Triple-A · International League · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US · Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark
Oklahoma City Comets
Freshly rebranded as the Comets in 2025 in honor of Mickey Mantle's 'Commerce Comet' nickname, the Los Angeles Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate plays at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark and serves as the final development stop for one of baseball's deepest organizations.
1962–1997
The 89ers Era
Decades of PCL baseball in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma City 89ers began play in 1962 in the American Association before joining the Pacific Coast League. The name honored the Land Run of 1889, the historic event that opened the Unassigned Lands of Indian Territory to homesteading and led to the founding of Oklahoma City. The 89ers played at All Sports Stadium and cycled through affiliations with several major league organizations, including the Houston Astros, Cleveland Indians, and Philadelphia Phillies.
The franchise was a reliable presence in the PCL for over three decades, producing its share of notable alumni and providing affordable entertainment to Oklahoma City families. The team won the American Association championship in 1963 and remained competitive in the PCL throughout the 1970s and 1980s.
By the 1990s, it was clear that All Sports Stadium was inadequate for a franchise competing in an increasingly sophisticated minor league landscape. Plans for a new downtown ballpark gained momentum as part of Oklahoma City's broader urban renewal initiatives.
Key Facts
- Founded in 1962, named for the historic 1889 Land Run
- Won American Association championship in 1963
- Affiliated with Astros, Indians, Phillies among others
- Plans for downtown ballpark began in the 1990s
1998–2024
RedHawks to Dodgers
A new ballpark and a transformative affiliation
The franchise rebranded as the Oklahoma City RedHawks in 1998, coinciding with the opening of the Bricktown Ballpark (now Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark) in the city's revitalized Bricktown entertainment district. The 13,066-seat ballpark was a centerpiece of the MAPS (Metropolitan Area Projects) urban renewal program and transformed the franchise's identity.
The RedHawks partnered with the Texas Rangers from 1998 to 2014, developing players like Mark Teixeira, Hank Blalock, and Nelson Cruz. In 2015, the team became the Los Angeles Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate, a partnership that would prove transformative. The Dodgers' deep farm system sent a parade of talent through Oklahoma City, including Cody Bellinger, Walker Buehler, Gavin Lux, and Will Smith.
Peter Guber's Mandalay Baseball Properties owned the team before Diamond Baseball Holdings acquired the franchise. The team dropped the RedHawks name and played as the Oklahoma City Baseball Club during the 2024 season while a permanent rebrand was finalized.
Key Facts
- Bricktown Ballpark opened in 1998 as part of MAPS initiative
- Became Dodgers affiliate in 2015
- Cody Bellinger, Walker Buehler, Will Smith developed here
- Diamond Baseball Holdings acquired the franchise
2025–Present
The Comets Era
A fresh identity honoring Oklahoma legends
The franchise launched its new identity as the Oklahoma City Comets in 2025, a name that honors two strands of Oklahoma heritage. The primary inspiration is Mickey Mantle, the legendary Yankees slugger from Commerce, Oklahoma, who was known as "the Commerce Comet." The name also pays tribute to Oklahoma City's deep ties to the aerospace and aviation industries, with the city being home to the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center and Tinker Air Force Base.
The rebrand included new logos, color schemes, mascots, and significant upgrades to Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, including new video board technology and enhanced fan areas. The fresh identity was designed to give the franchise a permanent, distinctive brand after the transitional 2024 season.
Manager Scott Hennessey enters his second season in 2026, overseeing the development of Dodgers prospects at one of the most talent-rich Triple-A affiliates in baseball. The Dodgers affiliation is locked in through at least 2030, ensuring Oklahoma City remains the final stop for Los Angeles's pipeline of elite talent.
Key Facts
- Rebranded as Comets in 2025, honoring Mickey Mantle and aerospace heritage
- Stadium underwent significant upgrades with the rebrand
- Dodgers affiliation secured through at least 2030
- Scott Hennessey enters second season as manager in 2026