OFFICIAL GAME DAY PUBLICATION OF THE RICHMOND FLYING SQUIRRELS
SEÑOR SQUIRREL Entering his 10th season in Richmond, Venezuelan Eliezer Zambrano is a community ambassador for MiLB’s Copa de la Diversión program. EDITION NO. 2 OF 13 | APRIL 18-24, 2019
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HOMESTAND LINEUP 4/18
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IN-YOUR-FACE FIREWORKS
Multi-Cultural Night & postgame In-Your-Face Fireworks presented by CarMax & 100.9 Jack FM | Reading Night No. 2 | Live pregame entertainment by ACCA Shrine 6:35 Temple Sauerkrauts | On-field pregame entertainment GATES: 5:30 p.m. by the Red Lantern dancers
4/19
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4/20
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COPA DE LA DIVERSIÓN
Las Ardillas Voladoras de Richmond | Luchador mask giveaway (1,000 fans 15 & older) presented by ESPN Richmond | Postgame kids run the bases presented by Richmond Family Magazine | Live pregame & in-game entertainment by Salsa Guy Richmond
IN-YOUR-FACE FIREWORKS
VCU Night featuring Michael Gilmore, Xavier Jackson & Head Coach Mike Rhoades presented by Sports Radio 910 The Fan | Postgame In-Your-Face Fireworks presented by VA 811 | Live pregame entertainment by The Peppas
FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR
Enjoy happy hour drink specials from 6-8 PM each Friday home game in Funnville. Specials include $2 12-ounce domestic beers at all concession stands, Beer Express carts and The Thirsty Acorn as well as $2 fountain sodas at the Pepsi Fountain (located near the Papa John’s stand).
ALL-STARS: Representatives from Genworth pose for a photo with former Major League All-Star Ryan Klesko as part of the ceremonies on Opening Night. Real Life Studios photo
4/22
BARK IN THE PARK
4/23
T-SHIRT TUESDAY
4/24
EDUCATION DAY
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Brandon Crawford hat hair giveaway (1,000 fans 15 & older) presented by Off Leash K-9 Training & Mix 98.1 | Dogs admitted free (Sections 101-103, 6:35 203-204 & General Admission first-base side) | Live GATES: 5:30 p.m. pregame entertainment by the Jangling Reinharts
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Race car driver T-shirt giveaway (1,500 fans 15 & older) presented by CBS 6, Big 98.5 & Boomer Magazine | Retirement Party | Silver Squirrels game 6:35 | Reading Night No. 3 | Live pregame entertainment GATES: 5:30 p.m. by the Big Enough Band
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Education Day featuring Captain Bruster & Historic Jamestowne presented by Mary Baldwin University, CBS 6 & 103.7 Play & co-sponsored by Carrabba’s 10:35 AM Italian Grill | Pregame player Q&A | Live pregame GATES: 9:30 a.m. entertainment by the Bopcats
SQUIRREL TAILS KIDS CLUB
All kids 14 & younger are invited to join the FREE Squirrel Tails Kids Club. Kids club members receive a voucher book redeemable for a FREE ticket to every Sunday game featuring giveaways and kids-themed entertainment! Register online at SquirrelsBaseball.com/KidsClub
ON THE COVER: Flying Squirrels bullpen catcher Eliezer Zambrano poses in front of a luchador standup while wearing the team’s Ardillas Voladoras uniform. James Loving photo
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WELCOME TO FUNNVILLE Dear Flying Squirrels Family, Welcome back to your Diamond. It’s hard to believe that 2019 is the TENTH season of Flying Squirrels Baseball. Time flies when you’re having FUNN here on the Boulevard. Thanks to your continued support and enthusiasm, we will welcome our FOUR MILLIONTH FAN at The Diamond this season. We couldn’t have better friends and neighbors. We remain dedicated and committed to the greater Richmond community and love being one of the many great things the RVA has to offer. The City of Richmond is booming and it’s a great time for us to host the Eastern League All-Star Week for the first time in 27 years. The festivities will begin on Sunday, July 7, with a special Kickoff ceremony at Brown’s Island, and, on Monday, July 8, there will be an All-Star Country Music Jam at Virginia Credit Union Live! featuring Big & Rich. Fans can then enjoy a special Celebrity Home Run Derby, Funnville Fanfest and the 2019 Eastern League All-Star Game, at The Diamond, on Tuesday and Wednesday. In 2019, we’ll happily continue our long-term relationship with the San Francisco Giants. As we have done every year, we continue to improve and renovate The Diamond. This season, we’ve added a new high-tech videoboard, which will be attached to our current scoreboard. This videoboard will allow us to show you fun video clips, cartoons and live feeds from around the ballpark. While we’re continuing to better your in-ballpark experience, we remain excited that momentum is continuing toward the new state of the art stadium that RVA and the Squirrels deserve. We are grateful to VCU, the City and neighboring Counties for their cooperation in moving toward this goal. To help celebrate our tenth anniversary, our packed promotional schedule will feature giveaways recognizing ten memorable past players, including Brandon Crawford, Chris Shaw, Brandon Belt, Joe Panik and Steven Duggar. We will also bring back ten memorable past promotions, such as appearances by the Human Cannonball, Legends of Wrestling and Gatorland. I have no doubt that the 2019 season will be the Squirrels’ greatest ever and that we’re all going to have a great time. I look forward to being at The Diamond much more often this year and I can’t wait to spend time with you all. HAVE FUNN, GO NUTS! Enjoy your time here in FUNNVILLE! All the Best,
Lou DiBella President & Managing General Partner Richmond Flying Squirrels Professional Baseball Club 7
WELCOME TO FUNNVILLE
Welcome to Funnville, RVA baseball fans! OurWelcome own Richmond Flying Squirrels starting their 10th season here at The Diamond and we’re all in for the to Funnville RVAare baseball fans! home team, returning skipper Willie Harris and the pursuit of a 2019 Eastern League championship. Our own Richmond Flying Squirrels are starting their 9th season here at The Diamond
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WELCOME TO FUNNVILLE April 4, 2019 Dear Richmond Flying Squirrels fans, Welcome back to The Diamond, home of the Richmond Flying Squirrels, for another exciting season of Eastern League Baseball. Each trip to the ballpark promises to create future memories for fans of all ages as they get to see the next wave of Major League stars Aprilyou’ve 4, 2019 come to expect. These future Major provide the exciting Double-A baseball action League stars along with a fresh new lineup of entertainment and premium giveaways make Dear Richmond fans, The Diamond the placeFlying to beSquirrels in 2019.
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4 Opening Night Celebration Featuring Ryan Klesko & LIT! Dueling Fireworks presented by Chick-fil-A & Virginia Birth Father Registry 5 Copa de la Diversión Blue Demon Jr. Lucha Libre Wrestler Appearance & Friday Happy Hour 6 In-Your-Face Fireworks, Caturday Festival & Big Guy Jersey Auction 7 10th Season Fleece Blanket Giveaway (1,000 All Ages) presented by Pepsi 8 Bark in the Park & The Dynamo Dogs presented by Pet Pleasers 9 Salute to Running, Running Shirt Giveaway (1,500 15 & Up) & Reading Night No. 1 10 Education Day No. 1 (10:35 AM) 18 In-Your-Face Fireworks, Multi-Cultural Night & Reading Night No. 2 19 Copa de la Diversión Luchador Mask Giveaway (1,000 15 & Up) & Friday Happy Hour 20 In-Your-Face Fireworks & VCU Night presented by VA 811 22 Bark in the Park & Brandon Crawford Hat Hair Giveaway (1,000 15 & Up) presented by Off Leash 23 Retirement Party, Race Car Driver T-Shirt Giveaway (1,500 15 & Up) & Reading Night No. 3 24 Education Day No. 2 (10:35 AM)
MAY may
2 In-Your-Face Fireworks, Gently Used Car Giveaway & Reading Night No. 4 3 Copa de la Diversión Wristband Giveaway (1,000 14 & Under) presented by Capital One, Scout Night & Friday Happy Hour 4 In-Your-Face Fireworks & Star Wars Night 5 10th Season Youth Jersey Giveaway (1,000 14 & Under) presented by Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU 6 Bark in the Park & 10th Season Umbrella Giveaway (1,000 15 & Up) presented by Elephant Insurance 7 Chris Shaw #Shawsome T-Shirt Giveaway (1,500 15 & Up) 8 RVA Day (12:05 PM) 16 In-Your-Face Fireworks, Rotary Night & Joe T Emoji Towel Giveaway (1,000 15 & Up) 17 Copa de la Diversión Cape Giveaway (1,000 14 & Under) presented by Richmond Times-Dispatch, Scout Night & Friday Happy Hour 18 In-Your-Face Fireworks & Faith Night presented by Markel 19 Nickelodeon Day Featuring Paw Patrol & Jersey Auction, First Responders Day & 6th Annual Postgame Guns & Hoses Charity Softball Game 21 Salute to Sinatra, Tuxedo T-Shirt Giveaway (1,500 15 & Up) & Pregame Warning Track Stroll 22 ‘80s Hair Band Tribute & Charlie Culberson Bobblehair Giveaway (1,000 15 & Up) presented by Enterprise 23 In-Your-Face Fireworks & Dance Night 28 10th Season Camo T-Shirt Giveaway (1,500 15 & Up) presented by Virginia Birth Father Registry 29 Patrick Henry Bobblehead Giveaway (1,000 15 & Up) presented by Bojangles’ 30 In-Your-Face Fireworks & Human Cannonball Launch
JUNE june
11 Dodgeball Tribute T-Shirt Giveaway (1,500 15 & Up) & Fitness Night 12 The Fan Appreciation Night & Fanny Pack Giveaway (1,000 15 & Up) 13 In-Your-Face Fireworks & Grateful Fans Night presented by River City Roll 14 Copa de la Diversión Legends of Wrestling Appearance Featuring Jeff Jarrett, Take Down Cancer Night & Friday Happy Hour 15 In-Your-Face Fireworks, ASK Foundation Night presented by Anthem & Hero Jersey Auction 16 Father’s Day & Adam Duvall Mini-Bat Giveaway (1,000 14 & Under) presented by Kings Dominion 24 Bark in the Park, Scott’s Addition Festival, Limited Edition Scott’s Addition Stein Giveaway (1,000 21 & Up) & 804 Jersey Auction 25 Hunter Strickland Patriotic T-Shirt Giveaway (1,500 15 & Up) presented by Pepsi
26 Arabian Nights Live Camel Appearance presented by New Kent Winery 27 In-Your-Face Fireworks & Pride Night 28 Copa de la Diversión Soccer Scarf Giveaway (1,000 21 & Up) presented by Budweiser, Women’s World Cup Kickoff & Friday Happy Hour 29 In-Your-Face Fireworks & Military Appreciation Night 30 Youth Yoga Day
JULY july
4 Independence Day Celebration & Dueling Fireworks presented by Chick-fil-A & Virginia Birth Father Registry 5 Copa de la Diversión Gatorland Appearance & Friday Happy Hour 6 In-Your-Face Fireworks & Party Like It’s 1999 presented by Mr. Rooter 7 Brandon Belt Baby Giraffe Hat Giveaway (1,000 14 & Under), Nature Cat Appearance presented by Community Idea Stations & Mayor Levar Stoney’s All-Star Week Kickoff on Brown’s Island 8 All-Star Country Music Jam Featuring Big & Rich at Virginia Credit Union LIVE! at Richmond Raceway 9 Celebrity Home Run Derby & Funnville Fan Fest 10 2019 Eastern League All-Star Game presented by Genworth 18 In-Your-Face Fireworks, Virginia Tech Night Featuring Andre Davis & Goochland Night 19 Copa de la Diversión Wrestling Socks Giveaway (1,000 15 & Up) presented by Mountain Dew & Friday Happy Hour 20 In-Your-Face Fireworks, Lunar Landing Night, Astronaut Jersey Auction & Steven Duggarnaut Bobblehead Giveaway (1,000 15 & Up) presented by Mason-McDuffie Mortgage Corp. 21 Kids Don’t Try This at Home Featuring The Amazing Tyler 22 Bark in the Park, Richmond HushPuppies Night & Jersey Auction presented by Ardent Craft Ales 23 Matt Duffy “Duffman” Tank Top Giveaway (1,500 21 & Up) presented by Bud Light 24 Summer Camp Day (12:05 PM) presented by Goldfish Swim School 30 Joe Panik “Panik Button” T-Shirt Giveaway (1,500 15 & Up) 31 Greek Festival & Retail Merchants Association Night
AUGUST august
1 In-Your-Face Fireworks & Faith Night presented by Puritan Cleaners 9 Copa de la Diversión Legends of Wrestling Appearance Featuring Konnan & Friday Happy Hour 10 In-Your-Face Fireworks & Pop Sensations Night 11 Once Upon a Time Day & Miniature Horse Bobblehead Giveaway (1,000 14 & Under) 16 Copa de la Diversión Lucha Nutzy Bobblehead Giveaway (1,000 15 & Up) presented by Mountain Dew & Friday Happy Hour 17 In-Your-Face Fireworks, Squirrelstock & Tie-Dye Jersey Auction presented by Alzheimer’s Assoc. Greater Rich. 18 Video Game Madness & 8-Bit Squirrels Youth T-Shirt Giveaway (1,000 14 & Under) 19 Bark in the Park, Dog Adoption Day, Pregame Pooch Parade & Fredericksburg Night presented by VCA Animal Hosptial 20 Go Nuts! Night, Zinger T-Shirt Giveaway (1,500 15 & Up) & Tri-Cities Night presented by Seredni Tire 21 RVA Night presented by James River Air 30 Copa de la Diversión Postgame Mini Wrestling & Friday Happy Hour 31 In-Your-Face Fireworks & Lifesize Nutzy Gnome Giveaway
SEPTEMBER september
1 In-Your-Face Fireworks, Wizarding Night & Kelby Tomlinson Specs Giveaway (1,000 14 & Under) 2 Bark in the Park, Labor Day Celebration & Fan Appreciation Day (1:05 PM)
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2019 FIELD STAFF
WILLIE
HARRIS MANAGER
OPENING DAY AGE: 40 BATS-THROWS: Left-Right BORN: June 22, 1978 The upcoming season marks Willie Harris’ third as a manager in the minors. He began his coaching career with the Chicago White Sox system in 2016 as the hitting coach for the Great Falls Voyagers (Advanced Rookie – Pioneer League). He was promoted to manager of the Winston-Salem Dash (Advanced-A – Carolina League) in 2017, going 56-83 as the club posted the third-best team batting average (.263) in the circuit. During his first season with the Flying Squirrels in 2018, Harris led the team to a 62-76 record. The team saw two players, Aramis Garcia and Ray
Black, rise from Double-A to the majors by the end of the year for the first time in their careers. Harris, 40, becomes just the second manager in franchise history to lead the club for multiple seasons, joining Dave Machemer (2011-13) A native of Cairo, Ga., Harris played 12 seasons in the majors with the Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves, Washington Nationals, New York Mets and Cincinnati Reds. Harris notably scored the lone run in Game 4 of the 2005 World Series as the White Sox capped a sweep of the Houston Astros.
GLENN
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OPENING DAY AGE: 48 BATS-THROWS: Right-Left BORN: Nov. 5, 1970 Glenn Dishman, 48, returns for his fourth season with the San Francisco organization and his second with the Flying Squirrels. Under his direction in 2018, Richmond pitchers combined for a 3.91 ERA, fifth-best in the Eastern League, and compiled 39 saves, tied for second-most in the league. He joined the Giants organization as the pitching coach for the rookie-level Arizona League affiliate in 2016. The team reached 14
the league’s championship series in 2017 and ranked third in the circuit with 525 strikeouts on the year. As a player, Dishman began his professional career with the San Diego Padres organization in 1993 and reached the majors for the first time in 1995. After splitting 1996 between San Diego and the Philadelphia Phillies, he concluded his MLB career in 1997 with the Detroit Tigers. Overall, he appeared in 33 MLB games and made 21 starts.
2019 FIELD STAFF
FRANSICO
MORALES HITTING COACH
OPENING DAY AGE: 46 BATS-THROWS: Right-Right BORN: Jan. 31, 1973 Fransico Morales, 46, returns for his second season as hitting coach for the Flying Squirrels and his second overall with the San Francisco organization after Richmond’s hitters ranked third in the league in doubles (240) last year. A native of the Dominican Republic, Morales coached in the San Diego Padres’ system from 2014 through 2016. He was the hitting coach for the San Antonio Missions (Double-A – Texas League), managed the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Single-A – Midwest League) in 2015 and began the 2016 season as the manager of the Lake
Elsinore Storm (Advanced-A – California League). Beginning in 2005, Morales spent two years as an instructor at the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Dominican Academy. He coached with the Yakima Bears (Short-season – Northwest League) in 2007 and the South Bend Silver Hawks (Single-A – Midwest League) from 2008-10. From 2010-13, Morales was a bullpen catcher with the Cleveland Indians. Morales played parts of eight minor league seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Montreal Expos and independent teams.
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NAVA
FUNDAMENTALS COACH OPENING DAY AGE: 50 BATS-THROWS: Right-Right BORN: Nov. 28, 1968 Lipso Nava is back with the Flying Squirrels after spending 2018 as the manager for the San Jose Giants (Advanced-A – California League). This year marks his 12th season with the Giants organization and his second in Richmond, where he served as the hitting coach in 2017. Prior to his first run with the Flying Squirrels, Nava was San Jose’s manager in 2016 and the club’s hitting coach the previous three seasons. He spent three years as the hitting coach for Au-
gusta (Single-A – South Atlantic League) from 2008-10. Nava managed Augusta in 2011 and 2012, leading the GreenJackets to the South Atlantic League postseason in 2011. In 2016, Nava was named as the Venezuelan Winter League’s Manager of the Year with Aguilas del Zulia. As a player, Nava was an infielder across seven minor-league seasons with the Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs organizations, reaching as high as Triple-A. 15
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ELIEZER
ZAMBRANO BULLPEN CATCHER
OPENING DAY AGE: 32 BATS-THROWS: Switch-Right BORN: Sept. 16, 1986 A member of the Flying Squirrels since the club’s inaugural season in 2010, Eliezer Zambrano returns for his second season as the team’s bullpen coach in 2019. “The Original Squirrel” played for the team in each of its first eight seasons from 2010 through 2017, totaling 216 games and 691
GARRET T
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ATHLETIC TRAINER A member of the Flying Squirrels’ staff in 2017, Garrett Havig returns to Richmond after spending the 2018 season as the Giants’ Assistant Coordinator of Minor League Medical. Entering his 10th overall season with San Francisco, Havig joined the organization in 2010 as the athletic trainer for rookie-level team in the Arizona League. He climbed to short-season Salem-Keizer the next year, spent the 2012-13 seasons with SingleA Augusta and the next three years with Advanced-A San Jose. 16
plate appearances. Overall, he spent 12 seasons as a player in the Giants system before transitioning to coaching for the 2018 season. Off the field, Zambrano has been a constant representative of the Flying Squirrels in the Richmond community through kids camps, events and community appearances.
JOHN
MEDICI
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING John Medici is back with the Flying Squirrels for his second year as the strength & conditioning coach in Richmond and his third overall with the San Francisco organization. He previously held the same role with San Jose in 2017 before joining the Richmond staff last season. Prior to joining the Giants, Medici served as the physical performance coach in the Colorado Rockies organization with the Modesto Nuts (Advanced-A – California League) in 2016.
2019 MEDICAL STAFF
DR. DOUG
CUTTER, MD TEAM PHYSICIAN Dr. Doug Cutter has been practicing sports medicine in the Richmond area for over 30 years. Ten of those years have been as the Primary Care Sports Medicine physician for the Richmond Flying Squirrels. During those 30 years he has provided sports medicine services for many local high schools, he was the medical director of the Richmond Marathon for 17 years, traveled with and provided sports medicine care to Olympic level athletes in wrestling and field hockey, and currently serves as one of the team physi-
cians for the University of Richmond. He has been recognized in Richmond Magazine as a “Top Doctor” in sports medicine consistently since 2000 as well as a “Top Doctor” in America and is a charter member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. Dr. Cutter graduated from Cortland State University in Upstate New York, attended medical school at Eastern Virginia Medical school, and completed his residency in Family Medicine here in Richmond.
DR. ALEXANDER
VAP, MD TEAM ORTHOPAEDIST Dr. Alexander Vap is an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University. A surgeon in the sports medicine division, he has a focus in complex injuries of the knee, shoulder and hip. In addition to his clinical practice, he provides team coverage to varsity athletes at VCU, Longwood University, Virginia Union University, Richard Bland College, and Virginia State University. He joined the VCU Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in the fall of 2016 after completing an International Complex Knee Sports Medicine Fellowship at Ulleval Hospital in Oslo, Norway. Dr. Vap completed his undergraduate education at Harvard University in 2004 where he graduated cum laude with a B.A. in European history. While at Harvard, he was a member of
the varsity lacrosse team and was voted team captain his senior season. After graduating, Dr. Vap received his medical degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston Salem, North Carolina, in 2010. He was then accepted to Duke University for his orthopaedic surgery training. During his time at Duke, Dr. Vap provided physician coverage for most of Duke’s varsity athletic teams including the men’s football, basketball, and lacrosse teams. He then went on to complete the prestigious sports medicine fellowship at the Steadman Clinic in Vail, Colorado. In addition to his clinical duties, Dr. Vap provided team coverage for the US Ski and Snowboard teams, whom he continues to work with. 17
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HOW TO SCORE A GAME Keep score throughout the game on pages 18 and 19. Fans may already have their own way of scoring, but here is a basic outline: Starting Lineup & Position Numbers Fill in the starting lineup. Starting lineups can be found in the Elephant Insurance Fan Zone posted behind home plate. Each position is assigned a number. These numbers will be used when you record fielding plays • Pitcher - 1 • Second Base - 4 • Left Field - 7 • Catcher - 2 • Third Base - 5 • Center Field - 8 • First Base - 3 • Shortstop - 6 • Right Field - 9 • Designated hitter- DH Scoring Plays Once each batter is finished with his at-bat, fill in what happened in the appropriate inning column next to that player’s name. Shorthand for plays are listed to the right. Here are examples of how to score certain plays: • Ground Out: The third baseman fields the ball and throws to first base for the out. That would be scored as 5-3. • Fly Out: The batter hits a fly out to the left fielder. That would be scored as F-7. Shorthand • Strikeout: Simply write a K if the batter 1B Single strikes out. If the batter strikes out looking (not swinging), then a backward K is is 2B Double used to score. 3B Triple • Single: If the batter hits a single, act as if there is a diamond shape in HR Home Run the scoring box (example below) and draw a BB Walk line to first base. Simply write 1B in the corner. You will use this diamond K Strikeout pattern to chart each runner’s path around Strikeout Looking the bases. • Scoring: If any of the runners end up SB Stolen Base scoring, you will complete the diamond F Fly Out shape and shade it in. SF Sacrifice Fly Scoring Example SAC Sacrifice L Line Out SQUIRRELS 1 P U Unassisted LINEUP FC Fielder’s Choice 1 Heath Quinn 8 5-3 HBP Hit By Pitch HR WP Wild Pitch 2 Ryan Howard 6 PB Passed Ball DP Double Play 3 Joey Bart 2 F-8 E Error IBB Intentional Walk 4 C.J Hinojosa 5 K BK Balk 19
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BINGHAMTON RUMBLE PONIES
AFFILIATE: Cleveland Indians MANAGER: Rouglas Odor 2018 RECORD: 78-62 (2nd) BALLPARK: Canal Park WEBSITE: akronrubberducks.com
AFFILIATE: New York Mets MANAGER: Kevin Boles 2018 RECORD: 64-76 (5th) BALLPARK: NYSEG Stadium WEBSITE: bingrp.com
ALTOONA CURVE
HARTFORD YARD GOATS
AFFILIATE: Pittsburgh Pirates MANAGER: Michael Ryan 2018 RECORD: 78-60 (1st) BALLPARK: Peoples Natural Gas Field WEBSITE: altoonacurve.com
AFFILIATE: Colorado Rockies MANAGER: Warren Schaeffer 2018 RECORD: 65-72 (3rd) BALLPARK: Dunkin’ Donuts Park WEBSITE: yardgoatsbaseball.com
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AFFILIATE: Baltimore Orioles MANAGER: Buck Britton 2018 RECORD: 67-71 (4th) BALLPARK: Prince George’s Stadium WEBSITE: baysox.com
AFFILIATE: Toronto Blue Jays MANAGER: Mike Mordecai 2018 RECORD: 76-62 (2nd) BALLPARK: Northeast Delta Dental Stadium WEBSITE: nhfishercats.com
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PORTLAND SEA DOGS
AFFILIATE: Detroit Tigers MANAGER: Mike Rabelo 2018 RECORD: 63-77 (5th) BALLPARK: UPMC Park WEBSITE: seawolves.com
AFFILIATE: Boston Red Sox MANAGER: Joe Oliver 2018 RECORD: 63-76 (6th) BALLPARK: Hadlock Field WEBSITE: seadogs.com
HARRISBURG SENATORS
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AFFILIATE: Washington Nationals MANAGER: Matthew LeCroy 2018 RECORD: 72-65 (3rd) BALLPARK: FNB Field WEBSITE: senatorsbaseball.com
AFFILIATE: Philadelphia Phillies MANAGER: Shawn Williams 2018 RECORD: 64-73 (4th) BALLPARK: FirstEnergy Stadium WEBSITE: fightins.com
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TRENTON THUNDER
AFFILIATE: San Francisco Giants MANAGER: Willie Harris 2018 RECORD: 62-76 (5th) BALLPARK: The Diamond WEBSITE: squirrelsbaseball.com
AFFILIATE: New York Yankees MANAGER: Patrick Osborn 2018 RECORD: 79-61 (1st) BALLPARK: Arm & Hammer Park WEBSITE: trentonthunder.com
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B-T HT. WT. BIRTHDATE BIRTHPLACE
R-R L-L R-R R-R R-R R-R R-R L-L R-R R-R R-R R-R L-L
38 35 34 30 17 32 24 39 29 18 27 26 36
Dario Agrazal Jake Brentz Vincente Campos Matt Eckelman Yeudy Garcia Angel German Scooter Hightower Sean Keselica James Marvel Tate Scioneaux Beau Sulser Pedro Vasquez Cam Vieaux
6-2 240 6-1 195 6-3 230 6-3 281 6-2 220 6-4 241 6-3 220 6-2 204 6-4 205 6-0 219 6-0 198 6-4 190 6-3 200
12.28.94 9.14.94 7.27.92 10.6.93 10.6.92 5.25.96 10.15.93 6.14.93 9.17.93 12.14.92 5.5.94 9.23.95 12.5.93
Aguadulce, Panama Ballwin, MO La Guaira, VZ Shawnee, KS Sabana Yegua, Azua, DR Bani, DR Clarksville, TN Summit, NJ San Francisco, CA Reserve, LA Escondido, CA Santo Domingo, DR Novi, MI
NO. CATCHERS
B-T HT. WT. BIRTHDATE BIRTHPLACE
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R-R 5-11 200 R-R 6-1 210
Jason Delay Arden Pabst
3.7.95 3.14.95
Plano, TX Los Angeles, CA
NO. INFIELDERS
B-T HT. WT. BIRTHDATE BIRTHPLACE
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Stephen Alemais Robbie Glendinning Hunter Owen Brett Pope Jerrick Suiter Mitchell Tolman
5-11 6-1 5-11 5-11 6-2 5-10
190 201 197 181 253 195
4.12.95 10.6.95 9.22.93 5.28.96 3.4.93 6.8.94
New York, NY Perth, Austrailia Evansville, IN Statesville, NC Valparaiso, IN Irvine, CA
NO. OUTFIELDERS
B-T HT. WT. BIRTHDATE BIRTHPLACE
R-R R-L L-R R-R
23 5 7 6
Logan Hill Bralin Jackson Bligh Madris Ryan Peurifoy
6-3 226 5-11 212 6-0 208 6-1 207
5.26.93 12.2.93 2.29.96 3.26.95
NO. COACHES
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Manager Pitching Coach Hitting Coach Coach Athletic Trainer Strength & Conditioning Coach
Michael Ryan Joel Hanrahan Jon Nunnally Salvador Paniagua Justin Ahrens Joe Schlesinger
Pensacola, FL Independence, MO Las Vegas, NV Peachtree City, GA
CURVE AT A GLANCE The Altoona Curve figure to contend for the Eastern League title once again, two years after winning it all in 2017. Manager Michael Ryan returns for his third season and welcomes back 15 players who spent time with the Curve in 2018. Southpaw Cam Vieaux is one of the arms to watch in the Curve rotation. The 2018 Altoona Curve Pitcher of the Year collected team-high nine wins with Altoona last year. This season’s Curve roster features four of Baseball America’s top 30 Pirates prospects: infielder Stephen Alemais (26) and right-hander Dario Agrazal (29), as well as outfielder Jared Oliva (19) and right-hander Gage Hinsz (28) – both currently on the injured list.
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Aaron Brown Kyle Dohy Thomas Eshelman Bailey Falter JD Hammer Jakob Hernandez Luke Leftwich Mauricio Llovera Adonis Medina David Parkinson Alexis Rivero Ramon Rosso Addison Russ
6-2 223 6-2 188 6-3 210 6-4 175 6-3 215 6-4 260 6-3 205 5-11 200 6-1 185 6-2 210 6-0 225 6-4 215 6-1 190
6.20.92 9.17.96 6.20.94 4.24.97 7.12.94 5.19.96 6.9.94 4.17.96 12.18.96 12.14.95 10.18.94 6.9.96 10.29.94
West Hills, CA Covina, CA Carlsbad, CA Chino Hills, CA Windsor, CO Georgetown, TX Phoenix, AZ Anaca, VZ Santo Domingo, DR Henrico, VA Palo Negro, VZ Santo Domingo, DR Amarillo, TX
NO. CATCHERS
B-T HT. WT. BIRTHDATE BIRTHPLACE
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R-R 6-2 210 S-R 6-0 205
Austin Bossart Henri Lartigue
NO. INFIELDERS
15 6 7 13 11
7.4.93 2.24.95
Murray, KY Memphis, TN
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Ali Castillo R-R Grenny Cumana R-R Arquimedes Gamboa S-R Darick Hall L-R Luke Williams R-R
5-9 5-5 6-0 6-4 6-1
180 145 175 236 180
6.19.89 11.10.95 9.23.97 7.25.95 8.9.96
Maracaibo, VZ Barcelona, VZ Guiria, VZ Hereford, AZ Laguna Niguel, CA
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B-T HT. WT. BIRTHDATE BIRTHPLACE
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17 34 3 2 5
Adam Haseley Austin Listi Mickey Moniak Cornelius Randolph Josh Stephen
6-1 195 6-0 218 6-2 185 5-11 205 6-0 185
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Shawn Williams Aaron Fultz Tyler Henson Nelson Prada Mike Hefta Kenny Matanane
4.12.96 11.5.93 5.13.98 6.2.97 9.22.97
Windermere, FL Dallas, TX Carlsbad, CA Williamson, GA Newport Beach, CA
FIGHTIN PHILS AT A GLANCE The Reading Fightin Phils feature three former Philadelphia Phillies first-round draft picks, all of whom were top-10 overall picks: Cornelius Randolph (10th overall, 2015), Mickey Moniak (first overall, 2016) and Adam Haseley (eighth overall, 2017). Haseley starred at the University of Virginia, helping the Cavaliers win the College World Series as a freshman in 2015. On the mound, Reading boasts the Phillies’ top pitching prospect in Adonis Medina. The right-hander was added to Philadelphia’s 40-man roster during the offseason. Mauricio Llovera is another arm to keep an eye on — the right-hander is considered the 15th-best prospect in the Phillies organization.
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RICHMOND FLYING SQUIRRELS ROSTER As of April 12, 2019 NO. PITCHERS
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Fernando Abad Melvin Adon Brandon Beachy Alfred Gutierrez Ryan Halstead Kieran Lovegrove Conner Menez Connor Overton Nolan Riggs Sam Selman Logan Webb Garrett Williams Sam Wolff
6-1 220 6-3 232 6-2 220 6-1 200 6-5 220 6-3 200 6-2 198 6-0 190 6-8 230 6-3 190 6-1 222 6-0 197 6-0 200
12.17.85 6.9.94 9.3.86 6.12.95 5.13.92 7.28.94 5.29.95 7.24.94 5.22.93 11.14.90 11.18.96 9.15.94 4.14.91
La Romana, DR Santo Domingo, DR Kokomo, IN Nueva Esparta, VZ Pomona, CA Johannesburg, South Africa Hollister, CA Richmond, VA Houston, TX Austin, TX Rocklin, CA Lubbock, TX Rapid City, SD
NO. CATCHERS
B-T HT. WT. BIRTHDATE BIRTHPLACE
7 14
L-R 5-9 225 R-R 5-9 230
Jin-De Jhang Hamlet Marte
5.17.93 2.3.94
Taitung, Taiwan Salcedo, DR
NO. INFIELDERS
B-T HT. WT. BIRTHDATE BIRTHPLACE
R-R R-R R-R R-R L-L
26 6 46 1 28
Jonah Arenado Ryan Howard Levi Michael Jalen Miller Brock Stassi
6-3 195 6-0 202 5-8 175 5-11 175 6-2 190
2.3.95 7.25.94 2.9.91 12.19.96 8.7.89
Newport Beach, CA St. Peters, MO Winston-Salem, NC Atlanta, GA Sacramento, CA
NO. OUTFIELDERS
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R-R R-R R-R R-R L-R
18 8 13 9 34
Dylan Davis Johneshwy Fargas Jacob Heyward Heath Quinn Chris Shaw
6-0 216 6-1 170 6-3 205 6-3 220 6-3 226
7.20.93 12.15.94 8.1.95 6.7.95 10.20.93
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Manager Pitching Coach Hitting Coach Fundamentals Coach Bullpen Catcher Athletic Trainer Strength & Conditioning Coach
Willie Harris Glenn Dishman Francisco Morales Lipso Nava Eliezer Zambrano Garrett Havig Jon Medici
Bellevue, WA Carolina, PR McDonough, GA Birmingham, AL Stoneham, MA
FLYING SQUIRRELS AT A GLANCE Pitching has been the Flying Squirrels’ strength so far this season, featuring three starting pitchers from last year’s rotation: right-hander Logan Webb, left-hander Conner Menez and left-hander Garrett Williams. Webb is considered the fifth-best prospect in the San Francisco Giants rotation according to Baseball America, while Menez checks in at No. 25 and Williams ranks 21st. Jalen Miller has provided an offensive spark through the first two weeks of the season. While he began the season batting second, Miller has been hitting third over his last few games. As of April 14, Miller ranked seventh in the league in batting average (.375) and tied for first in the league in steals (3).
INF Jalen Miller
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Coolest Place You’ve Ever Visited? Aruba on family vacations
Favorite player growing up? Derek Jeter
What is your walk-up song? Any kind of salsa music
Most Influential People In Your Life? My parents
Best Movie of All-Time? Major League Favorite TV Show? Property Brothers on HGTV Favorite Food? Lasagna or ham & cheese arepas First Concert? Oscar D’León
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By Jake Eisenberg | Richmond Flying Squirrels
nspired by the high-flying excitement of legendary Eventually, it was clear that the legendary luchadores luchadores, the Richmond Flying Squirrels are trans- from Mexico and Latin America were the perfect match for forming into las Ardillas Voladoras for every Friday Richmond’s identity. Lucha libre wrestling is a Hispanic/Latinx home game this season. cultural phenomenon featuring megastar luchadores such The alternate identity is part of Minor League Baseball’s as El Santo and Blue Demon. “Copa de la Diversión” initiative, or “Fun Cup,” a season-long “I learned a lot about the luchador lifestyle and the pasevent series specifically designed to embrace the culture and sion and intrigue behind the larger-than-life figures that call values that resonate most with participating teams’ local His- themselves luchadores,” Elder said. panic/Latinx communities. The program began in 2017 with During every Friday home game (11 dates), the Flying four teams and expanded in 2019 to 72 teams and over 350 Squirrels will suit up in brand-new uniforms as las Ardillas VolaCopa-designated games across Minor League Baseball. doras. The jerseys feature bright and vibrant colors designed The Flying Squirrels introduced their new identity to to represent the exciting and acrobatic style of the legendary the Richmond community at a special event at Huguenot luchadores. As part of the transformation, Nutzy becomes “LuHigh School on March 18 and also ancha Nutzy,” clad in a mask and similarlynounced partnerships with the Virginia styled in eye-popping green and blue. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Each game that las Ardillas VoladoIt’s a great idea from Virginia Hispanic Foundation to build ras take flight also includes a promotion Parney and the community outreach programs and centered around the Copa de la Diver(Flying Squirrels) and I’m develop educational programs for the sión initiative. Fans can meet wrestling so excited.” Latinx and Hispanic communities in legends, collect parts of a las Ardillas the area. Voladoras luchador costume and enjoy Flying Squirrels’ “Through this initiative, we are aimLatinx/Hispanic-style music throughout Eliezer Zambrano ing to make the Flying Squirrels more the ballpark. accessible to area’s Hispanic and Latino The initiative and new uniforms have communities,” Flying Squirrels VP & not only been a source of excitement COO Todd “Parney” Parnell said. “This announcement helps for the community but inside the clubhouse among the playus join others in Minor League Baseball in the wonderful ers and coaches, as well. Bullpen catcher Eliezer Zambrano Copa de la Diversión endeavor, and we will take it full-speed. grew up in Venezuela, but he fell in love with Richmond when We look forward to making an impact through this initiative he joined the Flying Squirrels as a player during the inaugural not only on Friday nights at the ballpark, but in and around 2010 season. Zambrano has been a member of every Flying the community seven days and nights a week.” Squirrels team since 2010 and now resides in Richmond. Las Ardillas Voladoras — the Spanish translation of “Flying “It’s a great idea from Parney and the (Flying Squirrels) Squirrels” — came to life after a lengthy design process and I’m so excited,” Zambrano said. “The opportunities that under the direction of Creative Services and Production (the Flying Squirrels) have for Latin players is good.” Manager Nick Elder, driven by the goal of linking the Flying The first time las Ardillas Voladoras took the field was on Squirrels’ baseball tradition with the community. Since the Saturday, April 6 during Game 1 of a doubleheader after the team’s inception in 2010, Flying Squirrels baseball has been game on Friday, April 5 was postponed due to rain. Not only defined by Nutzy’s high-flying superhero personality, which did las Ardillas Voladoras take the field, but Richmond’s opmirrors the excitement and spectacle fans enjoy at The ponent, the Hartford Yard Goats, transformed into los Chivos Diamond every night. de Hartford — their alternate identity as part of Copa de la “It was definitely an exploration of (Hispanic/Latinx) Diversión — for the contest. culture and learning what aspects overlapped with the The result brought the nearly 6,000 fans in attendance Flying Squirrels,” Elder said. “We went through multiple to their feet to cheer for a new team of high-flying heroes, las variations and concepts.” Ardillas Voladoras.
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LEFT: Bullpen catcher Eliezer Zambrano is in his second season as a member of the Richmond coaching staff after playing parts of eight seasons with the team. James Loving photo
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FUNNVILLE FOOD OPTIONS THE MAIN STANDS (SECTIONS 109 & 112) 6 oz Angus Hamburger 6 oz Angus Cheeseburger Grilled Chicken Sandwich BBQ Pork Sandwich BBQ Beef Brisket Sandwich Hot Dog Chicken Tenders Buffalo Chicken Tenders Corn Dog Mac Brisket Ball Buffalo Drumsticks Cheese Nachos Supreme Nachos Pulled Pork Nachos Squirrely Fries ( Regular and Jumbo) Chili Cheese Fries Pulled Pork Cheese Fries Pickles Fries Soft Pretzel Peanuts Cracker Jacks Chips Cookies Funnel Cake Ice Cream Helmet Deep Fried PB&J
FUNNVILLE STAND (SECTION 212) Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls Footlong Corn Dog Southern Kitchensink ( Hushpuppies, Pork BBQ, Mac & Cheese, with a Bourbon Siracha Sauce)
THE UPPER STANDS (SECTIONS 206 & 212) 6oz Angus Hamburger 6oz Angus Cheeseburger Grilled Chicken Sandwich BBQ Pork Sandwich Hot Dog Chicken Tenders Buffalo Chicken Tenders Corn Dog Cheese Nachos Supreme Nachos Pulled Pork Nachos Squirrely Fries ( Regular and Jumbo) Chili Cheese Fries Pulled Pork Cheese Fries Pickles Fries Soft Pretzel Peanuts Cracker Jacks Chips Cookies
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BUD & BURGERS (MAIN CONCOURSE) Mild Sausage Hot Sausage Brats The Regular Burger The High Cheese Pimento Cheese Burger Quesadilla Burger PB&J Burger Cowboy Burger
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FUNNVILLE FROM A TO Z A Acorn Dollars – An alternative to cash, Acorn Dollars can be used to purchase tickets, parking, merchandise at the Squirrels Nest presented by Retro Brand, items at the concession stands and even games at Nutzyville presented by Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. Acorn Dollars can be purchased in $1 increments through the group sales department by calling 804-359-FUNN (3866) ext. 2. Alcohol Policy – A valid photo ID will be required for the purchase of all alcoholic beverages. Outside alcoholic beverages will not be allowed in The Diamond. No alcoholic beverages will be allowed outside the gates of The Diamond. Alcohol sales end immediately after the last out of the seventh inning. Animals – With the exception of service animals and dogs on Bark in the Park dates, which will take place every Monday home game, animals are not allowed inside The Diamond. ATM – A SunTrust ATM is located on the main concourse next to fan services. Autographs – Flying Squirrels players will sign autographs at their discretion before and after the game. Fans are allowed to line up along the first- and third-base lines in the first row of the Chick-fil-A Field Level seating sections up until 30 minutes before first pitch.
B Birthday Bash – Plan your birthday party with the Flying Squirrels in the Food Lion Party Den. The Birthday Bash package includes Chick-fil-A Field Level seating for the entire party, a visit from the mascots, pizza, a first pitch opportunity for the birthday boy or girl and a special gift. For more information, contact the group sales department by calling 804359-FUNN (3866) ext. 2. Bistro at the Bullpen – Rosie’s Bistro at the Bullpen is the ultimate hospitality experience at The Diamond. The Bistro
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features a three-course all-you-caneat buffet, personal bartender, and exclusive seating down the first-base line that puts you right in the action. For more information or to make a reservation, contact the group sales department by calling 804-359-FUNN (3866) ext. 2. BrandStands – The Brandito BrandStands is a party area at the end of the upper deck down the left-field line in the Terrace Level seating section. Similar to the Party Decks, this area seats 38 guests and features your own BrandStands attendant and BrandStands menu. Interested groups can contact the group sales department at 804-359-FUNN (3866) ext. 2 to make reservations. Budweiser Thirsty Acorn – The Budweiser Thirsty Acorn is located on the main concourse behind home plate and serves beer, chips, Pepsi products and water.
C, D Cameras & Camcorders – Cameras and camcorders are allowed inside The Diamond for personal use only. No professional zoom lenses or tripods will be allowed without prior approval by management. Children’s Ticket Prices – Children ages 3 and younger are admitted free as long as they sit on an adult’s lap. If you would like a child 3 and younger to sit in a seat, they will need a ticket. Ticket prices are the same for all ages. Credit Cards – Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover are accepted at the ticket office, the Squirrels Nest presented by Retro Brand and at all permanent concessions stands.
E Exchanges – The Flying Squirrels do not offer ticket exchanges for singlegame tickets, with the exception of tickets purchased with the insurance option. For rain out information, please see rain policy.
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Fan Services – The fan services booth is located on the main concourse behind sections 110 and 111 and offers answers for all your ballpark-related questions. Field Dimensions – Right field: 330 feet; center field: 402 feet; left field: 330 feet Field Level Seating (Chick-fil-A) – Located closest to the field behind home plate and down both the firstand third-base lines, Chick-fil-A Field Level seats are available for $12 per ticket in advance and $15 day of game. Chick-fil-A Field Level seats are labeled as green on the seating chart on page 28. Tickets can be purchased by calling the ticket office at 804-359-FUNN (3866) ext. 1 or online at SquirrelsBaseball.com. First Aid – A first aid booth is located on the main concourse directly behind the Budweiser Thirsty Acorn. A nightly nurse provided by Patient First is available to assist fans in need of medical attention. Funnville Fan Zone – Located in the main plaza on the main concourse, the Funnville Fan Zone houses the entertainment stage, Bud & Burgers Cart, Budweiser Thirsty Acorn and more. Nightly live music, entertainment and excitement all start here!
G Gate Times – Gates will open one hour before the scheduled game time, unless otherwise noted for special events. General Admission Seating – General admission seating is located in the upper deck of The Diamond behind home plate and along both the firstand third-base lines. General admission seats are labeled as yellow on the seating chart on page 28. Tickets are available for $8 in advance and $9 day of game. Tickets can be purchased by calling the ticket office at 804359-FUNN (3866) ext. 1 or online at SquirrelsBaseball.com.
FUNNVILLE FROM A TO Z H, I, J Handicap Seating – Handicapped seating is offered behind home plate at the top of sections 110 and 111 as well as along the third-base line at the top of section 120. To access the elevator, please ask an usher for assistance in finding the nearest elevator entrance.
K Kid’s Zone (Nutzyville) – Nutzyville presented by Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU is located along the first-base line of the main concourse beside the Squirrels Nest presented by Retro Brand. The Kid’s Zone entertains kids with Speed Pitch and other kids-themed games. Each game costs $1 to play.
L Lost and Found – If you have lost an item at The Diamond, you can stop by fan services during the game or call 804-359-FUNN (3866) during business hours (8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.) to see if it has been turned in to the lost and found.
M Merchandise – Merchandise is available at the Squirrels Nest presented by Retro Brand, which is located along the first-base line on the main concourse.
N Nutzyville – (see Kid’s Zone)
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Official Game – Baseball games are official after five full innings or 4 1/2 innings if the home team is ahead. If a game is called after that point in time, no makeup or continuation will be scheduled unless the game is tied. Rain checks are not issued once a game becomes official. If a game is called before it becomes official, a makeup or continuation will be scheduled by the Eastern League and rain checks may be distributed at the discretion of management. Outside Food & Beverage – Per Eastern League rules, outside food and beverage are NOT allowed inside The Diamond. If you have a special request, please contact a member of our front office by calling 804-359FUNN (3866).
P Parking – Parking at The Diamond is $5 per car and $15 per bus (cash or Acorn Dollars only upon arrival). Please follow the directions of the parking staff to ensure the safety of all our fans. Party Decks – Groups of up to 24 people can rent one of the Party Decks – located behind home plate in the Terrace Level seating section – for a night and add food items from our list of catering options. Each Party Deck rental comes with padded seating for 12 and another 12 seats along the bar top rails. Interested groups can contact the group sales department at 804-359-FUNN (3866) ext. 2 to make reservations. Party Den – The Food Lion Party Den is a party area outside right field of the ballpark. The Food Lion Party
Den is where you can book pregame functions, such as a birthday bash or tailgate party. Peanut Gallery (Elephant Insurance) – The Elephant Insurance Peanut Gallery is an intimate seating area that includes a wicker “love seat” located in an exclusive area right outside of the store along the first-base line. Reservations are $32 and are available by calling the ticket office at 804-359-FUNN (3866) ext. 1. Picnic Zone – Located on the main concourse along the third-base side, the PFG Picnic Zone, available for rental, features an all-you-can-eat buffet for up to 500 fans. Groups of eight or more can reserve a spot, which includes a reserved seat in the Chick-filA Field Level. Interested groups can contact the group sales department at 804-359-FUNN (3866) ext. 2 to make reservations. Pregame Tailgate Party – Groups of 20 or more can book a 1 1/2-hour all-you-can-eat pregame buffet in our Food Lion Party Den located outside the ballpark near right field. Package also includes Terrace Level tickets for all guests (upgrades available), a public address announcement recognizing your group and exclusive kids games provided. Public Address Announcements – PA Announcements for birthdays, groups, etc. are $15 and must be turned in at fan services before the conclusion of the second inning of that night’s game.
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FUNNVILLE FROM A TO Z Q, R Rain Policy – If a Flying Squirrels game is postponed due to inclement weather with less than 4 1/2 innings completed, tickets can be used as rain checks for another 2019 regular season Flying Squirrels home game based on availability. Refunds – No refunds will be given for tickets purchased at The Diamond. See above for rain policy. Restrooms – Men’s and women’s restrooms are located down the firstand third-base lines on both the main concourse and the upper deck (second level).
S Smoking Area – The Diamond is a smoke-free facility. There is a designated smoking area located on the first-base side of the ballpark that can be accessed through the gates beyond the Squirrels Nest presented by Retro Brand. Sponsorships – If your business is interested in becoming a sponsorship partner of the Flying Squirrels, contact a member of the front office staff by calling 804-359-FUNN (3866). Suites – Nightly suite rentals are available for groups interested in watching a Flying Squirrels game in the comfort and privacy of a luxury suite. Packages include 12 tickets, personal wait service, climate control, cable TV and a special visit from
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Nutzy. Monday-Wednesday suite pricing is $695, and a suite for ThursdaySunday games and fireworks nights is $795. Call 804-482-6815 for suite availability and booking.
T Terrace Level Seating – Terrace Level seating is located in the front rows of the upper deck behind home plate and along both the first- and third-base lines. Terrace Level seats are labeled gray on the seating chart on page 28. Tickets are available for $10 per ticket in advance and $12 day of game. Tickets can be purchased by calling the ticket office at 804-359-FUNN (3866) ext. 1 or online at SquirrelsBaseball.com. Ticket Disclaimer – EASTERN LEAGUE RULES PROHIBIT FOOD OR BEVERAGE BEING BROUGHT INTO THE BALLPARK. WARNING: The holder of this ticket assumes all liability and danger incidental to the game of baseball whether occurring prior to, during, or subsequent to the actual playing of the game. Any and all Promotions and Giveaways are subject to change at the sole discretion of management. The Richmond Flying Squirrels reserve the right to change the date, starting time, and the location of the professional baseball game on the front of this ticket and no such change shall entitle the holder a refund of the purchase price for this or any other Flying Squirrels ticket. Ticket sales, of any value (including complimentary distribution), by non-official Flying Squirrels representatives is strictly prohibited
within the confines of The Diamond, its parking lots, or any other Richmond Flying Squirrels properties. POSITIVELY NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES.
U, V Umbrellas – Umbrellas are allowed at The Diamond, but please be respectful to the sight lines of those around you. Ushers – Ushers are available to show you to your seat and answer any questions you may have.
W, X, Y, Z Weapons – For the safety of all guests, pocket knives and weapons of any kind are not permitted at The Diamond. The only exception to this is law enforcement personnel in the performance of their official duties. In this case, it is the responsibility of the officer to disclose they are carrying a weapon for official duties to security personnel upon entry. Guests wishing to enter the stadium for a game or event consent to a reasonable search for weapons before entering. Guests who fail to comply with the above conditions will be denied admittance or may be ejected. No refunds or exchanges will be allowed in such an event. Will-Call – Tickets purchased in advance may be picked up at the will-call window located at the main ticket office in front of The Diamond.
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LUXURY SUITES Flying Squirrels’ Luxury Suites provide fans comfort, privacy, & a great view of the action. Each suite includes 16 tickets, 5 parking passes, padded outdoor seating, air-conditioning & a flat screen television. It’s an experience your guests won’t forget! 16 TICKETS / 5 PARKING PASSES
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PARTY DECKS Featuring one of the best views at The Diamond, each Party Deck comes with exclusive seating for 24 people, including 12 padded seats with cup holders. The other 12 seats are along bar top rails, perfect for entertaining in a relaxed environment. 24 TICKETS*
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BRANDITO BRANDSTANDS The Brandito Brandstands provide guests with a tremendous group experience from an exclusive area down the third base line. The Brandstands include seating for 38 guests along with a private food & beverage staging area. 38 TICKETS*
$650
*Full catering menu available at an additional cost
ROSIE’S BISTRO AT THE BULLPEN Rosie’s Bistro at The Bullpen provides the ultimate hospitality experience at The Diamond. It features a three course all-you-caneat buffet, private bartender & exclusive seating down the first base line that puts you right in the action! 50 TICKETS*
$2,200
*Includes a three-course, all-you-can-eat buffet & private bartender
PICNIC ZONE The PFG Picnic Zone is the perfect place for hosting anything from small social gatherings to large corporate events. This exclusive area down the third base line can accommodate up to 400 guests & features a delicious two hour all-you-can-eat buffet. Field Level Ticket*
$30/person
*Minimum 8 tickets purchased & includes a two-hour all-you-can-eat buffet
PREGAME TAILGATE The Pregame Tailgate is a perfect opportunity for groups to enjoy a premium party area without the premium price! Located in the Food Lion Party Den, the tailgate includes a 90 minute all-you-caneat buffet & a ticket to the game. Field Level Ticket*
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BATS-THROWS: Left-Right HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 226 lbs. OPENING DAY AGE: 25 2018 TEAM: San Francisco Giants TWITTER HANDLE: @SHAWSOME24
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12. JAIRO POMARES - OF
BATS-THROWS: Right-Right HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 178 lbs. OPENING DAY AGE: 17 2018 TEAM: Did Not Play
BATS-THROWS: Left-Right HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 185 lbs. OPENING DAY AGE: 18 2018 TEAM: Did Not Play
4. SHAUN ANDERSON - RHP
13. HEATH QUINN - OF
BATS-THROWS: Right-Right HEIGHT: 6-4 WEIGHT: 225 lbs. OPENING DAY AGE: 24 2018 TEAM: Sacramento River Cats TWITTER HANDLE: @ShaunAndersonn
BATS-THROWS: Right-Right HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 220 lbs. OPENING DAY AGE: 23 2018 TEAM: San Jose Giants TWITTER HANDLE: @HeathQuinn9
5. LOGAN WEBB - RHP
14. RAY BLACK - RHP
BATS-THROWS: Right-Right HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 220 lbs. OPENING DAY AGE: 22 2018 TEAM: Richmond Flying Squirrels TWITTER HANDLE: @loganwebb1053
BATS-THROWS: Right-Right HEIGHT: 6-5 WEIGHT: 225 lbs. OPENING DAY AGE: 28 2018 TEAM: San Francisco Giants
6. SEAN HJELLE - RHP
15. MELVIN ADON - RHP
BATS-THROWS: Right-Right HEIGHT: 6-11 WEIGHT: 225 lbs. OPENING DAY AGE: 21 2018 TEAM: Salem-Keizer Volcanoes TWITTER HANDLE: @Hjellebean
BATS-THROWS: Right-Right HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 235 lbs. OPENING DAY AGE: 24 2018 TEAM: San Jose Giants
7. JAKE WONG - RHP
16. SANDRO FABIAN - OF
BATS-THROWS: Right-Right HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 215 lbs. OPENING DAY AGE: 22 2018 TEAM: Salem-Keizer Volcanoes TWITTER HANDLE: @jake_wong7
BATS-THROWS: Right-Right HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 180 lbs. OPENING DAY AGE: 21 2018 TEAM: San Jose Giants
8. GREGORY SANTOS - RHP
17. ABIATAL AVELINO - SS/2B
BATS-THROWS: Right-Right HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 190 lbs. OPENING DAY AGE: 19 2018 TEAM: Salem-Keizer Volcanoes
BATS-THROWS: Right-Right HEIGHT: 5-11 WEIGHT: 195 lbs. OPENING DAY AGE: 24 2018 TEAM: San Francisco Giants TWITTER HANDLE: @AvelinoAbiatal
9. LUIS TORIBIO - 3B
18. BLAKE RIVERA - RHP
BATS-THROWS: Left-Right HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 165 lbs. OPENING DAY AGE: 18 2018 TEAM: DSL Giants
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BOULEVARD TO THE BAY DUAL SQUIRRELS DEBUT Aramis Garcia and Chris Shaw both appeared in Richmond in 2017 but didn’t find themselves in the same lineup until the both made their major league debuts with the San Francisco Giants on Aug. 31, 2018 against the New York Mets Shaw, who batted sixth and played left field, collected his first career RBI with a sacrifice fly against Mets right-hander and former Giants farmhand Zack Wheeler, bringing home former Flying Squirrel Brandon Belt with the game’s first run in the seventh inning. Meanwhile, Garcia led off the bottom of the eighth with a home run before batting again later in the inning and driving in a run with a single to center field. He finished the game 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBIs. Behind the plate, Garcia caught former Flying Squirrels left-hander Andrew Suarez, who twirled seven innings of shutout baseball to help lead the Giants to a 7-0 win over the Mets. Garcia and Shaw became the most recent former Flying Squirrels to reach the major leagues, as well as the 60th and 61st in franchise history.
2010 FLYING SQUIRRELS PLAYER
Darren Ford Brandon Belt Brandon Crawford Thomas Neal Tyler Graham Nick Noonan Roger Kieschnick Jackson Williams
OF INF INF OF OF INF OF C
Sept. 1, 2010 March 31, 2011 May 27, 2011 Sept. 2, 2012 Sept. 7, 2012 April 3, 2013 July 31, 2013 Aug. 27, 2014
TEAM
San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants Cleveland Indians Arizona Diamondbacks San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants Colorado Rockies
2011 FLYING SQUIRRELS PLAYER
Henry Sosa Eric Surkamp Dan Otero Charlie Culberson Ryan Verdugo Francisco Peguero Juan Perez Heath Hembree Johnny Monell Chris Dominguez Ryan Lollis
POS. ML DEBUT RHP LHP RHP INF LHP OF OF RHP C INF OF
Aug. 10, 2011 Aug. 27, 2011 April 7, 2012 May 13, 2012 July 17, 2012 Aug. 25, 2012 June 9, 2013 Sept. 3, 2013 Sept. 5, 2013 Sept. 3, 2014 July 4, 2015
TEAM
Houston Astros San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants Kansas City Royals San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants
2012 FLYING SQUIRRELS PLAYER
POS. ML DEBUT
Mike Kickham Jake Dunning Ehire Adrianza Gary Brown Chris Heston Brett Bochy Tommy Joseph
LHP RHP INF OF RHP RHP C
May 28, 2013 June 16, 2013 Sept. 8, 2013 Sept. 3, 2014 Sept. 13, 2014 Sept. 13, 2014 May 13, 2016
TEAM
San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants Philadelphia Phillies
2013 FLYING SQUIRRELS
Aramis Garcia
PLAYER
Joe Panik Adam Duvall Andrew Susac Edwin Escobar Jarrett Parker Josh Osich Kelby Tomlinson Cody Hall Fabio Castillo 42
POS. ML DEBUT
POS. ML DEBUT INF INF C LHP OF LHP INF RHP RHP
June 21, 2014 June 26, 2014 July 26, 2014 Aug. 27, 2014 June 13, 2015 July 3, 2015 Aug. 3, 2015 Sept. 3, 2015 Sept. 2, 2017
TEAM
San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants Boston Red Sox San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Dodgers
BOULEVARD TO THE BAY 2014 FLYING SQUIRRELS PLAYER
Matt Duffy Hunter Strickland Derek Law Steven Okert Chris Stratton Adalberto Mejia Ty Blach Kelvin Marte Kyle Crick Dan Slania
POS. ML DEBUT INF RHP RHP LHP RHP LHP LHP LHP RHP RHP
TEAM
Aug. 1, 2014 Sept. 1, 2014 April 15, 2016 April 19, 2016 May 30, 2016 Aug. 20, 2016 Sept. 5, 2016 Sept. 3, 2016 June 22, 2017 June 30, 2017
San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants Minnesota Twins San Francisco Giants Pittsburgh Pirates San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants
2015 FLYING SQUIRRELS PLAYER
POS. ML DEBUT
Mac Williamson Joe Biagini Austin Slater Tyler Beede
OF RHP OF RHP
TEAM
Sept. 23, 2015 April 8, 2016 June 2, 2017 April 10, 2018
San Francisco Giants Toronto Blue Jays San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants
2016 FLYING SQUIRRELS PLAYER
Jake Smith Christian Arroyo Ryder Jones Carlos Moncrief Andrew Suarez D.J. Snelton Steven Duggar Ray Black Chris Shaw
POS. ML DEBUT RHP INF INF OF LHP LHP OF RHP OF
Sept. 7, 2016 April 24, 2017 June 24, 2017 July 29, 2017 April 11, 2018 April 28, 2018 July 8, 2018 July 8, 2018 August 31, 2018
TEAM
San Diego Padres San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants San Francisco Giants
2017 FLYING SQUIRRELS PLAYER
Miguel Gomez Reyes Moronta Aramis Garcia
POS. ML DEBUT INF RHP C
BUILDING THE BAY Former Flying Squirrels manager Kyle Haines was tabbed as the San Francisco Giants Director of Player Development. After leading the Flying Squirrels in 2017, Haines was named the Eastern League’s “Best Manager Prospect” by Baseball America. He spent 2018 as the Giants’ Assistant Director of Player Development. In his new role, Haines will oversee San Francisco’s entire minor league system, reporting directly to Giants President of Baseball Operations Farhan Zaidi. Haines replaces David Bell, who became the manager of the Cincinnati Reds following the 2018 season. A 31st-round pick in 2004 out of Eastern Illinois, the middle infielder spent five seasons playing in the Giants’ system, including the 2008 season with the Connecticut Defenders, the Flying Squirrels’ predecessor. Since 2010, 61 former Flying Squirrels have reached the major leagues, 49 of which came with the Giants. Now, Haines is in position to elevate the next group of prospects that could bring another World Series to Oracle Park.
TEAM
July 7, 2017 San Francisco Giants Sept. 5, 2017 San Francisco Giants August 31, 2018 San Francisco Giants
Kyle Haines
Oracle Park | San Francisco
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HIGHLIGHTS IN TEAM HISTORY ATTENDANCE TITLES
2010 TOTAL (463,842) AVERAGE (6,626)
2009-10 Sept. 23, 2009: “Baseball is Back” news conference announces the return of professional baseball to Richmond Oct. 15, 2009: “Flying Squirrels” is announced as the name for Richmond’s new Eastern League team Dec. 1, 2009: Team logos unveiled & Squirrels Nest Team Store opens at The Diamond Feb. 11, 2010: Nutzy is introduced and team uniforms are unveiled April 15, 2010: Flying Squirrels play their first-ever home game at The Diamond October 2010: Chief Executive Chuck Domino is named Eastern League Executive of the Year
2011
2012
September 2011: Making their first postseason appearance in team history, the Flying Squirrels win the Western Division Series and advance to the Eastern League Championship Series
TOTAL (438,002)
2012 May 11, 2012: Ben Young becomes the Flying Squirrels’ one millionth fan
2013 AVERAGE (6,689)
2014
2013 October 2013: Flying Squirrels’ VP & COO Todd “Parney” Parnell named Eastern League Executive of the Year
2014 June 28, 2014: Rodney Martin becomes the Flying Squirrels’ two millionth fan September 2014: The Flying Squirrels win their first-ever regular-season Western Division championship and second Western Division Series
TOTAL (418,147) AVERAGE (6,336)
2015 TOTAL (417,828) AVERAGE (6,055)
2015 Dec. 4, 2015:
The Flying Squirrels receive the Baseball America Bob Frietas Double-A Organization of the Year Award at the Winter Meetings in Nashville
2016 Sept. 4, 2016: Jon Koch becomes the Flying Squirrels’ three millionth fan
2017
2018 AVERAGE(6,198)
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July, 15 2017:
Flying Squirrels announced as host of 2019 Eastern League All-Star Game
2018 Jan. 12, 2018:
Funnville brand identity is unveiled, featuring specialty jerseys, stadium upgrades and more
HIGHLIGHTS IN TEAM HISTORY
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NUTASHA FUNN FACTS
OPENING DAY AGE: 9 years BIRTHDATE: Feb. 11, 2010 INTRODUCED AT: The Byrd Theater FAVORITE SONG: “You’re the Best Around” — Joe Esposito 2018 APPEARANCES: 457
OPENING DAY AGE: 2 years, 11 months BIRTHDATE: April 14, 2016 INTRODUCED AT: The Diamond FAVORITE SONG: “On My Mind” — Cody Simpson 2018 APPEARANCES: 125
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FLYING SQUIRRELS ON THE AIR
TREY WILSON - DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & BROADCASTING Trey Wilson joins the Flying Squirrels for his first season in Richmond and his seventh overall on the airwaves in Minor League Baseball. Prior to coming to Richmond, Wilson spent the previous four seasons as the Director of Communications and Broadcasting for the Altoona Curve from 2015-18. Wilson began his minor-league broadcasting career in 2013 with the Appalachian League’s Bluefield Blue Jays and spent 2014 with the Midwest League’s Lansing Lugnuts. A native of Portsmouth, Va., Wilson earned a bachelor’s degree in communication and journalism from Bluefield College. He currently resides in Goochland.
JAKE EISENBERG - COMMUNICATIONS & BROADCAST ASSISTANT Jake Eisenberg joins the Flying Squirrels for his first season in Richmond and his third broadcasting in Minor League Baseball. Eisenberg spent the 2018 season as a broadcaster and media relations assistant for the Winston-Salem Dash and the 2017 season with the Brooklyn Cyclones. He also serves as a studio host for Learfield IMG College and is a freelance broadcaster for the Atlantic 10 Conference. A Port Washington, N.Y., native, he earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism with a concentration in kinesiology from the University of Maryland in 2017.
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