New Britain Rock Cats

New Britain Rock Cats
Team logo Cap insignia
Minor league affiliations
Previous classesDouble-A (1983–2015)
Previous leagues
Eastern League (1983–2015)
Major league affiliations
Previous teams
Minor league titles
League titles (2)
  • 1983
  • 2001*
*(Co-champion)
Division titles (2)
  • 1998
  • 2001
Team data
Previous names
  • New Britain Rock Cats (1997–2015)
  • Hardware City Rock Cats (1995–1996)
  • New Britain Red Sox (1983–1994)
  • Bristol Red Sox (1973–1982)
ColorsRed, Black, Gray, Tan, White
         
MascotRocky The Rock Cat (1995–2015)
The Bee (1983–1994)
BallparkNew Britain Stadium (1996–2015)
Previous parks
Beehive Field (1983–1995)

The New Britain Rock Cats were a minor league baseball team that competed in the Eastern League. They were the Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox for 12 years, the Minnesota Twins for 20 years and the Colorado Rockies for one. They played their home games at New Britain Stadium in New Britain, Connecticut. The team moved to Dunkin' Donuts Park in nearby Hartford before the 2016 season, becoming the Hartford Yard Goats.