JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp mascot Scampi is up for a major award.
He’s one of 20 nominees for USA TODAY’s 10Best Best Minor League Baseball Mascot in the 2026 Readers Choice Awards.
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Scampi was introduced as the team’s second mascot in 2017 after the team transitioned from the Suns to the Jumbo Shrimp.
He joined mascot Southpaw the K9 and both mascots now visit with fans during Jumbo Shrimp games at VyStar Ballpark.
You can vote for Scampi once per day until voting ends on Monday, March 16 at noon ET. The 10 winners will be revealed on Wednesday, March 25.
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