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Message from the Mayor General Information About Shepherd Stadium Chili Pepper's Roster Front Office + Head Coach Home Schedule

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Away Schedule Host Families Spicy Brigade Blaze's Kid's Club Meet our Mascot Concession Menu

2022 GAME DAY MAGAZINE

Message from the Mayor

Play Ball!

How exciting it is to have a Coastal Plain League baseball team playing their home games here at Shepherd Stadium and becoming a part of our local community!

Shepherd Stadium has a long history of baseball tradition, dating back to the 1930’s. Over the years, we have had baseball organizations at all levels utilize the stadium, from the Virginia Class “D” League, American Legion, Boys Invitation Baseball, and High School boy’s baseball - just to name a few.

With the city’s many recent renovations to the beloved stadium, we are well prepared to be the home of such a high caliber baseball team that the surrounding localities can enjoy and be proud to support …the Tri-City Chili Peppers!

The Coastal Plain League is a wood-bat collegiate summer league featuring college players recruited from around the nation. This unique brand of baseball will provide entertainment and excitement to all those attending.

On behalf of City Council, WELCOME to Shepherd Stadium! We hope you, your family and friends enjoy cheering on our hometown team, the Chili Peppers!!!

Greg Kochuba Mayor, Colonial Heights

General Information First Baseline - Home Dugout - Blaze’s Kitchen - Pepper Shack - All-you-can-Eat Station - Blaze’s Brews - Beer Garden - Luxury Suites - Richlands Ice-cream Stand

Breezeway - Chili Pepper's Hospitality Table - Rest Areas - Vendor Tables - On-Field Entertainment

Third Baseline - Away Dugout - Kids Zone - Additional General Admission Seating - Luxury Suites

Single game tickets

only $10

To schedule a group outing or birthday party, contact Colin McGuinn below! , VP

About Shepherd Stadium

In the early 1930’s, what is now known as Shepherd Stadium was once an empty diamond field where the local farm boys played pick-up games and named it “The Ballpark”. Baseball was the main attraction for this park, but it also hosted events such as carnivals and circuses. In 1948 shortly after World War II, renovations were done to create a proper destination for teams to play. The name of the facility was dedicated after the former Mayor, Fred R. Shepherd in 1951. Prior to the most recent renovation taking place from 2013-2018, Shepherd Stadium was the home for many teams including the Chesterfield Baseball League, Colonial Heights-Petersburg Generals, Richmond Colts, and the Colonial Heights, Colonial’s High School Baseball team. In 2001, part of John Grisham’s film “Mickey” was filmed at Shepherd Stadium on Memorial Day Weekend.

Shepard Stadium is now the home for the Tri-City Chili Peppers and Tri-Cities Tourneys.

Before Renovations After Renovations

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Chili Pepper's Roster - Page 1

Chili Pepper's Roster - Page 2

Chili Pepper's Roster - Page 3

For more in-depth player statistics, visit: coastalplain.com/rosters/tri-city-chilipeppers-roster/

Front Office Chris Martin Owner, Founder of Tri-City Chili Peppers

Colin McGuinn Vice President, Director of Sales

Austin Sizemore Director of Operations

Benjamin Rose Marketing Coordinator

Brent Ellenburg Host Family Coordinator

Zach Surdenik Play-by-Play, Media Relations

Rob Perez Assistant General Manager

Nick Woolley Lead Emcee

Jason Dean Voice of the Chili Peppers

DJ Jon Scott Sound of the Chili Peppers

Meet our head coach James Bierlein

Head Coach

Hometown: Chesterfield, VA College: Randolph-Macon College Bierlein comes to Colonial Heights from Chesterfield, VA where he attended Matoaca High School. He grew up here with his brother Bryan and Kevin, and parents Jim and Eileen. He still lives in Chesterfield now with his wife Sarah and son Cooper. At Randolph Macon College, Bierlein was a Utility player where he pitched, played infield, and outfield. Bierlein was also part of 2 conference championships at R-MC in 2008 and 2011. After college, Bierlein pitched for 4 years in professional independent baseball and was a back-end bullpen reliever. In 2013, he was with the Schaumburg Boomers and won the Frontier League Championship; Bierlein finished his professional career with the Southern Illinois Miners in the Frontier League. Bierlein has been coaching since he stopped playing professionally at the end of 2014. He has coached at the youth level, as well as trained high school, college and professional players, helping them to improve their game and achieve their dreams in the game of baseball.

About theme Nights The Tri-City Chili Peppers are taking entertainment to the next level with their 2022 theme nights.

This season, each home game at Shepard Stadium will have a distinct theme. Some of the themes, like Beach and Baseball, are returning after being a hit with players and fans alike last year.

“My favorite (theme) from last summer was probably beach and baseball; that was a good time,” returning Chili Peppers first baseman Hunter Gilliam said. “There was a guy down the right-field line who had snorkels on, he had flippers on, and floaties. It was cool to see all those people out there. Everyone in the crowd seemed to have bought into the theme.”

Players commit to the themes just as much as fans. For Beach and Baseball, the Chili Peppers players show out in tropical outfits complete with sleeveless jerseys and grass skirts. This beloved theme will be back for the 2022 season.

“Beach and baseball is probably the theme I’m most excited about,” team owner Chris Martin said. “It brings a lot of energy to the stadium and the players honestly like it a lot.”

Another theme that is returning to Shepard Stadium is Healthcare Heroes, during which the Chili Peppers wear scrubs to show appreciation for healthcare workers in their community.

“I’m looking forward to the doctors appreciation night, because I feel like those people, especially during COVID, they get appreciation but it’s not appreciated enough,” catcher Cole Garrett said.

Along with the returning fan-favorite themes, new theme nights are joining the roster as well. This season, all Friday nights are Friday Freebies. The team will be implementing different ways to give away $2,000 during every Friday home game through money guns and fan engagement activities with cash prizes. On World Record Nights, the Tri-City Chili Peppers team will look to break a variety of world records with the help of their players, staff, and fans.

These are only a few of many theme nights the Chili Peppers are putting on this season. Other themes include Special Olympics, First Responders, Carnival Night, Superhero Night, Christmas in July, Library Night, Classic Car Night, Fan Appreciation, Independence Celebration, Mardi Gras Night, St. Paddy’s Day, Record Breaking Nights, Waggin’ Wednesdays, Thirsty Thursdays, Faith and Family Nights, and Record Breaking Night. These theme nights make every game at Shepard Stadium a unique experience.

“Themes are just different ways to entertain our fans and have a different approach to it versus every day being the same thing,” Martin said. “A theme allows us to create a different personality, create a different environment.”

2022 May-June Home Schedule Date

Opponent

Theme

Time

May 26

Martinsville Mustangs

Opening Night

7:00 PM

May 28

Holly Springs Salamanders

Fireworks!

7:00 PM

June 1

Peninsula Pilots

Library Night

7:00 PM

June 3

Martinsville Mustangs

Fan Engagement

7:00 PM

June 4

Native American National

Record Breaking I

7:00 PM

June 5

Peninsula Pilots

Faith & Family

5:45 PM

June 8

Martinsville Mustangs

Wagging Wednesday

7:00 PM

June 10

Wilson Tobs

Friday Freebie

7:00 PM

June 11

Morehead City Marlins

Healthcare Heros

7:00 PM

June 12

Peninsula Pilots

Faith & Family

5:45 PM

June 16

Peninsula Pilots

Mardi Gras

7:00 PM

June 17

Greenbrier Knights

Fan Manager

7:00 PM

June 19

Greenbrier Knights

Faith & Family: Mental Health

5:45 PM

June 21

Holly Springs Salamanders

Non-Profit

7:00 PM

June 25

Asheboro Zookeepers

Beach 'N Baseball

7:00 PM

June 28

Wilson Tobs

Tuesday.

7:00 PM

June 30

Peninsula Pilots

First Responders

7:00 PM

2022 COSTAL PLAIN LEAGUE OPPONENTS Martinsville Mustangs

Holly Springs Salamanders

Morehead City Marlins

Wilson Tobs

Asheboro Zookeppers

Peninsula Pilots High Point-Thomasville HiToms

COLLEGIATE OPPONENTS Native American National Team

Greenbrier Knights

Boone Bigfoots

2022 July Home Schedule Date

Opponent

Theme

Time

July 1

Native American National

Christmas in July (Fireworks!)

7:00 PM

July 3

Peninsula Pilots

July 8

Martinsville Mustangs

Superhero / Classic Car

7:00 PM

July 9

Holly Springs Salamanders

Carnival

7:00 PM

July 13

High Point-Thomasville HiToms

Wagging Wednesday

7:00 PM

July 16

Morehead City Marlins

Record Breaking II

7:00 PM

July 21

Peninsula Pilots

St. Paddy's in July

7:00 PM

July 22

Wilson Tobs

Military Appreciation

7:00 PM

July 24

Morehead City Marlins

Faith & Family

5:45 PM

July 27

Martinsville Mustangs

Wagging Wednesday

7:00 PM

July 29

Peninsula Pilots

Friday Freebie

7:00 PM

July 30

Boone Bigfoots

Fan Appreciation (Fireworks!)

7:00 PM

Independence Celebration (Fireworks!) 5:45 PM

Purchase Single Game Tickets at chilipeppersbaseball.com/schedule/ 2022 COSTAL PLAIN LEAGUE OPPONENTS Martinsville Mustangs

Holly Springs Salamanders

Morehead City Marlins

Wilson Tobs

Asheboro Zookeppers

Peninsula Pilots High Point-Thomasville HiToms

COLLEGIATE OPPONENTS Native American National Team

Greenbrier Knights

Boone Bigfoots

2022 Away Schedule Date

Opponent

Venue

Time

May 27

Martinsville Mustangs

Hooker Field

7:00 PM

May 29

Morehead City Marlins

Big Rock Stadium

7:00 PM

June 2

Peninsula Pilots

War Memorial Stadium

7:00 PM

June 4

Wilson Tobs

Fleming Stadium

7:00 PM

June 9

Peninsula Pilots

War Memorial Stadium

7:00 PM

June 14

Holly Springs Salamanders

Ting Stadium

7:00 PM

June 17

Peninsula Pilots

War Memorial Stadium

7:00 PM

June 18

Asheboro Zookeepers

McCrary Park

7:00 PM

June 22

Peninsula Pilots

War Memorial Stadium

7:00 PM

June 23

Wilson Tobs

Fleming Stadium

7:00 PM

June 24

Martinsville Mustangs

Hooker Field

7:00 PM

June 26

Morehead City Marlins

Big Rock Stadium

7:00 PM

June 27

High Point-Thomasville HiToms

Finch Field

6:30 PM

July 2

Peninsula Pilots

War Memorial Stadium

7:00 PM

July 4

Martinsville Mustangs

Hooker Field

6:00 PM

July 6

Peninsula Pilots

War Memorial Stadium

7:00 PM

July 7

Wilson Tobs

Fleming Stadium

7:00 PM

July 14

High Point-Thomasville HiToms

Finch Field

6:30PM

July 15

Martinsville Mustangs

Hooker Field

7:00PM

July 17

Morehead City Marlins

Big Rock Stadium

7:00PM

July 18

Peninsula Pilots

War Memorial Stadium

7:00PM

July 26

Morehead City Marlins

Big Rock Stadium

7:00PM

July 28

Peninsula Pilots

War Memorial Stadium

7:00PM

July 30

Morehead City Marlins

Big Rock Stadium

7:00PM

The Coastal Plain League, and FloSports, a leader in sports streaming and original content, are teaming up for a global broadcast partnership that will make FloBaseball the new exclusive home for CPLBaseball.tv. Starting with the 2021 season, FloBaseball will stream over 400 games annually to fans around the world as the presenting sponsor of the CPL. Fans will have access to watch every CPL regular-season, exhibition and playoff game on FloBaseball. FloSports will also provide fans with original content, interviews and analysis all season long.

“We are excited about our partnership with FloSports,” said Coastal Plain League COO/Commissioner Justin Sellers. “FloSports has been growing in popularity and by working together, we will be able to offer our fans live and archived game streams, as well as help tell our story through special features and interviews that will allow fans an inside view of all the unique and fun moments that make our league what it is.”

To access live and on-demand coverage of the CPL fans can visit FloBaseball.tv to become a $29.99 monthly (cancel anytime) or $149.99 annual PRO subscriber. FloBaseball subscribers also receive complete access to the entire network of FloSports verticals ranging from motorsports, cycling, wrestling, football, baseball, softball, grappling and more. Watch the live events across all screens by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

Goochland’s Justin Verlander with his Wilson Tobs’ host family (LEFT) and World Series trophy as a Houston Astro (RIGHT)

Hosting a Chili Pepper player always has a lasting impact on both the player and the host family. Throughout the summer, the bond that is made between host families and players will continue long after he season is over. Often, families celebrate the baseball successes of their “adopted sons” throughout his career. In 2019 alone, 92 CPL host families were able to celebrate the drafting of their players into the First-Year Player MLB Draft!

Aside from a lifetime of memories, Chili Pepper host families will receive great perks including: tickets, access to private events and on-field recognition during our Fan Appreciation Night. If you’re interested in making the commitment to host one or more players during the this season or beyond, contact Brent Ellenburg.

Spicy Brigade WHAT IS THE SPICY BRIGADE?

The Spicy Brigade is a support group of Chili Pepper Super Fans who want to volunteer their time to assist Players, Coaches, Staff, and the community as a whole!

WHY SHOULD I JOIN THE SPICY BRIGADE?

As a member of the Spicy Brigade, you can build relationships with the players, help strengthen the community, and gain premium perks like free merchandise and exclusive dinners with the team! chilipeppersbaseball.com

HOW TO JOIN!

Joining is absolutely FREE, and no matter your age or talents, you have a spot with the Spicy Brigade!

Find more information & sign up on our website!

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