The franchise moved to Jackson following the 1993 season, becoming the Gulf Coast Blue Jays, embracing the modern twin teams format. While the Ransom won a league title, the team did not last long under the ownership of Perry and the Gulf States Giants placeholders. The SAL folded in 1994, and Gulfports minor league baseball legacy ended until the Mississippi Ossutians began Season Series play in 2017.

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**The franchise moved to Jackson following the 1993 season, becoming the Gulf Coast Blue Jays, embracing the modern twin teams format. While the Ransom won a league title, the team did not survive long under the ownership of Perry and the Gulf States Giants placeholders, ultimately leading to the disbandment of the Southern League Atlantic divisions (SAL) in 1994. Gulfports’ minor league baseball legacy lay dormant until 2017, when the Mississippi Ossutians launched Season Series play, reigniting regional interest. Now, decades later, the movement of the franchise to Jackson in 1993 marks a pivotal moment in local sports history—ties threads woven through economic shifts, fan passion, and evolving league structures across the Gulf Coast.** --- ### Why The franchise moved to Jackson following the 1993 season, becoming the Gulf Coast Blue Jays, embracing the modern twin teams format. While the Ransom won a league title, the team did not last long under the ownership of Perry and the Gulf States Giants placeholders, the SAL folded in 1994, and Gulfports’ minor league legacy paused until the Mississippi Ossutians began Season Series play in 2017. This shift reflected broader trends in regional sports development—teams adapting to market demands and ownership models amid rising operational challenges and fan expectations. ---