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.
COACHING STAFF
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# 19 Ashby, Aaron Right 6' 2" 200 26 05/24/1998 Kansas City, MO 4th Round 2018 # 43 Civale, Aaron Right 6’ 1” 245 29 06/12/1995 Boston, MA Trade (TB) 2024
52 Deivi, García Right 5’ 11” 194 26 05/19/1999 Bonao, DR Free Agent 2024 # 53 Hall, DL Left 6’ 1” 204 26 09/19/1998 Valdosta, GA Trade (BAL) 2024
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
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
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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.
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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, MD
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.
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