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Jupiter Hammerheads

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Jupiter Hammerheads
Team logo Cap insignia
Minor league affiliations
ClassSingle-A (2021–present)
Previous classesClass A-Advanced (1998–2020)
LeagueFlorida State League (1998–present)
DivisionEast Division
Major league affiliations
TeamMiami Marlins (2002–present)
Previous teamsMontreal Expos (1998–2001)
Minor league titles
League titles (1)2023
Division titles (2)
  • 2012
  • 2023
Second-half titles (1)
  • 2023
Team data
NameJupiter Hammerheads (1998–present)
ColorsBlack, blue, red, dark gray, light gray, white
           
MascotHamilton R. Head
BallparkRoger Dean Chevrolet Stadium (1998–present)
Owner(s)/
Operator(s)
Miami Marlins / Jupiter Stadium, LTD
General managerNick Bernabe
ManagerNelson Prada
Websitemilb.com/jupiter

The Jupiter Hammerheads are a Minor League Baseball team of the Florida State League and the Single-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins. They are located in the town of Jupiter in Palm Beach County, Florida, and play their home games at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Opened in 1998, the park seats 6,871 people.[1] They share the facility with the Palm Beach Cardinals, also of the Florida State League.

On May 23, 2011, the Hammerheads gained national attention after playing in a 23-inning game against the Clearwater Threshers.[2]

In 2012, the Hammerheads won the 2nd Half Division Title and went on to defeat the St. Lucie Mets in a decisive Game 3 of the Division Championship Series to capture their first ever Division title.[3] Jupiter lost in the FSL Championship in the fifth and final game against the Lakeland Flying Tigers, despite holding a 2–1 lead after Game 3.[4][5]

In conjunction with Major League Baseball's restructuring of Minor League Baseball in 2021, the Hammerheads were organized into the Low-A Southeast at the Low-A classification.[6] In 2022, the Low-A Southeast became known as the Florida State League, the name historically used by the regional circuit prior to the 2021 reorganization, and was reclassified as a Single-A circuit.[7]

Season-by-season results

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League champions Finals appearance * Division winner ^ Wild card berth ¤
Year League Division Regular season Post-season
1st half 2nd half
Finish Wins Losses Win% GB Finish Wins Losses Win% GB
1998 FSL East 1st ^ 40 30 .571 1st ^ 40 30 .571 Lost semifinals (St. Lucie) 0–2
1999 FSL East 1st ^ 39 29 .574 4th 34 36 .486 7 Lost semifinals (Kissimmee) 1–2
2000 FSL East 6th 27 43 .386 20.5 4th 34 36 .486 10.5
2001 FSL East 6th 29 38 .433 10.5 2nd 41 31 .569 2.5
2002 FSL East 3rd 39 32 .549 0.5 1st ^ 42 25 .627 Lost semifinals (Lakeland) 0–2
2003 FSL East 1st ^ 42 28 .600 3rd 34 34 .500 9.5 Lost semifinals (St. Lucie) 0–2
2004 FSL East 6th 30 38 .441 9.5 4th 34 33 .507 8.5
2005 FSL East 3rd 35 33 .515 6 6th 24 45 .348 17.5
2006 FSL East 5th 31 38 .449 8.5 6th 24 42 .364 12.5
2007 FSL East 5th 31 39 .443 10.5 4th 32 27 .464 5
2008 FSL East 5th 33 36 .478 8.5 2nd 41 28 .594 0.5
2009 FSL South 3rd 34 33 .507 8 4th 33 37 .471 4.5
2010 FSL South 6th 22 46 .324 20.5 6th 24 46 .343 14
2011 FSL South 3rd 32 38 .457 6 6th 28 42 .400 17.5
2012 FSL South 2nd 36 34 .514 14 1st ^ 38 28 .576 Won semifinals (St. Lucie) 2–1
Lost finals (Lakeland) 2–3 *
2013 FSL South 3rd 36 32 .529 9.5 6th 32 37 .464 8
2014 FSL South 6th 27 42 .391 14 6th 23 45 .338 19
2015 FSL South 3rd 35 35 .500 10.0 5th 32 38 .457 12
2016 FSL South 6th 31 37 .456 7 2nd 37 32 .536 2.5
2017 FSL South 3rd 34 35 .493 7 5th 33 33 .500 8
2018 FSL South 2nd 41 28 .594 0.5 4th 29 36 .429 10
2019 FSL South 6th 21 42 .333 16.5 5th 33 36 .478 14 Postseason canceled due to Hurricane Dorian[8]
2020 Season cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[9]
Year League Division Regular season Post-season
Finish Wins Losses Win% GB
2021 Low-A Southeast East 2nd 61 56 .521 1
Statistic Wins Losses Win %
Regular season record (1998–2021) 1,447 1,563 .482
Postseason record (1998–2021) 5 12 .294
All-time regular and postseason record 1,513 1,631 .481

Roster

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Players Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  • 43 Delvis Alegre
  • 32 Keyner Benitez
  • 21 Nick Brink
  • 20 Walin Castillo
  • 11 Chase Centala
  • 17 Juan De La Cruz
  • 36 Eliazar Dishmey
  • 44 Breidy Encarnación #
  • 37 Jake Faherty
  • 38 Jose Fernandez
  • 54 Luke Lashutka
  • 19 Colson Lawrence
  • 13 Nick Maldonado
  • 28 Liomar Martinez ~
  • 45 Manuel Medina
  • 24 Julio Mendez
  • 52 Juan Reynoso
  • 40 Brandon White

Catchers

  • 35 Connor Caskenette
  • 53 Victor Ortega

Infielders

  • 14 Cam Clayton
  • 26 Garret Forrester
  •  1 Payton Green
  •  7 Jesus Hernandez
  •  3 Jacob Jenkins-Cowart
  •  2 Carter Johnson
  •  4 Jordan McCants
  • 23 Eric Rataczak
  • 31 Michael Snyder
  • 15 Fenwick Trimble

Outfielders


Manager

  • 22 Nelson Prada

Coaches

  • 30 Gianni Bloom (defensive)
  • 29 Glenn Dishman (pitching)
  • 33 Ty Hawkins (hitting)

60-day injured list

  • 41 Sandro Bargallo (full season)
  •    Dillon Head
  •  9 Renny Hidalgo (full season)
  •    Jake Schrand

7-day injured list
* On Miami Marlins 40-man roster
~ Development list
# Rehab assignment
∞ Reserve list
‡ Restricted list
§ Suspended list
† Temporarily inactive list
Roster updated September 15, 2024
Transactions
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Notable alumni

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Hall of Fame alumni

Alumni: Most Valuable Player

  • Miguel Cabrera (2002) 11 x MLB All-Star; 4 x MLB Batting Title (2011-2013, 2015) ;2 x AL Most Valuable Player (2012,2013)

Alumni: Rookie of the Year

  • Jason Bay (2001) 3 x MLB All-Star; 2004 NL Rookie of the Year
  • Chris Coghlan (2007, 2011, 2013) 2009 NL Rookie of the Year
  • Jose Fernandez (2013) 2 x MLB All-Star; 2013 NL Rookie of the Year
  • Rafael Furcal (2014) 3 x MLB All-Star; 2000 NL Rookie of the Year
  • Hanley Ramirez (2011) 3 x MLB All-Star; 2009 NL Batting Title; 2006 NL Rookie of the Year
  • Dontrelle Willis (2002) 2 x MLB All-Star; 2003 NL Rookie of the Year

Notable alumni

References

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  1. ^ MinorLeagueBallparks.com - Roger Dean Stadium
  2. ^ "Minor League game goes 23 innings". Espn.com.
  3. ^ "Jupiter Defeats Mets, Division Title".
  4. ^ "Jupiter Shutout in Championship Game".
  5. ^ "Jupiter Takes FSL Series Lead".
  6. ^ Mayo, Jonathan (February 12, 2021). "MLB Announces New Minors Teams, Leagues". Major League Baseball. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  7. ^ "Historical League Names to Return in 2022". Minor League Baseball. March 16, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  8. ^ Florida State League (August 29, 2019). "FSL cancels weekend series, 2019 playoffs". milb.com. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
  9. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball Season Shelved". Minor League Baseball. June 30, 2020. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
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