Jupiter Hammerheads Explained

Jupiter Hammerheads
Founded:	1998
City:	Jupiter, Florida
Uniformlogo:	JupiterHammerheadsCapLogo.PNG
Class Level:	Single-A (2021–present)
Past Class Level:	Class A-Advanced (1998–2020)
Current League:	Florida State League (1998–present)
Division:	East Division
Majorleague:	Miami Marlins (2002–present)
Pastmajorleague:	Montreal Expos (1998–2001)
Nickname:	Jupiter Hammerheads (1998–present)
Colors:	Black, blue, red, dark gray, light gray, white
Ballpark:	Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium (1998–present)
Mascot:	Hamilton R. Head
Leaguenum:	1
Leaguechamps:	2023
Divnum:	2
Secondhalfnum:	1
Owner:	Miami Marlins / Jupiter Stadium, LTD
Gm:	Nick Bernabe
Manager:	Nelson Prada

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

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
Postseason record (1998–2021)	5	12
All-time regular and postseason record	1,513	1,631

Notable alumni

Hall of Fame alumni

• Tim Raines (2001) Inducted, 2017

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

• Antonio Alfonseca (2005)
• Josh Beckett (2002-2003, 2005) 2 x MLB All-Star
• Aaron Boone (2007) MLB All-Star
• Milton Bradley (1998) MLB All-Star
• Geoff Blum (1998)
• A. J. Burnett (2004) MLB All-Star
• Jamey Carroll (1998)
• Wil Cordero (2003) MLB All-Star
• Dee Gordon (2015) 2 x MLB All-Star; 2015 NL Batting Title
• Kevin Gregg (2014)
• Jason Grilli (2003) MLB All-Star
• Edwin Jackson (2016) MLB All-Star
• Charles Johnson (2002) 2 X MLB All-Star
• Josh Johnson (2004, 2008) MLB All-Star
• Andrew Miller (2008-2010) 2 x MLB All-Star
• Guillermo Mota (2005)
• Ricky Nolasco (2007)
• Carl Pavano (1998) MLB All-Star
• Brad Penny (2002, 2014) 2 x MLB All-Star
• Brandon Phillips (2001) 3 x MLB All-Star
• Martin Prado (2015) MLB All-Star
• Cody Ross (2007)
• Jarrod Saltalamacchia (2014)
• Aníbal Sánchez (2009) 2013 AL ERA Leader
• Giancarlo Stanton (2009, 2012–2013, 2015) 4 x MLB All-Star
• Jake Westbrook (1998) MLB All-Star
• Josh Willingham (2002)

Notes and References

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