Jacksonville Fl — On Wednesday, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp announced that the Miami Marlins extended an opportunity to the Jumbo Shrimp to become the club’s Triple-A affiliate, beginning next season.
According to the team, this would be the first time that Jacksonville would play in the top level of Minor League Baseball since 1968. The Jacksonville Suns was a Triple-A team from 1962 to 1968.
LISTEN: Jumbo Shrimp Owner Ken Babby on Jacksonville’s Morning News
“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. “This is a direct reflection of Jacksonville’s positive and expansive growth, and allows the Jumbo Shrimp to continue our long-term commitment to provide the most affordable family entertainment option on the First Coast. We are also so grateful to continue our long-standing partnership with the Marlins, whose players, coaches and staff have embraced our community for the last 12 years.”
Babby says this would be a 10-year term between the two teams and would likely be renewed after the 10 years is up.