Marlins

Jose Reyes and Garry Templeton

Time Twins: Shortstops Garry Templeton and José Reyes

Both José Reyes and Garry Templeton were switch-hitting shortstops with speed and a strong arm. Both were good base stealers and both led the National League in triples a number of times. Both established themselves as stars in their early 20s, but each also had a knack for controversy.

Leyland Elected to Hall of Fame

Former manager Jim Leyland, who led the Florida Marlins to their first World Series title in 1997, has been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Historic Average on Balls in Play is Lifting Arráez in Chase for .400

Let’s get something out of the way: Luis Arráez is not going to hit .400 this season. Not because he’s not a good hitter. Arráez definitely is. But, hitting .400 is extremely difficult, and nearly impossible. In today’s game of 100 mile-per-hour sliders and efficient defensive alignments, it is impossible.

Why are they called the Miami Marlins?

The marlin is obviously a salt water fish that is found in the waters off the coast of Florida. The expansion Florida Marlins joined the National League

Marlins All-Time Team

Miami Marlins All-Time Team STARTING LINEUP J.T. REALMUTO 2014-2018 Catcher Derrek LEE 1998-2003 first base Luis CASTILLO 1996-2005 second base Hanley RAMIREZ 2006-2012 shortstop Mike LOWELL 1999-2005