The Pensacola Blue Wahoos closed the 2025 season with a balanced record of 69-69, not the best record, but also not a losing season, so they marked their ninth straight season without a losing mark. Even though they barely missed the Southern League playoffs, the Wahoos’ final push and remarkable performances from particular players presented hope heading into the 2026 season.
Memorable Moments
Solid Conclusion: Pensacola swept its final three games against Columbus Clingstones, completing the homestand with a 12-1 win over them on closing day.
Milestones on the Basepaths: On September 13th, the team broke the stolen-base record with seven swipes in one game, led by Fenwick Trimble’s four stolen bases that night.
Offensive Force: Hitting a franchise record of four home runs in one inning on April 26th against the Knoxville Smokies, they tied this same record three months later on July 2nd, leading them to win in the late innings. Watch it here: The Wahoo’s four homers in one inning
Intensity on the Mound: Starting pitcher Will Schomberg, on the verge of perfection on September 5th, carried nearly a perfect game, finishing with a career-high 10 strikeouts going into the seventh inning.
Leading Figures
Will Schomberg: Delivering nearly a perfect game, as he closed it out in the seventh inning. His execution was exhilarating; he is a promising talent with more to come in the future.
Watch it here: Will Schomberg’s near-perfect game
Joe Mack: Anchoring this defense, he is a returning Gold Glove catcher who was promoted to the Triple-A affiliation Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp after a great first half of the season with the Wahoos.
Fenwick Trimble: Human dynamo on the bases and the creator of the record-setting base-stealing performance.
Management & Playoffs
Nelson Prada made his managerial debut this year. He directed a roster that inverted more than 60 players and still managed to complete the season at .500.
Progressing Toward 2026
Combined with young talent, the late-season surge sets the stage for another fierce year for the future. The Wahoos have announced their 2026 schedule and will focus on the same recipe for player development, innovative marketing, and creative promotions.
Events at the Stadium: Outside of baseball
The Blue Wahoos have a highly unique stadium because it is used for different events and hosts many things, from holiday shows to football games. Upcoming events include:
October 3rd: City Bowl – Booker T. Washington vs Pensacola High School football
October 4th: Soul Bowl – Youth football event showcasing SYSA Tigers and East Pensacola Rattlers
October 18th: Highly anticipated Baseball Exhibition: Florida State vs. Mississippi State
December: Wahoos Winter Nights, enjoy a movie on the videoboard, festive treats, and walk through holiday lights. Movies include Home Alone, The Grinch, and Elf.
Community gatherings are also something that goes on throughout the year, and signature fan-favorite events like Shark in the Park and Fish Fest happen as well.
Creative Cooking
Executive Chef Travis Wilson maintained the food side of things in the ballpark, with new items throughout the 2025 season:
- Garlic Parmesan Grouper Sandwich
- Sausage smothered with onions and peppers
- Fiesta Chicken Quesadilla
The main hit of this year’s eateries was an item called “The Trust Fund,” which was $32, served in a batting helmet with snow crabs, grilled steak medallions, sauteed vegetables, and parmesan boxty topped with crème fraiche, only available 24 hours in advance. Other fan favorite meals like the Crabzilla Sandwich and the Heater Burger also stayed on the menu.
Erik Bremer reviews the “Trust Fund”
Swag and Sweepstakes
The weekly themes stayed throughout the year as they continued to attract the crowd.
You had themes such as: Doggone Tuesdays, 850 Wednesdays, Mullet Thursdays, Fireworks Saturdays, and Military Family Sundays.
Applaud the front office desk as they increased giveaway items, granting a brand-new car on one of the nights and a diamond on another. Additionally, they ran giveaways on social media, too, sending lucky fans to the Miami Marlins Fanfest.
Stadium Renovations
Major renovations happened before the season started. A fully artificial turf field was a big change because MLB forced it upon every team for safety and year-round use. Updated lockers, coaches’ offices, and other amenities for teams were another major part of the renovations. Something the fans enjoyed was the “Circle K Corner,” a grab-and-go stand to reduce wait times for concession items.
Broadened Coverage
This past year, fans were able to stream and watch all the Wahoos’ games, home and away. Thanks to the presence being developed properly in a way that allows others to enjoy. Local coverage aired on Blab TV, whereas online streaming services like Bally Live Sports and MILB.tv showcased these games as well. Erik Bremer, fourth season with the Blue Wahoos, covered the play-by-play with his right-hand man, Carter Bainbridge, during home games.
Long Story Short
The 2025 season for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos had a combination of community engagement and excitement on the field. Even though they didn’t make it to the playoffs, which is considered a bummer, they still provided an entertaining summer and set some boundaries for a favorable 2026 season.
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All pictures by: Nino Mendez
