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All you need to know about the Jumbo Shrimp as season begins Friday
Read full article: All you need to know about the Jumbo Shrimp as season begins FridayThe Jumbo Shrimp season begins at home on Friday night. Here's what you need to know about the 2024 season, from the team's top prospects to a list of the popular promotions.
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - How improvements to 121 Financial Ballpark will help downtown growth
Read full article: This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - How improvements to 121 Financial Ballpark will help downtown growthKen Babby, the Jumbo Shrimp owner, is our guest for This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition. He speaks with gratitude, conviction, and appreciation of the business he owns and operates in Jacksonville.
‘I love it’: Residents, downtown businesses excited for growth after Jumbo Shrimp releases plans to upgrade ballpark
Read full article: ‘I love it’: Residents, downtown businesses excited for growth after Jumbo Shrimp releases plans to upgrade ballparkDowntown businesses are pumped for future “transformational changes” coming to the baseball grounds.
Photo gallery: Take a look at changes coming to 121 Financial Ballpark
Read full article: Photo gallery: Take a look at changes coming to 121 Financial BallparkThe Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp unveiled plans for stadium improvements at 121 Financial Ballpark on Wednesday. Scroll through the gallery above to see what those look like.
Jumbo Shrimp, city announce ‘transformational changes’ coming to 121 Financial Ballpark
Read full article: Jumbo Shrimp, city announce ‘transformational changes’ coming to 121 Financial BallparkThe Jumbo Shrimp took the wraps off the most ambitious plans in franchise history, a $31.8 million project that will help take 121Financial Ballpark into the next era of minor league baseball and beyond.
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp launch 2023 home games with local celebrity first pitch
Read full article: Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp launch 2023 home games with local celebrity first pitchTriple-A ball is back in the River City as the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp prepare for their home opener at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday against the Durham Bulls at 121 Financial Ball Park.
Jumbo Shrimp aim to build on mission to increase diversity in baseball
Read full article: Jumbo Shrimp aim to build on mission to increase diversity in baseballHarold Craw wanted the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp to connect with the area’s storied and diverse baseball tradition. What better way to do that than by connecting several local schools with Jacksonville’s past and making an event out of it.
Savannah Bananas add 2nd game in Jacksonville next March
Read full article: Savannah Bananas add 2nd game in Jacksonville next MarchThe Savannah Bananas are adding an additional game in Jacksonville next March as part of their 2023 Banana Ball World Tour, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp announced Wednesday.
Jumbo Shrimp opening stadium to 100% capacity in June
Read full article: Jumbo Shrimp opening stadium to 100% capacity in JuneThe Jumbo Shrimp plan to start operating at 100% capacity starting in June. The announcement was made in an email to season ticket holders that was sent out Saturday and confirmed by the team on Monday afternoon.
City Council president on gas tax legislation; OurJax chairman; Jumbo Shrimp owner
Read full article: City Council president on gas tax legislation; OurJax chairman; Jumbo Shrimp ownerOn this edition of “This Week in Jacksonville,” legislation to increase the local option gas tax is finally getting attention from the Jacksonville City Council. City Council President Tommy Hazouri explains the impact on transportation and infrastructure. OurJax Chairman David Miller weighs in on various city projects and developments. And it’s been a long time since the Jumbo Shrimp hit the diamond. That changes soon. Jumbo Shrimp Owner Ken Babby talks about what to expect for the upcoming season.
Triple-A delay: Jumbo Shrimp baseball season pushed back by a month
Read full article: Triple-A delay: Jumbo Shrimp baseball season pushed back by a monthJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The start of the minor league baseball season in Jacksonville is on hold. The Jumbo Shrimp’s 2021 season, and the team’s return to Triple-A, is being pushed back by roughly a month by Major League Baseball. But Major League Baseball aligned everything on Wednesday, pushing the Triple-A season back to start when the other levels do. “All of our energy is now shifting to creating a memorable Triple-A season that will begin in early May. A total of 120 minor league clubs accepted Professional Development League licenses with Major League Baseball affiliates in order to modernize the farm system and be better geographically aligned.
Jumbo Shrimp finalize deal to move up to Triple-A level
Read full article: Jumbo Shrimp finalize deal to move up to Triple-A levelThe Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp’s move to Triple-A is complete. The Jumbo Shrimp will play in the Triple-A East league and in the Southeast Division. Minor league baseball underwent a massive overhaul last offseason to reduce the number of teams from 162 to 120 and provide four affiliates for each Major League Baseball team. The full leagues were released Friday as well, with the Triple-A league replaced what was the International League and the Pacific Coast League. “This is a momentous day for Jumbo Shrimp fans to officially bring the top level of Minor League Baseball to 121 Financial Ballpark,” said Jumbo Shrimp owner and CEO Ken Babby.
Jumbo Shrimp get promoted: Jacksonville’s baseball team is moving up to Triple A
Read full article: Jumbo Shrimp get promoted: Jacksonville’s baseball team is moving up to Triple AJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are moving up. Jacksonville’s baseball team is moving from Double A to Triple A, a move announced Wednesday afternoon. “We are incredibly excited about the prospects of bringing the top level of Minor League Baseball to the excellent Jumbo Shrimp fans in Jacksonville and throughout Northeast Florida,” said Jumbo Shrimp owner & CEO Ken Babby. The Jumbo Shrimp didn’t play in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Jumbo Shrimp played in Triple A from 1962-68 when they were known as the Suns and were in the International League.
Despite canceled season, Jumbo Shrimp keeping all full-time employees on staff
Read full article: Despite canceled season, Jumbo Shrimp keeping all full-time employees on staffJACKSONVILLE, Fla. On Tuesday, we told you about the season being canceled for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp and all of Minor League Baseball. Now were learning that despite the cancelation, the Jumbo Shrimp will not layoff any full-time employees. Were committed. And that allows us to keep our staff on board and thats exactly what weve committed to do. Our entire full staff is it full-time staff is completely intactThis was supposed to be the first year of a new naming rights deal on the stadium. 121 Financial Ballpark never saw a Jumbo Shrimp game played in the newly named stadium.
Jumbo Shrimp baseball season officially canceled due to coronavirus
Read full article: Jumbo Shrimp baseball season officially canceled due to coronavirusJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The minor league baseball season was officially canceled Tuesday afternoon, ending the seasons of teams like the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp before they began and shifting focus to the next phase of planning for teams. “The news that we will not have Jumbo Shrimp baseball at 121 Financial Ballpark is devastating,” Jumbo Shrimp owner/CEO Ken Babby said in a statement. The Jumbo Shrimp have ranked in the top 25 of minor league baseball merchandise sales in back-to-back seasons, a first for the franchise. “We are incredibly disappointed and crushed to not have a Jumbo Shrimp baseball season at 121 Financial Ballpark in 2020,” said Jumbo Shrimp executive vice president/general manager Harold Craw said in a statement. We will hopefully await Jumbo Shrimp baseball to return in 2021.”
Jumbo Shrimp make top 25 list for merchandising sales again
Read full article: Jumbo Shrimp make top 25 list for merchandising sales againJumbo Shrimp sales have never been better. The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp have merchandising 101 down to an art. For the second consecutive season the Jumbo Shrimp were ranked in the top 25 in licensed merchandise sales across minor league baseball. Where teams rank on that top 25 list werent disclosed, but the Jumbo Shrimp continue to maximize their brand since Ken Babby bought the team in 2015. That name has since caught on, as evidenced by being top 25 in licensed merchandise sales in both 2017 and 18.
Jumbo Shrimp make top 25 list for merchandise sales again
Read full article: Jumbo Shrimp make top 25 list for merchandise sales againJumbo Shrimp sales have never been better. The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp have merchandising 101 down to an art. For the second consecutive season the Jumbo Shrimp were ranked in the top 25 in licensed merchandise sales across minor league baseball. That name has since caught on, as evidenced by being top 25 in licensed merchandise sales in both 2017 and ’18. In all, the 160 minor league teams pulled in more than $73.8 million in merchandise sales.