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{{Infobox Minor League Baseball |
{{Infobox Minor League Baseball |
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|name = Florida Complex League Cardinals |
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|allyears = 1966–1976, 2007–present |
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|city = Jupiter, Florida |
|city = Jupiter, Florida |
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|misc = |
|misc = |
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|logo = |
|logo = |
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|uniformlogo = |
|uniformlogo = St. Louis Cardinals insignia logo.svg |
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|class level = Rookie |
|class level = Rookie |
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|past class level= |
|past class level= |
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|current league = [[ |
|current league = [[Florida Complex League]] |
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|conference = |
|conference = |
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|division = East Division |
|division = East Division |
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|past league = |
|past league = {{plainlist| |
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*[[Gulf Coast League]] (1966–1976, 2007–2020) |
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*[[Florida Rookie League]] (1965) |
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*[[Sarasota Rookie League]] (1964) |
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}} |
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|majorleague = [[St. Louis Cardinals]] |
|majorleague = [[St. Louis Cardinals]] |
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|nickname = |
|nickname = FCL Cardinals |
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|pastnames = {{ubl |
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|GCL Cardinals (1966–1976, 2007–2020) |
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|FRL Cardinals (1965) |
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|SRL Cardinals (1964) |
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}} |
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|ballpark = [[Roger Dean Stadium]] |
|ballpark = [[Roger Dean Stadium]] |
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|pastparks = |
|pastparks = |
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|leaguenum = |
|leaguenum = 1 |
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|leaguechamps = |
|leaguechamps = 2016 |
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|divnum = |
|divnum = 4 |
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|divisionchamps = |
|divisionchamps = {{hlist|2012|2014|2016|2018}} |
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|owner = St. Louis Cardinals |
|owner = St. Louis Cardinals |
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|manager = |
|manager = Roberto Espinoza |
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The '''Florida Complex League Cardinals''' or '''FCL Cardinals''' are a [[rookie league]] affiliate of the [[St. Louis Cardinals]], competing in the [[Florida Complex League]] of [[Minor League Baseball]]. Prior to 2021, the team was known as the '''Gulf Coast League Cardinals'''. 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 agent]]s. |
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==History== |
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The '''Gulf Coast League Cardinals''' are a [[minor league baseball]] team that plays in the [[Gulf Coast League]]. The Cardinals were originally a team from 1966-1976, but were reactivated in 2007. The Cardinals play their 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]]. |
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The team first competed in the [[Sarasota Rookie League]] in 1964 and the [[Florida Rookie League]] in 1965, predecessors of the [[Gulf Coast League]] (GCL), which began play in 1966. The team competed until 1976, then was absent from the league for 30 years. |
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In 2007, the team returned to the GCL, and has operated continuously since then. The team claimed its first league championship in 2016. Prior to the 2021 season, the Gulf Coast League was renamed as the [[Florida Complex League]]. |
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== 2007 season == |
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In 2007, the Cardinals were reactivated in the [[Gulf Coast League]] and played their first game since folding in 1976 on June 20, a 7-0 win against the [[GCL Nationals]]. The Cardinals won their next game, but then began a 6-game losing streak that lasted until June 30. In July, the Cardinals went 16-14, still heading into August with a sub-500 record. In August, the Cardinals went 8-13, finishing 24-30 and in 3rd place in the East, and missing the playoffs. |
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== Season by season == |
== Season by season == |
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!Year!!Record!!Finish!!Manager!! Playoffs |
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|align=center colspan=6|'''SRL Cardinals (1964)''' |
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|1964 ||30-30||2nd||[[Fred Koenig]] || No playoffs |
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|1966||20||28||.417||5th Place GCL||[[George Kissell]] |
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|align=center colspan=6|'''FRL Cardinals (1965)''' |
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|1967||25||32||.439||6th Place GCL||[[George Kissell]] |
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|1965 ||27-31||5th||[[George Kissell]] || No playoffs |
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|align=center colspan=6|'''GCL Cardinals (1966–76)''' |
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|1969||21||33||.389||7th Place GCL||[[Tom Burgess (baseball)|Tom Burgess]] |
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|1966||20-28||5th||George Kissell || No playoffs until 1983 |
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|1970||32||28||.533||5th Place GCL||[[Tom Burgess (baseball)|Tom Burgess]] |
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|1967||25-32||6th||George Kissell || |
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|1971||20||33||.377||7th Place GCL||[[Tom Burgess (baseball)|Tom Burgess]] |
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|1968||34-27||2nd||George Kissell/[[Ray Hathaway]] || |
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|1969||21-33||7th ||[[Tom Burgess (baseball)|Tom Burgess]] || |
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|1970||32-28||5th||Tom Burgess || |
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|1971||20-33||7th||Tom Burgess || |
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|1975||17||37||.327||7th Place GCL||[[Fred Koenig]] |
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|1972||27-32||5th||[[Bobby Dews]] || |
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|1973||25-30||7th||[[Ken Boyer]] || |
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|align=center colspan=6|'''GCL Cardinals (2007-Present)''' |
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|1974||27-21||5th||[[Bobby Dews]]/[[Tom Burgess (baseball)|Tom Burgess]] || |
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|2007||24||30||.444||3rd Place GCL East||[[Eude Brito]] |
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|1975||17-37||7th||[[Fred Koenig]] || |
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|1976||27-24||4th||[[Dave Ricketts]] || |
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|align=center colspan=6|'''GCL Cardinals (2007–2020)''' |
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|2007||24-30||12th||[[Eude Brito]] || |
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|2008||17-38 || 15th || Eude Brito || |
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|2009 || 25-31 || 12th || Steve Turco || |
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|2010 || 28-28 || 8th || Steve Turco || |
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|2011 || 31-24 || 5th || Steve Turco || |
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|2012 || 34-24 || 3rd || Steve Turco || Lost in 1st round<br><small>vs. [[GCL Pirates]] (1 game to 0)</small> |
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|2013 || 24-35 || 15th || Steve Turco || |
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|2014 || 37-23 || 2nd || Steve Turco || Lost in 1st round<br><small>vs. [[GCL Red Sox]] (1 game to 0)</small> |
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|2015 || 34-25 || 5th (t) || Steve Turco || Lost in 1st round<br><small>vs. [[GCL Red Sox]] (1 game to 0)</small> |
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|2016 || 33-21 || 1st || Steve Turco || '''League Champs'''<br><small>vs. [[GCL Red Sox]] (1 game to 0)</small><br>Won in first round<br><small>vs. [[GCL Phillies]] (2 games to 1)</small> |
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|2017 || 26-29 || 11th || Steve Turco || |
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|2018 || 40-16 || 1st || [[Erick Almonte]] || Won in first round<br><small>vs. [[GCL Phillies|GCL Phillies East]] (1 game to 0)</small><br>Lost in League Finals<br><small>vs. [[GCL Tigers|GCL Tigers East]] (2 games to 1)</small> |
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|2019 || 20-34 || 16th || Josh Lopez || ''Playoffs cancelled due to [[Hurricane Dorian]]'' |
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|2020 || colspan=4| ''No Season due to [[COVID-19 pandemic|pandemic]]''<ref>{{cite news |title=2020 Minor League Baseball Season Shelved|url=https://www.milb.com/news/2020-minor-league-baseball-season-shelved|website=Minor League Baseball|date=June 30, 2020}}</ref> |
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==Roster== |
==Roster== |
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{{Gulf Coast League Cardinals roster}} |
{{Gulf Coast League Cardinals roster}} |
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==References== |
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{{reflist}} |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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* [http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t1370 Official website] |
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*[http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/clubs/ip_index.jsp?sid=milb&cid=t1370 GCL Cardinals] |
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*[http://www.oursportscentral.com/sports/?t_id=2089 GCL Cardinals at oursportscentral] |
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*[http://stlcardinals.scout.com/a.z?s=321&p=8&c=2&yr=2007&csid=null&nid=3039704 Team Roster] |
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{{St. Louis Cardinals}} |
{{St. Louis Cardinals}} |
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{{MLB Cardinals franchise}} |
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{{Gulf Coast League}} |
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Latest revision as of 17:26, 14 July 2023
Florida Complex League Cardinals | |
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Minor league affiliations | |
Class | Rookie |
League | Florida Complex League |
Division | East Division |
Previous leagues |
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Major league affiliations | |
Team | St. Louis Cardinals |
Minor league titles | |
League titles (1) | 2016 |
Division titles (4) |
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Team data | |
Name | FCL Cardinals |
Previous names |
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Ballpark | Roger Dean Stadium |
Owner(s)/ Operator(s) | St. Louis Cardinals |
Manager | Roberto Espinoza |
The Florida Complex League Cardinals or FCL Cardinals are a rookie league affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, competing in the Florida Complex League of Minor League Baseball. Prior to 2021, the team was known as the Gulf Coast League Cardinals. 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
[edit]The team first competed in the Sarasota Rookie League in 1964 and the Florida Rookie League in 1965, predecessors of the Gulf Coast League (GCL), which began play in 1966. The team competed until 1976, then was absent from the league for 30 years.
In 2007, the team returned to the GCL, and has operated continuously since then. The team claimed its first league championship in 2016. Prior to the 2021 season, the Gulf Coast League was renamed as the Florida Complex League.
Season by season
[edit]Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs | |
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SRL Cardinals (1964) | |||||
1964 | 30-30 | 2nd | Fred Koenig | No playoffs | |
FRL Cardinals (1965) | |||||
1965 | 27-31 | 5th | George Kissell | No playoffs | |
GCL Cardinals (1966–76) | |||||
1966 | 20-28 | 5th | George Kissell | No playoffs until 1983 | |
1967 | 25-32 | 6th | George Kissell | ||
1968 | 34-27 | 2nd | George Kissell/Ray Hathaway | ||
1969 | 21-33 | 7th | Tom Burgess | ||
1970 | 32-28 | 5th | Tom Burgess | ||
1971 | 20-33 | 7th | Tom Burgess | ||
1972 | 27-32 | 5th | Bobby Dews | ||
1973 | 25-30 | 7th | Ken Boyer | ||
1974 | 27-21 | 5th | Bobby Dews/Tom Burgess | ||
1975 | 17-37 | 7th | Fred Koenig | ||
1976 | 27-24 | 4th | Dave Ricketts | ||
GCL Cardinals (2007–2020) | |||||
2007 | 24-30 | 12th | Eude Brito | ||
2008 | 17-38 | 15th | Eude Brito | ||
2009 | 25-31 | 12th | Steve Turco | ||
2010 | 28-28 | 8th | Steve Turco | ||
2011 | 31-24 | 5th | Steve Turco | ||
2012 | 34-24 | 3rd | Steve Turco | Lost in 1st round vs. GCL Pirates (1 game to 0) | |
2013 | 24-35 | 15th | Steve Turco | ||
2014 | 37-23 | 2nd | Steve Turco | Lost in 1st round vs. GCL Red Sox (1 game to 0) | |
2015 | 34-25 | 5th (t) | Steve Turco | Lost in 1st round vs. GCL Red Sox (1 game to 0) | |
2016 | 33-21 | 1st | Steve Turco | League Champs vs. GCL Red Sox (1 game to 0) Won in first round vs. GCL Phillies (2 games to 1) | |
2017 | 26-29 | 11th | Steve Turco | ||
2018 | 40-16 | 1st | Erick Almonte | Won in first round vs. GCL Phillies East (1 game to 0) Lost in League Finals vs. GCL Tigers East (2 games to 1) | |
2019 | 20-34 | 16th | Josh Lopez | Playoffs cancelled due to Hurricane Dorian | |
2020 | No Season due to pandemic[1] |
Roster
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Outfielders
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Manager
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60-day injured list
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References
[edit]- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball Season Shelved". Minor League Baseball. June 30, 2020.
External links
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