Prospector Baseball Group acquires Triple-A Champion Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

[ad_1] Prospector Baseball Group (PBG) is buying the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp from the now-former proprietor Ken Babby, as he assumes the position of CEO of the Tampa Bay Rays.

“We're proud to welcome the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp to the Prospector Baseball Group household,” says John Abbamondi and Ben Boyer, the co-founders of Prospector Baseball Group, in a joint assertion. ”The Jumbo Shrimp are one of the vital vibrant franchises in Minor League Baseball, constructed on a dedication to ‘Reasonably priced Household Enjoyable’ that we're honored to proceed. We're grateful to Ken Babby and his companions for his or her management and honored to have the chance to construct upon their success. We imagine in offering an distinctive, accessible recreation day expertise at VyStar Ballpark, and we're equally excited for the Jumbo Shrimp to be a catalyst for the longer term development of Downtown Jacksonville.” Abbamondi provides that the workforce will function with a neighborhood contact with followers coming first, just like how the workforce was operated below Quick Ahead Sports activities, which Babby based.

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“It is a bittersweet second for me and for our household, however we additionally couldn’t be extra enthusiastic about the way forward for Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp baseball,” says Babby. “We have been very cautious in choosing Prospector Baseball Group as the brand new proprietor of Jumbo Shrimp, and there's no query John and his workforce will likely be worthy stewards of this beloved franchise, bringing the fervour, integrity, and dedication that this neighborhood deserves. The way forward for Minor League Baseball in Jacksonville is brilliant, and I'll take pleasure in watching the Jumbo Shrimp’s success on and off the sector. I'm past pleased with our entrance workplace workers, our tradition and the work household now we have constructed collectively. I'm additionally grateful to the Metropolis of Jacksonville, the Miami Marlins, and our companions and followers, and I'm assured that Jacksonville’s assist of the Jumbo Shrimp will proceed below the steerage of John and Ben.”

PBG additionally acquired the Cleveland Guardians’ Double-A affiliate, the Akron RubberDucks, as a part of the deal. The RubberDucks have been additionally owned by Babby’s Quick Ahead Sports activities.

The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are coming off a historic season, after beating the Las Vegas Aviators 8-7.

You could find extra on Prospector Baseball Group on the corporate’s web site.

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