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New Attractions Coming for Toyota Field this Season providing a broad range of technol- and signature ogy and engineering services to the Trash Pandas Huntsville area while heavily invest- cocktails. That ing in philanthropic partnerships comes as part across the Tennessee Valley. of the 360 ex“The atmosphere here is incred- perience, which ibly energetic and fun and we’re is designed to excited to be part of that spirit,” provide a full Barbee said. “We look forward to a game-day expesuccessful baseball season.” rience around Among the the concourse new attractions is with a variety of Extended safety netting the Mojo Speed food and drink Pitch Cage. For a options. small fee, fans can The protective netting at Toyota have their pitch Field has been extended throughout clocked and accu- the ballpark to enhance fan safety. racy measured by The original netting behind both throwing at a real- dugouts and home plate has been istic catcher. raised 10 feet to a height of 35 feet. Also new will New netting has been added down be a bar in center both baselines and will taper down Booz Allen Hamilton presenting sponsor for the Trash Pandas 2022 season field near the bull- toward the foul poles to a height of Changes include a new outfield pens, which will feature craft beers about 12 feet. bar, a Mojo Speed Pitching Cage, exMojo Speed Pitch Cage will be located behind left field near the bullpen tended netting and more. Booz Allen Hamilton joins the Trash Pandas as a presenting sponsor for the 2022 season and will host a number of community events as well as a fireworks show Opening Night on April 12. “We are thrilled to be a part of Trash Panda Nation,” said Kristina Barbee, principal for Booz Allen Hamilton, Huntsville. “For almost two decades, Booz Allen has been deeply rooted in the Huntsville community, proudly supporting local projects and organizations.” According to a team press release, since 2003, Booz Allen has been
By Mike Easterling / Photos by Justina Simon
MADISON – Toyota Field, which enters its third year of operation this spring, is a gem of a park sitting just over the divide from neighboring Huntsville. But the venue, which is home to the Double-A South Rocket City Trash Pandas, will add some upgrades for the fan experience before the start of the team’s second season.
“Fan safety is our number one priority at Toyota Field,” Trash Pandas General Manager Garrett Fahrmann said. “Our new protective netting will provide a safer atmosphere for everyone to watch the game without sacrificing the close-up views of the action that fans have grown to love.” For suite and club level ticket holders, a New Era merchandise kiosk will be open near the press box during Trash Pandas games to give fans an opportunity to purchase caps and merchandise beyond the Junkyard Team Store. Another addition is a Hawk-Eye system that has been added to provide installed will provide game information as speed of pitch, distance of a home run and more statistics. Toyota Field is a cashless venue, accepting most major credit cards as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay. For ticket information and rules regulating acceptable bags and prohibited outside items can be found at the team’s website. Rocket City’s season begins April 8 at Birmingham. w
