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Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
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Information
LocationWaldorf, Maryland
BallparkRegency Furniture Stadium
Founded2008
Colorslight blue, navy blue, red, sand
OwnershipOpening Day Partners
ManagerButch Hobson
MediaWashington Post
Websitehttp://www.somdbluecrabs.com www.somdbluecrabs.com

The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs are a professional baseball team based in Waldorf, Maryland, in the United States. The Blue Crabs are a member of the Liberty Division of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball. Beginning in the 2008 season, the Blue Crabs will play their home games at Regency Furniture Stadium.

In 2006, Southern Maryland residents chose the name Blue Crabs in a name-the-team contest. [1]The name "Blue Crabs" is an allusion to the official state crustacean of Maryland.[2]The team will represent the Southern Maryland counties of Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary's.[3] The fans of the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs are called the "Crustacean Nation."

History

The Southern Maryland region has been trying to attract a minor league baseball team for about three years. Originally, the town of Hughesville was targeted by the Atlantic League to be the home of the team, but the town's residents voted against the measure to retain the area's rural nature. [4]After Hughesville residents denied the ballpark, all focus was shifted to Waldorf.[5] The Atlantic League formally announced an expansion team for the town of Waldorf on February 15, 2006, to begin play in the 2008 season.[6] The Blue Crabs were originally supposed to be an expansion team for the 2007 season, but the construction bids for Regency Furniture Stadium came in over budget. The team will now play in 2008.[7]

There has been some question as to whether the team will lower the attendance of the nearby Bowie Baysox, the Baltimore Orioles AA affiliate that plays about 25 miles away. The Baysox have stated that they may see a small attendance drop initially, but are not worried about the issue in the long term.[8]

The Blue Crabs are owned by Brooks Robinson, a Hall of Fame third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles from 1955 to 1977.

Logos and uniforms

The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs official colors are light blue, navy blue, red, and sand. The primary logo depicts a navy blue crab outlined and detailed in the color sand. The crab possesses red pincers and red eyes, with a scowl of determination. Centered above the crab is the "Blue Crabs" wordmark in white with the words "Southern Maryland" centered above in red. Light blue and red ribbon-like lines underline the wordmark. The entire logo is outlined in the color sand.

The home caps for the Blue Crabs are light blue throughout with the cap logo centered on the front. The cap logo includes the interlocking initials of "BC", with the "B" in white outlined in navy blue and light blue. A crab pincer interweaves with the "B", bearing resemblance to a "C." The entire logo is outlined in sand. The away caps are navy blue with the interlocking "BC" cap logo.

The home jerseys are white with traditional light blue piping. The "Blue Crabs" wordmark is prominently displayed on the front of the jersey in light blue with navy blue outline. The away jersey is grey with light blue piping and the "Southern Maryland" wordmark in light blue with navy blue outline.

The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs wear light blue alternate jerseys with the interlocking "BC" logo centered on the left side chest. The jersey is also designed with white side panels.

The Blue Crabs' batting practice cap is navy blue with the "crab" cap logo.

Season-by-season records

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs - 2008
Season W - L Record Winning Percentage Finish Playoffs
2008 1-0 1.000 - -
Totals (2008) 1-0 1.000 - -
Playoffs   1.000 - -
Playoff Series     - -


Quick facts

Current uniform colors: White with light blue piping for home games and grey for away games. Homes with the "Blue Crabs" wordmark across the front and number on the back. Light blue hats with the interlocking "BC" cap logo. There is also a light blue alternate jersey with the "Blue Crabs" wordmark across the front.
Current logo design: A blue crab outlined and detailed in sand with red pincers and eyes. The "Blue Crabs" wordmark centered above in white with navy blue outline and a sand-colored border.
Current mascot: Pinch (2008-present).
Current Broadcasters:
Current Radio Station:

Current roster

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs roster
Active (25-man) roster Coaches
Pitchers
  • 30 United States Ryan Bicondoa
  • 44 United States Jason Blanton
  • 46 United States Derrick DePriest
  • 21 United States Jeff Farnsworth
  • 32 United States Chris Gale
  • 48 United States John Halama
  • 16 United States Matthew Hammons
  • 15 United States Adam Johnson
  • 27 United States Jason Pearson
  • 38 United States Daniel Reichert
  • 23 United States Matt Schweitzer
  • 20 United States Travis Wade
  • 36 United States Andy Zwirchitz

Catchers

  • 14 United States Brandon Ketron
  • 18 United States John Shorsher
  

Infielders

  •  7 United States Chad Ehrnsberger
  •  2 United States Damien Jackson
  • 34 United States Clinton Johnston
  •  9 United States Christopher Maples
  • 25 United States Kyle Nichols
  • 13 United States Patrick Osborn
  • 11 United States George Sandel

Outfielders

 

Coaching Staff

Retired numbers

References

  1. ^ "Southern Maryland has a name". Southern Maryland Online. Retrieved June 5. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "The Blue Crab, Maryland's state crustacean". Maryland Archives. Retrieved June 8. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Blue Crabs will represent St. Mary's, Charles, and Calvert Counties". Southern Maryland Baseball. Retrieved June 5. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ "Ballpark Opponents Speak Out". Washington Post. Retrieved June 5. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "Minor league baseball coming to Charles County". Washington Post. Retrieved June 5. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ "Atlantic League awards team to Southern Maryland". Southern Maryland Baseball. Retrieved June 5. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ [2008.http://www.ydr.com/yorkbaseball/ci_4050605 "Bids for Regency Furniture Stadium over budget"]. York Daily Record. Retrieved July 14. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help); Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ "Orioles' affiliate not worried about competition". University of Maryland. Retrieved June 5. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)

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