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Camden Riversharks
Information
LocationCamden, New Jersey
BallparkCampbell's Field
Founded2001
Colorsnavy blue, Columbia blue, grey
OwnershipOpening Day Partners
ManagerJoe Ferguson
MediaCamden Courier-Post
Websitehttp://www.riversharks.com www.riversharks.com

The Camden Riversharks are a professional baseball team based in Camden, New Jersey, in the United States. The Riversharks are a member of the Liberty Division of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball. From the 1998 season to the present, the Riversharks have played their home games at Campbell's Field, which is situated at the base of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. Due to its location on the Delaware River, the ballpark offers a clear view of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania skyline.

Since beginning play in 2001 as an expansion team, the Riversharks have consistently averaged over 4,000 fans per game, with crowds approaching and sometimes exceeding 7,000 on fireworks nights. The Riversharks are a cheaper alternative to the Philadelphia Phillies for area baseball fans. The name "Riversharks" refers to the location of Camden on the Delaware River, as the primary logo incorporates the Benjamin Franklin Bridge that links Camden to Philadelphia.

History of Camden baseball

The Riversharks are not the first baseball team to call Camden, New Jersey home. The Camden Merritt, named for former state senator Albert Merritt,[1] of the Interstate Association played there in 1883, but disbanded the same year.[2] Another team from the Tri-State League played in Camden in 1904, but they too disbanded, during the season. The inception of the Riversharks in 2001 was the first professional baseball team in Camden, New Jersey since the 1904 season.

Post-season records

Logos and uniforms

The team colors of the Camden Riversharks are navy blue, Columbia blue, and grey. The Riversharks logo, introduced in 2005 with a new ownership group, consists of a shark biting a baseball bat superimposed over a stylized depiction of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. The Riversharks former logo, used from 2001 to 2005, consisted of a navy blue ring with a shark centered above the wordmark superimposed over it.

The Riversharks wear caps produced by The Game and uniforms by Rawlings. The cap is navy blue with the "C-bite" logo. The home jerseys are white with navy blue sleeves and shoulders. The "Sharks" wordmark is prominently displayed on the front of the jersey in white with navy blue and Columbia blue outline. The away jersey is grey with the "Camden" wordmark centered across the jersey in navy blue, outlined in Columbia blue. The socks, belts, and undershirts are navy blue.

Quick facts

Current uniform colors: White with navy blue sleeves and shoulders for home games and grey for away games. The home jersey has the word "Sharks" in script across the front and name and number on the back. The away jersey is grey with navy blue sleeves with the word "Camden" arched across the front. Navy blue hats with the "C-bite" cap logo.
Current logo design: The word "Riversharks" in script in white and Columbia blue with navy blue outline superimposed over a grey shark and a depiction of the Ben Franklin Bridge outlined in navy blue.
Current mascot: Finley (2001-present); Hammer (2001-Present); Blueper (2007-present)
Current Broadcasters: Radio: Jim Vassallo, Jeff O'Connor, Joe Staudenmayer, Frank Minniti, and Derek Jones.
Current Radio Station: Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM

Current roster

Camden Riversharks roster
Active (25-man) roster Coaches
Pitchers
  • 28 United States Ryan Drese
  • 20 United States Mike Flannery
  • 34 Dominican Republic Julio Guerrero
  •  9 United States Buddy Hernandez
  • 29 United States Brian Lawrence
  • 32 United States Jeremy Lewis
  • 33 Dominican Republic Tony Peguero
  • 27 Canada Vince Perkins
  •  3 United States Darren Sack
  •  2 United States Sean Thompson
  • 22 United States Chris Young
  • 15 United States Alec Zumwalt

Catchers

  • 26 United States Randy McGarvey
  

Infielders

  • 30 United States Brett Bonvechio
  • 21 United States Gary Cates
  • 12 United States Rob Gandolfo
  •  7 United States Richard Lewis
  • 17 United States Jason Phillips
  • 11 United States Gabe Suarez

Outfielders

  • 14 United States L.J. Biernbaum
  • 25 United States Ron Davenport
  • 24 United States Nic Jackson
  • 31 United States Josh Rabe

Disabled List

  • 18 United States Kevin Walker
  

Coaching Staff

  • 13 United States Joe Ferguson (Manager)
  • 36 United States Dick Such (Pitching Coach)

Retired Numbers

References

  1. ^ "Camden Merritt after Albert Merritt". State of New Jersey. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |accessmonthday= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Camden Merritt". Titans 101. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |accessmonthday= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ Inquirer Staff. "Sharks fall in final home game", The Philadelphia Inquirer, September 14, 2007. Accessed September 16, 2007. "The team retired the No. 16 worn by second baseman Brad Strauss, a former star at Haddon Township High in Camden County."


Achievements
Preceded by South Division Champions
Camden Riversharks
2004 		Succeeded by

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