Clearwater Threshers Founded in 1985 Clearwater, Florida
Team Logo Cap Insignia
Class-Level
Class A (Advanced)
Minor League affiliations
Florida State League West Division
Major League affiliation
Philadelphia Phillies (2004-present)
Name
Clearwater Threshers (2004-present) Clearwater Phillies (1985-2003)
Ballpark
Bright House Networks Field Jack Russell Stadium
Minor League titles
League titles
Division titles	2007
Owner(s)/Operated By: Philadelphia Phillies
Manager: Dave Huppert
General Manager: John Timberlake

The Clearwater Threshers are a Florida State League baseball team based in Clearwater, Florida. Since the 2004 season, the team has played in the West Division of the Florida State League, and is the high-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. The Threshers play their home games at Bright House Networks Field. Opened in 2004, the ballpark seats more than 7,000 fans. A single-game attendance record of 8,906 was set on July 3, 2007. Before 2004, they were known as the Clearwater Phillies, and played at Jack Russell Stadium. This article is currently under construction // This year in baseball Events January 7 - Outfielder Lou Brock and knuckleballer Hoyt Wilhelm are elected to the Hall of Fame by the Baseball Writers Association of America. ... Clearwater is a city located in central Pinellas County, Florida, USA, nearly due west of Tampa. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Blank. ... The Florida State League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the state of Florida. ... Major league affiliations National League (1883–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 14, 20, 32, 36, 42 Name Philadelphia Phillies (1884–present) Philadelphia Quakers (1883-1889) (Also referred to as Blue Jays 1943-1945 despite formal name remaining Phillies) Other nicknames The Phils, The Phightin Phils... Bright House Networks Field is a baseball field located in Clearwater, Florida. ... The Florida State League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the state of Florida. ... Clearwater is a city located in central Pinellas County, Florida, USA, nearly due west of Tampa. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Florida State League is a minor league baseball league which operates in the state of Florida. ... Major league affiliations National League (1883–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 14, 20, 32, 36, 42 Name Philadelphia Phillies (1884–present) Philadelphia Quakers (1883-1889) (Also referred to as Blue Jays 1943-1945 despite formal name remaining Phillies) Other nicknames The Phils, The Phightin Phils... Bright House Networks Field is a baseball field located in Clearwater, Florida. ...

In 2004, the Clearwater Threshers were managed by Hall of Famer, Mike Schmidt. Greg Legg managed the team in 2005 and 2006. Dave Huppert is the manager for the 2007 season. The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, located at 62 Main Street in Cooperstown, New York, is a semi-official museum operated by private interests serving as the central point for the study of the history of baseball in the United States and beyond, the display of baseball-related... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In 2007, The Threshers won the second half in the FSL West Division. They will face the Sarasota Reds who won the first half of the season in a best-of-three series. The winner will face the East Division Champion in the Championship Series (best-of-five).

Threshers in the Majors

• Cole Hamels
• Kyle Kendrick
• Scott Mathieson
• Elizardo Ramirez
• Chris Roberson
• Mike Zagurski

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All-Time Roster

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Coaching Staff

• Manager: Dave Huppert
• Coach: Brad Komminsk
• Pitching Coach: Steve Schrenk
• Trainer: Chris Mudd

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Former Coaches & Trainers

• Mike Schmidt (Manager - 2004)
• Greg Legg (Manager - 2005-2006)
• Ken Dominguez
• Dan Roberts
• Greg Gross (Hitting Coach)
• Scott Lovekamp (Pitching Coach)
• Shawn Fcasni (Trainer)
• Jason Kirkman (Trainer)
• Ichiro Kitano (Trainer)

External links

• Official website
• Inside the Clearwater Threshers Blog
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