Vero Beach Devil Rays

Minor league baseball team

Vero Beach Devil Rays

* 1980–2008
* Vero Beach, Florida

Minor league affiliations
Previous classes|

* Class A Advanced (1990–2008)
* Class A (1980-1989)

League| Florida State League (1980–2008)
Division| South Division
Major league affiliations
Previous teams|

* Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2007–2008)
* Los Angeles Dodgers (1980–2006)

Minor league titles
League titles (2)|

* 1983
* 2007

Division titles (2)|

* 1983
* 2007

Team data

Previous names

* Charlotte Stone Crabs (2009-pres.)
* Vero Beach Devil Rays (2007–2008)
* Vero Beach Dodgers (1980–2006)

Previous parks

| Holman Stadium (1980–2008)

The Vero Beach Devil Rays, originally the Vero Beach Dodgers, were a minor league baseball team based in Vero Beach, Florida. They played in the Class A-Advanced Florida State League from 1980–2008, at which point they relocated to Port Charlotte, Florida as the Charlotte Stone Crabs. They played their home games at Holman Stadium.

As their names imply, Vero Beach was affiliated with two different Major League Baseball teams during their existence: the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1980–2006 and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays from 2007–2008. As the Vero Beach Devil Rays, they won the Florida State League championship in 2007.

## History

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Founded in 1980 as the Vero Beach Dodgers, the team was affiliated with the Los Angeles Dodgers Major League Baseball team from 1980–2006. They played their home games at Holman Stadium, which had served as Los Angeles' spring training facility since 1953.

In 2007 the franchise's affiliation changed to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays; they were then renamed the Vero Beach Devil Rays. After the 2008 season Tampa Bay moved their Class A-Advanced affiliate to Port Charlotte, where they became known as the Charlotte Stone Crabs.

## History

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On August 25, 2008, it was announced that the Vero Beach franchise was sold to Ripken Baseball, which resulted in a relocation of the franchise to Port Charlotte, Florida to become the Charlotte Stone Crabs.

## Notable alumni

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* Mike Piazza (1990) Inducted, Baseball Hall of Fame, 2016
* Pedro Astacio (1990-1991)
* Rocco Baldelli (2007–2008)
* Adrian Beltre (1997, 2001) 4x MLB All-Star
* Chad Billingsley (2004) MLB All-Star
* Pat Borders (2006) 1992 World Series Most Valuable Player
* Sid Bream (1981)
* Jonathan Broxton (2004) 2x MLB All-Star
* Ron Coomer (2003) MLB All-Star
* Alex Cora (1997)
* Wade Davis (2007) 3x MLB All-Star
* Mariano Duncan (1983) MLB All-Star
* Sid Fernandez (1982) 2x MLB All-Star
* John Franco (1981) 4x MLB All-Star
* Eric Gagne (1998) 3x MLB All-Star; 2003 NL Cy Young Award
* Matt Garza (2008)
* Juan Guzman (1986) MLB All-Star
* Matt Herges (1994)
* Darren Holmes (1986)
* Jay Howell (1992) 3x MLB All-Star
* Todd Hundley (2003) 2x MLB All-Star
* Scott Kazmir (2008) 3x MLB All-Star
* Matt Kemp (2004-2005) 2x MLB All-Star
* Paul Lo Duca (1993, 1996) 4x MLB All-Star
* James Loney (2002)
* Fred McGriff (2003) 5x MLB All-Star
* Russell Martin (2004) 4x MLB All-Star
* Ramon Martinez (1987, 1996) MLB All-Star
* Jose Offerman (1988) 2x MLB All-Star
* Alejandro Pena (1986) 1984 NL ERA Leader
* Carlos Pena (2008) MLB All-Star
* David Price (2008) 5x MLB All-Star; 2012 AL Cy Young Award
* Dennys Reyes (1994-1995)
* Dave Roberts (2004) 2016 NL Manager of the Year
* David Ross (1999)
* Steve Sax (1980) 5x MLB All-Star; 1982 NL Rookie of the Year
* Franklin Stubbs (1982)
* John Tudor (1989)
* Shane Victorino (2001) 2x MLB All-Star
* Bob Welch (1985) 2x MLB All-Star; 1990 AL Cy Young Award
* John Wetteland (1987) 3x MLB All-Star
* Wesley Wright
* Eric Young (1990) MLB All-Star
* Ben Zobrist (2008) 3x MLB All-Star; 2016 World Series Most Valuable Player

## Website

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* http://www.vbdrays.com/

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Florida State League

East Division|

* Daytona Tortugas
* Jupiter Hammerheads
* Palm Beach Cardinals
* St. Lucie Mets

West Division|

* Bradenton Marauders
* Clearwater Threshers
* Dunedin Blue Jays
* Fort Myers Mighty Mussels
* Lakeland Flying Tigers
* Tampa Tarpons

Defunct teams|

* Bartow Polkers
* Baseball City Royals
* Bradenton Growers
* Brevard County Manatees
* Charlotte Rangers
* Charlotte Stone Crabs
* Clearwater Pelicans
* Clearwater Phillies
* Cocoa Astros
* Cocoa Indians
* Daytona Beach Admirals
* Daytona Beach Astros
* Daytona Beach Dodgers
* Daytona Beach Islanders
* Daytona Cubs
* Deerfield Beach Sun Sox
* DeLand Red Hats
* DeLand Reds
* DeLand Sun Caps
* Florida Fire Frogs
* Fort Lauderdale Red Sox
* Fort Lauderdale Tarpons
* Fort Lauderdale Yankees
* Fort Myers Palms
* Fort Myers Miracle
* Fort Myers Royals
* Gainesville G-Men
* Jacksonville Beach Sea Birds
* Jacksonville Indians
* Jacksonville Scouts
* Key West Conchs
* Key West Cubs
* Key West Padres
* Key West Sun Caps
* Kissimmee Cobras
* Lakeland Giants
* Lakeland Highlanders
* Lakeland Indians
* Lakeland Pilots
* Lakeland Tigers
* Leesburg Anglers
* Leesburg Athletics
* Leesburg Braves
* Leesburg Dodgers
* Leesburg Gondoliers
* Leesburg Lakers
* Leesburg Orioles
* Leesburg Packers
* Leesburg Pirates
* Miami Hustlers
* Miami Marlins
* Miami Miracle
* Miami Orioles
* Ocala Yearlings
* Orlando Bulldogs
* Orlando Caps
* Orlando C.B.s
* Orlando Colts
* Orlando Cubs
* Orlando Dodgers
* Orlando Flyers
* Orlando Gulls
* Orlando Rays
* Orlando Senators
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* Orlando Sun Rays
* Orlando Tigers
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* Osceola Astros
* Palatka Azaleas
* Palatka Cubs
* Palatka Redlegs
* Palatka Tigers
* Pompano Beach Cubs
* Pompano Beach Mets
* St. Augustine Saints
* St. Petersburg Cardinals
* St. Petersburg Devil Rays
* St. Petersburg Saints
* Sanford Cardinals
* Sanford Celeryfeds
* Sanford Giants
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* Sanford Lookouts
* Sanford Seminole Blues
* Sanford Seminoles
* Sarasota Gulls
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* Sarasota Red Sox
* Sarasota Sun Sox
* Sarasota Tarpons
* Sarasota White Sox
* Tampa Tarpons (1957–1988)
* Tampa Smokers
* Tampa Yankees
* Vero Beach Devil Rays
* Vero Beach Dodgers
* West Palm Beach Braves
* West Palm Beach Expos
* Winter Haven Mets
* Winter Haven Red Sox
* Winter Haven Sun Sox
* West Palm Beach Indians
* West Palm Beach Sheriffs
* West Palm Beach Sun Chiefs

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