The Clearwater Threshers is a minor league baseball team that competes in the North Division of the Florida State League. Founded in 1985, the team is based in Clearwater, Florida and plays its home games at Bright House Field. The franchise acts as the High-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies and has seen a number of notable major league players pass through its system, including Cole Hamels, Pat Burrell and Chase Utley.
