Evening with the Zephyrs Returns Wednesday
January 8, 2015 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
New Orleans Baby Cakes News Release
Metairie LA 8211 The New Orleans Zephyrs' annual cocktail reception 8220 Evening with the Zephyrs 8221 returns on Wednesday January 14 at The Cannery in Mid-City 3803 Toulouse Street from 7PM 8211 9 PM
As part of the festivities former pitcher C J Nitkowski will be inducted as the first member of the New Orleans Professional Baseball Hall of Fame's Class of 2015 Nitkowski spent parts of four seasons with the Zephyrs and earned the win in the first-ever game at Zephyr Field on April 11 1997 en route to a 141-strikeout season which still ranks as the second-best single-season total in club history
The ninth overall selection in the 1994 draft by the Cincinnati Reds Nitkowski pitched for eight teams in 10 Major League seasons He recorded three saves in 43 contests with the 1998 Houston Astros helping the team win a franchise-record 102 games and made at least 60 appearances each year from 1999-2001 He now works as a writer studio host and analyst for FOX Sports 1 CBS Radio and MLB Network Radio
Also appearing at quot Evening with the Zephyrs quot will be newly-signed Marlins infielder Reid Brignac While at St Amant High School Brignac earned Second Team All-American honors on the diamond as well as All-State recognition as a wide receiver on the football team and was planning to attend LSU before signing with the Tampa Bay Rays as a second round pick in 2004 Brignac has played in 339 games over seven big league seasons with the Rays Rockies Yankees and Phillies
The program also includes sessions previewing the 2015 season with Zephyrs manager Andy Haines and Marlins General Manager Dan Jennings and Director of Player Development Brian Chattin
Tickets to the event are still available to the public and are 35 for individual tickets and 120 for a group of four The ticket price includes food and drinks for all guests and attendees must be at least 21 years of age
To purchase tickets or for more information contact the Zephyrs at 504 734-5155.
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