Team Spotlight: Raucus Caucus

Newbies to the House League this year, the Raucus Caucus was a perennial power in the Congressional League over the past 5 seasons. Currently sporting a record of 1-2 with losses to the Destroyers and Cap City Brewery Flyers, the Caucus hasn't had the smoothest transition from AAA ball to the Big Leagues.

"I think the toughest part has been inconsistency," coach Ben Stecker said "We had one cancellation because of miscommunication, and then then two other teams canceled for lack of players, we can't get in a rhythm."

2 losses this early in the season is unfamiliar territory for this most recent version of the Raucus Caucus, representing the Congressional Western Caucus, who have won at least 14 games in each of the last 4 seasons. Though losing isn't completely abnormal to this group of westerners, prior to 2005 the Raucus Caucus had its fair share of struggles and frequently finished the season with a losing record.

The Caucus may be one of the few teams in the league that can boast actual members of Congress Playing on the team, with a few members of the Western Caucus on the roster and frequent appearances by the chairman who plays a mean first base.

"This season we tried to get as many tough teams as possible," Stecker said "We wanted to get the best schedule we could and so far our two losses, close ones at that, were to two teams that I've heard were pretty good, we'll see if we can get some consistency going and put some wins up."

Look for the Raucus Caucus to have a strong finish this season as they adjust to pro-ball. We'll see if they can bring their Congressional League success with them to the House League. Don't take them for granted when you play, or they might just Rauc your world.