 The Miners also became the first team in Frontier League history to average over 5,000 fans per game for a season (5,086).In addition, Southern Illinois Miners fans contributed heavily to supporting their lead mascot Big John to become the record-setting overall winner of the Best Logo in Minor League Baseball, awarded April 2, 2008 by CNBC following their largest online poll ever.After going 49-47 in their first season, the Miners made their first playoff appearance in 2008.