The Richmond "Merchants" team became members of the eight–team Class D level Central California League.
[3][4] The league played a full schedule, but only the weekend games counted in the standings.
[7] After beginning play on April 8, 1911, the league folded on July 9, 1911, with Richmond in fourth place.
[9] Richmond finished 2.5 games behind the first place San Leandro Cherry Pickers.
[3] Richmond, California has not hosted another minor league baseball franchise.