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The Glove That Three Generations Broke In
A Bakersfield outfielder plays with the same family glove his grandfather oiled and his father wore, and the leather carries them all.
Valley Division
Bakersfield Bandits
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Overview
The Bandits swing hard and play with an edge, feeding off one of the rowdiest home crowds in the league.
Power and emotion drive their game, for better and worse.
Roster
Team History
The Bandits broke through for their first title in 2025, a run that electrified the southern Valley.
Championships: 2025.
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History
The Greatest Season: The Bandits' Summer of Nearly Perfect
The 2021 Bakersfield Bandits chased history all summer, lost exactly four games, and still argue about the one that got away.
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The Loudest Lot in the Valley: Inside the Bandits' Tailgate Tradition
Hours before first pitch, the gravel lot outside Bakersfield's ballpark becomes the beating heart of the Bandits' fan culture.