The Florida Complex League Cardinals or FCL Cardinals are a rookie league affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals , competing in the Florida Complex League of Minor League Baseball . Prior to 2021, the team was known as the Gulf Coast League Cardinals . The team plays its home games in Jupiter, Florida , at Roger Dean Stadium , which is also the spring training home of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Miami Marlins . The team is mainly composed of players who are in their first year of professional baseball either as draftees or non-drafted free agents .
10-663: The team first competed in the Sarasota Rookie League in 1964 and the Florida Rookie League in 1965, predecessors of the Gulf Coast League (GCL), which began play in 1966. The team competed until 1976, then was absent from the league for 30 years. In 2007, the team returned to the GCL, and has operated continuously since then. The team claimed its first league championship in 2016. Prior to
20-908: A rookie league affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals , competing in the Florida Complex League of Minor League Baseball . Prior to 2021, the team was known as the Gulf Coast League Cardinals . The team plays its home games in Jupiter, Florida , at Roger Dean Stadium , which is also the spring training home of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Miami Marlins . The team is mainly composed of players who are in their first year of professional baseball either as draftees or non-drafted free agents . The team first competed in
30-585: A baseball team in Florida is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Sarasota Rookie League The Sarasota Rookie League was a minor baseball league that played in 1964 as a Rookie level league. All league games were played in Sarasota, Florida . The Sarasota Rookie League was succeeded in 1965 by the Florida Rookie League , which evolved into the Gulf Coast League in 1966 . The 1964 Cocoa Rookie League operated simultaneously with
40-537: The Florida Complex League continues play under the concept initiated in 1964. The four Sarasota Rookie League teams were minor league affiliates of the Chicago White Sox , Milwaukee Braves , New York Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals . All league games were played in Sarasota, Florida, with teams taking the nickname of their affiliate. Sarasota Rookie League games were hosted at Payne Park , which
50-481: The Sarasota Rookie League in 1964 and the Florida Rookie League in 1965, predecessors of the Gulf Coast League (GCL), which began play in 1966. The team competed until 1976, then was absent from the league for 30 years. In 2007, the team returned to the GCL, and has operated continuously since then. The team claimed its first league championship in 2016. Prior to the 2021 season, the Gulf Coast League
60-643: The 2021 season, the Gulf Coast League was renamed as the Florida Complex League . Pitchers Catchers Infielders Outfielders Manager Coaches 60-day injured list [REDACTED] 7-day injured list * On St. Louis Cardinals 40-man roster ~ Development list # Rehab assignment ∞ Reserve list ‡ Restricted list § Suspended list † Temporarily inactive list Roster updated September 3, 2024 Transactions → More rosters: MiLB • Florida Complex League → St. Louis Cardinals minor league players This article about
70-611: The Sarasota Rookie League. The four–team Sarasota Rookie League formed for the 1964 season. League teams played a 59–game schedule, beginning play on July 1, 1964 and ending on August 31, 1964. The Sarasota Rookie League and Cocoa Rookie League were formed simultaneously in 1964. The new concept was to provide leagues with a short–season schedule that provided attendance options for fans and to assist major league teams in developing beginning professional players while further utilizing spring training facilities. Today,
80-516: The championship with a 36–23 record. The Braves finished 6.5 games ahead of the 2nd place SRL Cardinals in the final standings. Leora Montgomery of the SRL Braves was chosen as the league most valuable player. Following the 1964 season, the Sarasota Rookie League evolved into the six–team Florida Rookie League in 1965. 1964 Sarasota Rookie League SRL Cardinals The Florida Complex League Cardinals or FCL Cardinals are
90-570: Was called "Arthur Allyn Park" at the time and contained multiple ballfields. Arthur Allyn was the owner of the Chicago White Sox in 1964 when the league began play. Allyn was highly supportive of the rookie league concept. The Sarasota Rookie League began play on July 1, 1964, with two games scheduled at 11:15 AM and played simultaneously at Arthur Allyn Park. Player salaries in the league were between $ 400 and $ 500 per month. The SRL Braves , playing under manager Paul Snyder , won
100-604: Was renamed as the Florida Complex League . Pitchers Catchers Infielders Outfielders Manager Coaches 60-day injured list [REDACTED] 7-day injured list * On St. Louis Cardinals 40-man roster ~ Development list # Rehab assignment ∞ Reserve list ‡ Restricted list § Suspended list † Temporarily inactive list Roster updated September 3, 2024 Transactions → More rosters: MiLB • Florida Complex League → St. Louis Cardinals minor league players This article about
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