Following the addition of the Staten Island FerryHawks as the ninth Atlantic League team, the Genomes were created to ensure an even number of teams for the 2022 season.[3] This was the first time that an Atlantic League "filler" team has had a home stadium, as the Road Warriors were a travelling club during their intermittent stints in the league.
The Genomes made history on March 23, 2022, when they drafted catcher Alexis "Scrappy" Hopkins with the eighth pick, the first woman ever drafted for an on-field role in professional baseball.[4] In their lone season, they finished in 3rd place in the South Division during the first half with a 35–31 record, then finished the second half in a tie for third with the High Point Rockers at 32–34. With the Gastonia Honey Hunters winning both halves, the Genomes' 67–65 overall record saw them finish four games behind the Rockers for the wild card spot.
Following the season, the Genomes' spot in the league was purchased by Attain Sports and Entertainment, owners of the Bowie Baysox and Frederick Keys. The new Spire City Ghost Hounds began to play at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium, home of the Keys, in 2023.[5] It is not known if the new Frederick team will continue past 2023 or will also be a "filler" team in anticipation of the previously announced Hagerstown team scheduled to begin play in 2024.[6]
Season by season results
The Wild Health Genomes franchise played 1 season in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (2022). As of the completion of the 2022 season, the club played in 132 regular season games and compiled a record of 67 - 65 or a .508 winning percentage. The team had a postseason record of 0-0.