Season Archive

2011 Season

First two-team season in a decade. New Cardinal and Gold kit. Mavericks I finish first in Pool B with a 16–4 record.

Season Review

How the season unfolded

Guildford Mavericks I

A dominant Double-A campaign — 16 wins and 4 losses, finishing 1st in Pool B. It was the club's 3rd first-place finish in history, and the second-best record ever posted by a Guildford team (behind only the 1999 squad).

The playoff run ended in the southern regional final at the hands of Pool A winners Latin Boys. A strong season nonetheless, with several new players stepping up immediately.

Guildford Mavericks II

Managed by Ben Stobart in his second year leading the development team. The II finished 5–8 — described as the most competitive second team in the league, with only Southampton posting a better record among clubs fielding secondary rosters.

New Uniforms & Local Fame

The 2011 season introduced a new kit — Cardinal Red and Gold, replacing the Navy, White and Red colours worn for the previous eight years. A new chapter for the club's identity on the field.

The club also participated in the Shere re-enactment — demonstrations at the Surrey Youth Games celebrating William Bray's documented reference to baseball played in Shere in 1755. The event generated significant local publicity, including TV, radio, and newspaper coverage.

2011 Debuts

David Austin, Chris Matthews, Chris Ward, Graham Sedge, Tunde, Gillian Conway, Will Frawley, Jorgen Lovbakke — and new head coach Tony Oliva, who reportedly "drove one over the RF fence" in just his second at-bat.

Final Records

2011 Season Stats

Mavericks I (Double-A)
164
Division: 1st in Pool B
Playoffs: Southern Regional Final
Mavericks II (Single-A)
58
Manager: Ben Stobart
Note: Most competitive 2nd team in league
Season Awards

2011 Award Winners

Award data for 2011 is not currently in the club's archive.

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