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Pistol Shrimp & SOCU Team Up to Give Away 50 Grand!
Date:03/23/2022 Source:Prospect Collegiate Baseball LLC
Peru, Ill. - Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp fans have a chance to win $50,000 at a home game this season! SOCU, Streator Onized Credit Union, has paired up with the Pistol Shrimp to present "SOCU's Shrimp, Rattle and Roll" Dice Contest. Pistol Shrimp games are already a fun, family friendly night out filled with competitive collegiate baseball, delicious food, cold drinks and co...
Duke Slater Memorial Statue Planned
Date:03/10/2022 Source:Prospect Collegiate Baseball LLC
CLINTON, Iowa – The Duke Slater Memorial Statue Committee has been formed to raise funds to build a permanent statue of local football legend and scholar Duke Slater on the campus of Clinton High School. The committee made up of educators, business professionals and executives all share a common goal – to recognize and honor one of the greatest athletes and scholars...
Lafayette Welcomes Wasabi Ventures Sports to Ownership Group
Date:03/09/2022 Source:Prospect Collegiate Baseball LLC
LAFAYETTE, Ind. - The Lafayette Aviators are pleased to announce that Wasabi Ventures Sports, a sports management and investment firm, has acquired a minority ownership interest in the team. "The Aviators were extremely successful this past season, despite Covid, and we look forward to working with the organization and community partners as we head into this season a...
CornBelters Announce 2022 Coaching Staff
Date:03/08/2022 Source:Prospect Collegiate Baseball LLC
The Normal CornBelters are excited to announce Andy Turner as the Field Manager and Chris Hawkins as the Assistant Field Manager and Bench Coach for the 2022 season. Andy Turner has helped develop high school athletic programs since 1999 as the athletic director at Maine South High School and Glenbrook South High School. He has also served as an athletic director in the Big 12 Conference at...
Jackson "Name Your Team" Contest Now Live
Date:03/08/2022 Source:Prospect Collegiate Baseball LLC
In The Big Inning, LLC (currently operating as Play Ball Jackson) unveiled and announced the details of their "NAME YOUR TEAM" Contest for the Prospect League team coming to Jackson, Tennessee, for the 2023 PL playing season. Held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center today in Jackson, Play Ball Jackson outlined the process and unique spin-offs to accompany the entries for that club. The pro...
Lafayette Aviators To Hold Hiring Event
Date:03/07/2022 Source:Prospect Collegiate Baseball LLC
LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Lafayette Aviators will be holding a casting call on Thursday, March 31 and Friday, April 1 from 5:00 – 7:00 at Loeb Stadium for potential employees. It is anticipated the team will be hiring more than 75 game day employees for their second season at the new Loeb Stadium. The Aviators have exciting events planned for all 30 home games at the beautiful Cit...
Jackson Announces Name Your Team Contest
Date:03/03/2022 Source:Prospect Collegiate Baseball LLC
JACKSON, Tenn. - In The Big Inning, LLC, operating as Play Ball Jackson, is proud to make a special announcement. March 7 at 2 p.m. in the Carl Perkins Civic Center lobby in Jackson, Tenn., the details and unveiling of the upcoming 2023 Prospect League franchise coming to the West Tennessee Baseball Stadium will present and announce its "NAME YOUR TEAM" contest. This exciting...
Jackson Names Steve DeSalvo GM
Date:02/23/2022 Source:Prospect Collegiate Baseball LLC
JACKSON, Tenn. – In The Big Inning, (operating as Play Ball Jackson until a team name is selected) today announced Steve DeSalvo as the General Manager/Vice President of the 2023 Jackson Prospect League team. Steve joins Dennis and Lisa Bastien in the operation of both the newest Prospect League team for the 2023 PL season and the West Tennessee Baseball Stadium. DeSalvo brings 3...
"Springfield Lucky Horseshoes" Reveal Branding
Date:02/17/2022 Source:Prospect Collegiate Baseball LLC
For the last three months, we asked our fans for feedback on almost every facet of their baseball team, including the name and what it should be. After receiving over 1,500 submissions, there were two popular themes that made up the majority of the feedback. Abraham Lincoln is a very special figure to the city of Springfield, evident by the feedback from our fans. While there were numerous ways t...
Burlington Names Oreskovich '22 Field Manager
Date:02/17/2022 Source:Prospect Collegiate Baseball LLC
BURLINGTON, Iowa - When the Burlington Bees take the field for the first time this 2022 season, it will be under the helm of a newly named Field Manager, Owen Oreskovich. Oreskovich is no stranger to the Bees organization after spending last season as both Assistant and Hitting Coach for the team. The Bees are excited to have a familiar face at the helm. "Owen brings with him a wealth ...
Hoots Name Mills '22 Field Manager
Date:02/17/2022 Source:Prospect Collegiate Baseball LLC
O'FALLON, Mo. – The O'Fallon Hoots, members of the Prospect League, announced the hiring of Johnathan Mills as the new field manager for the 2022 season. Mills replaces 2021 Field Manager Matt Brown who stepped down to pursue an opportunity outside of baseball. "First, I'd like to thank Matt for his service to the organization as our first manager," Hoots General ...
New Mobile App, Website in Development for 'Shrimp
Date:01/19/2022 Source:Prospect Collegiate Baseball LLC
PERU, Ill. - The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp announced today that they are currently developing a new mobile app which will launch later this spring. Users will be able to access team rosters, leaderboards, team stats, schedule, online merchandise store and much more. Coupons and special offers from team sponsors will also be available. The app will be available for both apple and android. ...
Pistol Shrimp Drop First NFT
Date:01/17/2022 Source:Prospect Collegiate Baseball LLC
(Peru, IL) 1.17.22 The Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp drop the first NFT in team and Prospect League history! NFT stands for non-fungible token and is a type of crypto asset in the form of digital art that comes with perks for the owner. NFTs are unique and not mutually interchangeable. Each token is a one of a kind digital collectible and carries a different value, unlike crypto currency, bit...
Aviators, REX Announce 'King of the Wabash' Rivalry Series
Date:01/13/2022 Source:Prospect Collegiate Baseball LLC
LAFAYETTE, Ind. - The Lafayette Aviators and REX Baseball, from Terre Haute, have announced a new Rivalry Series, set to kick off during the 2022 Prospect League season. The ‘King of the Wabash’ Rivalry Series, presented by Ruoff Mortgage, will feature a traveling trophy, awarded to the team that wins the season series each year. This year, the Aviators and REX will pla...
Fredland Joins LumberKings' Front Office
Date:01/11/2022 Source:Prospect Collegiate Baseball LLC
CLINTON, IOWA - The Clinton Lumber Kings are happy to announce the hiring of Conor Fredland as the Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations. Fredland, a Western Illinois Graduate and Chicago native, will call all of the play-by-play action of the upcoming season. LumberKings games will be broadcast live on WCCI 100.3 FM and simulcast on Prospect League Television (www.prospectlea...
2022 Schedule Announced
Date:01/07/2022 Source:Prospect Collegiate Baseball LLC
ELKVILLE, Ill. - The Prospect League, home to elite collegiate baseball players from across the country, released its 2022 game schedule Friday. Each team will play a 60-game regular-season in the summer collegiate wood-bat league, opening Wednesday, June 1. The schedule is designed to give players a taste of what it’s like to play minor league baseball. Traveling by charter bus ...
Former Danville Dan is Jeopardy Clue
Date:12/27/2021 Source:Prospect Collegiate Baseball LLC
Former Danville Dan and MLB All-Star Mitch Moreland was the subject of a Jeopardy clue this past week. The clue, for $200 in the "Sports Nicknames" category was as follows: " Mitch Moreland, sometimes called Mitchy Four Bags, is a pro athlete in this sport". Reigning champion Amy Schneider buzzed in with the correct answer of "Baseball" in a flash. Mitch's nickna...
Jackson, Tenn., Added To Prospect League Beginning in 2023
Date:12/14/2021 Source:Prospect Collegiate Baseball LLC
The Prospect League is proud to announce that Jackson, Tenn., has been added to the league for the 2023 season. This morning, following a special City Council Meeting by Mayor Scott Conger, In The Big Inning, LLC has signed a use agreement with the City of Jackson. A press conference will take place in late January to announce a "Name the Team" contest for t...
FORMER PAINT RONNIE DAWSON PICKED IN MILB RULE 5 DRAFT
Date:12/08/2021 Source:Prospect Collegiate Baseball LLC
Former Chillicothe Paints standout Ronnie Dawson, who made his MLB Debut earlier this year for Houston, was selected today by the Cincinnati Reds in the 1st round of the 2021 MILB Rule 5 Draft Ronnie's debut for Houston was on April 14th and he played a total of three games for the Astros. He collected one hit and a walk in 6 plate appearances for a .200 bating average over a thr...
Mill Rats Name Sullivan 2022 Field Manager
Date:12/07/2021 Source:Prospect Collegiate Baseball LLC
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – The Johnstown Mill Rats are excited to announce that Tyler Sullivan will be the team’s new field manager. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Sullivan is currently the hitting coach for Seton Hill University (NCAA DII) in Greensburg, Pa. He is also an alumni of the Prospect League, playing two seasons for the Butler BlueSox in 2015-16. “I couldn’t be more ex...
Former REX Player Signed by Arizona Diamondbacks
Date:12/03/2021 Source:Prospect Collegiate Baseball LLC
Rex Baseball and Indiana State Sycamore baseball alum Roby Enriquez's contract was purchased by the Arizona Diamondbacks from the Pioneer League's Boise Hawks. Enriquez hit an impressive.353 with 104 hits in 295 at-bats for the Hawks during the 2021 season. The Puerto Rico native was a 2018 REX and was a major part of helping the team secure their second championship. Enriquez hit .3...
REX Hire Former Player Chavarria As 2022 Field Manager
Date:12/02/2021 Source:Prospect Collegiate Baseball LLC
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Wabash Valley Baseball, LLC, the ownership group of REX Baseball, is excited to announce Matthew Chavarria as the next head coach of REX Baseball. As a player, Chavarria won the Prospect League Championship in 2012 with the West Virginia Miners. In 2014, he was a Prospect League All-Star for the REX. He helped lead the University of S...
GOLDEN RULE ENTERTAINMENT AGREES TO PURCHASE SPRINGFIELD SLIDERS
Date:12/01/2021 Source:Prospect Collegiate Baseball LLC
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Golden Rule Entertainment® is excited to join the baseball community in Springfield, Illinois by announcing that they have entered into an agreement to purchase the Springfield Sliders Baseball Team. Pending Prospect League approval, the purchase is expected to be finalized in January 2022. The local operation plans to do business as Capital City Baseball, LLC. T...
AJ Reed Steps Down As REX Field Manager
Date:11/24/2021 Source:Prospect Collegiate Baseball LLC
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - A.J. Reed will be stepping down as the REX Baseball Head Coach.Wabash Valley Baseball, LLC, the ownership group of REX Baseball, would like to thank Reed for bringing his experience to the 2021 season and leading Wabash Valley’s Own. “I would like to thank A.J. for stepping in, with late notice, to coach the REX for the 2021 season. We appreciated his time her...
Aviators Help Non-Profits Raise Over $25k In 2021
Date:11/22/2021 Source:Prospect Collegiate Baseball LLC
LAFAYETTE, INDIANA – During 2021, the Lafayette Aviators partnered with several Greater Lafayette non-profit organizations in a variety of different ways, and assisted in raising a collective $25,601 for the respective non-profits. The non-profit organizations were able to utilize resources provided by the Aviators, such as ticket fundraisers, in-game 50/50 raffles, specialty jerse...
Mill Rats Taking Part In 'Teams of the Town' Event
Date:11/16/2021 Source:Prospect Collegiate Baseball LLC
JOHNSTOWN, Pa.– Together with the Cambria Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Johnstown Mill Rats will join forces with neighboring sports organizations, the Johnstown Tomahawks (hockey) and Flood City Thunder (football), to host a “Teams of the Town” mixer event on Tuesday, December 7th. Members of the front office and coaching staff from each team will be in attendance to meet w...
Belba Named Hoots' Director of Ticketing
Date:11/16/2021 Source:Prospect Collegiate Baseball LLC
O’FALLON, Mo. – The O’Fallon Hoots, proud members of the Prospect League, announced the hiring of Jesse Belba as the team’s new Director of Ticketing. “Throughout the hiring process, Jesse stood out as someone who our fans will gravitate toward,” General Manager David Schmoll said. “I look forward to watching him work with our ticket holders and helping b...
Former West Virginia Miner on the Move
Date:11/15/2021 Source:Prospect Collegiate Baseball LLC
Utilityman Mike Brosseau is on the move from the Tampa Rays to the Milwaukee Brewers. Brosseau was traded for minor league right-hander Evan Reifert November 13th, 2021. Brosseau hit .284/.343/.500 with 11 homers over 240 plate appearances in 2019-2020, he looked to be on the edge of becoming a regular in the Rays roster before hitting a snag in 2021. Brosseau suffered an oblique strain in ...
LumberKings' Miller Signs Pro Contract
Date:11/14/2021 Source:Prospect Collegiate Baseball LLC
CLINTON, IA - Ryan Miller, a member of the inaugural Clinton LumberKings team to play in the Prospect League, signed a professional baseball contract with the Windy City Thunderbolts for the upcoming 2022 season. Windy City plays in the Frontier League, a Major League Baseball (MLB) Partner League, which annually moves the most players into MLB organizations of any of the independent leag...
Bryan Baker Claimed by Baltimore
Date:11/11/2021 Source:Prospect Collegiate Baseball LLC
Former Dan Bryan Baker made his debut this past MLB season with the Toronto Blue Jays pitching a scoreless inning during a win over the Oakland Athletics. He exhibits a 95 MPH fastball and an appealing Triple-A track record, tossing 41 1/3 innings with the Bisons to a 1.21 ERA and a 28.9% Strike out rate this past year. Baker still has a pair of minor league option years remaining, meaning he...
