Jupiter Hammerheads

Jupiter Hammerheads Founded in 1965 Jupiter, Florida
Team logo Cap insignia
Class-level
Current	Advanced-A (1998–present)
Minor league affiliations
League	Florida State League (1965–present)
Division	South Division
Major league affiliations
Current	Miami Marlins (2002–present)
Previous	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)
Ballpark	Roger Dean 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	Randy Ready
General Manager	Jason Cantone

The Jupiter Hammerheads are a minor league baseball team based in Jupiter, Florida, named for the hammerhead shark.

The team, which plays in the Florida State League, is the Class A Advanced affiliate of the Miami Marlins major-league club.

The Hammerheads call Roger Dean Stadium home. Opened in 1998, the park seats 7,200 fans. 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.^[1]

In 2012, the Hammerheads won the 2nd Half Division Title and went on to defeat the St. Lucie Mets in a decisive Game 3^[2] of the Division Championship Series to capture their first ever Division crown. Jupiter would lose in the FSL Championship^[3] in the fifth and final game against the Lakeland Flying Tigers, despite holding a 2-1 lead after Game 3.^[4]

Roster

Jupiter Hammerheads roster
Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 28 Jose Adames 41 Victor Araujo 34 Jeff Brigham 18 James Buckelew 12 Luis Castillo 35 Jorgan Cavanerio 16 Esmerling De La Rosa -- Miguel Del Pozo 19 Kyle Fischer 27 Jeff Kinley  6 Raudel Lazo 27 Scott Lyman 21 Michael Mader 29 Juancito Martinez 26 Dillon Peters -- Chris Sadberry 20 Drew Steckenrider 17 Matt Tomshaw -- Sean Townsley -- Nick Williams		Catchers 23 Brad Haynal  8 Chris Hoo 52 Arturo Rodriguez Infielders 31 Brian Anderson 30 Taylor Ard 10 Justin Bohn  1 Rehiner Cordova 11 Brian Schales 32 K. J. Woods Outfielders 25 Dexter Kjerstad 22 John Norwood 14 Yuniel Ramirez -- Junior Sosa		Manager  5 Randy Ready Coaches 24 Frank Moore (hitting) 54 Jeremy Powell (pitching) -- Junior Sosa (coach) 7-day disabled list * On Miami Marlins 40-man roster # Rehab assignment ∞ Reserve list ‡ Restricted list § Suspended list † Temporary inactive list Roster updated December 2, 2016 Transactions → More MiLB rosters → Miami Marlins minor league players

Playoffs

• 2012: Defeated St. Lucie 2-0 in semifinals; lost to Lakeland 3-2 in finals.
• 2003: Lost to St. Lucie 2-0 in semifinals.
• 2002: Lost to Lakeland 2-0 in semifinals.
• 1999: Lost to Kissimmee 2-1 in semifinals.
• 1998: Lost to St. Lucie 2-0 in semifinals.

References

1. "Minor League game goes 23 innings". Espn.com.
2. "Jupiter Defeats Mets, Division Title".
3. "Jupiter Shutout in Championship Game".
4. "Jupiter Takes FSL Series Lead".

External links

• Jupiter Hammerheads – Official website