CornBelters Ink Jose Canseco to Three Day Contract
February 14, 2018 - Frontier League (FL)
Normal CornBelters News Release
NORMAL, Illinois - The CornBelters have announced that Jose Canseco will be joining the roster for a weekend series in the 2018 season.
Jose attended last year's Legends Game as a participant and will be returning to The Corn Crib in 2018 to suit up for the CornBelters as a member of the team's lineup for the three-game homestand against the Florence Freedom June 29-July 1. He is expected to be slotted as the DH and may play some outfield over the course of the weekend.
"It's unique opportunities like this that make independent baseball so much fun," said CornBelters President and General Manager Steve Malliet. "We're looking forward to having a Hall of Fame caliber player like Jose join the team. He's great with the fans, and it should make for a special weekend of baseball at The Corn Crib."
Canseco played for various organizations throughout his 17-year career which included seven seasons with the Oakland Athletics (1985-1991).
In 1986, Canseco was awarded Rookie of the Year. Two years later, he was AL MVP. He went on to be named an All-Star six times, was a two-time World Series champion, four-time Silver Slugger Award recipient, two-time MLB home run leader, and was the MLB RBI leader in 1988.
Throughout his time in the MLB, he played alongside other big names such as Sammy Sosa, Mark McGwire, Derek Jeter, and Barry Bonds. Canseco and McGwire were nicknamed "The Bash Brothers" when they hit a combined 80 home runs in the 1987 season.
The 1988 and 1991 seasons were some of Canseco's best, where he had 42 and 44 home runs, respectively. In 1988, he had a batting average of .307, 124 RBIs, and 40 stolen bases. Jose's 1991 season was impressive as well, with a batting average of .266, 122 RBIs, and 26 stolen bases.
After the 1992 season, Canseco was traded to the Texas Rangers where he would play for three seasons. He finished up his career in 2001, playing for the Chicago White Sox. Jose is still a record holder for total career home runs, sitting at number 14 with 462.
CANSECO WEEKEND GAME DETAILS
Friday, June 29: CEFCU Entertaining Friday featuring Jose's debut as a CornBelter.
Saturday, June 30: State Farm Saturday at The Corn Crib and Ag Night presented by 4-H in Livingston, McLean & Woodford Counties.
Sunday, July 1: Sunday Family Funday and Bark In The Park Day at The Corn Crib. Purchase a General Admission Lawn Pass for your furry friend, and you get in free! Just remember to keep your pet on their leash.
Each Sunday also features a Country Financial Agent of the Game where you can visit some of your favorite local agents at the ballpark. Country customers can also use promo code "COUNTRY" while purchasing tickets online, over the phone, or at the MICU Box Office at The Corn Crib and will receive a voucher for a FREE small soda & hot dog with the purchase of a Reserved Box Seat ($10 each).
Sundays also highlight the Busey Bank Reading Program. Kids participating in school and public library reading programs can receive rewards for their reading achievements this spring and summer. Students can redeem their reading program certificates at the MICU Box Office and receive a FREE Reserved Box Seat. Contact your school reading program coordinator or the Bloomington and Normal Public Libraries for more information and full details.
ALL-NEW VALUE MENU: Visit the ballpark concessions each game night to see The Corn Crib's revamped menus, featuring $1 and $2 items like hot dogs, slices of pizza, drinks, snacks, and more!
TICKET INFORMATION
Legends Game tickets are now on sale! To purchase, visit the MICU Box Office at The Corn Crib at 1000 West Raab Road in Normal, call 309-454-BALL (2255) or visit www.NormalBaseball.com.
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