GRAND RAPIDS — Baseball America has named the West Michigan Whitecaps the 2025 Minor League Team of the Year, topping 119 other teams throughout all of Minor League Baseball.
The Whitecaps finished the season with a remarkable 96–39 record, including two postseason series sweeps and capturing their seventh Midwest League Championship.
Baseball America’s MiLB Team of the Year honor is awarded to the club that demonstrates the strongest overall performance, player development impact, and organizational excellence throughout the season.
The Whitecaps delivered one of the most memorable seasons ever at LMCU Ballpark, extending their streak of attendance growth to four straight years, drawing the highest average crowds the ballpark has seen in over two decades.
The Whitecaps now turn their attention to the 2026 season, aiming to carry their momentum into another summer of unforgettable baseball and community connection.
The upcoming season begins on the road against the Lake County Captains on April 2 before returning to LMCU Ballpark for the Home Opener on April 7 against the Great Lakes Loons.