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.
The Hammerheads play their home games at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Opened in 1998, the park seats 6,871 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.
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 crown. Jupiter would lose in the FSL Championship in the fifth and final game against the Lakeland Flying Tigers, despite holding a 2-1 lead after Game 3.
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Notable alumni
Maps Jupiter Hammerheads
Roster
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
External links
- Jupiter Hammerheads - Official website
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