Jupiter Hammerheads
The Jupiter Hammerheads are a minor league baseball team based in the town of Jupiter in Palm Beach County, Florida. The team plays in the Florida State League and is the Class A-Advanced affiliate of the Miami Marlins major-league club.
Jupiter Hammerheads Founded in 1940 Jupiter, Florida | |||||
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Minor league affiliations | |||||
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Class | Advanced-A (1998–present) | ||||
League | Florida State League (1965–present) | ||||
Division | South Division | ||||
Major league affiliations | |||||
Team | Miami Marlins (2002–present) | ||||
Previous teams | Montreal Expos (1969–2001) | ||||
Minor league titles | |||||
Division titles (1) | 2012 | ||||
Team data | |||||
Nickname | Jupiter Hammerheads (1998–present) | ||||
Previous names | West Palm Beach Expos (1969–1997)
West Palm Beach Braves (1965–1966) West Palm Beach Indians (1940-1956) | ||||
Mascot | Hamilton R. Head (1998-present) Willie P. Bananas (1989-1997) | ||||
Ballpark | Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium (1998–present) | ||||
Previous parks | W. Palm Beach Municipal Stadium (1969–1997) Connie Mack Field (1965–1968) | ||||
Owner(s)/ Operator(s) | Miami Marlins (owner)/ Jupiter Stadium, LTD (operator) | ||||
Manager | Mike Jacobs | ||||
General Manager | Jamie Toole |
The Hammerheads play their home games at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Opened in 1998, the park seats 6,871 fans.[1] They share the facility with the Palm Beach Cardinals, also of the FSL.
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[3] of the Division Championship Series to capture their first ever Division crown. Jupiter would lose in the FSL Championship[4] in the fifth and final game against the Lakeland Flying Tigers, despite holding a 2-1 lead after Game 3.[5]
Notable alumni
Hall of Fame alumni
- Gary Carter (1972) Inducted, 2003
- Randy Johnson (1986) Inducted, 2016
- Tim Raines (1978, 2001) Inducted, 2017
- Vladimir Guerrero (1997) Inducted, 2018
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
- Carl Morton (1965) 1970 NL Rookie of the Year
- Hanley Ramirez (2011) 3 x MLB All-Star; 2009 NL Batting Title; 2006 NL Rookie of the Year
- Earl Williams (1967) 1971 NL Rookie of the Year
- Dontrelle Willis (2002) 2 x MLB All-Star; 2003 NL Rookie of the Year
Notable alumni
- Antonio Alfonseca (2005)
- Felipe Alou (1977, 1986-1991 MGR) 3 x MLB All-Star; 1994 NL Manager of the Year
- Dusty Baker (1968) 2 x MLB All-Star; 1993, 1997, 2000 NL Manager of the Year
- Michael Barrett (1997)
- Miguel Batista (1992)
- Josh Beckett (2002-2003, 2005) 2 x MLB All-Star
- Aaron Boone (2007) MLB All-Star
- Milton Bradley (1998) MLB All-Star
- Geoff Blum (1995, 1998)
- Kent Bottenfield (1988) MLB All-Star
- A.J. Burnett (2004) MLB All-Star
- Orlando Cabrera (1995)
- Ivan Calderon (1992) MLB All-Star
- Jamey Carroll (1998)
- Norm Charlton (1984-1985) MLB All-Star
- Wil Cordero (2003) MLB All-Star
- Cliff Floyd (1992) MLB All-Star
- Andres Galarraga (1978, 1982-1983) 5 x MLB All-Star; 1993 NL Batting Title
- Wayne Garrett (1966)
- Cito Gaston (1965) MLB All-Star; Manager; 1992-1993 World Series Champion - Toronto Blue Jays
- Dee Gordon (2015) 2 x MLB All-Star; 2015 NL Batting Title
- Kevin Gregg (2014)
- Jason Grilli (2003) MLB All-Star
- Mark Grudzielanek (1993) MLB All-Star
- Bill Gullickson (1977-1978)
- Joe Hesketh (1982)
- Edwin Jackson (2016) MLB All-Star
- Charles Johnson (2002) 2 X MLB All-Star
- Josh Johnson (2004, 2008) MLB All-Star
- Charlie Lea (1986) MLB All-Star
- Andrew Miller (2008-2010) 2 x MLB All-Star
- Guillermo Mota (2005)
- Dale Murray (1970)
- Ricky Nolasco (2007)
- Larry Parrish (1972-1973) 2 x MLB All-Star
- Carl Pavano (1998) MLB All-Star
- Brad Penny (2002, 2014) 2 x MLB All-Star
- Brandon Phillips (2001) 3 x MLB All-Star
- Tony Phillips (1978-1979)
- Martin Prado (2015) MLB All-Star
- Shane Rawley (1975) MLB All-Star
- Cookie Rojas (1956) 5 x MLB All-Star
- Mel Rojas (1988)
- Cody Ross (2007)
- Jarrod Saltalamacchia (2014)
- Aníbal Sánchez (2009) 2013 AL ERA Leader
- Scott Sanderson (1977) MLB All-Star
- Tony Scott (1970)
- Bryn Smith (1987)
- Matt Stairs (1988, 1990)
- Giancarlo Stanton (2009, 2012-2013, 2015) 4 x MLB All-Star
- Ugueth Urbina (1995) 3 x MLB All-Star
- Ellis Valentine (1973) MLB All-Star
- Jake Westbrook (1998) MLB All-Star
- John Wetteland (1993) 3 x MLB All-Star
- Jerry White (1971)
- Rondell White (1992, 1996) MLB All-Star
- Josh Willingham (2002)
- Esteban Yan (1995)
Roster
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Season-by-season
League champions † | Finals appearance * | Division winner ^ | Wild card berth ¤ |
Year | League | Division | Regular season | Post-season | |||||||||
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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 |
Statistic | Wins | Losses | Win % |
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Regular season record (1998–2019) | 1,447 | 1,563 | .481 |
Postseason record (1998–2019) | 5 | 12 | .294 |
All-time regular and postseason record | 1,452 | 1,575 | .480 |