High Wheelers manager Billy Horton, at the Dec. 11 official signing ceremony in Marysville, the High Wheelers new home.

MARYSVILLE, CA (MPG) - The High Wheelers, 2024 Pioneer League Champions, announced they are moving to the Yuba-Sutter region next season. On Dec. 11, the team hosted a signing ceremony at the historic Bryant Field in Marysville where they will be playing.  

The Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers aim to become the premium destination for family entertainment in the Yuba-Sutter region by setting a new standard for investment in player development, community engagement, and fan experience.

“We love baseball, and this is a first-class field here in our backyard to play it on! On behalf of the City of Marysville, I am thrilled to welcome the Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers. We’ve got such a deep and rich history with the sport and can’t wait to carry on that tradition.” said Dan Flores, Community Development Director, Marysville 

Marysville, located two hours northeast of the Bay Area, is a deeply historic baseball community and offers an opportunity to re-integrate baseball into the economic and cultural fabric of the Yuba-Sutter region. The team will be playing at Bryant Field, a historic ballpark built from New Deal investments. In the past, the community has hosted baseball legends such as Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and Jackie Robinson.

High Wheelers manager Billy Horton, at the Dec. 11 official signing ceremony in Marysville, the High Wheelers new home.

“I remember building bleachers at Bryant Field as an Eagle Scout when I was growing up in Marysville. It’s an honor to be welcoming a professional baseball team to my hometown! I am excited to join the team officially as the newest co-owner. The team manager will be returning, and so will many of the championship team players setting us up for some great baseball in the spring. I am hopeful that the Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers will continue to build a championship culture - on and off the field.” said Lon Hatamiya, Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers ownership group.

The City of Marysville will invest in ballpark upgrades which will be used to make the field fit for professional players, including a professional clubhouse, padded walls, and a video scoreboard. The agreement is for a three-year lease and includes a number of community benefits including camps and clinics for junior players, support for local little leagues and free tickets for local non-profits. 

Marysville Community Development Director Dan Flores officially welcomes the High Wheelers on Dec. 11. Photos courtesy of the High Wheelers

“I grew up in a small town with one stoplight, and so being here has made me excited to be a part of this community. I’m looking forward to having my wife and kids here in Marysville this summer to watch baseball from the dugout. The players are really hungry and ready to work hard. As a team, we focus heavily on preparation and execution, because when you prepare yourself mentally and physically, the results come. We were able to win a Pioneer League Championship last season, and we’re planning to build on our success in the coming season.” said Billy Horton, Manager of the Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers

Season tickets for the Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers are now on sale at www.highwheelers.com.