Florida State League
The Florida State League is a Minor League Baseball league based in the state of Florida. Having been classified at various levels throughout its existence, it operated at Class A-Advanced from 1990 until its demotion to Single-A following Major League Baseball's 2021 reorganization of the minor leagues. The league temporarily operated for the 2021 season as the Low-A Southeast before reassuming its original moniker in 2022.
Each league member is affiliated with a Major League Baseball team, and most play in their affiliate's spring training facility.
History
The league originated in 1919 with teams in Bartow, Bradenton, Lakeland, Orlando, Sanford, and Tampa, Florida. The league closed down in 1928 and resumed play in 1936. It has continued uninterrupted, except for a four-year suspension during World War II.Initially, the FSL was classified as a Class D circuit, roughly equivalent to a Rookie-level league today. It was elevated to Class C from 1921 to 1924, roughly equivalent to an Advanced Rookie league in the pre-2021 classification system and a Rookie-level league today. It reverted to Class D from 1925 to 1928. The league went dormant from 1929 to 1935 but was revived as a Class D circuit from 1936 to 1941. After another period of inactivity from 1942 to 1945, it continued at Class D from 1946 to 1962.
When the minor leagues were reconfigured in 1963, the FSL was reclassified as a Class A league, placing it three steps below the majors. There it continued until the next reorganization in 1990 when it was elevated to Class A-Advanced, remaining at the third rung on the minor league ladder.
The championship series' first cancellation was in 2001, when playoffs were canceled after the September 11 attacks. Afterwards, the 2004 playoffs were canceled due to the threat of Hurricane Ivan. Years later, the 2017 FSL Championship finals were canceled on September 5, due to the threat of Hurricane Irma. The winners of the division series playoff games were named co-champions. This marked the third time since 2000 that the championship series game was canceled. In 2019, the end of the season and playoffs were cancelled due to the threat of Hurricane Dorian.
The start of the 2020 season was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic before ultimately being cancelled on June 30. As part of Major League Baseball's 2021 reorganization of the minor leagues, the Florida State League was demoted to Single-A, four rungs below the majors, and temporarily renamed the "Low-A Southeast" for the 2021 season. Following MLB's acquisition of the rights to the names of the historical minor leagues, the Low-A Southeast was renamed the Florida State League effective with the 2022 season.
Current teams
| Division | Team | MLB affiliation | City | Stadium | Capacity |
| East | Daytona Tortugas | Cincinnati Reds | Daytona Beach, Florida | Jackie Robinson Ballpark | 4,200 |
| East | Jupiter Hammerheads | Miami Marlins | Jupiter, Florida | Roger Dean Stadium | 6,871 |
| East | Palm Beach Cardinals | St. Louis Cardinals | Jupiter, Florida | Roger Dean Stadium | 6,871 |
| East | St. Lucie Mets | New York Mets | Port St. Lucie, Florida | Clover Park | 7,160 |
| West | Bradenton Marauders | Pittsburgh Pirates | Bradenton, Florida | LECOM Park | 8,500 |
| West | Clearwater Threshers | Philadelphia Phillies | Clearwater, Florida | BayCare Ballpark | 8,500 |
| West | Dunedin Blue Jays | Toronto Blue Jays | Dunedin, Florida | TD Ballpark | 8,500 |
| West | Fort Myers Mighty Mussels | Minnesota Twins | Fort Myers, Florida | Hammond Stadium | 9,300 |
| West | Lakeland Flying Tigers | Detroit Tigers | Lakeland, Florida | Joker Marchant Stadium | 8,500 |
| West | Tampa Tarpons | New York Yankees | Tampa, Florida | George M. Steinbrenner Field | 11,026 |
Complete teams list
Teams of the early FSL (1919–1928)
- Bartow Polkers
- Bradenton Growers
- Clearwater Pelicans
- Daytona Beach Islanders
- Fort Lauderdale Tarpons
- Fort Myers Palms
- Jacksonville Indians
- Jacksonville Scouts
- Lakeland Highlanders
- Miami Hustlers
- Orlando Bulldogs
- Orlando Caps
- Orlando Colts
- Orlando Tigers
- St. Petersburg Saints
- Sanford Celeryfeds
- Sarasota Gulls
- Sarasota Tarpons
- Tampa Smokers
- West Palm Beach Sheriffs
Teams of the modern FSL (1936–present)
- Baseball City Royals
- Bradenton Marauders
- Brevard County Manatees
- Charlotte Rangers
- Charlotte Stone Crabs
- Clearwater Phillies
- Clearwater Threshers
- Cocoa Astros
- Cocoa Indians
- Daytona Beach Admirals
- Daytona Beach Astros
- Daytona Beach Dodgers
- Daytona Beach Islanders
- Daytona Cubs
- Daytona Tortugas
- Deerfield Beach Sun Sox
- DeLand Red Hats
- DeLand Reds
- DeLand Sun Caps
- Dunedin Blue Jays
- Florida Fire Frogs
- Fort Lauderdale Red Sox
- Fort Lauderdale Yankees
- Fort Myers Mighty Mussels
- Fort Myers Miracle
- Fort Myers Royals
- Gainesville G-Men
- Jacksonville Beach Sea Birds
- Jupiter Hammerheads
- Key West Conchs
- Key West Cubs
- Key West Padres
- Key West Sun Caps
- Kissimmee Cobras
- Lakeland Giants
- Lakeland Indians
- Lakeland Pilots
- Lakeland Flying Tigers
- Lakeland Tigers
- Leesburg Anglers
- Leesburg Athletics
- Leesburg Braves
- Leesburg Dodgers
- Leesburg Gondoliers
- Leesburg Lakers
- Leesburg Orioles
- Leesburg Packers
- Leesburg Pirates
- Miami Marlins
- Miami Miracle
- Miami Orioles
- Ocala Yearlings
- Orlando C.B.s
- Orlando Dodgers
- Orlando Flyers
- Orlando Gulls
- Orlando Senators
- Orlando Seratomas
- Orlando Twins
- Osceola Astros
- Palatka Azaleas
- Palatka Cubs
- Palatka Redlegs
- Palatka Tigers
- Palm Beach Cardinals
- Pompano Beach Cubs
- Pompano Beach Mets
- St. Augustine Saints
- St. Lucie Mets
- St. Petersburg Cardinals
- St. Petersburg Devil Rays
- St. Petersburg Saints
- Sanford Cardinals
- Sanford Celeryfeds
- Sanford Giants
- Sanford Greyhounds
- Sanford Lookouts
- Sanford Seminole Blues
- Sanford Seminoles
- Sarasota Reds
- Sarasota Red Sox
- Sarasota Sun Sox
- Sarasota White Sox
- Tampa Tarpons
- Tampa Tarpons
- Tampa White Sox
- Tampa Yankees
- Vero Beach Dodgers
- Vero Beach Devil Rays
- West Palm Beach Braves
- West Palm Beach Expos
- West Palm Beach Indians
- West Palm Beach Sun Chiefs
- Winter Haven Mets
- Winter Haven Red Sox
- Winter Haven Sun Sox
League timeline
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