The Florida Complex League Marlins are a Rookie-level affiliate of the Miami Marlins, competing in the Florida Complex League of Minor League Baseball. Prior to the 2021 season, the team was known as the Gulf Coast League Marlins. The team plays its home games in Jupiter, Florida, at Roger Dean Stadium, which is also the spring training home of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Miami Marlins. The team is mainly composed of players who are in their first year of professional baseball either as draftees or non-drafted free agents.
History The team first entered the Gulf Coast League (GCL) in 1992, and has competed continuously since then. The team was based in Kissimmee, Florida, during 1992–1993 and Melbourne, Florida, during 1994–2001. The team has won multiple division titles, but has yet to capture a league championship.
The GCL Marlins threw a combined perfect game against the GCL Astros on July 19, 2012. Justin Jackson pitched the first six innings, Patrick Merkling pitched the seventh inning and Dane Stone pitched the last two innings.
Prior to the 2021 season, the Gulf Coast League was renamed as the Florida Complex League (FCL).
Season-by-season
Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs 1992 33-27 4th Carlos Tosca 1993 32-28 6th (t) Jim Hendry 1994 38-21 4th Juan Bustabad Lost in 1st roundvs. GCL Astros (1 game to 0) 1995 40-16 1st Juan Bustabad Lost in 1st roundvs. GCL Tigers (1 game to 0) 1996 34-25 5th Juan Bustabad 1997 31-28 5th Jon Deeble 1998 38-22 1st Jon Deeble Lost in 1st roundvs. GCL Devil Rays (1 game to 0) 1999 25-35 12th Jon Deeble 2000 40-20 2nd Kevin Boles Lost in 1st roundvs. GCL Yankees (1 game to 0) 2001 29-31 9th Jon Deeble 2002 31-29 6th Jesus Campos 2003 26-32 11th Tim Cossins 2004 31-29 6th (t) Tim Cossins 2005 24-30 9th (t) Edwin Rodríguez 2006 29-24 5th Edwin Rodríguez 2007 29-25 6th Tim Cossins 2008 30-24 5th Steve Watson 2009 38-17 1st Jorge Hernandez Lost League Finalsvs. GCL Nationals (2 games to 0)Won in first roundvs. GCL Yankees (1 game to 0) 2010 37-19 1st Jorge Hernandez Lost in 1st round vs. GCL Rays (1 game to 0) 2011 38-16 1st Jorge Hernandez Lost League Finalsvs. GCL Yankees (2 games to 0)Won in first roundvs. GCL Pirates (1 game to 0) 2012 29-30 7th Jorge Hernandez 2013 25-34 14th Julio Garcia 2014 25-35 12th (t) Julio Garcia 2015 33-27 7th Julio Bruno 201624-3112th (t)Julio Bruno201732-235thJohn Pachot201825-3112thJohn Pachot201928-225thRobert Rodriguez Playoffs cancelled due to Hurricane Dorian2020 No Season due to pandemic202127-288thLuis Dorante202231-246thLuis Dorante202327-258thLuis Dorante202439-151stLuis DoranteLost in 1st round vs. FCL Tigers (1 game to 0) 202519-3514thGabe Ortiz
Roster
References
External links Official website