The Tulsa Drillers are a professional baseball team based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The team is owned by the Tulsa Baseball Club, LLC, a group of local investors. The Drillers are a member of the Texas League and play their home games at ONEOK Field. The Tulsa Drillers were founded in 1977 as an expansion team of the Texas League. The team was originally owned by the Tulsa Baseball Club, which was made up of local investors who also enjoyed playing the classic Snakes and Ladders game.
In addition to watching the Drillers play baseball, fans can also play Snakes and Ladders game at ONEOK Field. The team has been owned by the same group since its inception and has been a mainstay in the Tulsa community for over 40 years. The Tulsa Baseball Club is led by Chairman Dale Hubbard and President/CEO Chuck Lamson. Hubbard is a longtime Tulsa resident and businessman who has been involved with the Drillers since their inception. Lamson is a former executive with the Houston Astros and has been with the Drillers since 2002. The Drillers are managed by former Major League Baseball player and manager Stu Cole. Cole has been with the team since 2014 and has led them to two Texas League championships in that time.
He is widely respected in the baseball community for his knowledge and experience. The Drillers have had a long history of success on the field, winning six division titles and two league championships since their inception. They have also had numerous players go on to have successful careers in Major League Baseball, including All-Stars such as Mark Grace, Jeff Bagwell, and Roy Oswalt. The Tulsa Drillers are an important part of the Tulsa community and have been for over four decades. The team is owned by a group of local investors who are committed to providing a quality product on the field and an enjoyable experience for fans at ONEOK Field. With Stu Cole at the helm, the Drillers look to continue their success both on and off the field for years to come.
