We love Jacksonville-related baseball stories. So, here's a really neat story that has taken me entirely too long to write about. Former-MLB player Desi Relaford, currently a resident of our fair city of Jacksonville, has apparently been busy helping to build baseball academies in Africa. The article and video from News4Jax explains most of what... Continue Reading →
(20)43 ‘Til Infinity
Great news for the city of Jacksonville, the Jumbo Shrimp, and baseball fans throughout northeast Florida: The Jumbo Shrimp will remain in Jacksonville through at least March 2043 after the club signed an extended ballpark lease with the City of Jacksonville. As with any such agreement, it has to be ratified by City Council, but... Continue Reading →
Jax City Council Votes Unanimously to Name Historic Ballpark after Hank Aaron
Now this is the type of news that I absolutely LOVE to see! Jacksonville's City Council, by a vote of 19-0, has agreed to rename the historic ballpark in the Durkeeville neighborhood of northwest Jacksonville in honor of Hank Aaron, who played for the Jacksonville Braves of the Sally League in 1953. The ballpark will... Continue Reading →
Jumbo Shrimp 2021 Coaching Staff Announced
The Jumbo Shrimp announced their coach staff for the 2021 season this afternoon: Al Pedrique - Manager Jeremy Powell - Pitching Coach Phil Plantier - Hitting Coach Danny Black - Defensive Coach Greg Harrel - Athletic trainer Jon Cioffi - Strength & conditioning coach The club looks to be in good hands for the 2021 season. Opening Night on May 4th... Continue Reading →
No…Scampi Isn’t Strange
So I was forwarded this obvious clickbait listicle about the strangest Minor League mascots by a family member the other day, never thinking that it would actually provide something to write about. But as I scrolled through the list, there it was at Number 8: Scampi//Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. Now, I don't know about you, but... Continue Reading →
One and Done
The Jumbo Shrimp's Broadcaster and Media and Public Relations Manager Scott Kornberg is out with a great new article on Shrimp & Grits, otherwise known as the blog WE would write if only a team would hire us to do so. Anyhow, it is entitled "He pitched in only one MLB game, but Al Autry... Continue Reading →
Jacksonville to be Marlins’ Alternate Training Site
While we wait for the start of the Triple-A season on May 4, the Marlins will be using Jacksonville's 121 Financial Ballpark as their Alternate Site once the MLB season starts on April 1. No idea whether fans will be able to catch a glimpse of the practices and intra-squad games, but I'm sure folks... Continue Reading →
Marlins’ 2021 Top 30 Prospects
Following on from my post earlier today about the bright days ahead for the Marlins and their farm system, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo from MLB.com have a full and complete look at the Marlins' Top 30 Prospects for 2021. Some very familiar names on the list like Sixto Sanchez, JJ Bleday, and Jazz Chisholm.... Continue Reading →
Marlins Farm System is in the Top 5
MLB Pipeline is out with their brand new rankings of the 30 MLB farm systems. And the Marlins, the parent club of our beloved Jumbo Shrimp, come in at number four overall. This isn’t much of a change from last season, but the future is looking bright for the Marlins. I have no doubt that... Continue Reading →
Getting to Know the Neighbors
With the restructuring of Minor League Baseball in 2021, the International League is now known as "Triple-A East." I know that the vacuous corporate suits at MLB did this to allow for a corporate sponsor of each minor league, but it is so, so bland and just feels wrong. Nevertheless, a complete preview of the... Continue Reading →
The Catch 