Staten Island FerryHawks

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Staten Island FerryHawks
Staten Island FerryHawks Logo.png Staten Island FerryHawks Cap Logo.png
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Information
LeagueAtlantic League of Professional Baseball
LocationStaten Island, New York
BallparkRichmond County Bank Ballpark
Year founded2021
ColorsNavy blue, sky blue, orange, green, white
         
OwnershipStaten Island Entertainment LLC
ManagerEdgardo Alfonzo
General ManagerGary Perone[1]
MediaStaten Island Advance
WebsiteFerryHawks.com

The Staten Island FerryHawks are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of Staten Island. They are a member of the North Division of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, a "partner league" of Major League Baseball[2][3] They play their home games at Richmond County Bank Ballpark, which is in the St. George neighborhood and overlooks the Manhattan skyline across New York Harbor.

In 2021, Staten Islanders chose the name "FerryHawks" in a team-sponsored fan ballot. The name refers to the iconic Staten Island Ferry, which connects the borough to Manhattan across the Harbor, and to the red-tailed (Buteo jamaicensis) and Cooper's hawks (Accipiter cooperii) native to Staten Island. The team plans to use "DragonSlayers" and "HarborHeroes," the other two contestants in the ballot, for limited promotions. "DragonSlayers" refers to the St. George neighborhood, named for the ancient Cappadocian soldier Saint George whose legend involves slaying a dragon. The "HarborHeroes" name alludes to first responders (police, fire, and ambulance), especially those who patrol New York Harbor.[4]

History[]

Prior to the 2020 season, it was announced that the Staten Island Yankees would be shuttered when the MLB/MiLB agreement ended at the conclusion of the 2020 season under a proposed plan calling for the Short Season Class A designation to be eliminated.[5] The start of the 2020 season was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic before ultimately being cancelled on June 30.[6][7] On November 7, 2020, the New York Yankees announced that they were withdrawing from Staten Island and moving forward with the Somerset Patriots, but they would seek to place an Atlantic League team at Richmond County Bank Ballpark in 2021.[8]

On April 9, 2021 It was reported that the New York Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) was in talks with the Atlantic League to have an expansion team play at the stadium in 2022.[9][10] On June 5, 2021, Atlantic League President, Rick White announced that Staten Island "is close" to getting a franchise for the 2022 season.[11]

On July 24, 2021 Staten Island Borough President James Oddo, announced that the new franchise would be owned by Staten Island Entertainment LLC, an investment group including John Catsimatidis, Dany Garcia, Eric Shuffler (a New Jersey politician), Colin Jost, Pete Davidson,[12] and Michael Che.[13] On August 2, 2021 the Atlantic League board of directors approved the ownership group's application to join the league.[14] On August 17, 2021 it was reported that the ballpark's lease was transferred from the Staten Island Yankees to Staten Island Entertainment.[15]

Logos and uniforms[]

The Staten Island FerryHawks primary logo features navy blue, sky blue, and orange. Skye Design Studios, based in Florham Park, New Jersey, designed the team's brand. The colors are reminiscent of New York's major-league clubs, the Yankees and the Mets, as well as the flag of New York City. The logo portrays a copper-colored hawk in a three-point landing position over New York Harbor, complete with a full baseball uniform, a sideways ballcap (symbolizing Staten Island's blue-collar work ethic), and a wooden bat. In the background, the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and the Staten Island Ferry—depicted in its actual orange color—surround him. The "Staten Island FerryHawks" wordmark arches over the logo in navy blue and orange. The secondary logo features the "Staten Island" wordmark over a hawk gliding across the Harbor wearing a green belt, alluding to the Staten Island Greenbelt park system. The circular tertiary logo depicts a hawk hitting a home run across the Harbor toward the Ferry and the Statue of Liberty while imitating Bobby Thomson, a New York Giants outfielder and third baseman from Staten Island who launched the "Shot Heard 'Round the World" to win the 1951 National League championship. Finally, the cap logo includes the interlocking letters "SI" in orange and sky blue outlined in navy blue.[16][17]

Roster[]

Staten Island FerryHawks roster
Active (25-man) roster Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  • -- Victor Capellan
  • -- Jose Guevara
  • -- Jasier Herrera
  • -- Joel Huertas
  • -- Connor Law
  • -- Williams Ramirez
  • -- Eddy Reynoso
  • -- Jose Velez



  

Catchers


Infielders

  • -- Javier Betancourt
  • 22 Kacy Clemens
  • -- Alfredo Reyes

Outfielders

  • -- Mariel Bautista
  • -- Ricardo Cespedes
  

Manager

Coaches

  • -- Nelson Figueroa (pitching)

Injury icon 2.svg Disabled list
‡ Inactive list
§ Suspended list

 updated March 15, 2022
 Transactions

External links[]

References[]

  1. ^ Reichard, Kevin (October 27, 2021). "Perone inaugural GM for new Staten Island Atlantic League team". Ballpark Digest. August Publishing. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
  2. ^ Reichard, Kevin (September 23, 2020). "Indy Atlantic League designated MLB Partner League". Ballpark Digest. August Publishing. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
  3. ^ Reichard, Kevin (September 24, 2020). "American Association, Frontier League now MLB Partner Leagues". Ballpark Digest. August Publishing. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
  4. ^ "Introducing Your Ferryhawks!!". Staten Island Entertainment. November 17, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
  5. ^ Madden, Bill (November 16, 2019). "Rob Manfred's plan to destroy minor league baseball". New York Daily News. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  6. ^ O'Conner, Pat (March 13, 2020). "A Message From Pat O'Conner". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  7. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball Season Shelved". Minor League Baseball. June 30, 2020. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  8. ^ "New York Yankees announce new Minor League affiliation structure". MLB.com (Press release). November 7, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
  9. ^ Michel, Clifford (April 13, 2021). "NYC Looks to Bring Staten Island Yankees' Old Baseball Stadium Back to Life Next Season". The City. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  10. ^ Reichard, Kevin (April 13, 2021). "Atlantic League closes in on Staten Island team". Ballpark Digest. August Publishing. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  11. ^ D'Amodio, Joe (June 5, 2021). "Atlantic League president says Island "is close" to getting a franchise in 2022". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
  12. ^ D'Amodio, Joe (July 24, 2021). "NYC officially announces agreement to bring Atlantic League team to Staten Island". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
  13. ^ Reichard, Kevin (July 21, 2021). "SNL performers part of Staten Island Atlantic League ownership". Ballpark Digest. August Publishing. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
  14. ^ Bascome, Erik (August 2, 2021). "Atlantic League officially approves new team coming to Staten Island". Staten Island Advance. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  15. ^ Reichard, Kevin (August 17, 2021). "Richmond County Bank Ballpark lease transferred". Ballpark Digest. August Publications. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  16. ^ "Introducing Your Ferryhawks!!". Staten Island Entertainment. November 17, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
  17. ^ "Staten Island's baseball team finally has a name—and a sweet new logo". Staten Island Advance. November 18, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
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