WOMEN IN BASEBALL

Breaking Barriers on the Field, in the Broadcast Booth and Front Office

The Red Sox made further history with the hires of both Smith and Krall, becoming the first Major League team to have two female coaches. Krall then enshrined herself in the Baseball Hall of Fame during a game against the Somerset Patriots. She put on a helmet and became the first female to coach first base in Double-A history. The helmet she wore that day can now be found in the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.

“The fact that I can coach first base, and that a little girl might say ‘Hey, wait a minute, who’s out there with a ponytail?’ That, I think is extraordinary,” said Krall.

Krall was not the only woman on the field making history at Hadlock Field. Umpire Jen Pawol was the only female umpire in professional baseball last year, making a few trips to Maine.

Fans even were able to witness an all-female lineup exchange when the Sea Dogs hosted the Patriots. Krall exchanged lineups at homeplate with Somerset’s Advance Scouting Analyst, Amanda Brady, with Pawol as the umpire. Pawol is the seventh female umpire to work Minor League Baseball games and the first in a decade at the time she began her professional career in 2016.

Morgan Earls and Jordan Dube joined the history-making as the first full-time bat girls in Portland’s history. Charysse Berkowski was also on the field as the first female Athletic Trainer in Sea Dogs history. In 2023, Berkowski will remain in the Red Sox organization as the Athletic Trainer for the Greenville Drive (High-A).

Five women help comprise the Sea Dogs’ 18-person front office staff: Allison Casilles (Director of Promotions), Emma Tiedemann (Director of Broadcasting), Chelsea Roemer (Director of Creative Services), Lauren Gasaway (Account Executive) and Madison Spencer (Account Executive).

Roemer was previously with the Salem Red Sox while Spencer joined the Sea Dogs from the Lexington Legends, previously in MiLB and currently in the Atlantic League. Gasaway participated in Portland’s associate program during the 2022 season and joined the front office full time in October.

Tiedemann became the first female broadcaster for the Sea Dogs, and just the second in Minor League Baseball history. She has worked in Minor League Baseball since 2018 in baseball since 2014. This season, she will be joined in the broadcast booth by Rylee Pay, forming the first female broadcast booth in the history of Double-A. Pay is a graduate of the University of Nevada –Las Vegas and spent the 2022 season in the Cape League as a member of the Cotuit Kettleers broadcast team.

Hadlock Field has witnessed multiple milestones for a variety of women in baseball. Fans typically come to see future Major Leaguers on the field, but little do they know they could also be observing women’s history unfolding in front of them.

Attached Therapy Skybox Level Accomodates 22

Whether you are entertaining clients or catching a game with a group of family, friends, or co-workers, a Sea Dogs Sky Box is great entertainment. The game can be seen in style and comfort from inside a climate controlled furnished suite or from a box seat located directly in front of the suite. Each box is equipped with a TV, heating & air conditioning. Food service is available, but not included in the price. Our catering menu is large and varied with our courteous wait staff providing service. Beer and wine can be purchased at our Sky Bar located on the suite level.

Price: $704.00*

Coca-Cola Picnic Grove Groups of 25-350

• Covered picnic area along the right-field line great for groups to socialize and watch the game

• Pre-Game picnic starts 60 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the game with food being served for 2 hours.

• All-You-Can-Eat Menu (Traditional picnic meal consists of hamburgers, hot dogs, pulled BBQ chicken sandwiches, cole-slaw, beans, assorted Coca-Cola products & Sea Dogs Biscuits)

• Beer and wine available at cash bar or on consignment basis

• Box Seat Tickets along the right-field line

• Minimum of 25 people required. Area will be shared with other groups. Groups of 250+ will have the area exclusively.

Price: $32.00 per person

3rd Base Corporate Corner Groups of 100-300

• Picnic area located underneath a tent adjacent to the Shipyard Grill on the 3rd base side of the stadium

• Pre-Game picnic starts 60 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the game with food being served for 2 hours

• All-You-Can-Eat Menu (Traditional picnic meal consists of hamburgers, hot dogs, pulled BBQ chicken sandwiches, cole-slaw, beans, assorted Coca-Cola products & Sea Dogs Biscuits)

• Beer and wine available at cash bar or on consignment basis

• Area is exclusive to your group

• Box Seat Tickets Located in Section 114 on the third base line

• Representative from your group gets opportunity to throw out a ceremonial first-pitch.

• Minimum of 100 people required.

Prices start at: $32.00 per person

Park Ave. Plaza Groups of 50-100

• Picnic area conveniently located on the first base side of the ballpark by the Hadlock Field Brew House

• Pre-Game picnic starts 60 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the game with food being served for 2 hours.

• All-You-Can-Eat Menu (Traditional picnic meal consists of hamburgers, hot dogs, pulled BBQ chicken sandwiches, cole-slaw, beans, assorted Coca-Cola products & Sea Dogs Biscuits)

• Beer and wine available at cash bar or on consignment basis

• Area is exclusive to your group

• Upper Box Seat Tickets Located in Section 202

• Representative from your group gets opportunity to throw out a ceremonial first-pitch.

• Minimum of 50 people required.

Prices start at: $32.00 per person

Bullpen BBQ No minimums- buy one ticket or 390

All-You-Can-Eat seats located in the Gifford’s HomeMaine Ice Cream Pavilion

• Model after the “Monster Seats” at Fenway Park, the Gifford’s Pavilion offers some of the most unique seats in Minor League Baseball. With countertop seating in right-field it’s the only place in the ballpark that you can catch a home run ball. You’ll also be able to see Sea Dogs’ pitchers warming up as the section is located adjacent to the Sea Dogs bullpen. This specious area is great for socializing and enjoying the game at the same time.

• Pre-Game picnic starts 60 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the game with food being served for 2 hours.

• All-You-Can-Eat Menu (Traditional picnic meal consists of hamburgers, hot dogs, pulled BBQ chicken sandwiches, cole-slaw, beans, assorted Coca-Cola products & Sea Dogs Biscuits)

• Beer and wine available at cash bar or on consignment basis

• Pavilion Seat Tickets located in Sections 501-503

Price: $32.00 per person

For more information contact group sales at 207-874-9300 or email groupsales@seadogs.com