Joliet Slammers
The Joliet Slammers are a professional baseball team based in Joliet, Illinois, that play in the independent Frontier League. They play their home games at DuPage Medical Group Field. They replaced the Joliet JackHammers of the Northern League after the franchise was crippled by numerous financial issues. The JackHammers franchise was put up for sale and Steel City Baseball LLC bought out all assets, including the front office, the ticketing system, and the lease of the ballpark. The company behind the popular card game Cards Against Humanity announced in December 2017 that they had purchased the naming rights to the stadium, calling it the "Cards Against Humanity Baseball Place", but the company's claim has been disputed by Slammers management.[1]
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League | Frontier League (2011–present) (East Division) | ||||
Location | Joliet, Illinois | ||||
Ballpark | DuPage Medical Group Field (2002–present) | ||||
Year founded | 2010 | ||||
League championships | 2 (2011, 2018) | ||||
Division championships | 2 (2011, 2016) | ||||
Colors | Green, orange, black, white | ||||
Ownership | Joliet Community Baseball & Entertainment, LLC | ||||
Manager | Jeff Isom | ||||
General Manager | Heather Mills | ||||
Media | 1340 WJOL, The Herald-News, The Joliet Bugle | ||||
Website | jolietslammers |
The "Slammers" name refers to the famous prisons of Joliet and Will County (Joliet Correctional Center and Stateville Correctional Center) as well as a common baseball term.
On September 18, 2011, the Slammers were named Frontier League champions after defeating the River City Rascals, 6–5 in Joliet, taking the best-of-five Frontier League Championship Series three games to one.
Following the 2012 season, the Slammers were purchased on October 15, 2012, by Joliet Community Baseball & Entertainment, LLC. The team's name, stadium, league and overall branding remain the same.
Season-by-Season Records
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Season | Record | Win % | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
2011 | 56–40 | .583 | 1st | Ron Biga | Won Division Series vs. Lake Erie Crushers, 3-0 Won Frontier League Championship vs. River City Rascals, 3-1 |
2012 | 37–58 | .389 | 6th | Ron Biga | |
2013 | 38–57 | .400 | 6th | Mike Breyman | |
2014 | 40–56 | .417 | 6th | Jeff Isom | |
2015 | 42–54 | .438 | 5th | Jeff Isom | |
2016 | 51–45 | .531 | 1st | Jeff Isom | Lost Division Series vs. Evansville Otters, 1-3 |
2017 | 42–54 | .438 | 5th | Jeff Isom | |
2018 | 54–42 | .563 | 2nd | Jeff Isom | Won Division Series vs. River City Rascals, 3-2 Won Frontier League Championship vs. Washington Wild Things, 3-2 |
2019 | 40–56 | .417 | 4th | Jeff Isom | |
Totals | 400–462 | .464 | — | — | 13–8 Playoff Record 2 Division Series Wins, 2 Frontier League Championships |
Single Season Records
Numbers updated following 2019 season.
Offensive
- Hits: 135.....Grant DeBruin, 2013
- Doubles: 29.....Grant DeBruin/Carter Bell, 2012/2016
- Triples: 6.....Josh Flores, 2011
- Homeruns: 23.....Justin Garcia, 2018
- RBIs: 77.....Erik Lis, 2011
- Walks: 57.....Russell Moldenhauer, 2014
- Stolen Bases: 35.....Josh Flores, 2011
Pitching
- Wins: 13.....Jake Renshaw, 2011
- Strikeouts: 109.....Liam OSullivan, 2016
- Saves: 28.....Ryan Quigley, 2011
Franchise Leaders
Numbers updated following 2019 season.
Offensive
Games Played
1. Kyle Manus…248 (2011-2013)
2. Alfredo Rodriguez…192 (2015-2016)
3. Erik Lis...184 (2011-2012)
Hits
1. Kyle Manus…205 (2011-2013)
1. Alfredo Rodriguez...205 (2015-2016)
2. Grant DeBruin…196 (2013-2014)
3. Erik Lis...194 (2011-2012)
3. Brad Netzel…194 (2011-2012)
Doubles
1. Kyle Manus…43 (2011-2013)
2. Grant DeBruin…41 (2013-2014)
3. Brad Netzel…39 (2011-2012)
Triples
1. Josh Flores…6 (2011)
1. Kevin Zinter...6 (2012)
2. Marquis Riley…5 (2013-2014)
2. Mike Garza…5 (2015-2016)
Home Runs
1. Kyle Manus…32 (2011-2013)
2. Erik Lis…28 (2011-2012)
3. Justin Garcia…23 (2018)
RBI
1. Kyle Manus…128 (2011-2013)
2. Erik Lis…122 (2011-2012)
3. Danny Zardon...110 (2017-2018)
Stolen Bases
1. London Lindley...53 (2018-2019)
2. Charlie White…48 (2015-2016)
3. Josh Flores...35. (2013-2014)
Pitching
Innings Pitched
1. Liam O’Sullivan...246.1 (2016,2018)
2. Andrew Busby...155.1 (2013-2014)
3. Jake Renshaw...149.2 (2011-2012)
Strikeouts
1. Liam O’Sullivan...186 (2016,2018)
2. Scot Hoffman...146 (2017-2019)
3. Chase Doremus...140 (2012-2014)
Wins
1. Liam O’Sullivan...22 (2016,2018)
2. Jake Renshaw...14 (2011-2012)
2. Scot Hoffman...14 (2017-2019)
3. Kevin McNorton...12 (2014-2017)
Saves
1. Ryan Quigley…28 (2011)
2. Ryan Koziol...23 (2019)
3. Confessor Lara...20 (2016-2017)
Notable alumni
While no former players have made it to the majors yet, these players have reached the top level of affiliated ball: Triple-A. Years in parentheses are when the player was with the Slammers.
- Jake Sanchez (2012-2013)
Kaleb Ort (2016-2017)
Current roster
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