Sussex Skyhawks
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| Founded | 2006 |
| Ballpark | Skylands Park |
| Based in | Augusta, NJ, USA |
| Team Colors | sky blue, black, white, silver |
| League | Can-Am League |
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| General manager | Brian Drahman |
| Owner | Sussex Professional Baseball |
The Sussex Skyhawks are a minor league baseball team based in Augusta, an area within Frankford Township, New Jersey, United States. Since the 2006 season, they have played in the Canadian-American Association of Professional Baseball, which is not affilitated with Major League Baseball.
The team was officially named the Sussex Skyhawks on January 25, 2006, based on the results of a contest held by Sussex Professional Baseball. "Skyhawks" refers to the Skylands Region of northwestern New Jersey surrounding the town of Augusta.
The team occupies Skylands Park, the former home of the New Jersey Cardinals. The Cardinals moved to University Park, Pennsylvania, which is the campus of Penn State, and became the State College Spikes after the 2005 season. The Skyhawks replace the Elmira Pioneers for the 2006 season.
The Skyhawks are managed by Brian Drahman and their pitching coach is Pedro Sierra. Their season opened on May 25, 2006, with their first home game on May 29th.
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[edit] History of Augusta Baseball
Before the Sussex Skyhawks, the New Jersey Cardinals played as a class A, short-season minor league baseball team affiliated with the St. Louis Cardinals. They were a member of the New York - Penn League and played at Skylands Park from 1994 to 2005. The Cardinals won the NY-Penn League Championship in their first year (1994).
[edit] Quick facts
- Current uniform colors: White with blue pinstripes for home games and grey for away games. The home uniform has the word "Skyhawks" across the front and number on the back. Road jerseys say "Sussex" Black home hats with an "S" and a talon holding a baseball coming through the center. Same hat except grey on the road.
- Current logo design: The word "Skyhawks" in script in light blue with black and white outline superimposed over the depiction of a light blue bird in flight, holding a baseball in its talons.
- Current mascot: Scooter (2006-present).
- Current Broadcasters: Radio:
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