Clearwater Threshers
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Class | Single-A(2021–present) | ||||
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League | Florida State League(1985–present) | ||||
Division | West Division | ||||
Major league affiliations | |||||
Team | Philadelphia Phillies(1985–present) | ||||
Minor league titles | |||||
League titles(2) |
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Division titles(4) |
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First-half titles(2) |
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Team data | |||||
Name | Clearwater Threshers (2004–present) | ||||
Previous names | Clearwater Phillies (1985–2003) | ||||
Colors | Scarlet, indigo, navy, peach, sand, white | ||||
Mascot | Phinley | ||||
Ballpark | BayCare Ballpark(2004–present) | ||||
Previous parks | Jack Russell Memorial Stadium(1985–2003) | ||||
Owner(s)/ Operator(s) | Philadelphia Phillies | ||||
General manager | Jason Adams[1] | ||||
Manager | Marty Malloy |
TheClearwater Threshersare aMinor League Baseballteam of theFlorida State Leagueand theSingle-Aaffiliate of thePhiladelphia Phillies.They are located inClearwater, Florida,and have played their home games atBayCare Ballparksince 2004. They previously played atJack Russell Memorial Stadiumfrom 1985 to 2003.
The team began play in 1985 as theClearwater Philliesand were named for theirMajor League Baseballaffiliate. Clearwater became the Threshers in 2004 when the team moved to the new Spectrum Field.
In conjunction with Major League Baseball's restructuring of Minor League Baseball in 2021, the Threshers were organized into the Low-A Southeast at the Low-A classification.[2]In 2022, the Low-A Southeast became known as the Florida State League, the name historically used by the regional circuit prior to the 2021 reorganization, and was reclassified as a Single-A circuit.[3]
Clearwater Phillies
[edit]Clearwater city officials approached the Philadelphia Phillies as early as 1981 about locating a Phillies minor league affiliate at Jack Russell Stadium in Clearwater. In July 1982, in a visit to Philadelphia, Clearwater city officials and the president of theFlorida State Leagueagain asked the Philadelphia Phillies about affiliating with a team to be based in Clearwater. TheAmateur Softball AssociationClearwater Bombers had long used Jack Russell Stadium during the summer months when the field would be reconfigured for softball. The placement of a minor league baseball team would mean the relocation of the Bombers.[4]
The Florida State League granted the city of Clearwater a franchise on September 26, 1984.[5]The Clearwater Phillies began play in 1985 after the Philadelphia Phillies ended their affiliation with their High Class A minor league team, theCarolina LeaguePeninsula Pilots,based inHampton, Virginia,and placed their new team at Jack Russell Stadium. The Philadelphia Phillies owned the franchise and named the club the Clearwater Phillies. The Clearwater Phillies played their first game on April 12, 1985, at home, against theTampa Tarpons.[6]
The club played as the Clearwater Phillies through the 2003 season. The Phillies planned to leave Jack Russell Memorial Stadium after the 2003 season to move into a new ballpark,Baycare Ballpark,adjacent to the Carpenter Complex, the Phillies' minor league training facility. With the move to the new ballpark, the Clearwater Phillies were renamed the "Threshers" and adopted a new team logo and colors.
Threshers and Spectrum Field
[edit]In 2004, the Clearwater Threshers were managed by former Phillies player andHall of Famer,Mike Schmidt.Greg Legg managed the team in 2005 and 2006.Dave Huppertwas the manager in 2007, andRazor Shinesin 2008.Ernie Whittwas named the manager for the 2009 season after Shines was promoted to base coach for theNew York Mets.
In 2007, the Threshers won the second half in the FSL West Division. They defeated theSarasota Reds(2–1) in the FSL West Division Playoffs, then defeated theBrevard County Manatees3 games to 1 in the FSL Championship Series (best-of-five) to win the FSL title. The Threshers were named MiLB 's Class A Advanced Team of the Year.[7]
A single-game attendance record of 9,090 was set on July 3, 2008.[8]
On July 26, 2009,Pedro Martínezmade a rehab start for the Threshers against theSt. Lucie Metsat Spectrum Field. Martinez pitched 11⁄3innings before rain caused the game to be canceled, wiping out the official record of his start.[9]Martinez subsequently moved to theLehigh Valley IronPigsfor his next start.
On May 23, 2011, The Threshers gained national attention after playing in a 23-inning game against theJupiter Hammerheads.[10]
Season-by-season
[edit]These statistics are current through the 2018 season.[11]
Full season
[edit]Year | League | Division | Regular season | Postseason | ||||
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Finish | Wins | Losses | Win% | GB | ||||
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1985 | FSL | West | 4th | 69 | 72 | .489 | 14 | |
1986 | FSL | West | 3rd | 63 | 74 | .460 | 25.5 | |
1987 | FSL | West | 3rd | 66 | 70 | .485 | 16 |
Split season
[edit]League champions† | Finals appearance* | Division winner^ | Wild card berth¤ |
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Finish | Wins | Losses | Win% | GB | Finish | Wins | Losses | Win% | GB | ||||
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1988 | FSL | West | 5th | 25 | 44 | .362 | 9.5 | 5th | 27 | 42 | .391 | 13.5 | |
1989 | FSL | West | 4th | 34 | 36 | .486 | 6 | 5th | 23 | 43 | .348 | 17.5 | |
1990 | FSL | West | 5th | 23 | 46 | .333 | 17.5 | 5th | 27 | 41 | .397 | 13 | |
1991 | FSL | West | 1st ^ | 42 | 23 | .646 | — | 1st ^ | 39 | 26 | .600 | — | Won semifinals (St. Lucie) 2–1 Lost finals (West Palm Beach) 0–2 * |
1992 | FSL | West | 2nd | 38 | 31 | .551 | 12 | 2nd ¤ | 37 | 28 | .569 | 4 | Won quarterfinals (Dunedin) 2–0 Lost semifinals (Lakeland) 0–2 |
1993 | FSL | West | 1st ^ | 44 | 24 | .647 | — | 5th | 31 | 36 | .463 | 13.5 | Won semifinals (Charlotte) 2–1 Won finals (St. Lucie) 3–1 † |
1994 | FSL | West | 5th | 36 | 33 | .522 | 9 | 3rd | 36 | 29 | .554 | 5.5 | |
1995 | FSL | West | 2nd | 38 | 32 | .543 | 3 | 2nd | 41 | 27 | .603 | 3 | |
1996 | FSL | West | 1st ^ | 44 | 26 | .629 | — | 5th | 31 | 36 | .463 | 11.5 | Won semifinals (Tampa) 2–0 Lost finals (St. Lucie) 1–3 * |
1997 | FSL | West | 7th | 31 | 38 | .449 | 11.5 | 4th | 39 | 30 | .565 | 4.5 | |
1998 | FSL | West | 3rd | 42 | 28 | .600 | 4.5 | 2nd | 40 | 30 | .571 | 6.5 | |
1999 | FSL | West | 1st ^ | 46 | 23 | .667 | — | 7th | 31 | 36 | .463 | 9.5 | Lost semifinals (Dunedin) 1–2 |
2000 | FSL | West | 4th | 37 | 33 | .529 | 3.5 | 7th | 27 | 38 | .415 | 15.5 | |
2001 | FSL | West | 3rd | 32 | 35 | .478 | 2.5 | 4th | 36 | 34 | .514 | 11 | |
2002 | FSL | West | 6th | 22 | 50 | .306 | 21 | 3rd | 35 | 29 | .547 | 8 | |
2003 | FSL | West | 2nd | 37 | 31 | .544 | 6 | 2nd | 35 | 30 | .538 | 2.5 | |
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2004 | FSL | West | 6th | 25 | 45 | .357 | 16 | 4th | 30 | 36 | .455 | 8.5 | |
2005 | FSL | West | 6th | 17 | 50 | .254 | 28 | 6th | 24 | 45 | .348 | 17.5 | |
2006 | FSL | West | 5th | 31 | 38 | .449 | 6.5 | 3rd | 36 | 34 | .514 | 6 | |
2007 | FSL | West | 3rd | 39 | 31 | .557 | 4 | 1st ^ | 44 | 26 | .629 | — | Won semifinals (Sarasota) 2–1 Won finals (Brevard County) 3–1 † |
2008 | FSL | West | 6th | 32 | 38 | .457 | 13.5 | 5th | 32 | 38 | .457 | 17 | |
2009 | FSL | North | 4th | 32 | 34 | .485 | 9 | 4th | 35 | 35 | .500 | 14 | |
2010 | FSL | North | 3rd | 37 | 33 | .529 | 4 | 6th | 30 | 39 | .435 | 13 | |
2011 | FSL | North | 2nd | 39 | 30 | .565 | 7.5 | 3rd | 36 | 33 | .522 | 2.5 | |
2012 | FSL | North | 3rd | 38 | 30 | .559 | 5.5 | 3rd | 36 | 30 | .545 | 1 | |
2013 | FSL | North | 4th | 35 | 33 | .515 | 3 | 3rd | 32 | 35 | .578 | 11.5 | |
2014 | FSL | North | 6th | 17 | 51 | .250 | 28.5 | 4th | 32 | 38 | .457 | 10 | |
2015 | FSL | North | 1st ^ | 37 | 33 | .529 | — | 1st ^ | 42 | 25 | .627 | — | Lost semifinals (Daytona) 0–2 |
2016 | FSL | North | 2nd | 39 | 29 | .574 | 2.5 | 2nd | 43 | 25 | .632 | 1 | |
2017 | FSL | North | 2nd | 38 | 32 | .543 | 1 | 4th | 29 | 39 | .426 | 18.5 | |
2018 | FSL | North | 4th | 32 | 36 | .471 | 6 | 1st ^ | 45 | 24 | .652 | — | Lost semifinals (Daytona) 0–2 |
Statistic | Wins | Losses | Win % |
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Regular season record (1985–2018) | 2,316 | 2,329 | .499 |
Postseason record (1985–2017) | 18 | 18 | .500 |
All-time regular and postseason record | 2,334 | 2,347 | .499 |
Roster
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Notable Clearwater Phillies and Threshers alumni
[edit]Baseball Hall of Famealumni
- Pedro Martinez(2009) inducted, 2015
- Mike Schmidt(2004, MGR) inducted, 1995
- Jim Thome(2005, 2012) inducted, 2018
Notable alumni
- Philippe Aumont
- Ricky Bottalico(1993) MLB All-Star
- Jeff Brantley(2000) MLB All-Star
- Pat Burrell(1998)
- Paul Byrd(2001) MLB All-Star
- Drew Carpenter(2007)
- Carlos Carrasco
- Danny Cox(1991)
- Darren Daulton(1987, 1996) 3 x MLB All-Star
- Johnny Estrada(1999) MLB All-Star
- Tom Gordon(2006–2008) 3 x MLB All-Star
- Jason Grimsley(1988)
- Cole Hamels(2003-2006, 2014) 4 x MLB All-Star; 2008 World Series Most Valuable Player
- J. A. Happ(2006, 2010)
- Von Hayes(1990) MLB All-Star
- Ryan Howard(2003) 3 x MLB All-Star; 2005 NL Rookie of the Year; 2006 NL Most Valuable Player
- Kyle Kendrick(2005–2006)
- Scott Kingery(2016)
- Cliff Lee(2014) 4 x MLB All-Star; 2008 Cy Young Award
- Mike Lieberthal(1991) 2 x MLB All-Star
- Chuck McElroy(1987)
- Scott Mathieson
- Mickey Morandini(1989) MLB All-Star
- Nick Punto(1999)
- Elizardo Ramirez
- Chris Roberson
- Scott Rolen(1995) 7 x MLB All-Star; 8 x Gold Glove; 1997 NL Rookie of the Year
- Jimmy Rollins(1998, 2008, 2010) 3 x MLB All-Star; 2007 NL Most Valuable Player
- Curt Schilling(1996, 2000) 6 x MLB All-Star; 2001 World Series Most Valuable Player
- Michael Schwimer
- Carlos Silva(2000)
- Alfredo SimónMLB All-Star
- Chase Utley(2001, 2010–2012) 6 x MLB All-Star
- Jayson Werth(2007–2008) MLB All-Star
- Luke Williams
- Mitch Williams(1996) MLB All-Star
- Randy Wolf(2003, 2006) MLB All-Star
- Mike Zagurski
Former coaches and trainers
[edit]- Mike Schmidt(manager – 2004) W-L: 55–81
- Greg Legg(manager 2005–2006) W-L: 108–167
- Dave Huppert(manager 2007) W-L: 83–57 / League Champions
- Razor Shines(manager 2008) W-L: 64–76
- Dan Roberts (hitting coach 2004–2005)
- Greg Gross(hitting coach 2006)
- Brad Komminsk(hitting coach 2007)
- Steve Schrenk(pitching coach 2004 and 2007–2008)
References
[edit]- ^"Jason Adams Named Clearwater Threshers GM".Ballpark Digest.October 25, 2018.RetrievedNovember 2,2018.
- ^Mayo, Jonathan (February 12, 2021)."MLB Announces New Minors Teams, Leagues".Major League Baseball.RetrievedJune 30,2024.
- ^"Historical League Names to Return in 2022".Minor League Baseball.March 16, 2022.RetrievedJune 30,2024.
- ^Brew, Tom (1982-09-03)."Minor league team sought for Clearwater".St. Petersburg Times.Retrieved2009-03-22.
- ^Brew, Tom (1984-09-26)."It's time for Bombers to move on".St. Petersburg Times.Retrieved2009-03-22.
- ^Henderson, Robert (1985-04-09)."Clearwater Phillies' debut is right around the corner".St. Petersburg Times.Retrieved2009-03-22.
- ^Hill, Benjamin (2007-10-08)."Threshers came together at right time: Team of the Year award follows end of championship drought".MLB.Retrieved2009-03-22.
- ^Clearwater Threshers (2008-07-03)."Phantastic! Threshers walk off in front of record crowd".Clearwater Threshers.Retrieved2009-03-02.
- ^Hagan, Paul (2009-07-27)."Pedro Martínez has rain-shortened start with Phillies' minor leaguers".Philadelphia Daily News.Archived fromthe originalon August 1, 2009.Retrieved2009-07-31.
- ^"Minor League game goes 23 innings".Espn.
- ^Florida State League 2016 Media Guide & Record Book.Florida State League. 2016. pp. 69–81.
Further reading
[edit]- Barnicle, Frank (1986-04-04)."A diamond junkie salutes magic of Clearwater Phillies".St. Petersburg Times.Retrieved2009-03-22.
External links
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