The Miami Marlins farm system consists of seven Minor League Baseball affiliates across the United States and in the Dominican Republic. Four teams are owned by the major league club, while three—the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, Beloit Sky Carp, and Jupiter Hammerheads—are independently owned.
The Marlins have been affiliated with the Single-A Jupiter Hammerheads of the Florida State League since 2002, making it the longest-running active affiliation in the organization among teams not owned by the Marlins. It is also the longest affiliation in the team's history. Their newest affiliates are the Double-A Pensacola Blue Wahoos of the Southern League and the High-A Beloit Sky Carp of the Midwest League, which became Marlins affiliates in 2021.
Geographically, Miami's closest domestic affiliates are the Jupiter Hammerheads and Rookie Florida Complex League Marlins, which share a ballpark approximately 77 miles (124 km) away. Miami's furthest domestic affiliate is the Beloit Sky Carp some 1,259 miles (2,026 km) away.
The Miami Marlins farm system consists of seven minor league affiliates.[1]
Class | Team | League | Location | Ballpark | Affiliated |
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Triple-A | Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp | International League | Jacksonville, Florida | 121 Financial Ballpark | 2009 |
Double-A | Pensacola Blue Wahoos | Southern League | Pensacola, Florida | Admiral Fetterman Field | 2021 |
High-A | Beloit Sky Carp | Midwest League | Beloit, Wisconsin | ABC Supply Stadium | 2021 |
Single-A | Jupiter Hammerheads | Florida State League | Jupiter, Florida | Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium | 2002 |
Rookie | FCL Marlins | Florida Complex League | Jupiter, Florida | Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium | 1992 |
DSL Marlins | Dominican Summer League | Boca Chica, Santo Domingo | Academia de Prospecto Complex | 1993 | |
DSL Miami | 2022 |
Season | Each year is linked to an article about that particular Marlins season. |
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Minor League Baseball operated with six classes (Triple-A, Double-A, Class A-Advanced, Class A, Class A Short Season, and Rookie) from 1990 to 2020. The Rookie level consisted of domestic and foreign circuits.[2]
Season | Triple-A | Double-A | Class A-Advanced | Class A | Class A Short Season | Rookie | Foreign Rookie | Ref. |
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1992 | — | — | — | — | Erie Sailors | GCL Marlins | — | [3] |
1993 | Edmonton Trappers | — | High Desert Mavericks | Kane County Cougars | Elmira Pioneers | GCL Marlins | DSL Marlins | [4] |
1994 | Edmonton Trappers | Portland Sea Dogs | Brevard County Manatees | Kane County Cougars | Elmira Pioneers | GCL Marlins | DSL Marlins | [5] |
1995 | Charlotte Knights | Portland Sea Dogs | Brevard County Manatees | Kane County Cougars | Elmira Pioneers | GCL Marlins | DSL Marlins | [6] |
1996 | Charlotte Knights | Portland Sea Dogs | Brevard County Manatees | Kane County Cougars | Utica Blue Sox | GCL Marlins | DSL Marlins | [7] |
1997 | Charlotte Knights | Portland Sea Dogs | Brevard County Manatees | Kane County Cougars | Utica Blue Sox | GCL Marlins | DSL Marlins | [8] |
1998 | Charlotte Knights | Portland Sea Dogs | Brevard County Manatees | Kane County Cougars | Utica Blue Sox | GCL Marlins | DSL Marlins | [9] |
1999 | Calgary Cannons | Portland Sea Dogs | Brevard County Manatees | Kane County Cougars | Utica Blue Sox | GCL Marlins | DSL Marlins | [10] |
2000 | Calgary Cannons | Portland Sea Dogs | Brevard County Manatees | Kane County Cougars | Utica Blue Sox | GCL Marlins | DSL Marlins | [11] |
2001 | Calgary Cannons | Portland Sea Dogs | Brevard County Manatees | Kane County Cougars | Utica Blue Sox | GCL Marlins | DSL Marlins | [12] |
2002 | Calgary Cannons | Portland Sea Dogs | Jupiter Hammerheads | Kane County Cougars | Jamestown Jammers | GCL Marlins | DSL Marlins VSL San Joaquin[n 1] |
[14] |
2003 | Albuquerque Isotopes | Carolina Mudcats | Jupiter Hammerheads | Greensboro Bats | Jamestown Jammers | GCL Marlins | DSL Marlins VSL Cocorote[n 2] |
[16] |
2004 | Albuquerque Isotopes | Carolina Mudcats | Jupiter Hammerheads | Greensboro Bats | Jamestown Jammers | GCL Marlins | DSL Marlins VSL Universidad de Carabobo[n 3] |
[18] |
2005 | Albuquerque Isotopes | Carolina Mudcats | Jupiter Hammerheads | Greensboro Grasshoppers | Jamestown Jammers | GCL Marlins | DSL Marlins VSL Marlins/Nationals |
[19] |
2006 | Albuquerque Isotopes | Carolina Mudcats | Jupiter Hammerheads | Greensboro Grasshoppers | Jamestown Jammers | GCL Marlins | DSL Marlins VSL Marlins/Tigers |
[20] |
2007 | Albuquerque Isotopes | Carolina Mudcats | Jupiter Hammerheads | Greensboro Grasshoppers | Jamestown Jammers | GCL Marlins | DSL Marlins | [21] |
2008 | Albuquerque Isotopes | Carolina Mudcats | Jupiter Hammerheads | Greensboro Grasshoppers | Jamestown Jammers | GCL Marlins | DSL Marlins | [22] |
2009 | New Orleans Zephyrs | Jacksonville Suns | Jupiter Hammerheads | Greensboro Grasshoppers | Jamestown Jammers | GCL Marlins | DSL Marlins | [23] |
2010 | New Orleans Zephyrs | Jacksonville Suns | Jupiter Hammerheads | Greensboro Grasshoppers | Jamestown Jammers | GCL Marlins | DSL Marlins | [24] |
2011 | New Orleans Zephyrs | Jacksonville Suns | Jupiter Hammerheads | Greensboro Grasshoppers | Jamestown Jammers | GCL Marlins | DSL Marlins | [25] |
2012 | New Orleans Zephyrs | Jacksonville Suns | Jupiter Hammerheads | Greensboro Grasshoppers | Jamestown Jammers | GCL Marlins | DSL Marlins | [26] |
2013 | New Orleans Zephyrs | Jacksonville Suns | Jupiter Hammerheads | Greensboro Grasshoppers | Batavia Muckdogs | GCL Marlins | DSL Marlins | [27] |
2014 | New Orleans Zephyrs | Jacksonville Suns | Jupiter Hammerheads | Greensboro Grasshoppers | Batavia Muckdogs | GCL Marlins | DSL Marlins | [28] |
2015 | New Orleans Zephyrs | Jacksonville Suns | Jupiter Hammerheads | Greensboro Grasshoppers | Batavia Muckdogs | GCL Marlins | DSL Marlins | [29] |
2016 | New Orleans Zephyrs | Jacksonville Suns | Jupiter Hammerheads | Greensboro Grasshoppers | Batavia Muckdogs | GCL Marlins | DSL Marlins | [30] |
2017 | New Orleans Baby Cakes | Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp | Jupiter Hammerheads | Greensboro Grasshoppers | Batavia Muckdogs | GCL Marlins | DSL Marlins | [31] |
2018 | New Orleans Baby Cakes | Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp | Jupiter Hammerheads | Greensboro Grasshoppers | Batavia Muckdogs | GCL Marlins | DSL Marlins | [32] |
2019 | New Orleans Baby Cakes | Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp | Jupiter Hammerheads | Clinton LumberKings | Batavia Muckdogs | GCL Marlins | DSL Marlins | [33] |
2020[n 4] | Wichita Wind Surge | Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp | Jupiter Hammerheads | Clinton LumberKings | Batavia Muckdogs | GCL Marlins | DSL Marlins | [35] |
The current structure of Minor League Baseball is the result of an overall contraction of the system beginning with the 2021 season. Class A was reduced to two levels: High-A and Low-A.[36] Low-A was reclassified as Single-A in 2022.[37]
Season | Triple-A | Double-A | High-A | Single-A | Rookie | Foreign Rookie | Ref. |
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2021 | Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp | Pensacola Blue Wahoos | Beloit Snappers | Jupiter Hammerheads | FCL Marlins | DSL Marlins | [38] |
2022 | Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp | Pensacola Blue Wahoos | Beloit Sky Carp | Jupiter Hammerheads | FCL Marlins | DSL Marlins DSL Miami |
[39] |
2023 | Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp | Pensacola Blue Wahoos | Beloit Sky Carp | Jupiter Hammerheads | FCL Marlins | DSL Marlins DSL Miami |
[40] |
2024 | Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp | Pensacola Blue Wahoos | Beloit Sky Carp | Jupiter Hammerheads | FCL Marlins | DSL Marlins DSL Miami |
[41] |