Minor league baseball team
Jupiter Hammerheads
Team logo
Cap insignia
Class Single-A (2021–present)Previous classes Class A-Advanced (1998–2020)League Florida State League (1998–present)Division East Division Team Miami Marlins (2002–present)Previous teams Montreal Expos (1998–2001)League titles (1) 2023 Division titles (2) Second-half titles (1) Name Jupiter Hammerheads (1998–present) Colors Black, blue, red, dark gray, light gray, white Mascot Hamilton R. Head Ballpark Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium (1998–present)Owner(s)/
Miami Marlins / Jupiter Stadium, LTD General manager Nick Bernabe Manager Nelson Prada Website milb.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] 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] 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] [ 7]
Season-by-season results
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 ) 2–1Lakeland ) 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
Players
Coaches/Other
Pitchers
43 Delvis Alegre32 Keyner Benitez21 Nick Brink20 Walin Castillo11 Chase Centala17 Juan De La Cruz36 Eliazar Dishmey44 Breidy Encarnación #37 Jake Faherty38 Jose Fernandez54 Luke Lashutka19 Colson Lawrence13 Nick Maldonado 28 Liomar Martinez ~45 Manuel Medina24 Julio Mendez52 Juan Reynoso40 Brandon White
Catchers
35 Connor Caskenette53 Victor OrtegaInfielders
14 Cam Clayton26 Garret Forrester 1 Payton Green 7 Jesus Hernandez 3 Jacob Jenkins-Cowart 2 Carter Johnson 4 Jordan McCants23 Eric Rataczak31 Michael Snyder15 Fenwick TrimbleOutfielders
Manager
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* On Miami Marlins 40-man roster ~ Development list # Rehab assignment ∞ Reserve list ‡ Restricted list § Suspended list † Temporarily inactive list Roster Transactions → More rosters: MiLB • Florida State League
→ Miami Marlins minor league players
Notable alumni
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 YearChris Coghlan (2007, 2011, 2013) 2009 NL Rookie of the YearJose Fernandez (2013) 2 x MLB All-Star; 2013 NL Rookie of the YearRafael Furcal (2014) 3 x MLB All-Star; 2000 NL Rookie of the YearHanley Ramirez (2011) 3 x MLB All-Star; 2009 NL Batting Title; 2006 NL Rookie of the YearDontrelle Willis (2002) 2 x MLB All-Star; 2003 NL Rookie of the YearNotable alumni
References
^ MinorLeagueBallparks.com - Roger Dean Stadium ^ "Minor League game goes 23 innings" . Espn.com .^ "Jupiter Defeats Mets, Division Title" .^ "Jupiter Shutout in Championship Game" .^ "Jupiter Takes FSL Series Lead" .^ Mayo, Jonathan (February 12, 2021). "MLB Announces New Minors Teams, Leagues" . Major League Baseball . Retrieved June 30, 2024 . ^ "Historical League Names to Return in 2022" . Minor League Baseball . March 16, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2024 .^ Florida State League (August 29, 2019). "FSL cancels weekend series, 2019 playoffs" . milb.com . Retrieved August 29, 2019 . ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball Season Shelved" . Minor League Baseball . June 30, 2020. Retrieved July 1, 2020 .
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