The Battle Creek Bombers began play in 2007 as an expansion team in the Northwoods League.

Attendance for their first season was 27,946,[2] including a game on August 2, 2007, which was nationally televised on ESPNU and drew 4,087 fans in a 3–2 loss to the Rochester Honkers.

Under guidance of new manager Tom Fleenor, the Bombers set a franchise record for wins in a season, going 37–30.

The Bombers won 21 games in the first half of the season, finishing a game-and-a-half back of the Eau Claire Express.

The Battle Creek Bombers capped of their most successful season in franchise history hoisting the Northwoods League Championship trophy at C.O.

The Bombers jumped out to an early Southern Division lead, and did not lose a series until nearly three weeks into the regular season.

Scott led the team to a second-half championship and home field advantage in the divisional series against second-place finisher Green Bay.

With the Bombers 47–26 overall record, they officially completed the largest turnaround in the Northwoods Leagues 18-year history.

[5] The Bombers attempted to defend their first ever Northwoods League championship with new coaches taking the reins of the on-field squad.

Higelin returned as manager and Jimmy Correnti joined the staff as the assistant coach.

Under the direction of field manager Robbie Robinson, the Bombers ended the 2015 season with a record of 27–44.

Although the team took a step back from the 2014 season, they managed to still stay ahead of rival Kalamazoo in the final standings.