Joliet Slammers

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. 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]

Joliet Slammers
Team logo Cap insignia
Information
LeagueFrontier League (2011–present) (East Division)
LocationJoliet, Illinois
BallparkDuPage Medical Group Field (2002–present)
Year founded2010
League championships2 (2011, 2018)
Division championships2 (2011, 2016)
ColorsGreen, orange, black, white
       
OwnershipJoliet Community Baseball & Entertainment, LLC
ManagerAaron Nieckula
General ManagerHeather Mills
Media1340 WJOL, The Herald-News, The Joliet Bugle
Websitejolietslammers.com

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
201156–40.5831stBart ZellerWon Division Series vs. Lake Erie Crushers, 3–0
Won Frontier League Championship vs. River City Rascals, 3–1
201237–58.3896thBart Zeller
201338–57.4006thMike Breyman
201440–56.4176thJeff Isom
201542–54.4385thJeff Isom
201651–45.5311stJeff IsomLost Division Series vs. Evansville Otters, 3–1
201742–54.4385thJeff Isom
201854–42.5632ndJeff IsomWon Division Series vs. River City Rascals, 3–2
Won Frontier League Championship vs. Washington Wild Things, 3–2
201940–56.4174thJeff Isom
Totals400–462.464——13–8 Playoff record
2 Division deries wins, 2 Frontier League championships

Single season records

Statistics as of completion of the 2019 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: 109.....Liam OSullivan, 2016
  • Saves: 28.....Ryan Quigley, 2011

Franchise leaders

Statistics as of completion of the 2019 season

Offensive

Games played
1. Kyle Manus…248 (2011–2013)
2. Alfredo Rodriguez…192 (2015–2016)
3. Erik Lis...184 (2011–2012)

Hits
1. Kyle Manus...205 (2011-2013)
1. Alfredo Rodriguez...205 (2015–2016)
2. Grant DeBruin...196 (2013–2014)
3. Erik Lis...194 (2011–2012)
3. Brad Netzel...194 (2011–2012)

Doubles
1. Kyle Manus…43 (2011–2013)
2. Grant DeBruin…41 (2013–2014)
3. Brad Netzel…39 (2011–2012)

Triples
1. Josh Flores…6 (2011)
1. Kevin Zinter...6 (2012)
2. Marquis Riley...5 (2013–2014)
2. Mike Garza...5 (2015–2016)

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)

Stolen Bases
1. London Lindley...53 (2018–2019)
2. Charlie White...48 (2015–2016)
3. Josh Flores...35. (2013–2014)

Pitching

Innings Pitched
1. Liam O’Sullivan...246.1 (2016, 2018)
2. Andrew Busby...155.1 (2013–2014)
3. Jake Renshaw...149.2 (2011–2012)

Strikeouts
1. Liam O’Sullivan...186 (2016, 2018)
2. Scot Hoffman...146 (2017–2019)
3. Chase Doremus...140 (2012–2014)

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)

Saves 1. Ryan Quigley...28 (2011)
2. Ryan Koziol...23 (2019)
3. Confessor Lara...20 (2016–2017)

Notable alumni

While no former players have made it to the majors yet, these players have reached the top level of affiliated ball: Triple-A. Years in parentheses are when the player was with the Slammers.

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

Pitchers

  • 28 Wes Albert
  • -- Cameron Audferheide
  • -- Trevor Charpie
  • -- Andrew Click
  • 29 Tyler Jandron
  • 48 Tyler Jones
  • -- Alex Jorgensen
  • -- Bobby Milacki
  • -- Steve Moyers
  • 38 Daren Osby
  • -- Kipp Rollings
  • 39 Mario Samuel
  • -- Austin Shea
  

Catchers

  • 32 Brian Parreira

Infielders

  • 23 Harrison Bragg
  • -- Tyler Depreta-Johnson
  • -- Brylie Ware

Outfielders

  • 17 Jacob Crum
  • 13 Clayton Harp
  • -- Alonzo Jones
  • 99 Taylor Lane
  

Manager

  • -- Aaron Nieckula

Coaches

  • 12 Joe Lasco
  • 46 Jerry McDowell
  •    Billy Manner (clubhouse manager)

Disabled list
‡ Inactive list
§ Suspended list

Roster updated January 28, 2021
 Transactions

References
  1. http://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2017/12/21/69ee87f197f7414bb35ce0d36ba8c421/index.xml
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