Jumbo Shrimp & 121 Financial Credit Union to host second annual virtual coloring contest
CONTEST INFORMATION/DOWNLOAD COLORING SHEET JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp and 121 Financial (pronounced “One to One”), Jacksonville’s hometown credit union, are teaming up again to host the second annual virtual coloring contest, running through May 3. Free and open to the community, “kids” young and old can download
Fans invited to nominate Jumbo Shrimp Budweiser Military Family of the Game
NOMINATE A BUDWEISER MILITARY FAMILY OF THE GAME JUMBO SHRIMP MILITARY APPRECIATION JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are seeking to honor active and retired military, Veterans and their immediate families by continuing the Budweiser Military Family of the Game program throughout the 2021 season presented by FIS. Fans
Jumbo Shrimp single-game tickets for May games available beginning April 21
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Single-game tickets for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp’s 2021 season presented by FIS will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 21 for all May home games from May 4-9 and May 25-30. The Jumbo Shrimp will continue to release single-game tickets on a monthly basis
Jumbo Shrimp 2021 Triple-A season to be presented by FIS
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp embark upon a new chapter of Triple-A baseball in Northeast Florida, the club announced in a press conference Monday that FIS has expanded its relationship with its hometown Triple-A affiliate to become the club’s presenting sponsor. The multi-year agreement between the Jumbo
Pedrique to lead Jumbo Shrimp field staff in 2021 Triple-A season
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – In conjunction with the Miami Marlins, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp have announced their on-field staff for the 2021 Triple-A season. Boasting 13 years of minor league managing experience and seven seasons on a major league coaching staff, Al Pedrique will skipper the Jumbo Shrimp. Jacksonville’s staff also
121 Financial Ballpark selected as Marlins’ alternate training site
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp’s May 4th Opening Day approaches, 121 Financial Ballpark will serve as the alternate training site for the Miami Marlins once Major League Baseball Spring Training camps conclude. 121 Financial Ballpark is one of just 11 Triple-A venues across the country to receive
Craw named to MiLB Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp executive vice president/general manager Harold Craw has been selected to Minor League Baseball’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. Craw is among seven members of the first such committee at the Triple-A level, which includes representatives from Major League Baseball and six other teams across
Jumbo Shrimp announce staff promotions, additions
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp have promoted several members of their front office staff and announced the addition of three new team members in preparation for the 2021 season, the club announced Monday. Noel Blaha has been promoted to the role of Vice President, Marketing and Media. Linda
Fans can purchase discounted Jumbo Shrimp, Suns items at Sidewalk Sale
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are inviting fans to shop for Jumbo Shrimp and Suns merchandise and memorabilia at their Sidewalk Sale from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, March 20 at 121 Financial Ballpark. Both cash and credit will be accepted, with entry via the Home Plate Gate.
Jumbo Shrimp ballpark job fairs set for March 13 & 16
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are building their team for another season of Affordable Family Fun at 121 Financial Ballpark. The club will hold a pair of job fairs for 2021 game day positions from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, March 13 and 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16
Start of Jumbo Shrimp Triple-A season moved to May
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp were informed by Major League Baseball that the start of the 2021 Triple-A season will be delayed by approximately four weeks. The announcement moves Opening Day at 121 Financial Ballpark to Tuesday, May 4, when the Jumbo Shrimp are set to host the
Williams appointed to Jacksonville Human Rights Commission
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Director of Community Relations Andrea Williams was appointed Tuesday by the Jacksonville City Council to the city’s Human Rights Commission. Williams was added on a vote by city council members. She joins a body established in 1967 with a mission to ensure that all
Raines Vikings win second straight High School Heritage Classic
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Raines High School Vikings beat the Ribault High School Trojans 16-5 on Tuesday at 121 Financial Ballpark to win the second annual High School Heritage Classic presented by Rubenstein Law Firm, taking the A. Philip Randolph Cup for the second year in a row. “I want
Jumbo Shrimp 2021 schedule marks return of Affordable Family Fun
2021 SCHEDULE PDF JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Fans of Crustacean Nation can finally mark their calendars for the return of Affordable Family Fun at 121 Financial Ballpark as the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp have announced their schedule for the 2021 season. The 142-game regular season schedule features 72 contests at 121 Financial
Rain postpones High School Heritage Classic between Raines, Ribault
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Rain postponed Friday’s second annual High School Heritage Classic presented by Rubenstein Law Firm historic Duval County Public Schools rivals William M. Raines High School and Jean Ribault High School. The game will be made up beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23 at 121 Financial
Jumbo Shrimp accept invitation to become Marlins’ Triple-A affiliate
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp have officially accepted their invitation to become the new Triple-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins after signing Major League Baseball’s Professional Development License (PDL). The 10-year agreement solidifies an invitation for the city of Jacksonville and Northeast Florida to field a Triple-A baseball
Do MLB’s best players really skip Triple-A?
This story originally appeared on the Jumbo Shrimp's Shrimp & Grits blog on Medium. It’s a question that’s been asked somewhat consistently since the Jumbo Shrimp received an invitation to become the Miami Marlins’ Triple-A affiliate: Yes, Triple-A is the highest level of Minor League Baseball, but isn’t it just
Jumbo Shrimp to hold food & beverage job fairs Feb. 6 & 17
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – With the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp’s 2021 season of Affordable Family Fun on the horizon, the club has set two job fairs in February for 2021 seasonal food and beverage positions at 121 Financial Ballpark. The Jumbo Shrimp will host food and beverage job fairs from both 9
Inaugural JAX Diamond Classic to feature HBCU matchup
PURCHASE JAX DIAMOND CLASSIC TICKETS 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
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”
PURCHASE TICKETS TO "THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG" FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT "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
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