VyStar Ballpark: See what’s new at home of Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
Owner of the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, Ken Babby, talked about the $31.5 million in renovations done at VyStar Ballpark and Bragan Field MondaycMarch 24, 2025 in Jacksonville, Fla. Opening day is April 1st against the Worcester Red Sox.
The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are red-hot and return home this week to face the Norfolk Tides. Here’s what you need to know about the next Triple-A baseball series.
Who: Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Norfolk Tides.
When: Tuesday, Aug. 12, through Sunday, Aug. 17.
- TU: 7:05 p.m.
- W: 7:05 p.m.
- TH: 7:05 p.m.
- F: 7:05 p.m.
- SA: 6:35 p.m.
- SU: 5:05 p.m.
Where: VyStar Ballpark.
Series recap: The Jumbo Shrimp are playing some of their best baseball of the season, sweeping the Nashville Sounds over six games on the road and allowing only 11 runs in the series. They’ve now won 12 of their last 13 games, trimming the second-half deficit to 4 1/2 games behind Syracuse and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Highlight: Jacksonville was tied in the eighth inning on Aug. 8 when Joey Wiemer came through, belting a two-run double to spark the Jumbo Shrimp on their way to a 4-1 victory. Wiemer, claimed off waivers from the Royals organization on Aug. 4, is batting .471 with a 1.609 OPS with the club.
Crustacean sensation: Promoted a week ago from the Double-A Pensacola Blue Wahoos, first baseman Nathan Martorella looks ready for this level. The 24-year-old from California batted .300 with a double and a triple in his first series with Jacksonville.
On deck: Norfolk, Triple-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, is likely out of the second-half race at 16-21 and a dozen games back. The Tides’ roster includes two of the Orioles’ top five prospects in catcher/first baseman Samuel Basallo (.279/.384/.612, 23 HR, 66 RBI) and outfielder Dylan Beavers (.305/.422/.526, 18 HR, 50 RBI).
Ballpark fun: A week that begins with Wine and Dine in the Ballpark on Aug. 12 continues with several offbeat Jumbo Shrimp promotions. Also on deck are Southpaw comic T-shirts for the first 500 fans at Dog Day on Aug. 13, Malmo Oat Milkers night on Aug. 15 and Pickleball Night on Aug. 16.
Probable pitchers Tuesday: Patrick Monteverde (4-3, 4.14 ERA) for Jacksonville meets a Tides pitcher to be announced.