Kannapolis Cannon Ballers | |||||
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Minor league affiliations | |||||
Class | Single-A (2021–present) | ||||
Previous classes | Class A (1995–2020) | ||||
League | Carolina League (2021–present) | ||||
Division | South Division | ||||
Previous leagues | South Atlantic League (1995–2020) | ||||
Major league affiliations | |||||
Team | Chicago White Sox (2001–present) | ||||
Previous teams | Philadelphia Phillies (1995–2000) | ||||
Minor league titles | |||||
League titles (1) | 2005 | ||||
Division titles (2) |
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First-half titles (1) | 2024 | ||||
Team data | |||||
Name | Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (2020–present) | ||||
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Colors | Navy blue, red, light blue, gold, white | ||||
Mascot | Boomer | ||||
Ballpark | Atrium Health Ballpark (2020–present) | ||||
Previous parks | Intimidators Stadium (1995–2019) | ||||
Owner(s)/ Operator(s) | Temerity Baseball, LLC | ||||
General manager | Matt Millward | ||||
Manager | Pat Leyland | ||||
Website | milb.com/kannapolis |
The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers are a Minor League Baseball team of the Carolina League and the Single-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. They are located in Kannapolis, North Carolina, and play their home games at Atrium Health Ballpark. The team was established in 1995 as the Piedmont Phillies. From 1996 to 2000, they were known as the Piedmont Boll Weevils. From 2001 to 2019, they were known as the Kannapolis Intimidators, after Kannapolis native NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, who was known as "The Intimidator," purchased a share of the team before the 2001 season.