Baseball is not only America’s favorite pastime but New Jersey’s as well. Spring is the perfect time to get outside, enjoy the fresh air, and watch some good old-fashioned baseball! New Jersey is home to five New Jersey minor league baseball teams.
New Jersey minor league baseball team games provide a chance for family fun at half of the cost of heading to a major league game. The minor league baseball season runs from April to September.
Throughout the season all our local minor league baseball teams’ stadiums offer special promotions and themed events. Many also offer birthday parties and camps. If you’ve been wondering where you can find minor league baseball teams in and near New Jersey – keep reading to find out more!
In addition to watching one of the NJ minor league baseball teams play this spring and summer, find additional family fun in these articles.
- New Jersey Spring Activities to try with Kids and Teens!
- The MOST Amazing List of 100 Must Do Summer Activities in New Jersey
New Jersey Minor League Baseball Team Stadiums
You can find New Jersey minor league baseball teams playing in North Jersey, Central Jersey, and somewhat South Jersey.
- First Energy Park – Lakewood, NJ. This stadium is home to the Jersey Shore BlueClaws.
- Trenton Thunder Ballpark (formerly known as Arm & Hammer Park) – Trenton, NJ. This stadium is home to the Trenton Thunder.
- Patriot Stadium – Bridgewater, NJ. This stadium is home to the Somerset Patriots.
- Hinchliffe Stadium – Paterson, NJ. This stadium is home to the New Jersey Jackals.
- Skylands Stadium – Augusta, NJ. This stadium is home to the Sussex County Miners.
Save the date! Play Ball Weekend
Play Ball Weekend is Saturday, June 11, 2023.
What is Play Ball Weekend?
Play Ball Weekend is a community initiative by Major League Baseball (MLB) to bring kids across the country into ballparks to participate in baseball activities.
All 30 MLB and 120 MiLB teams will be participating and will hold events from June 9-11, 2023 to teach kids more about the game we love!
New Jersey Minor League Baseball Teams
North Jersey Minor league baseball teams – New Jersey Jackals in Paterson, Passaic County
Where do the New Jersey Jackals play?
- The Jackals have moved to Hinchliffe Stadium, located at Liberty & Maple Streets in Paterson, NJ. While they did move they are still located in Passaic County. The stadium has been newly renovated and was the home in the 1930s and 1940s to the New York Black Yankees and the New York Cubans.
When is the opening day for the New Jersey Jackals?
- The New Jersey Jackals 2023 Opening Day is May 11, 2023. The first home opener is May 20, 2023.
What is the mascot of the New Jersey Jackals?
- Their mascot is Jack the Jackal!
What family attractions does the Yogi Berra Stadium have for kids?
- There is a Kid Zone!
- They also offer week-long Baseball Camps for boys and girls.
What special theme nights do the New Jersey Jackals minor league baseball team offer?
- Theme nights include Fireworks after every Saturday home game.
Where can I buy tickets or get more information about the team?
- To buy tickets to the New Jersey Jackals baseball games in Paterson at the Hinchliffe Stadium visit their website or call them at (973) 746-7434.
North Jersey Minor league baseball teams – Sussex County Miners in Augusta, Sussex County
Where do the Sussex County Miners play?
- Sussex County Miners play at Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Place in Augusta, Sussex County, New Jersey.
When is the opening day for the Sussex County Miners?
- The Sussex County Miners 2023 Opening Day is May 16, 2023.
What is the mascot of the Sussex County Miners?
- Their mascot is Herbie the Miner!
What family attractions does the Skylands Stadium have for kids?
- Kids’ attractions include the chance to apply to be a bat boy/girl, as well as baseball camps.
What special theme nights do the Sussex County Miners minor baseball team offer?
- Theme nights include Fireworks after every Saturday home game, a Food Truck Fest, and Family Appreciation Day, which includes Kids run the bases.
Where can I buy tickets or get more information about the team?
- To buy tickets to the Sussex County Miners baseball games in Augusta at Skylands Stadium visit their website or call them at (973) 383-7644.
Central Jersey Minor league baseball teams – Trenton Thunder in Trenton, Mercer County
Where do the Trenton Thunder play?
- The Trenton Thunder play at Trenton Thunder Ballpark (formerly known as Arm & Hammer Park), 1 Thunder Road in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey.
What is the mascot of the Trenton Thunder?
- Mascots include Boomer, Cloudman, Slice, and the Bat Dogs!
When is the opening day for the Trenton Thunder?
- The Trenton Thunder 2023 Opening Day is June 7, 2023.
What family attractions does the Arm & Hammer Park stadium have for kids?
- Kids’ attractions include Kid’s Club with speed pitch and Kids Run the Bases.
- Join the Boomer’s Kids Club here for more deals!
What special theme nights do the Trenton Thunder offer?
- Theme nights include Superhero Night, TikTok Night, Autism Awareness, Scouts, Stranger Things, and Christmas in July.
Where can I buy tickets or get more information about the team?
- To buy tickets to the Trenton Thunder baseball games at Trenton Thunder Ballpark visit their website or call them at (609) 394-3300.
Central Jersey Minor league baseball teams – Somerset Patriots in Bridgewater, Somerset County
Where do the Somerset Patriots play?
- Somerset Patriots play at TD Bank Ballpark, 1 Patriots Park in Bridgewater, Somerset County, New Jersey.
When is the opening day for the Somerset Patriots?
- The Somerset Patriots 2023 Opening Day is April 6, 2023.
What is the mascot of the Somerset Patriots?
- Their mascot is the lovable Sparkee!
What family attractions does the TD Bank Ballpark stadium have for kids?
- Fun Zone which includes carnival games and speed pitch!
- Fun games and giveaways during each home game and kids run the bases nights.
- Join the Somerset Sluggers Kids Club here for more deals!
What special theme nights do the Somerset Patriots minor league baseball team offer?
- Somerset Patriots theme nights include Marvel, Bark in the Park, Scout nights and many firework nights.
Where can I buy tickets or get more information about the team?
- To buy tickets to the Somerset Patriots baseball games in Bridgewater at TD Bank Ballpark visit their website or call them at (908) 252-0700.
South Jersey Minor league baseball teams – Jersey Shore BlueClaws (formerly the Lakewood Blue Claws) in Lakewood, Ocean County
Where do the Lakewood BlueClaws play?
- Jersey Shore BlueClaws play at First Energy Park, 2 Stadium Way in Lakewood, Ocean County, New Jersey.
When is the opening day for the Jersey Shore BlueClaws?
- The Jersey Shore BlueClaws 2023 Opening Day is April 11, 2023.
What is the mascot of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws?
- Their mascot is the friendly Buster!
What family attractions does the First Energy Park stadium have for kids?
- Dr. Bernard’s Kid Zone which includes inflatables and more!
- There is also a miniature golf course and boardwalk-style games.
- You can join the Kids Club at milb.com/jersey-shore/tickets/kids-club, which includes Kids Eat Free at Sunday home games.
What special theme nights do the Jersey Shore BlueClaws offer?
- Theme nights include Marvel nights, Irish Heritage, Pride, Touch Some Trucks, Bark in the Park, Scouts, Star Wars, and Fireworks.
Where can I buy tickets or get more information about the team?
- To buy tickets to the Jersey Shore BlueClaws baseball games in Lakewood at First Energy Park visit their website or call them at (732) 901-7000.
Which of these New Jersey minor league baseball teams will you be rooting for this year?
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