The Westerners were preceded in Ballinger by the 1953 Winters-Ballinger Eagles of the Class D level Longhorn League.
[3] The Westerners joined the Carlsbad Potashers, Clovis Pioneers, El Paso Texans, Hobbs Sports, Midland Indians, Pampa Oilers, Plainview Ponies, Roswell Rockets and San Angelo Colts franchises in league play.
[3] Ballinger finished 1957 with a record of 69–56, playing under returning manager Tony York.
The Westerners ended the season 4.0 games behind the first place Hobbs Sports, as the Southwestern League did not hold playoffs in 1957.
[9] Ballinger, Texas hasn't hosted another minor league team.
[10][3] The Ballinger Westerners played 1956 and 1957 minor league home games at Cat Park.