Florida Crocs
| Founded | 2023 |
|---|---|
| League | Major League Table Tennis (MLTT) |
| Division | East |
| Location | Hollywood, Florida |
| Arena | Broward Table Tennis Club |
| Owners | Francisco Alvarez-Demalde, Jeff Parks, Manu Ginóbili |
| Head coach | Frank Arias |
The Florida Crocs are a professional table tennis team based in Florida, United States. They are one of the eight original teams of Major League Table Tennis (MLTT), competing in the league's East Division.
History
The Florida Crocs were established in September 2023 following the formation of Major League Table Tennis by entrepreneur Flint Lane. The team's ownership group includes Riverwood Capital Co-Founders Francisco Alvarez-Demalde and Jeff Parks, as well as NBA Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Manu Ginóbili.[1]
2023–24 Season
In their debut season, led by Coach Frank Arias, the Crocs finished the regular season in 3rd place in the East Division with a 12–10 record (230 points), missing a spot in the championship playoffs.
2024–25 Season
The Crocs selected England’s Liam Pitchford as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 MLTT Draft[2]. The team finished the season in 4th place in the East Division with 181 points.
2025–26 Season
Liam Pitchford was placed on injured reserve with a hip injury in September 2025, effectively ending his season with the Florida Crocs.[3]
Venue
The Florida Crocs host home matches at the Broward Table Tennis Club in Hollywood, Florida. The venue is a training facility in the Southeast and serves as a hub for MLTT's East Division events.
Current roster
| Player | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Liam Pitchford | England | Former World No. 12; 2024 #1 Draft Pick |
| Daniel Gorak | Poland | Multiple-time Polish National Champion |
| Marc Duran | Spain | Veteran European league professional |
| Peiyu Zhu | China | Former Jia A League medalist |
| Asuka Sakai | Japan | |
| Angel Naranjo | Puerto Rico | |
| Chihwei Yeh | Japan | |
| Andy Pereira | Cuba | Former Olympian |
Records
- Best Finish: 3rd Place, East Division (2023–24)
- Notable Draft Picks: Liam Pitchford (#1 Overall, 2024)
References
- ^ Streeber, Shelby (2023-09-18). "San Antonio Spurs legend Manu Ginobili buys pro table tennis team". San Antonio Current. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
- ^ Stimpson, Paul (May 22, 2024). "Pitchford snapped up by Crocs as top pick for MLTT". Table Tennis England. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
- ^ England, Table Tennis (2025-10-01). "Liam Pitchford to miss Europeans with hip injury". Table Tennis England. Retrieved 2026-03-04.