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HistoriaHow Beloit’s Sky Carp identity took flight: fan vote and Brandiose design rooted in the river
After a citywide naming push that drew more than 1,000 submissions, the finalists went to a fan vote—and Sky Carp won out. [1]The identity, built with Brandiose, pulls from the Rock River and Beloit’s blue‑collar grit, with a visual system meant to mirror the area’s revitalization. [1]The look has been on the field throughout the 2022 High‑A slate, popping on mid‑summer highlight reels from ABC Supply Stadium. [2]
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HistoriaMay the Fourth at ABC: Sky Carp host Star Wars Trivia Night with Blue Milk and jersey auction
Beloit is leaning into May the Fourth. The Sky Carp will stage a Star Wars Trivia Night at ABC Supply Stadium on Wednesday, May 4—doors at 6:30 pm, trivia at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $10 at SkyCarp.com. [1]Team emcee B‑Town Brett will run the show, concessions will lean into the theme with Blue Milk, and fans get early access to bid on the custom Star Wars jerseys the club will wear on Friday, July 1. [1]It’s another example of ABC Supply Stadium serving as a community gathering place beyond the 27 outs—positioned as more than just a baseball stadium. [3]
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HistoriaSky Carp set Beloit minor-league attendance records at ABC Supply Stadium
Beloit has set new marks for minor-league baseball attendance, with the Sky Carp drawing record crowds at ABC Supply Stadium this season. [1][2]The Sky Carp are the Miami Marlins’ High-A affiliate and compete in the Midwest League, with ABC Supply Stadium hosting the home slate on the riverfront. [2][3]Upcoming series and ticket information are available via the club’s official and league schedule pages. [2][3]
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HistoriaSky Carp announce passing of community relations manager Barry Badertscher
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HistoriaAngel Espada to manage Sky Carp again; staff named around the skipper
Beloit is set to run it back with Angel Espada as manager, confirming the skipper’s return to lead the Sky Carp [1][2].The staff around Espada includes pitching coach Jason Erickson, hitting coach Michael Ryan, assistant coaches Bobby Dorta and Josh Glenn, athletic trainer Hiroki Yoshimoto, strength and conditioning coach Keely Fishbach, and video coach Tommy Merlo [2].Espada, a long-time presence in the Marlins organization, has been praised by club leadership for his emphasis on culture and player development, setting the tone for another season in Beloit [2].
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HistoriaBeloit Sky Carp at a glance: High-A home at ABC Supply Stadium, Marlins affiliate
The Beloit Sky Carp are the High-A entry in the Midwest League, playing home games at ABC Supply Stadium as the Miami Marlins’ High-A affiliate [1][2]. The franchise traces its roots to 1982 and adopted the Sky Carp identity beginning with the 2022 season [2].Fans can track team news and the full slate of dates on the club’s official MiLB pages and keep tabs through additional outlets tied to the affiliated ranks and the team’s social channels [1][3][4][5].
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HistoriaStudents hit the ballpark as ABC Supply Stadium draws ‘Best Ballpark’ buzz
A student outing turned ABC Supply Stadium into a campus section, with Beloit students making the short trip to catch the Sky Carp and soak in a day at the yard [1]. The club’s home is also in the running for a ‘Best Ballpark’ recognition, a nod to the fan experience and the venue’s growing reputation around the region [2].
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HistoriaSky Carp erase 3-0 hole, rout Kernels 15-5 behind Matheus and Caskenette power
Down 3-0 early, the Sky Carp flipped the game and pounded Cedar Rapids 15-5 at ABC Supply Stadium, finishing with 15 runs on 15 hits [1]. The Kernels grabbed the first punches, including a two-run shot from Miguel Briceño, before Beloit answered to tie in the second and surged ahead in the third on a Juan Matheus homer [1].Matheus went deep again later, and a six-run seventh—keyed by a three-run blast from Connor Caskenette—put it out of reach [1]. The win sealed a split of the six-game set, capping a homestand filled with highlight-reel moments [1][2].
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HistoriaSky Carp under new management in 2025: Espada takes helm, development focus sharpens
Angel Espada steps into the Beloit dugout for 2025, steering the High-A group as Miami retools its player-development approach at this level [1]. Pitching coach Jason Erickson returns, Brian Sharp joins as hitting coach, and defensive coaches Mason Sherill and Josh Glenn round out the on-field staff [1].Expect heavier use of video work, machine-driven simulated looks against opponent repertoires, and a renewed emphasis on throwing accuracy around the diamond—hallmarks of the organization’s updated plan [1]. With recent trades and draft hauls, the Carp are positioned to feature blue-chippers such as lefty Thomas White, right-hander Noble Meyer, and infielder Gage Miller, with run prevention projected as an early strength [1].Beloit will also tap its Friday-night alter ego, the Supper Clubbers, bringing a local flair to select home dates [1]. The pitching focus already has a calling card: on April 17, 2025, the staff combined for 20 strikeouts in a statement performance [2].
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HistoriaSky Carp take flight in Beloit: new name, new park, Marlins era
Beloit’s baseball era under the Sky Carp name has taken root downtown, pairing a rebrand rolled out ahead of 2022 with the club’s move into ABC Supply Stadium, which opened in 2021 [1]. The High-A outfit competes in the Midwest League as the Miami Marlins’ affiliate [2].The Sky Carp moniker nods to the region’s waterfowl and riverfront grit—an identity built to feel local and lasting [1].Jorge Hernández was tabbed to manage the club in January 2022, setting the tone for the first seasons under the new name [2][3].