Jamestown Jammers
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The Jamestown Jammers are a minor league baseball
team in Jamestown, New York
, United States
. The team is the Short-Season A classification affiliate of the Miami Marlins and plays in the New York - Penn League
. The Jammers' home field is Russell Diethrick Park
in Jamestown.
The Jammers are co-owned along with the Buffalo Bisons
by Bob Rich, Jr., owner of Rich Products
.
The team was founded in 1994, when the Niagara Falls Rapids
relocated to Jamestown. The Jamestown Expos
had left the city after the 1993 season, relocating to Vermont
. The new team was named the "Jammers" after a fan vote, with the winning name beating out others such as the All-Americans, Furniture Makers
, Jimmies, Lakers
, Lucys
, Muskies
and Steamers. The team's logo was a Tasmanian Devil
-esque character. The mascot was a similar character named J.J. Jammer.
In the offseason before the 2006 season, in an attempt to put an end once and for all to the "what is a Jammer?" questions, the Jammers changed their logo to a cartoon grape theme. The new logo represents the strong tradition of grape-growing in Chautauqua County
. On June 19, the eve of opening day, the team officially announced the name of its new mascot: Bubba Grape, the Baseball Ape.
Jammers games are available online by listening to their official website, www.jamestownjammers.com.
* – The Jammers and Batavia Muckdogs
finished in a virtual tie for first place in the Pinckney Division in the 2008 season; however, the Muckdogs played two fewer games, finishing at 46–28 to the Jammers' 47–29. The Muckdogs' .622 winning percentage gave them the division title over the Jammers' .618.
Minor league baseball
Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball and provide opportunities for player development. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses...
team in Jamestown, New York
Jamestown, New York
Jamestown is a city in Chautauqua County, New York in the United States. The population was 31,146 at the 2010 census.The City of Jamestown is adjacent to Town of Ellicott and is at the southern tip of Chautauqua Lake...
, United States
United States
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. The team is the Short-Season A classification affiliate of the Miami Marlins and plays in the New York - Penn League
New York - Penn League
The New York – Penn League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the northeastern United States. It is classified as a "Short-Season A" league; its season starts in June, after major-league teams have signed their amateur draft picks to professional contracts, and ends in early...
. The Jammers' home field is Russell Diethrick Park
Russell Diethrick Park
Russell Diethrick Park is a stadium in Jamestown, New York. It opened in 1941 and holds 4,200 people. Primarily used for baseball, the stadium is the home field of the Jamestown Jammers Jamestown Community College baseball teams, and at times the Jamestown High School's baseball team...
in Jamestown.
The Jammers are co-owned along with the Buffalo Bisons
Buffalo Bisons
The Buffalo Bisons are a minor league baseball team based in Buffalo, New York. They currently play in the International League and are the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets...
by Bob Rich, Jr., owner of Rich Products
Rich Products
Rich Products Corporation is a privately held, multinational food products corporation headquartered in Buffalo, New York. The company was founded in 1945 by Robert E. Rich, Sr....
.
History
The team was preceded in Jamestown by the Jamestown Falcons (initially known as the Jamestown Jaguars) and the Jamestown Expos; a Jamestown franchise has been in the New York-Penn League since its inception as the PONY League in 1939.The team was founded in 1994, when the Niagara Falls Rapids
Niagara Falls Rapids
The Niagara Falls Rapids were a Class-A minor league baseball team located in Niagara Falls, New York. They were formerly known as the Niagara Falls Sox, from 1982 to 1985, and were affiliated with the Chicago White Sox. The team played in the New York - Penn League, and were affiliated with the...
relocated to Jamestown. The Jamestown Expos
Vermont Lake Monsters
The Vermont Lake Monsters are a minor league baseball team in the Short-Season A classification New York - Penn League, affiliated with the Oakland Athletics. The team plays its home games at Centennial Field on the University of Vermont campus in Burlington, Vermont...
had left the city after the 1993 season, relocating to Vermont
Vermont Lake Monsters
The Vermont Lake Monsters are a minor league baseball team in the Short-Season A classification New York - Penn League, affiliated with the Oakland Athletics. The team plays its home games at Centennial Field on the University of Vermont campus in Burlington, Vermont...
. The new team was named the "Jammers" after a fan vote, with the winning name beating out others such as the All-Americans, Furniture Makers
Bush Industries
Bush Industries, based in Jamestown, New York, United States, is one of the leading ready-to-assemble furniture companies in the U.S., with sales of around US$300 Million/yr...
, Jimmies, Lakers
Chautauqua Lake
Chautauqua Lake is located entirely within Chautauqua County, New York, USA. The lake is approximately long and wide at its greatest width. The surface area is approximately 13,000 acres . The maximum depth is about 78 feet...
, Lucys
Lucille Ball
Lucille Désirée Ball was an American comedian, film, television, stage and radio actress, model, film and television executive, and star of the sitcoms I Love Lucy, The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour, The Lucy Show, Here's Lucy and Life With Lucy...
, Muskies
Muskellunge
A muskellunge , also known as a muskelunge, muscallonge, milliganong, or maskinonge , is a large, relatively uncommon freshwater fish of North America. Muskellunge are the largest member of the pike family, Esocidae...
and Steamers. The team's logo was a Tasmanian Devil
Tasmanian Devil
The Tasmanian devil is a carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae, now found in the wild only on the Australian island state of Tasmania. The size of a small dog, it became the largest carnivorous marsupial in the world following the extinction of the thylacine in 1936...
-esque character. The mascot was a similar character named J.J. Jammer.
In the offseason before the 2006 season, in an attempt to put an end once and for all to the "what is a Jammer?" questions, the Jammers changed their logo to a cartoon grape theme. The new logo represents the strong tradition of grape-growing in Chautauqua County
Chautauqua County, New York
-Major highways:* Interstate 86/New York State Route 17 * Interstate 90 * U.S. Route 20* U.S. Route 62* New York State Route 5* New York State Route 39* New York State Route 60* New York State Route 394...
. On June 19, the eve of opening day, the team officially announced the name of its new mascot: Bubba Grape, the Baseball Ape.
Jammers games are available online by listening to their official website, www.jamestownjammers.com.
Notable alumni
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- Francisco CorderoFrancisco CorderoFrancisco Javier Cordero is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds...
- Robert FickRobert FickRobert Charles Fick is a former Major League Baseball first baseman. In 2002, he was named to the American League All-Star Team.-Career:...
- Nick GreenNick GreenNicholas Anthony Green is an American professional baseball infielder for the Texas Rangers, currently playing in Round Rock, TX for the Round Rock Express, Triple A team of the Rangers...
- Jeremy HermidaJeremy HermidaJeremy Ryan Hermida is an outfielder in Major League Baseball for the San Diego Padres. He bats left-handed and throws right-handed.-Early career:...
- Brandon IngeBrandon IngeCharles Brandon Inge is an American professional baseball infielder for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed....
- Josh Johnson
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- Jai MillerJai MillerRandall Jai Miller is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Oakland Athletics.Miller attended Selma High School in Selma,Alabama-Minor leagues:...
- Zach MinerZach MinerZachary Charles Miner is a Major League Baseball pitcher currently in the Kansas City Royals organization. He bats and throws right-handed.-Atlanta Braves:...
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- Dave Roberts
- Taylor TankersleyTaylor TankersleyTaylor Mark Tankersley is an American professional baseball player. A left-handed relief pitcher, he is currently with the New York Mets organization of Major League Baseball.-Career:...
- Charles ThomasCharles Thomas (baseball)Charles Wesley Thomas is a left fielder in Major League Baseball. He last played in the Milwaukee Brewers organization with the Triple-A Nashville Sounds. Previously, Thomas played with the Atlanta Braves , and Oakland Athletics...
- Andrés TorresAndres TorresAndrés "Yungo" Torres Jr. is a Major League Baseball outfielder with the San Francisco Giants. He has also played for the Detroit Tigers and the Texas Rangers.-Early life:...
- Bubba TrammellBubba TrammellThomas Bubba Trammell was a Major League Baseball outfielder and designated hitter. He is an alumnus of the University of Tennessee....
- Jason VargasJason VargasJason Matthew Vargas is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Seattle Mariners. He has played parts of two seasons in the major leagues with the Florida Marlins, part of one season in the major leagues with the New York Mets and the last two seasons with the Seattle Mariners.-College...
- Jeff WeaverJeff WeaverJeffrey Charles Weaver is a right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He has pitched in the majors for the Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, St. Louis Cardinals, and Seattle Mariners...
- Mauro ZárateMauro Zárate (baseball)Mauro Edward Zárate is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched part of the season for the Florida Marlins....
Season records
| Season | W | L | Finish (games back of leader) | Playoffs |
| 2008 | 47 | 29 | 2nd in Pinckney Division (0 GB)* | Won Semifinals (Staten Island Yankees Staten Island Yankees The Staten Island Yankees are a minor league baseball team, located in the New York City borough of Staten Island. Nicknamed the "Baby Bombers," the Yankees are a Short-Season A classification affiliate of the New York Yankees and play in the New York - Penn League at Richmond County Bank Ballpark... ) Lost Championship (Batavia Muckdogs Batavia Muckdogs The Batavia Muckdogs are a minor league baseball team based in Batavia, a city in Genesee County, New York, United States. The Muckdogs are the current Short-Season A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals... ) |
| 2007 | 28 | 47 | 6th (last) in Pinckney Division (18.5 GB) | Out of playoffs |
| 2006 | 33 | 39 | 5th in Pinckney Division (8 GB) | Out of playoffs |
| 2005 | 31 | 44 | 4th (last) in Pinckney Division (14 GB) | Out of playoffs |
| 2004 | 30 | 45 | 3rd in Pinckney Division (20.5 GB) | Out of playoffs |
| 2003 | 22 | 51 | 4th (last) in Pinckney Division (33.5 GB) | Out of playoffs |
| 2002 | 32 | 42 | 4th (last) in Pinckney Division (14 GB) | Out of playoffs |
| 2001 | 39 | 36 | 2nd in Pinckney Division (9.5 GB) | Lost Semifinals (Williamsport Crosscutters Williamsport Crosscutters The Williamsport Crosscutters are a Short-Season A classification minor league baseball team based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, in the United States... ) |
| 2000 | 36 | 38 | 3rd in Pinckney Division (11 GB) | Out of playoffs |
| 1999 | 38 | 38 | 4th in Pinckney Division (5 GB) | Out of playoffs |
| 1998 | 32 | 43 | 3rd in Pinckney Division (12.5 GB) | Out of playoffs |
| 1997 | 25 | 49 | 4th (last) in Stedler Division (24 GB) | Out of playoffs |
| 1996 | 39 | 36 | ||
| 1995 | ||||
| 1994 | Lost Semifinals (New Jersey Cardinals New Jersey Cardinals The New Jersey Cardinals were a Short-Season A minor league baseball team affiliated with the St. Louis Cardinals. They were a member of the New York - Penn League and played at Skylands Park in Augusta, New Jersey from 1994-2005.-History:... ) |
Batavia Muckdogs
The Batavia Muckdogs are a minor league baseball team based in Batavia, a city in Genesee County, New York, United States. The Muckdogs are the current Short-Season A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals...
finished in a virtual tie for first place in the Pinckney Division in the 2008 season; however, the Muckdogs played two fewer games, finishing at 46–28 to the Jammers' 47–29. The Muckdogs' .622 winning percentage gave them the division title over the Jammers' .618.