Refugio Oilers

Refugio is the birthplace of Baseball Hall of Fame member Nolan Ryan.

In 1938, the Oilers played as members of the Class D level Texas Valley League, qualifying for the playoffs.

The Refugio Oilers team hosted home games at Ryals Field in their only season of minor league play.

[5] Oil was first discovered in Refugio County in 1928, creating a population growth in the region.

The Oilers finished 24.0 games behind the first place Corpus Christi Spudders in the final regular season standings.

[12][13] The Refugio Oilers hosted minor league home games at Ryals Field.