Erie SeaWolves

The Erie SeaWolves are the Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, competing in the Eastern League at UPMC Park in Erie, Pennsylvania. The franchise arrived in Erie in 1995 as a relocation of the London Tigers and has been affiliated with Detroit for the entirety of its existence, making it one of the longest continuous affiliations in minor league baseball.

UPMC Park, located in downtown Erie near the shores of Lake Erie, has undergone significant renovations to become one of the premier facilities in Double-A. The 6,000-seat ballpark provides an intimate setting that has helped the SeaWolves consistently rank among the top draws in the Eastern League, with a loyal fanbase that has supported the team through rebuilding years and championship runs alike.

The SeaWolves' recent history has been defined by an extraordinary run of success. After years of developing Tigers prospects like Spencer Torkelson, Riley Greene, and Casey Mize, Erie broke through with its first Eastern League championship in 2023, sweeping the postseason. The 2024 team repeated as champions, making the SeaWolves the first franchise to win back-to-back Eastern League titles since the Trenton Thunder in 2007-08. The 2025 squad posted an 84-54 record but fell to Binghamton in the Championship Series, narrowly missing a three-peat.

Owned by Fernando Aguirre since 2015, the SeaWolves have benefited from stable local ownership that has invested in both the ballpark and the community. Under manager Tony Cappuccilli in 2026, fresh off a championship with High-A West Michigan, the SeaWolves look to reclaim the Eastern League crown while continuing their tradition as a premier development stop for Detroit's top prospects.