Raines, Ribault to play under the lights at second annual High School Heritage Classic
PURCHASE HIGH SCHOOL HERITAGE CLASSIC TICKETS JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As part of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp’s salute to Black History Month, the club is hosting historic Duval County Public Schools rivals William M. Raines High School and Jean Ribault High School to play in the second annual High School Heritage
Appreciating Henry Aaron, the greatest Jacksonville player of all
This story was originally published on the Jumbo Shrimp's Shrimp & Grits blog. Eleven different Hall of Famers either played or managed in Jacksonville at some point during their careers. The list includes Tom Seaver, Randy Johnson, Nolan Ryan, Phil Niekro and Rube Marquard (one day, in this dream rotation,
Jumbo Shrimp begin Family Movie Night calendar with “The Princess and the Frog”
"The Princess and the Frog" VIP Table Menu "The Princess and the Frog" Suite Package Menu JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are kicking off their illustrious 2021 Family Movie Night calendar at 6 p.m. on Saturday, February 20, with a screening of Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog”
Students can win Jumbo Shrimp prizes in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. essay contest
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – With Black History Month upcoming, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are asking students what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech means to them. The club’s essay contest will reward the winning students with Jumbo Shrimp prizes and free tickets for their entire class to
The “Freshest Man on Earth,” Jacksonville’s earliest major leaguer
This story originally appeared on the Jumbo Shrimp's Shrimp & Grits blog on Medium. It’s quite possible that the first Jacksonville player to appear in a major league game has the greatest nickname in baseball history: Arlie Latham, after all, was known as “The Freshest Man on Earth.” It’s been
The relationship continues: Jacksonville and the Marlins through the years
This story originally appeared on the Jumbo Shrimp's Shrimp & Grits blog on Medium. The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp being invited to Triple-A is a lot like rekindling an old friendship; Jacksonville fielded a team at Minor League Baseball’s top level from 1962–68. The Jumbo Shrimp potentially continuing their affiliation with
The history of Triple-A baseball in Jacksonville
This story originally appeared on the Jumbo Shrimp's Shrimp & Grits blog on Medium. It is official: The Miami Marlins have invited the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp to be their top minor league affiliate. The move would mark the second time that Jacksonville will field a Triple-A team. The city’s earliest
Jumbo Shrimp extended invitation to become Marlins’ Triple-A affiliate
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Miami Marlins have extended an opportunity to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp to become the club’s Triple-A affiliate, effective beginning in the 2021 season. The move continues a rise for the city of Jacksonville and Northeast Florida, which would field a Triple-A baseball team for the first
Inaugural JAX Diamond Classic to feature HBCU matchup
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After building the highly successful High School Heritage Classic from the ground up, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are partnering with BCSG 360 to host the inaugural JAX Diamond Classic, pitting HBCU institutions Edward Waters College and Savannah State University in a historical matchup on March 22, 2021
Jumbo Shrimp offer Holiday Packs for gift-giving season
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp have the perfect gift for the holiday season. Fans have the choice of two different holiday packs that feature undated ticket vouchers for the 2021 season, an adjustable Jumbo Shrimp cap and e-gift card to the Jumbo Shrimp Team Store. The club’s Holiday
Photos with Santa, craft stockings & Christmas classics highlight Very Shrimpy Christmas
PURCHASE VERY SHRIMPY CHRISTMAS TICKETS (TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The holiday season will be in full effect when the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp invite families for the third annual Very Shrimpy Christmas event on Saturday, December 5 from 3-7 p.m. at 121 Financial Ballpark. Fans can
Jumbo Shrimp specialty license plate highlights anniversary celebration
PURCHASE SPECIALTY JUMBO SHRIMP FLORIDA LICENSE PLATE JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As part of the club’s four-year anniversary celebration since their historic name change, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are announcing the release of a brand-new Jumbo Shrimp specialty license plate in partnership with the St. Johns Riverkeeper. Jumbo Shrimp specialty Florida
‘The greatest three years of my life.’ Buddy Gray’s time as a Jacksonville Suns bat boy
This story was originally published on the Jumbo Shrimp's Shrimp & Grits blog on Medium. Joe Pepitone was rounding the bases after clubbing a home run and Buddy Gray looked on with awe. The 13-year-old had been watching Pepitone on NBC’s Game of the Week for years when Pepitone had
Jumbo Shrimp introduce specialty license tag, bobblehead specials for anniversary celebration
PURCHASE SPECIALTY JUMBO SHRIMP FLORIDA LICENSE PLATE PLACE HOME RUN PACKAGE DEPOSIT FOR STONE GARRETT BOBBLEHEAD PLACE ALL-STAR PACKAGE DEPOSIT FOR GEORGE COSTANZA BOBBLEHEAD JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As part of the club’s four-year anniversary celebration since their historic name change, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are introducing several specials for the
Jumbo Shrimp’s Oct. 31 Fall Festival features trick-or-treating, contests
Buy Fall Festival Tickets JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Fall is in the air in Northeast Florida and the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are unveiling their Fall Festival presented by The Law Offices on Ron Sholes, P.A. and Simply Healthcare, complete with trick-or-treating and several contests designed to be fun for the entire
Former Jacksonville infielder Soto makes MLB debut
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Former Jacksonville infielder Elliot Soto made his major league debut on Friday for the Los Angeles Angels against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Soto is the 12th Jacksonville alumnus to record his MLB debut during the 2020 season and the 561st player of Jacksonville’s Double-A
Great prizes, food pre-order deals highlight Sept. 26 Bingo Night
PRE-PURCHASE BINGO NIGHT ENTRY PRE-ORDER BINGO NIGHT FOOD JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are introducing a host of exclusive prizes with new food selections for pre-order for Bingo Night at 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 26 at 121 Financial Ballpark. Gates open at 6 p.m. For just $10,
Jacksonville alumnus Garrett spins gem in MLB debut
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Former Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp left-handed pitcher Braxton Garrett made his major league debut in Sunday’s doubleheader for the Miami Marlins against the Philadelphia Phillies at Marlins Park. The southpaw is the 11th Jumbo Shrimp alumnus to make his debut in The Show this year and the 58th
Former Jumbo Shrimp Chisholm becomes seventh Bahamian player in MLB history
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Former Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp shortstop Jazz Chisholm became the seventh native of The Bahamas to debut in the major leagues when he appeared in Tuesday’s game for the Miami Marlins against the Toronto Blue Jays from Marlins Park. Chisholm is the 10th Jumbo Shrimp alumnus to make
Jacksonville alumnus Rogers shines in big league debut
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Former Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp left-handed pitcher Trevor Rogers struck out six batters in 4.0 shutout innings Tuesday in his major league debut for the Miami Marlins against the Mets at Citi Field in New York. Rogers is the ninth former Jumbo Shrimp to make his MLB debut
Star panel highlights Refusing To Lose: A Discussion on Diversity in Sports luncheon
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp have lined up an All-Star panel for the club’s Refusing To Lose: A Discussion on Diversity in Sports luncheon presented by Sight & Sound Productions and Mugwump Productions, which runs from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Friday, September 18 at 121 Financial Ballpark. The
Sánchez becomes 55th player of Jumbo Shrimp era to debut in MLB
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Former Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp right-handed pitcher Sixto Sánchez made his major league debut Saturday for the Miami Marlins against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. Sánchez is the eighth Jumbo Shrimp alumnus to debut in the majors this season and 55th player of the
Pre-order food deals available for Aug. 29 Swing For Your Swag & Bingo Night
BINGO NIGHT ADMISSION PRE-ORDER FOOD JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp have added a several food options available for pre-order for the club’s busy Saturday, August 29, with Swing For Your Swag batting practice from 4-7 p.m. and Bingo Night beginning at 7:30 p.m. from 121 Financial Ballpark. Swing
Concert, testimonies highlight Family Faith Night
PURCHASE FAMILY FAITH NIGHT TICKETS HERE JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Performances from Christian recording artists Josh Wilson and Summer Frost and comedian Ron Barnett and a testimonial from former Jacksonville Jaguars ROAR cheerleader Shenette Doyle highlight the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp’s Family Faith Night presented by Sight & Sound Productions. The event
Jumbo Shrimp alumnus Díaz singles in MLB debut
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Former Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp first baseman Lewin Díaz made his major league debut Saturday for the Miami Marlins against the Atlanta Braves at Marlins Park in Miami. Díaz is the seventh Jumbo Shrimp alumnus to debut in the majors this season and 54th player of the Jumbo