Joliet JackHammers
Founded in 2002
Joliet, Illinois
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- Joliet JackHammers (2002-present)
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- Division titles: 1 (2002)
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| Manager: Wally Backman |
| Media: Joliet Herald News |
| Website: www.jackhammerbaseball.com |
The Joliet JackHammers are a professional baseball team based in Joliet, Illinois, in the United States. The JackHammers are a member of the Northern League, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball. From the 2002 season to the present, the JackHammers have played their home games at Silver Cross Field.
History
Their first season was the 2002 season. Their only playoff appearance came in that season.
The 2008 Jackhammers will be managed by one time Arizona Diamondback managerial candidate Wally Backman. The primary radio announcer will be Jon Versteeg.
- Founded: 2002
- Playoff appearances: 2002
- Divisional titles won: 2002
- League Championships won: None
Year-by-year record
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Second Half |
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Division |
W-L |
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W-L |
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Win% |
Playoffs |
| 2002 |
South |
22-23 |
3rd |
31-15 |
1st |
53-38 |
.582 |
Lost Central semi-final |
| 2003 |
East |
19-25 |
4th |
21-23 |
4th |
40-48 |
.455 |
Did not qualify |
| 2004 |
South |
24-24 |
3rd |
25-23 |
3rd |
49-47 |
.510 |
Did not qualify |
| 2005 |
South |
23-25 |
5th |
13-35 |
6th |
36-60 |
.374 |
Did not qualify |
| 2006 |
South |
16-32 |
4th |
26-23 |
2nd |
42-55 |
.433 |
Did not qualify |
| 2007 |
South |
22-26 |
2nd |
23-25 |
3rd |
45-51 |
.469 |
Did not qualify |
External links
References
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Chicagoland Sports teams |
| Baseball |
MLB: Chicago Cubs • Chicago White Sox, FL: Windy City ThunderBolts, MWL: Kane County Cougars, NL: Gary SouthShore RailCats • Joliet JackHammers • Schaumburg Flyers |
| Softball |
NPF: Chicago Bandits |
| Basketball |
NBA: Chicago Bulls , WNBA: Chicago Sky, PBL: Chicago Throwbacks, IBL: Elgin Racers • Gary Steelheads • Kankakee County Soldiers, ABA: Aurora Force • South Chicago |
| Football |
NFL: Chicago Bears, AFL: Chicago Rush, CIFL: Chicago Slaughter, IWFL: Chicago Force |
| Hockey |
NHL: Chicago Blackhawks, AHL: Chicago Wolves, USHL: Chicago Steel, AAHA: South Shore Shooters, MWHL: Chicago Bulldogs |
| Rugby |
RSL: Chicago Lions RFC • Chicago Griffins RFC |
| Soccer |
MLS: Chicago Fire, PDL: Chicago Fire Premier, XSL: Chicago Storm, WPS: Chicago Red Stars |
| Lacrosse |
MLL: Chicago Machine, NLL: Chicago Shamrox |
College athletics
(NCAA Division I) |
Chicago State University • DePaul University • Loyola University Chicago • Northern Illinois University • Northwestern University • University of Illinois at Chicago • Valparaiso University |
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