Jupiter Hammerheads

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Jupiter Hammerheads
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Team logoCap insignia
Minor league affiliations
Class Single-A (2021–present)
Previous classes Class A-Advanced (1998–2020)
League Florida State League (1998–present)
Division East Division
Major league affiliations
Team Miami Marlins (2002–present)
Previous teams Montreal Expos (1998–2001)
Minor league titles
League titles (1)2023
Division titles (2)
  • 2012
  • 2023
Second-half titles (1)
  • 2023
Team data
NameJupiter Hammerheads (1998–present)
ColorsBlack, blue, red, dark gray, light gray, white
      
Mascot Hamilton R. Head
Ballpark Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium (1998–present)
Owner(s)/
Operator(s)
Miami Marlins / Jupiter Stadium, LTD
General manager Nick Bernabe
Manager Nick Weisheipl
Website www.milb.com/jupiter

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.

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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]

In 2023, the Hammerheads won their first ever Florida State League championship when they beat the Clearwater Threshers 7-4 in the 3rd game of the best of three series. [8] [9]

Season-by-season results

League championsFinals appearance *Division winner ^Wild card berth ¤
YearLeague Division Regular seasonPostseason
1st half2nd half
Finish Wins Losses Win% GB Finish Wins Losses Win% GB
1998FSLEast1st ^4030.5711st ^4030.571Lost semifinals (St. Lucie) 0–2
1999FSLEast1st ^3929.5744th3436.4867Lost semifinals (Kissimmee) 1–2
2000FSLEast6th2743.38620.54th3436.48610.5
2001FSLEast6th2938.43310.52nd4131.5692.5
2002FSLEast3rd3932.5490.51st ^4225.627Lost semifinals (Lakeland) 0–2
2003FSLEast1st ^4228.6003rd3434.5009.5Lost semifinals (St. Lucie) 0–2
2004FSLEast6th3038.4419.54th3433.5078.5
2005FSLEast3rd3533.51566th2445.34817.5
2006FSLEast5th3138.4498.56th2442.36412.5
2007FSLEast5th3139.44310.54th3227.4645
2008FSLEast5th3336.4788.52nd4128.5940.5
2009FSLSouth3rd3433.50784th3337.4714.5
2010FSLSouth6th2246.32420.56th2446.34314
2011FSLSouth3rd3238.45766th2842.40017.5
2012FSLSouth2nd3634.514141st ^3828.576Won semifinals (St. Lucie) 2–1
Lost finals (Lakeland) 2–3 *
2013FSLSouth3rd3632.5299.56th3237.4648
2014FSLSouth6th2742.391146th2345.33819
2015FSLSouth3rd3535.50010.05th3238.45712
2016FSLSouth6th3137.45672nd3732.5362.5
2017FSLSouth3rd3435.49375th3333.5008
2018FSLSouth2nd4128.5940.54th2936.42910
2019FSLSouth6th2142.33316.55th3336.47814Postseason canceled due to Hurricane Dorian [10]
2020Season cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [11]
2021Low-A SoutheastEast2nd6156.5211In 2021, there was one combined season
2022FSLEast3rd3034.4699.53rd2936.4468.5
2023FSLEast2nd3531.5302.51st3531.530Won semifinals(Palm Beach 2-0)

Won finals (Clearwater 2-1)

2024FSLEast2nd3630.5451.03rd2935.45317.0
2025FSLEast3rd3036.4554.54th2936.44614.0
StatisticWinsLossesWin %
Regular season record (1998–2021)1,7001,832.481
Postseason record (1998–2021)913.409
All-time regular and postseason record1,7091845.481

Roster

PlayersCoaches/Other

Pitchers

  • 32 Keyner Benitez
  • 27 Samuel Carpio
  • 22 Walin Castillo
  • 21 Jake Clemente
  •  9 Juan De La Cruz
  •  8 Luis De La Cruz
  • 37 Jake Faherty
  • 25 Liomar Martinez
  • 24 Julio Mendez
  • 54 Nate Payne
  • 33 Michael Perez
  • 35 Cannon Pickell
  • 14 Luis Ramirez
  •  5 Chase Renner
  • 50 Darwin Rodriguez
  •  1 Braulio Salas
  • 11 Grant Shepardson
  • 43 Dameivi Tineo
  •  9 Jadon Williamson

Catchers

  • 55 Jessada Brown
  • 53 Victor Ortega
  • 52 Carlos Sanchez

Infielders

  • 36 Chris Arroyo
  • 28 Emilio Barreras
  •  7 Starlyn Caba
  •  2 Drew Faurot
  •  4 Carter Johnson
  • 34 Josh Hogue
  • 15 Jake McCutcheon
  • 35 Cannon Pickell
  • 13 Abrahan Ramirez
  •  3 Andrew Salas

Outfielders

  • 12 PJ Morlando
  • 10 Andres Valor
  • 17 Esmil Valencia
  • 20 Max Williams

Manager

  • -- Nick Weisheipl

Coaches


Notable alumni

Hall of Fame alumni

Alumni: Most Valuable Player

Alumni: Rookie of the Year

Notable alumni

References

  1. "MinorLeagueBallparks.com - Roger Dean Stadium". Archived from the original on 2013-10-29. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
  2. "Minor League game goes 23 innings". Espn.com.
  3. "Jupiter Defeats Mets, Division Title".
  4. "Jupiter Shutout in Championship Game".
  5. "Jupiter Takes FSL Series Lead".
  6. Mayo, Jonathan (February 12, 2021). "MLB Announces New Minors Teams, Leagues". Major League Baseball. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  7. "Historical League Names to Return in 2022". Minor League Baseball. March 16, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  8. Stibal |, Beth (September 21, 2023). "Jupiter Hammerheads win Florida State League Title". Fox Sports 640 South Florida. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
  9. Shields, Malcolm (September 22, 2023). "Jupiter Hammerheads, Miami Marlins farm team, win 2023 Florida State League baseball championship". WPBF. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
  10. Florida State League (August 29, 2019). "FSL cancels weekend series, 2019 playoffs". Minor League Baseball . Archived from the original on August 29, 2019. Retrieved August 29, 2019.
  11. "2020 Minor League Baseball Season Shelved". Minor League Baseball. June 30, 2020. Retrieved July 1, 2020.