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The '''Joliet Slammers''' are a [[professional baseball]] team based in [[Joliet, Illinois]], that play in the independent [[Frontier League]]. They play their home games at [[DuPage Medical Group Field|Duly Health and Care Field]]. They replaced the [[Joliet JackHammers]] of the [[Northern League (baseball, 1993–2010)|Northern League]] after the franchise was crippled by numerous financial issues. The JackHammers franchise was put up for sale and Steel City Baseball, LLC, bought out all assets, including the front office, the ticketing system, and the lease of the ballpark. The company behind the popular card game [[Cards Against Humanity]] announced in December 2017 that they had purchased the naming rights to the stadium, calling it the "Cards Against Humanity Baseball Place", but the company's claim has been disputed by Slammers management.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/12/21/69ee87f197f7414bb35ce0d36ba8c421/index.xml |title=Joliet won't have a Cards Against Humanity Stadium {{!}} The Herald-News |website=www.theherald-news.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222121253/http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/12/21/69ee87f197f7414bb35ce0d36ba8c421/index.xml |archive-date=2017-12-22}} </ref>
The '''Joliet Slammers''' are a [[professional baseball]] team based in [[Joliet, Illinois]], that play in the independent [[Frontier League]]. They play their home games at [[DuPage Medical Group Field|Duly Health and Care Field]]. They replaced the [[Joliet JackHammers]] of the [[Northern League (baseball, 1993–2010)|Northern League]] after the franchise was crippled by numerous financial issues. The JackHammers franchise was put up for sale and Steel City Baseball, LLC, bought out all assets, including the front office, the ticketing system, and the lease of the ballpark. The company behind the popular card game [[Cards Against Humanity]] announced in December 2017 that they had purchased the naming rights to the stadium, calling it the "Cards Against Humanity Baseball Place", but the company's claim has been disputed by Slammers management.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/12/21/69ee87f197f7414bb35ce0d36ba8c421/index.xml |title=Joliet won't have a Cards Against Humanity Stadium {{!}} The Herald-News |website=www.theherald-news.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222121253/http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/12/21/69ee87f197f7414bb35ce0d36ba8c421/index.xml |archive-date=2017-12-22}} </ref>

Revision as of 19:04, 11 May 2023

Joliet Slammers
Team logo Cap insignia
Information
LeagueFrontier League (West Division)
LocationJoliet, Illinois
BallparkDuly Health and Care Field
Founded2010
Nickname(s)Jailbirds
League championships2 (2011, 2018)
Division championships2 (2011, 2016)
ColorsGreen, orange, black, white
       
MascotSpikes & J.L Bird
OwnershipJoliet Community Baseball & Entertainment, LLC
ManagerDaniel Schlereth
Media1340 WJOL, The Herald-News, The Joliet Bugle
Websitejolietslammers.com

The Joliet Slammers are a professional baseball team based in Joliet, Illinois, that play in the independent Frontier League. They play their home games at Duly Health and Care Field. They replaced the Joliet JackHammers of the Northern League after the franchise was crippled by numerous financial issues. The JackHammers franchise was put up for sale and Steel City Baseball, LLC, bought out all assets, including the front office, the ticketing system, and the lease of the ballpark. The company behind the popular card game Cards Against Humanity announced in December 2017 that they had purchased the naming rights to the stadium, calling it the "Cards Against Humanity Baseball Place", but the company's claim has been disputed by Slammers management.[1]

The "Slammers" name refers to the famous prisons of Joliet and Will County (Joliet Correctional Center and Stateville Correctional Center) as well as a common baseball term.

On September 18, 2011, the Slammers were named Frontier League champions after defeating the River City Rascals, 6–5 in Joliet, taking the best-of-five Frontier League championship series three games to one.

Following the 2012 season, the Slammers were purchased on October 15, 2012, by Joliet Community Baseball & Entertainment, LLC. The team's name, stadium, league, and overall branding remained the same.

Season-by-season records

Joliet Slammers
Season Record Win % Finish Manager Playoffs
2011 56–40 .583 1st Bart Zeller Won Division Series vs. Lake Erie Crushers, 3–0
Won Frontier League Championship vs. River City Rascals, 3–1
2012 37–58 .389 6th Bart Zeller Did not qualify
2013 38–57 .400 6th Mike Breyman Did not qualify
2014 40–56 .417 6th Jeff Isom Did not qualify
2015 42–54 .438 5th Jeff Isom Did not qualify
2016 51–45 .531 1st Jeff Isom Lost Division Series vs. Evansville Otters, 3–1
2017 42–54 .438 5th Jeff Isom Did not qualify
2018 54–42 .563 2nd Jeff Isom Won Division Series vs. River City Rascals, 3–2
Won Frontier League Championship vs. Washington Wild Things, 3–2
2019 40–56 .417 4th Jeff Isom Did not qualify
2020 21-5 .807 1st Billy Petrick Won City of Champions Cup (Non-Frontier League)
2021 39–56 .417 4th Aaron Nieckula Did not qualify
2022 49–47 .510 4th Daniel Schlereth Did not qualify
Totals 509–570 .472 — — 13–8 Playoff record
2 Division series wins, 2 Frontier League championships

Single season records

Statistics as of the completion of the 2022 season

Offensive

  • Hits: 135.....Grant DeBruin, 2013
  • Doubles: 29.....Grant DeBruin/Carter Bell, 2012/2016
  • Triples: 6.....Josh Flores, 2011
  • Homeruns: 23.....Justin Garcia, 2018
  • RBIs: 77.....Erik Lis, 2011
  • Walks: 57.....Russell Moldenhauer, 2014
  • Stolen Bases: 35.....Josh Flores, 2011

Pitching

  • Wins: 13.....Jake Renshaw, 2011
  • Strikeouts: 122.....Daren Osby, 2019
  • Saves: 28.....Ryan Quigley, 2011

Franchise leaders

Statistics as of the completion of the 2022 season

Offensive

Games played
1. Kyle Manus...248 (2011–2013)
2. Brylie Ware...193 (2020–2022)
3. Alfredo Rodriguez...192 (2015–2016)

Hits
1. Brylie Ware...211 (2020–2022)
2. Kyle Manus...205 (2011-2013)
2. Alfredo Rodriguez...205 (2015–2016)
3. Grant DeBruin...196 (2013–2014)

Doubles
1. Brylie Ware...45 (2020–2022)
2. Kyle Manus…43 (2011–2013)
3. Grant DeBruin…41 (2013–2014)

Triples
1. Josh Flores…6 (2011)
2. Marquis Riley...5 (2013–2014)
2. Mike Garza...5 (2015–2016)
2. Matt McGarry...5 (2020, 2022–present)

Home Runs
1. Kyle Manus...32 (2011–2013)
2. Erik Lis...28 (2011–2012)
3. Justin Garcia...23 (2018)

RBI
1. Kyle Manus...128 (2011–2013)
2. Erik Lis...122 (2011–2012)
3. Danny Zardon...110 (2017–2018)
3. Brylie Ware...110 (2020–2022)

Stolen Bases
1. London Lindley...53 (2018–2019)
2. Charlie White...48 (2015–2016)
3. Josh Flores...35 (2011)

Pitching

Innings Pitched
1. Cameron Aufderheide...274.0 (2020–present)
2. Liam O’Sullivan...246.1 (2016, 2018)
3. Daren Osby...177.2 (2018-2019)

Strikeouts
1. Cameron Aufderheide...212 (2020–present)
2. Liam O’Sullivan...186 (2016, 2018)
3. Daren Osby...176 (2018-2019)

Wins
1. Liam O’Sullivan...22 (2016, 2018)
2. Jake Renshaw...14 (2011–2012)
2. Scot Hoffman...14 (2017–2019)
3. Kevin McNorton...12 (2014–2017)
3. Cameron Aufderheide...12 (2020–present)

Saves
1. Ryan Quigley...28 (2011)
2. Ryan Koziol...23 (2019)
3. Trevor Charpie...21 (2020–2022)

Current Roster

Joliet Slammers roster
Active (24-man) roster Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  • 34 Cameron Aufderheide
  • 48 Chandler Brierley
  • 15 Cole Cook
  • -- David Harrison
  •  9 Tyler Jay
  • -- Trent Johnson
  • 27 Tanner Kiest
  • 45 Turner Larkins
  • 38 Jared Liebelt
  • 46 Caden O'Brien
  • -- Evy Ruibal
  • -- Brad VanAsdlen


Utility players

  • -- Christian Fedko
  • -- William Salas
  

Catchers

  • 14 JP Fullerton
  •  5 Phillip Steering

Infielders

  • 39 Lane Baremore
  • 17 Jackson Coutts
  •  4 Tyler Depreta-Johnson
  • 22 Scott Holzwasser
  •  8 Matt McGarry
  • -- Matt Warkentin

Outfielders

  • 33 Matt Feinstein
  • -- GJ Hill
  • -- Liam McArthur
  

Manager

Coaches

  • Wes Anderson (pitching)
  • Matt Shepardson (bench)

Disabled list
‡ Inactive list
§ Suspended list

Roster updated May 10, 2023
 Transactions

Notable alumni

Several notable players have competed for the Slammers; years in parentheses are seasons when the player was with the team.

Kaleb Ort became the first Joliet Slammers player to make it to the MLB. He made his major league debut on September 13, 2021 as a member of the Boston Red Sox in a game against the Seattle Mariners.

Dietrich Enns had previously played for the Minnesota Twins in the 2017 season. He has moved around the Twins', Padres', and Rays' minor league teams before coming to Joliet due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Enns was picked up by the Tampa Bay Rays after pitching just 18 innings for the Joliet Tully Monsters in the City of Champions Cup, a four-team league hosted by the Joliet Slammers. Enns was called up to the Rays in the 2021 season.

References

  1. ^ "Joliet won't have a Cards Against Humanity Stadium | The Herald-News". www.theherald-news.com. Archived from the original on 2017-12-22.
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