Baysox Parrot Named Diamond Pro Sports Field Manager of the Year
Published on September 2, 2011 under Eastern League (EL1)
Chesapeake Baysox News Release
BOWIE, Md. - The Bowie Baysox and the Eastern League of Professional Baseball Clubs announce today that Baysox Director of Field and Facility Operations Matt Parrott has been named Diamond Pro Sports Field Manager of the Year. Parrott is in his ninth season with the Baysox, and this is the first time he has been honored with the award. The award is voted on by Eastern League field staff and umpires.
Baysox General Manager Brian Shallcross was pleased to recognize Parrott and Baysox Assistant Groundskeeper Jason Green. "During Matt's tenure with the Baysox, he and his crew have systematically transformed our playing surface into one of the finest in AA baseball," said Shallcross. "The aesthetics of the field are not Matt's priority, playability and safety are paramount in his operation. We are very proud and honored with this award from Diamond Pro. On behalf of Matt and our ownership group, I would also like to recognize the strong partnership we have with our facility owner - Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission."
Diamond Pro offers a complete line of professional groundskeeping products which include infield conditioners, calcined clay products, mound & home plate clays, clay bricks, marking dust, green divot sand, infield and warning track mixes. Diamond Proé professional groundskeeping products deliver long lasting performance and quality while enhancing the look and feel of a well-maintained field. Diamond Pro is a subsidiary of Dallas, Texas based Texas Industries, Inc. (TXI) which is a leading supplier of construction products, including cement, ready-mixed concrete, and lightweight aggregate, in the western United States. For more information, please visit www.diamondpro.com.
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