Wessington Springs Saints
The Wessington Springs Saints were a minor league baseball team based in Wessington Springs, South Dakota in 1920. Wessington Springs played as members of the Class D level South Dakota League in their only season of play. History. In 1920, Wessington Springs, South Dakota first hosted minor league baseball when the "Wessington Springs Saints" began play as charter members of the Class D level South Dakota League. In the eight–team league, the charter franchises joining Wessington Springs were the Aberdeen Boosters, Huron Packers, Madison Greys, Miller Climbers, Mitchell Kernels, Redfield Reds and Sioux Falls Soos. The  Wessington Springs Saints finished in 4th place in the 1920 South Dakota League. Wessington Springs ended the 1920 season with a record of 49–48, as Matt McGrath served as manager. The South Dakota league disbanded on July 17 and changed names to the Dakota League, but Wessington Springs did not field a franchise. The Saints finished 12.0 games behind the 1st place Mitchell Kernels in the final standings. The 1920 team was the final minor league team hosted in Wessington Springs. The ballpark. Wessington Springs were noted to have played minor league home games at Wessington Springs City Park. Still  in use as a public park, Wessington Springs City Park is located on Dakota Avenue South, Wessington Springs, South Dakota. Notable alumni. No Wessington Springs Saints alumni reached the major leagues.