Terre Haute REX

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LeagueProspect League (Eastern Conference – Central Division)
LocationTerre Haute, Indiana
BallparkBob Warn Field at Sycamore Stadium
Founded2010
League championships2 (2015, 2018)
Division championships2 (2015, 2018)
ColorsBlack, Blue, White
     
OwnershipSycamore Foundation Holdings[1]
ManagerTony Rosselli
General ManagerBruce Rosselli[2][3]
Mediatribstar
Websitethrexbaseball.com

The Terre Haute REX[4] are a collegiate summer baseball team based in Terre Haute, Indiana. They are a member of the summer collegiate Prospect League.[1]

They are managed by Tyler Wampler.

The Rex play home games at Bob Warn Field at Sycamore Stadium, also the home of Indiana State University's baseball team.[5]

The Terre Haute Rex are named after a prominent product with a historic connection to the community. Rex Coffee, produced by Clabber Girl, the “Imperial blend, fit for a Monarch” was roasted and packed in downtown Terre Haute, with a history dating back over a century. Patented in 1905, Rex Coffee was a household name from Chicago to Louisville; and from Cincinnati to St. Louis. The selection of the 'Rex' name continues a Terre Haute tradition of unique baseball team names that includes the Huts, Tots, Stags, Terre-iers and Highlanders.[6][7][8]

The Rex play in the Prospect League's Eastern Conference – Central Division along with the Danville Dans, Dubois County Bombers, Full Count Rhythm, and Normal CornBelters.[9]

2011

In 2011, a new team fight song, titled "Come On Rex!" debuted at the home contests. "Come On Rex" was written by Alan Barcus, an Indiana State University alum and the composer of the popular song "You're My Cubs!" which has played inside Wrigley Field at Chicago Cubs home games for several seasons.[10]

2012

The Indiana State University Athletics Department Facilities and Game Management crew were hired by the REX prior to the start of the 2012 season and were named the 2012 Prospect League Rookie Grounds Crew of the Year following the season.[11]

Manager Brian Dorsett was tabbed the Manager of the Year (sharing the honor with Dubois County's Ryan Anderson); the Rex also had three All-Stars. Relief Pitcher Nick Blount, Shortstop Nick Johnson and Centerfielder Kyle Kempf.[11]

Seasons

Season Manager Record Win % Division GB Post-season record Post-season win % Post-season result Notes
2010 Brian Dorsett 29–26 .527 4th 2.5 0–0 .000 Did not qualify
2011 Brian Dorsett 34–22 .607 2nd 4.0 0–1 .000 Lost West Division Championship (Quincy) Made playoffs as a result of 2nd Half division title
2012 Brian Dorsett 38–22 .633 1st – 0–1 .000 Lost West Division Championship (Dubois County) Made playoffs as a result of 2nd Half division title
2013 Neil Walton 32–28 .533 3rd 9.0 0–0 .000 Did not qualify
2014 Bobby Segal 37–23 .617 2nd 2.5 0–0 .000 Did not qualify
2015 Bobby Segal 43–17 .717 1st – 4–0 1.000 Won West Division Championship (Danville)
Won Prospect League Championship (West Virginia)		 Made playoffs as a result of 1st and 2nd Half division title
2016 Tyler Wampler 35–24 .593 3rd 4.0 0–0 .000 Did not qualify
2017 Tyler Wampler 32–28 .533 2nd 4.0 1–2 .333 Lost West Division Championship (Lafayette) Made playoffs with 2nd best record in West division
2018 Tyler Wampler 35–24 .593 2nd 0.5 4–1 .800 Won West Division Championship (Danville)
Won Prospect League Championship (Kokomo)		 Made playoffs with 2nd best record in West division
2019 Tyler Wampler 35–25 .583 3rd 5.0 0–0 .000 Did not qualify
2020 Season cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic)
2021 A. J. Reed 20–40 .333 4th 21.5 0–0 .000 Did not qualify
2022 Matt Chavarria 37–23 .617 3rd 4.5 0–0 .000 Did not qualify
2023 Harry Markotay 23–33 .411 4th 10.0 0–0 .000 Did not qualify
2024 Tony Rosselli 0–0 .000 0–0 .000
Totals 430–335 .562 9–5 .643

Roster

Terre Haute Rex roster
Active roster Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  • -- Zacheus Carr
  • -- Evan Chung
  • -- Kaleb Marrs
  • -- Aaron Moss



  

Catchers

  • TBD

Infielders

  • -- Brady Yeryar

Outfielders

  • -- Ben Kearns
  • -- Gabe Wright
  

Manager

  • -- Tony Rosselli

Coaches

  • -- Jacob Harden (assistant)

Disabled list
‡ Inactive list
§ Suspended list

 updated January 10, 2024

References

  1. ^ a b Terre Haute Joins The Prospect League at summercollegeleagues.com, URL accessed December 30, 2009. Archived 12/30/09
  2. ^ Terre Haute Rex hires general manager at indstate.edu, URL accessed December 30, 2009. Archived 12/30/09
  3. ^ Terre Haute Rex names general manager at tribstar.com, URL accessed December 30, 2009. Archived 12/30/09
  4. ^ "REX Baseball | Terre Haute Rex Indiana summer baseball". www.rexbaseball.com. Retrieved 2018-08-06.
  5. ^ Baseball franchise coming to Terre Haute at tribstar.com, URL accessed December 30, 2009. Archived 12/30/09
  6. ^ Baseball returns to Terre Haute at indstate.edu, URL accessed December 30, 2009. Archived 12/30/09
  7. ^ http://www.prospectleague.com/story5.pdf[dead link]
  8. ^ "TH Rex Gets Morning Show Style".
  9. ^ "2024 Prospect League Standings - Prospect League Baseball". www.prospectleague.com. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  10. ^ "About Alan Barcus". Alan Barcus.com. Archived from the original on 2010-01-04. Retrieved 19 August 2012.
  11. ^ a b "Metro Roundup: Dorsett, Rex players honored in Prospect League postseason awards | Sports | tribstar.com".
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