A blog dedicated to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, major and minor league baseball, and anything else baseball-related
Ben Hill and Josh Jackson at MiLB.com are out today with a great piece on the top 10 minor league systems based on fan experience. And lo and behold, the Miami Marlins system, featuring our amazing Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, came out on top. We're biased, but of course the quadrumvirate of Jacksonville, Pensacola, Beloit, and... Continue Reading →
The ace writers at MiLB.com are at it again, this time with Josh Jackson taking a deep dive into the Marlins' First Round pick in 2020 - and Number 3 overall pick - Max Meyer. This kid has the makings of an ace, by all accounts. MLB Pipeline's assessment of him shows that his stuff... Continue Reading →
Ha ha, just kidding. No need to wonder. It's because of Covid-19, of course. At least five Marlins minor league players have tested positive and the team has shut down the complex in Jupiter, FL for contact tracing and isolation. At this point, it is just downright embarrassing to have a team - at any... Continue Reading →
Beloit Snappers at Burlington Bees - Community Field, Burlington, IA - July 31, 2018 - I decided at the last minute to make the drive from Chicago to Burlington, Iowa in order to see a midweek game at this charming park. It did not disappoint. My family has a long history in Iowa, so I... Continue Reading →
The Catch 