Overview
- Jacksonville City Council voted 18–0 on a resolution backing the transaction on Tuesday.
- The deal is structured as an equity sale, so the club remains under its existing VyStar Ballpark lease with no direct assignment.
- Prospector Baseball Group is led by Ben Boyer and John Abbamondi, and the purchase price was not disclosed.
- The acquisition also includes Babby’s AA Akron RubberDucks franchise, affiliated with the Cleveland Guardians.
- The incoming owners pledged to enhance the game-day experience and position VyStar Ballpark as a driver of downtown growth.