2009 Florida Marlins season
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The Florida Marlins
' 2009 season
is the 17th season for the Major League Baseball
franchise. The Marlins play their home games at Sun Life Stadium. Fredi González
returns for his third straight season as manager. It was the third best season in Franchise History, and the best non-playoff season, 87-75
had three stolen bases and an inside-the-park home run
, going 4-for-5. A grand slam
by Hanley Ramírez
, and homers by Jorge Cantú
and Jeremy Hermida
capped a spectacular performance in a 12–6 win over the Washington Nationals
. Following an opening series sweep of Washington, the Marlins won two of three games against the New York Mets
. Next, Florida had a nine game road trip, visiting Atlanta, Washington, and Pittsburgh for three games each. The Marlins swept both the Braves
and Nationals to earn a franchise-best 11–1 record to open a season. But then they stumbled in Pittsburgh, losing all three games to the Pirates
. Then the Marlins returned home to meet the Phillies
, and lost all three games there too. In the final game against Philadelphia, outfielder Cody Ross
pitched an inning of relief, becoming the first Marlins position player to pitch since Jason Wood did so in 2007. The Marlins closed April with three straight wins on the road.
. This was the beginning of one of the worst months in Marlins history going 5-20. Ricky Nolasco
never returned to his 2008 form and was sent down to AAA. Worse yet, their number three starter Aníbal Sánchez
got injured and the Marlins experimented with different pitchers including John Koronka
, Graham Taylor
, and even tried starting relievers Hayden Penn
and Burke Badenhop
before finally settling for Sean West
. For the second time in 2009 a position player, Ross Gload
pitched a hitless 9th inning in a 15-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays
. After being 11-1 near the end of April they finish up May with a 23-28 record.
and the San Francisco Giants
with a no-hitter
before Edgar Renteria
hit a single. and Ricky Nolasco
returned from the Minors and was better than ever. Hanley Ramírez
started to play like an MVP, by hitting 2 grand slams in one series against the Baltimore Orioles
, his second and third of the year, then continued to have RBIs for 10 straight games into July 2 for a Florida Marlins
franchise record.
for the National League
in the 2009 MLB All-Star Game. Teammate and pitcher Josh Johnson joined him but was not named a starter. At the All-Star Game Ramirez went 0 for 3 with 3 ground balls. Johnson did not get the opportunity to pitch. Coming out of the All-Star Break, the Marlins ran in the Philadelphia Phillies
with a four game series. Since the 3rd game got rained out, they only lost all 3 games. No. 5 starter Sean West was sent to the minors and Rick VandenHurk
was called up to make his 2009 Marlins debut. Also, their No. 4 starter Andrew Miller
was sent down and Gaby Sanchez
joined the team.
Updated after game on 7/19/2009
Florida Marlins
The Miami Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. Established in 1993 as an expansion franchise called the Florida Marlins, the Marlins are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Marlins played their home games at...
' 2009 season
2009 Major League Baseball season
The 2009 Major League Baseball season began on Sunday, April 5, 2009 with the Atlanta Braves defeating the 2008 World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies 4–1. The regular season ended on October 6, extended two days for a one-game playoff between the Detroit Tigers and the Minnesota Twins to...
is the 17th season for the Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
franchise. The Marlins play their home games at Sun Life Stadium. Fredi González
Fredi González
Fredi Jesus González is the current manager of the Atlanta Braves in Major League Baseball. Gonzalez is also the former manager of the Florida Marlins 2007–2010. For the four years prior to 2007, he was third base coach for the Atlanta Braves.-Biography:Gonzalez grew up in Miami, Florida, where he...
returns for his third straight season as manager. It was the third best season in Franchise History, and the best non-playoff season, 87-75
April
Opening Day showcased the Marlins′ new emphasis on pitching and speed, although several home runs were hit too. New leadoff hitter Emilio BonifacioEmilio Bonifacio
Emilio Jose Bonifacio Del Rosario is a Dominican professional baseball 3rd baseman with the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball in the United States. He played in his first Major League game on September 1, 2007 when he was called up by the Arizona Diamondbacks...
had three stolen bases and an inside-the-park home run
Inside-the-park home run
In baseball parlance, an inside-the-park home run, "leg home run", or "quadruple", is a play where a batter hits a home run without hitting the ball out of play.-Discussion:...
, going 4-for-5. A grand slam
Grand slam (baseball)
In the sport of baseball, a grand slam is a home run hit with all three bases occupied by baserunners , thereby scoring four runs—the most possible in one play. According to The Dickson Baseball Dictionary, the term originated in the card game of contract bridge, in which a grand slam involves...
by Hanley Ramírez
Hanley Ramirez
Hanley Ramirez is a shortstop in Major League Baseball for the Miami Marlins. Ramírez was named 2006 NL Rookie of the Year by the Baseball Writers Association of America. In 2009, Ramírez won the NL batting title and is a three-time All-Star starter...
, and homers by Jorge Cantú
Jorge Cantú
Jorge Luís Cantú Guzmán is an American professional baseball first baseman.Cantú bats and throws right-handed. He was born in McAllen, Texas, went to Sharyland High School, but was raised and makes his home in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico.-Tampa Bay Devil Rays:Cantú was spotted by a scout while...
and Jeremy Hermida
Jeremy Hermida
Jeremy Ryan Hermida is an outfielder in Major League Baseball for the San Diego Padres. He bats left-handed and throws right-handed.-Early career:...
capped a spectacular performance in a 12–6 win over the Washington Nationals
Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals are a professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. The Nationals are a member of the Eastern Division of the National League of Major League Baseball . The team moved into the newly built Nationals Park in 2008, after playing their first three seasons in RFK Stadium...
. Following an opening series sweep of Washington, the Marlins won two of three games against the New York Mets
New York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
. Next, Florida had a nine game road trip, visiting Atlanta, Washington, and Pittsburgh for three games each. The Marlins swept both the Braves
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
and Nationals to earn a franchise-best 11–1 record to open a season. But then they stumbled in Pittsburgh, losing all three games to the Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
. Then the Marlins returned home to meet the Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
, and lost all three games there too. In the final game against Philadelphia, outfielder Cody Ross
Cody Ross
Cody Joseph Ross is an American professional baseball outfielder. He has played with the Detroit Tigers , Los Angeles Dodgers , Cincinnati Reds , and Florida Marlins and San Francisco Giants...
pitched an inning of relief, becoming the first Marlins position player to pitch since Jason Wood did so in 2007. The Marlins closed April with three straight wins on the road.
May
The Marlins opened the month by losing the final three games of a four game series at the Chicago CubsChicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
. This was the beginning of one of the worst months in Marlins history going 5-20. Ricky Nolasco
Ricky Nolasco
Carlos Enrique "Ricky" Nolasco is an American Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher for the Miami Marlins. He is listed as 6'2" and 220, and made his major league debut on April 5,...
never returned to his 2008 form and was sent down to AAA. Worse yet, their number three starter Aníbal Sánchez
Aníbal Sánchez
Aníbal Alejandro Sánchez, Jr. [a-NEE-bal] is a Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher with the Miami Marlins. He is listed as 6 feet tall and 180 pounds...
got injured and the Marlins experimented with different pitchers including John Koronka
John Koronka
John Vincent Koronka is a left-handed baseball pitcher who currently is a free agent.-Cincinnati Reds:...
, Graham Taylor
Graham Taylor (baseball)
Graham Michael Taylor is an American Major League Baseball player. He is currently a pitcher in the Florida Marlins organization, and noted most for his baserunning skills....
, and even tried starting relievers Hayden Penn
Hayden Penn
Hayden Andrew Penn is a right-handed former Major League Baseball pitcher currently playing for the Chiba Lotte Marines in Japan.-Career:...
and Burke Badenhop
Burke Badenhop
Burke Heinrich Badenhop is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Miami Marlins. Burke played college baseball at Bowling Green State University. He played High School Baseball at Perrysburg High School in Perrysburg, Ohio...
before finally settling for Sean West
Sean West
Sean Edward West is a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Miami Marlins organization.-High school:Sean graduated from Captain Shreve High School in Shreveport, Louisiana in 2005...
. For the second time in 2009 a position player, Ross Gload
Ross Gload
Ross Peter Gload is a first baseman and outfielder who is currently a free agent.-High school/college career:...
pitched a hitless 9th inning in a 15-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are a Major League Baseball team based in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Rays are a member of the Eastern Division of MLB's American League. Since their inception in , the club has played at Tropicana Field...
. After being 11-1 near the end of April they finish up May with a 23-28 record.
June
In June the Marlins slowly were able to climb back to a 40-39 record. Rookie pitcher Sean West went into the 7th inning against his childhood idol Randy JohnsonRandy Johnson
Randall David Johnson , nicknamed "The Big Unit", is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. During a 22-year career, he pitched for six different teams....
and the San Francisco Giants
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the National League West Division....
with a no-hitter
No-hitter
A no-hitter is a baseball game in which one team has no hits. In Major League Baseball, the team must be without hits during the entire game, and the game must be at least nine innings. A pitcher who prevents the opposing team from achieving a hit is said to have "thrown a no-hitter"...
before Edgar Renteria
Edgar Rentería
Edgar Enrique Rentería Herazo , nicknamed "The Barranquilla Baby," is a Colombian professional baseball shortstop. He throws and bats right-handed. Previously, he has played for the Florida Marlins, the St...
hit a single. and Ricky Nolasco
Ricky Nolasco
Carlos Enrique "Ricky" Nolasco is an American Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher for the Miami Marlins. He is listed as 6'2" and 220, and made his major league debut on April 5,...
returned from the Minors and was better than ever. Hanley Ramírez
Hanley Ramirez
Hanley Ramirez is a shortstop in Major League Baseball for the Miami Marlins. Ramírez was named 2006 NL Rookie of the Year by the Baseball Writers Association of America. In 2009, Ramírez won the NL batting title and is a three-time All-Star starter...
started to play like an MVP, by hitting 2 grand slams in one series against the Baltimore Orioles
Baltimore Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles are a professional baseball team based in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States. They are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's American League. One of the American League's eight charter franchises in 1901, it spent its first year as a major league...
, his second and third of the year, then continued to have RBIs for 10 straight games into July 2 for a Florida Marlins
Florida Marlins
The Miami Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. Established in 1993 as an expansion franchise called the Florida Marlins, the Marlins are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Marlins played their home games at...
franchise record.
July
In the beginning of July Hanley Ramírez was voted as the starting shortstopShortstop
Shortstop, abbreviated SS, is the baseball fielding position between second and third base. Shortstop is often regarded as the most dynamic defensive position in baseball, because there are more right-handed hitters in baseball than left-handed hitters, and most hitters have a tendency to pull the...
for the National League
National League
The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional...
in the 2009 MLB All-Star Game. Teammate and pitcher Josh Johnson joined him but was not named a starter. At the All-Star Game Ramirez went 0 for 3 with 3 ground balls. Johnson did not get the opportunity to pitch. Coming out of the All-Star Break, the Marlins ran in the Philadelphia Phillies
2009 Philadelphia Phillies season
The Philadelphia Phillies' 2009 season was the 127th season in the history of the franchise. The team, managed by Charlie Manuel, began their sixth season at Citizens Bank Park and defense of their 2008 World Series championship on April 5...
with a four game series. Since the 3rd game got rained out, they only lost all 3 games. No. 5 starter Sean West was sent to the minors and Rick VandenHurk
Rick VandenHurk
Henricus Nicolas "Rick" VandenHurk is a Dutch baseball starting pitcher who plays for the Baltimore Orioles in Major League Baseball and the Netherlands national baseball team....
was called up to make his 2009 Marlins debut. Also, their No. 4 starter Andrew Miller
Andrew Miller (baseball)
Andrew Mark Miller is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball.-College:...
was sent down and Gaby Sanchez
Gaby Sanchez
Gabriel "Gaby" Sanchez is a Major League Baseball first baseman for the Miami Marlins. He bats and throws right-handed...
joined the team.
Game log
| 2009 Game Log | |
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Roster
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| Pitchers | Catchers Infielders Outfielders |
Manager Coaches (bullpen) (first base/infield) (third base) (hitting) (bench) (pitching) |
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Batting
Note: G = Games played; AB = At Bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home Runs; RBI = Runs Batted In; AVG = Batting average; SB = Stolen Bases| Player | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | AVG | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | 364 | 52 | 93 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 21 | .255 | 18 | |
| 84 | 329 | 37 | 95 | 23 | 0 | 10 | 53 | .289 | 1 | |
| 61 | 211 | 38 | 54 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 26 | .256 | 0 | |
| 90 | 317 | 43 | 71 | 12 | 1 | 16 | 50 | .224 | 1 | |
| 85 | 325 | 54 | 112 | 26 | 0 | 14 | 61 | .345 | 13 | |
| 88 | 308 | 33 | 76 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 34 | .247 | 5 | |
| 89 | 322 | 45 | 88 | 26 | 0 | 14 | 52 | .273 | 3 | |
| 59 | 207 | 31 | 51 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 16 | .246 | 4 | |
| 47 | 143 | 14 | 35 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 15 | .245 | 1 | |
| 69 | 127 | 20 | 36 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 16 | .283 | 0 | |
| 60 | 121 | 8 | 30 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 17 | .248 | 1 | |
| 60 | 82 | 11 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 9 | .256 | 0 | |
| 26 | 84 | 11 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | .202 | 1 | |
| 22 | 20 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .250 | 0 | |
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | 0 | |
| 27 | 69 | 6 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .217 | 1 | |
| 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | 0 |
Updated after game on 7/19/2009
Pitching
Note: G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; H =Hits; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts; ERA = Earned run average;| Player | G | GS | W | L | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | K | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 128.0 | 109 | 39 | 35 | 109 | 2.74 | |
| 18 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 107.1 | 101 | 53 | 30 | 77 | 4.44 | |
| 16 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 90.2 | 105 | 58 | 21 | 90 | 5.76 | |
| 15 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 74.0 | 75 | 37 | 34 | 55 | 4.50 | |
| 10 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 55.0 | 53 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 4.91 | |
| 7 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 35.2 | 45 | 22 | 18 | 28 | 5.55 | |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11.0 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 8.18 | |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.1 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 11.05 | |
| 22 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 47.0 | 49 | 18 | 14 | 32 | 3.45 | |
| 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22.0 | 30 | 19 | 20 | 27 | 7.77 | |
| 32 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 29.0 | 35 | 21 | 20 | 26 | 6.52 | |
| 43 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 38.0 | 29 | 16 | 18 | 37 | 3.79 | |
| 41 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 35.1 | 22 | 7 | 10 | 33 | 1.78 | |
| 37 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 32.1 | 19 | 7 | 17 | 40 | 1.95 | |
| 36 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 32.0 | 24 | 10 | 22 | 30 | 2.81 | |
| 21 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21.2 | 19 | 3 | 9 | 19 | 1.25 | |
| 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 1.25 | |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.1 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 9.82 | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.00 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3.86 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 45.00 | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.2 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 11.12 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Totals | 84 | 77 | 4.44 | 161 | 161 | 36 | 1435.3 | 767 | 708 | 586 | 1127 |