 37 games (second on the team) with 1 save and a 4.86 ERA in 53.2 innings of relief. He was released from the Athletics organization on March 30, 2018. On April 18, 2018, Wagman signed with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball , for whom he was 0-4 in 12 games with an ERA of 8.33. He was released on June 18, 2018. On June 24, 2018, he signed with
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1600-666: The United States . The Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association (ICSA) selects All-American teams annually at the end of every full racing season. The selected sailors are then inducted into the ICSA Hall of Fame. In soccer , United Soccer Coaches (formerly known as the National Soccer Coaches Association of America, or NSCAA) annually names an eleven-member All-America team , as well as Division I women, and Division II and III teams. In NCAA swimming and diving , athletes and relay teams who make
1650-500: The best baseball experience of my life." He pitched for Team Israel at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo in the summer of 2021. He was 0-2, as in two starts he pitched 6.2 innings and gave up six earned runs. Wagman pitched for Team Israel in the 2023 World Baseball Classic . He played for Team Israel manager Ian Kinsler , and alongside two-time All Star outfielder Joc Pederson , starting pitcher Dean Kremer , and others. All-America The All-America designation
1700-497: The championship final (top eight) are considered First-Team All-Americans. Athletes and relay teams that qualify for the consolation final (determines places 9–16) are considered Honorable Mention All-Americans. All-American teams are selected by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA). The Intercollegiate Tennis Association annually selects men's and women's D-1 players with
1750-463: The first pitch. The Rafters finished first half of the season with a 16–18 record, placing them fifth in the South Division. Their overall season record was 27–42. The team welcomed its 100,000th fan through the gates on June 6 and celebrated its 100th home game on August 3. The Rafters finished the first half of the season with a 19–16 record, placing them fourth in the South Division. It
1800-612: The following criteria SINGLES (denoted by 'S') 1.) Top 16 seed in NCAA Singles Championships, or 2.) Reach round of 16 in NCAA Singles Championships, or 3.) Finish in the Top 20 of the final ITA Rankings. DOUBLES (denoted by 'D') 1.) Top eight seed in NCAA Doubles Championships, or 2.) Reach quarterfinals of NCAA Doubles Championship, or 3.) Finish in Top 10 of final ITA Rankings. Administered by
1850-539: The honor may receive All-America honorable mention. The designation is typically used at the collegiate level, although, beginning in 1957, high school athletes in football began being honored with All-American status, which then carried over to other sports like basketball and cross-country running. The selection criteria vary by sport. Athletes at the high school and college level placed on All-America teams are referred to as All-Americans. Individuals earn All-America honors in their sport either by athletic achievement at
1900-536: The league) in 76.2 innings, and being named to the 2014 Frontier League All-Star Team for the West Division. < He threw four pitches; a fastball in the high 80s, a curveball , a slider , and a changeup . In July 2014 he was signed to a minor league contract as a free agent by the Oakland Athletics . In 2015, Wagman pitched 24 games (15 starts) for Beloit going 8-4 with one save and
1950-428: The national governing body for men's and women's lacrosse, annually selects national boys' and girls' high school All-Americans. The American Collegiate Rowing Association (ACRA) and Collegiate Rowing Coaches of America (CRCA) name All-American teams for men and women respectively. The term All-America was used for the student rugby teams that toured Australia in 1912 and New Zealand in 1913, see Rugby union in
2000-522: The playoffs against Team Lithuania in the 2019 Playoff Series at the end of July 2019 for the last qualifying spot for the 2019 European Baseball Championship . He was 0-0 with one save and a 1.50 ERA with 9 strikeouts in 6 innings. He got the win in Game 1 of the 3-game playoff series against Lithuania, after pitching 6 innings in the 12-2 victory. He pitched for Team Israel at the 2019 European Baseball Championship , where Wagman led all pitchers in
2050-427: The season with an overall record of 52-20 (52 wins in 2017 stands as the single-season Northwoods League record.) The team finished the season with an overall record of 34–37. The season started on May 31 with new general manager Andy Francis taking over from John Fanta. Eight current and former Rafters players were drafted to Major League Baseball in the 2019 First-Year Player Draft . The Northwoods League season
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2100-612: The season. Rafters fans voted left-handed pitcher Nestor Bautista the 2011 Rafters MVP. He was 3–4 on the season, with a 3.75 earned run average. Pitcher Joey Wagman played for the team. The 2011 season brought the Rafters their first franchise draft pick when the Boston Red Sox selected Cody Koback in the 10th round of the MLB amateur draft. The team hosted the 2011 Marshfield Clinic Northwoods League All-Star Game at Historic Witter Field, where Hall of Famer Paul Molitor tossed out
2150-714: The top 10 archers in each division based on aggregate scores from the National Indoor and Intercollegiate Championships each year. In baseball , All-America teams are selected annually by the American Baseball Coaches Association and Collegiate Baseball . In Division I men's basketball, the National Collegiate Athletic Association recognizes consensus All-America teams via a points system, currently based on teams chosen by four entities:
2200-526: The tournament. He pitched for Team Israel at the 2017 World Baseball Classic , in March 2017. Wagman competed on the Israel national baseball team for qualification for the 2020 Olympics . He started one game and pitched in one game in relief as the team played in the 2019 European Baseball Championship - B-Pool in early July 2019 in Blagoevgrad , Bulgaria , winning all of its games and advancing to
2250-505: Was 9–28, for a 20–50 season record. The Rafters concluded their inaugural season in front of a record crowd of 2,415 at Witter Field on August 16 by defeating the Battle Creek Bombers 5–4. The Rafters ranked 7th of 16 teams in the Northwoods League in attendance, with an average attendance of 1,368 per game. The Rafters lost all five of their season opening games, with an average of 1,300 fans in attendance. They went 24–46 on
2300-641: Was honorable mention All- East Bay Athletic League as a center fielder as he batted .422 as a senior, and also pitched for the Mustangs. Wagman then attended college at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo , where he earned a degree in International Business. In 2010, he played summer baseball for the Walla Walla Sweets of the summer collegiate West Coast League , going 2-2 record with a 2.65 ERA. In 2011, he played summer baseball for
2350-512: Was named a Louisville Slugger All American . He established the school record for victories in a season, with 13. He was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 17th round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft . Pitching for the Rockford Aviators of the independent Frontier League in 2014, Wagman led the league in strikeouts and was named to the Frontier League All-Star Team. Wagman pitched for Team Israel at
2400-512: Was shortened to 46 games due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Wisconsin Rapids went 35–11, the best winning percentage in Northwoods League history. The season started on May 31 with new field manager Kirk Shrider taking over for Craig Noto who stepped down before the season after taking the head coaching position at Wagner College . The team finished the season with an overall record of 38–34. On August 8, 2021, Nathan Hemmerling and Brayden Bonner threw
2450-560: Was the 1889 College Football All-America Team selected by Caspar Whitney and published in This Week's Sports in association with Walter Camp . In triathlons, USA Triathlon bestows the All America status on the top 10% within their age group. The term has also been used in athletics in new ways to recognize the academic achievements of student-athletes as "Academic All-America" teams are named. The term "Academic All-America"
2500-546: Was the first time they had finished a half above .500. The Rafters had a 31–39 overall record for the season. The team extended its lease with the City of Wisconsin Rapids through 2020 and added a new addition to the ballpark for groups, the Element Mobile Rat Trap. The team finished the season with an overall record of 27–45. The Rafters unveiled a new Interactive Accessible Seating Area, in partnership with
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