2025 Digital Program - June by Nashville Sounds Baseball Club

WELCOME TO

To all my fellow Sounds fans…

Welcome to First Horizon Park for another exciting season of Sounds baseball!

This year marks the 10th Anniversary of First Horizon Park in Germantown, and so much has changed since this wonderful facility opened its doors. One of the most exciting developments is the transformation of the surrounding neighborhood.

Today, Germantown offers some of the most attractive options for living, working, and dining in Middle Tennessee. We hope that even more Middle Tennesseans will take the opportunity to experience all that First Horizon Park has to offer this season.

For the past 10 years, First Horizon Bank has proudly been the naming rights sponsor of this fantastic venue, and we are grateful to the Sounds organization for making this a cornerstone of our community.

So, grab your favorite snack, a refreshing drink, and enjoy the game! We’re thrilled to have you with us for what promises to be the best season ever at First Horizon Park.

Let’s play ball!

Carol Yochem President, First Horizon Bank, Central Region

Sounds Fans –

It is my pleasure to welcome you to Nashville Sounds baseball and the 10th anniversary season of First Horizon Park. Whether it is your first Sounds game or your 1,000th, we are excited to have you at the park.

We would not be where we are today without the support of our partners, season ticket members, group leaders and single-game buyers. Thank you for making Nashville Sounds baseball one of Middle Tennessee’s premier entertainment experiences. Because of your enthusiasm, First Horizon Park was named one of the top 10 Minor League ballparks in the country by 10Best and USA Today in 2024. Being named to this prestigious list is a testament to the support of our fans, and we share this recognition with all of Sounds nation.

We are also proud to have become the first-ever recipient of Minor League Baseball’s Driving Diversity Award through an organizational effort to welcome fans of all backgrounds through a variety of programming and available resources.

As you settle in for a day at the park, I invite you to experience and explore everything First Horizon Park has to offer. From The Band Box to the all-inclusive ticket options, there is something for everyone to enjoy in Hit City. During our 10th season at First Horizon Park, we are excited to surpass five-million fans through the gates since our opening. Our anniversary season includes an expansive promotional schedule highlighted by 26 total gate giveaways, 14 firework shows, and plans to celebrate some of the biggest and most exciting moments in Sounds history.

Each year, we are always looking for ways to improve the experience for the best fans in baseball, and this season is no different. We are excited to have renovated The County Club at The Band Box and replaced and repaired the turf of our signature 9-hole mini golf course in right field for all fans to enjoy.

This year marks our fifth consecutive season as the Triple-A affiliate of the reigning National League Central Division champions, the Milwaukee Brewers. On the field, Nashville was a crucial part of the Brewers’ success a year ago, with more than 30 players having played for the Sounds and Brewers last season. Fans can expect to see the same talent here that will be in Major League Baseball. I cannot wait to see how successful the 2025 season will be.

Thank you for your support and go Sounds!

Frank Ward Executive Director, MFP Baseball

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Miz’s fastball tops 102, but another pitch may hold the key in Majors

by Ben Weinrib

Watching Jacob Misiorowski work for Triple-A Nashville this season has left no doubt that he’s a power pitcher in every sense of the word.

The Brewers’ top pitching prospect struck out a season-high 11 in his start on May 9 vs. Norfolk while topping 102 mph on his fastball -- the biggest velocity displayed by any starting pitcher in the Majors or Minors this season – until he topped it with a 103 mph fastball in his next start on his 78th pitch of the game. The elite extension he gets on his 6-foot-7 frame makes it appear even faster. If that wasn’t enough, he adds the best curveball in the Minors and a devastating low-90s slider.

But Misiorowski is turning in perhaps his best professional season yet -- as he’s risen to become MLB’s No. 72 prospect in MLB Pipeline’s latest update -- thanks in no small part to a softer fourth pitch: a changeup that he’s brought back into his arsenal.

Misiorowski has toyed with a changeup before, dating back to his days at Crowder (Mo.) Junior College, but it’s long been a work in progress. He would occasionally use it during his first three professional seasons, maybe once every four weeks or so.

This spring, he worked with Brewers coaches during Spring Training to trust it more and command it better. The 23-year-old has had trouble pronating his wrist on the pitch, but with reps and data from the team, he’s grown more comfortable with the circle change for Triple-A Nashville.

“It just adds to everything he does,” Nashville manager Rick Sweet said. “When you get a power pitcher like that, in my career, you see guys, they get high pitch counts early because guys foul them off. You throw a changeup like he has now, that’s a swing and miss pitch, and that finishes off.”

Misiorowski has only thrown the pitch 23 times this season, according to Statcast, but it’s quickly become effective. He’s garnered a 28.6 percent whiff rate on the cambio, not far behind his other powerful pitches, and it gives him a pitch with significant arm-side movement to complement his breaking balls.

Crucially, he unleashes the changeup at essentially the same horizontal and vertical release point and with the exact same extension as his fastball. Coming out of his hand, it looks just like the fastball -- until it arrives 5.9 mph slower and with tumbling action.

“It’s getting guys off of other pitches and letting me be able to throw those pitches where I want to in the zone with better results,” Misiorowski said. “Instead of guys sitting on my fastball and being like, ‘OK, there’s a good chance he’s gonna throw a fastball here,’ I can flip a changeup.”

The fastball and curve are still Misiorowski’s bread and butter. In that May 9th start against Norfolk, he punched out eight of the first nine batters he faced, just using those pitches. But as he navigated the lineup a second and third time, he brought out the changeup to keep hitters off balance -- they went 1-for-4 with a strikeout and a single on the pitch.

Adding another offering has helped the 2022 second rounder go deeper into games as well. He’s pitched at least five innings in every start this season and tossed a career-high 7.0 IP innings last time out. Misiorowski still carries reliever risk since his 11.0 percent walk rate, while down from his career average, is higher than any qualified starter in 2024. But having that fourth pitch makes him harder to predict as he goes through lineups multiple times and gives him another weapon against lefties.

And yet it still feels like he’s scratching the surface on his changeup. Although his spin rates on the pitch are inconsistent, the difference in velocity and movement compared to the fastball makes it effective even in its nascent development. The changeup only accounted for four of those K’s, but

you’ll see him crack a big smile when he fools a batter with his new toy as he looks more confident than ever.

“He’s definitely matured on the mound. Last year, he was still learning how it works in Triple-A,” Sweet said. “And this year, he’s ready. He’s like, OK, I got this down.’ He’s almost on the mound in total control this year, whereas last year he was in and out. You weren’t sure.

LEAGUE LEADER

COACHING STAFF

PITCHERS

Henderson, Logan Right 6' 0" 209 23 03/02/2002 Katy, TX 4th Round 2021

57 Holub, Blake Right 6’ 5” 236 26 10/23/1998 Willis, TX Trade (DET) 2023

48 Hudson, Bryan Left 6’ 8” 248 28 05/08/1997 Godfrey, IL Trade (LAD) 2024

29 Jay, Tyler Left 6’ 0” 191 31 04/19/1994 Lemont, IL Free Agent 2025 37 Liranzo, Jesús Right 6' 2" 248 30 03/07/1995 La Romana, DR Free Agent 2025 19 Maciejewski, Josh Left 6’ 3” 210 29 08/14/1995 Tampa, FL Free Agent 2025 * 30 McWilliams, Sam Right 6’ 7” 230 29 09/04/1995 Phoenix, AZ Free Agent 2024 * 33 Middendorf, Ryan Right 6' 5" 220 27 12/22/1997 Mainville, OH Free Agent 2022

32 Misiorowski, Jacob Right 6’ 7” 197 23 04/03/2002 Grain Valley, MO 2nd Round 2022

40 Myers, Tobias Right 6’ 1” 223 26 08/05/1998

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STAFF Front Office

EXECUTIVE STAFF

Adam English General Manager/COO

Doug Scopel Asst General Manager/Vice President of Operations

FINANCE/HUMAN RESOURCES

Katie Sigman Vice President of Accounting & Human Resources

TICKET OPERATIONS & SALES

Kevin Kurowski Vice President of Ticket Sales & Service

Reghan Jaynes Director of Ticket Sales

Kyle Hargrove Senior Director of Ticket Operations

Sarah Norton Senior Account Executive

John Siebert Senior Account Executive

Fayez AliAhmad Account Executive

Olivia Eaker Account Executive

Casey Mae Riley Account Executive

Bryce Wyatt Account Executive

Carson Roberts Ticket Operations Coordinator

Kalli Woodard Ticket Operations Coordinator

Zach Elmy Ticket Sales Representative

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Hannah Jurgens Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships

Jeff Hem Director of Broadcasting

Jay Evans Business Development Manager

Benjamin Whalen Director of Partnership Activation

Carlie Jamison Partnership Activation Assistant

MARKETING & PROMOTIONS

Christopher Jones Senior Director of Marketing

Rae Nead Promotions & Entertainment Manager

Buddy Yelton Mascot Coordinator

Sam Walters Event Production Coordinator

Carissa Goetz Digital Marketing Coordinator

Kyler Vaughn Event Production Assistant

CREATIVE SERVICES

Neil Rosan Director of Creative Services

Drew Gibby Lead Graphic Designer

Anna Caton Graphic Designer

Zayne Spangler Video Production Assistant

RETAIL

Wade Becker Director of Retail

Frank Paruzynski Merchandise Manager

COMMUNICATIONS

Cory Hilborne Communications Manager

COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Katie McMullen Community Relations Manager

Ashlee Jarrett Community Relations & Entertainment Assistant

OPERATIONS

Hannah Onken Director of Stadium Operations

Caleb Yorks Senior Stadium Operations Manager

Matt Sears Stadium Operations Manager

Kyle Domin Stadium Operations Assistant

Brady Lachemann Stadium Operations Assistant

Kobe Pridemore Stadium Operations Assistant

Faith Eubank Fan Experience Manager

Thomas Trotter Head Groundskeeper

Shay Adams Assistant Groundskeeper

Kris Burke Assistant Groundskeeper

Matt Gallant Clubhouse & Equipment Manager

Patrick King Visiting Clubhouse Manager

Griffin McIlwee Clubhouse Assistant

Chuck Jones Clubhouse Assistant

SODEXO LIVE! (FOOD SERVICE)

Buddy Richardson General Manager

David Vigliotta Executive Chef

Randy Tozzie Senoir Sous Chef

Chad Beard Warehouse Manager

Pete Sarantakos Concessions Manager

Alley Benefield Office Manager

Nikyra Beasley Staffing Manager

Renita Fuqua Specialty Concessions Manager

Lori Breslow Accounting Manager

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CLEAR BAGS ONLY

Clear bags under 12x12x6 will be the only bags allowed in the ballpark. Diaper bags and purchases under 5x9 are excluded & subject to search.

CLEANING PRACTICES

Frequently touches areas will be regularly sanitized prior to, during, and after all events. Hand sanitizer stations will be posted inside each suite, as well as throughout the venue.

Team

POLICIES DOCTORS Ballpark

FOOD & DRINK PURCHASES

All transactions are cashless and purchases at the concessions and merchandise points-of-sale must be made with a credit or debit card only. Apple and Google Pay are also accepted.

MOBILE TICKETING

Tickets for your events are 100% mobile entry to ensure contactless entry. To login and access your tickets, visit NashvilleSounds.com.

Kitan Akinosho, MD

Tomás Escalona, MD

Christopher Frey, MD

Candler Matthews, MD

Wikien Hung Pinto, MD

Anant Shukla, MD

Nicholas Strasser, MD

Douglas Weikert, MD

ERIC BOWMAN, MD Head Team Physician Orthopedics Sports Medicine

SCOTT,

CHANG, MD

IL - EAST

ABB TEAM NAME

BUF Buffalo Bison

AFFILIATE

Toronto Blue Jays

CLT Charlotte Knights Chicago White Sox

DUR Durham Bulls Tampa Bay Rays

JAX Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Miami Marlins

LHV Lehigh Valley IronPigs Philadelphia Phillies

NOR Norfolk Tides Baltimore Orioles

ROC Rochester Red Wings Washington Nationals

SWB Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders New York Yankees

SYR Syracuse Mets New York Mets

WOR Worcester Red Sox

IL - WEST

ABB TEAM NAME

Boston Red Sox

AFFILIATE

COL Columbus Clippers Cleveland Guardians

IND Indianapolis Indians

GWN Gwinnett Stripers

IOW Iowa Cubs

Pittsburgh Pirates

Atlanta Braves

MEM Memphis Redbirds St. Louis Cardinals

Chicago Cubs

NAS Nashville Sounds Milwaukee Brewers

LOU Louisville Bats

OMA Omaha Storm Chasers

STP St. Paul Saints

LEAGUE JEFF HEM International Sounds PxP Broadcaster

TOL Toledo Mud Hens

Cincinnati Reds

Kansas City Royals

Minnesota Twins

Detroit Tigers

Jeff Hem continues to serve as the “Voice of the Sounds” for the 2025 season. He enters his 14th year in Music City and his 22nd overall season behind the microphone.

In 2012, Hem arrived in Nashville with eight seasons and over 1,100 games professional baseball experience under his belt. He spent the previous seven season with the Single-A Kane County Cougars of the Midwest League, including 2009 when the Cougars, then an A’s affiliate, were managed by former Sounds skipper Steve Scarsone.

Career highlights for the 43-year-old include making his regular season Major League broadcast debut in June 2018 with the Oakland A’s for a doubleheader at the Chicago White Sox, being part of the radio broadcast team for the Triple-A All-Star Game in Columbus, Ohio, in July 2018, and calling the inaugural game at First Horizon Park on April 17, 2015. While with the Cougars, he also enjoyed the opportunity to call two minor league games at Wrigley Field in Chicago and Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

His additional duties for the Sounds include sponsorship and corporate sales and performing public speaking engagements. In the offseason, Hem continues to call the play-by-play action for several college and high school games on television and radio.