Arlington Railsplitters

2014-2021

Don Hirsch, GM

Franchise #23

History Brief

Expansion Franchise #23 joined the league in 1999 under the guidance of Don Mahley, who had previously owned Franchise #2, based in Annandale, before selling out to speculator John Carter following the 1996 season. The TCBA world was saddened in early 2014 upon the death of Ambassador Mahley, leading to the passing of the franchise to long-time baseball promoter, Don Hirsch. The team was moved to nearby Arlington, in recognition of Mahleyโ€™s contributions to TCBA, and renamed the Railsplitters, a reference to the WWII unit with which Don Hirschโ€™s father served. From one Don to another, then, the torch was passed. Moved to the Atlantic Division, the teamโ€™s prior successes under Don Mahley were not to be repeated, however. Over the next eight seasons, the Railsplitters never finished higher than 4th place. With dwindling attendance, Hirsch saw no way up, resigning from TCBA at the conclusion of the 2021 season.

All-Time Record

W575
L690

All-Time Statistics

Season Records

YearWonLostPlaceDivisionDCLC
2021 54 78 6 Atlantic
2020 85 77 5 Atlantic
2019 78 83 4 Atlantic
2018 81 81 4 Atlantic
2017 72 90 5 Atlantic
2016 73 89 4 Atlantic
2015 68 94 5 Atlantic
2014 64 98 5 Atlantic
2013 88 74 3 Capitol
2012 65 95 5 Capitol
2011 85 77 5 Capitol
2010 81 80 3 Capitol
2009 66 96 5 Capitol
2008 90 72 2 Capitol WC
2007 94 68 1 Capitol
2006 87 75 3 Capitol
2005 104 58 1 Capitol
2004 100 59 1 Capitol DC
2003 90 72 2 Capitol
2002 111 51 1 Capitol WC DC
2001 86 75 2 Capitol DC
2000 74 88 4 Capitol
1999 48 114 6 Capitol DC