Flyers celebrity/media tryout April 22

Published on April 11, 2006 under Golden Baseball League (GBL)
Orange County Flyers News Release


One-Day Contracts to be Awarded to Join the Flyers for the 2006 Season - Proceeds to go to YMCA and Professional Baseball Scouts Foundation -

Single Game Seats for 2006 Season Go On Sale the Same Day

FULLERTON, CA: The Fullerton Flyers Professional Baseball team, a charter member of the Golden Baseball League, are pleased to announce that they will be hosting their Inaugural Celebrity/Media Tryout at Goodwin Field on the Campus of Cal State Fullerton on Saturday, April 22, 2006.

Several members of the southern California Media, and a select number of celebrities, have confirmed that they will be attending this charity event. Admission for fans is $10, and seating is limited. 50% of the gate proceeds will go to the North Orange County YMCA, and 50% will go to the Professional Baseball Scouts Foundation (PBSF). To reserve your seats for this unique event, call the Flyers front office at 714-526-TEAM. Cal State Fullerton's food service division will be opening up the concession stands for this event.

"I have always heard that rock stars want to be athletes and athletes want to be rock stars", Flyers GM Ed Hart commented when asked how the idea was formed. "We can't do much to give our athletes the chance to be rock stars, but we can provide the professional baseball dream to rockers, actors, and media. We are also very pleased that we can assist two worthwhile organizations to raise funds. The YMCA is big in all of our communities, and they do wonderful work with the youth of our nation. The PBSF is largely responsible for this great game of baseball, and without these tireless scouts traveling the world to find today's stars, this game would not be what it is - America's Past time!"

Carlos Alazraqui, who plays "Garcia" on the hit Comedy Central show "Reno 911" was one of the first celebrities to sign up. "I am heading out to Foot Locker tonight to get new cleats", the former voice of the Taco Bell Chihuahua stated. "This is exciting. To get the chance to take some swings, and battle for a real professional baseball contract is a dream come true."

Dozens of celebrities and media have been invited, and the Flyers public relations team is pounding the phones daily to line up more attendees. Many major celebrities from Hollywood have received an invitation or a phone call, and a few have told the Flyers, through their agents or publicists, that they are working on clearing their schedule for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

In addition to Alazraqui, also confirmed for the April 22 event are: Krystal Fernandez from Fox GameTime Live and Fox Sports TV 11; Mike Parker from Sports Producer for KABC Channel 7; members of the bands Aquabats and Zebrahead,; Ted Stryker from KROQ 106.7; David Singer, the Executive Producer of "The Big Show with Mason and Ireland" on ESPN Radio 710; Greg Toohey, the Executive Producer of "Fox GameTime Live" on the Fox Sports Radio Network. New attendees will be announced as they confirm, but it is expected that between 30 - 40 media and celebrities will be trying out for the Flyers on the 22nd.

Reporters from all television and newsprint media in southern California have been invited, as have morning talk show hosts Mark (Thompson) and Brian (Phelps) (KLOS 95.5) and Ryan Seacrest (KIIS-FM and American Idol). No word yet from any of these three as to their plans.

"We are shooting for the stars", Hart stated. "No pun intended!"

Player registration begins at 9:30 AM, and the tryout starts at 11.

The Flyers also announced today that single game tickets for the 2006 season will go on sale at 9 AM on April 22, as well. Fans in attendance at the Celebrity/Media Tryout can get first crack at individual game seats by purchasing them at Goodwin Field.

About the Fullerton Flyers

The Flyers, touted as Orange County's Professional Baseball Team, played their inaugural season in 2005, and begin their second season on June 2, 2006 with a 4-game set in Chico, CA. Their first home game of the 2006 campaign will be on Thursday, June 15 against the Yuma Scorpions, at Goodwin Field on the campus of Cal State Fullerton. They are managed by former Major League All Star, and veteran shortstop Garry Templeton.

For general information and/or ticket information, please visit our web site at www.fullertonflyers.com or call (714) 526-TEAM.

About Downey Savings, The Flyers Presenting Sponsor and Official Bank

Downey Savings and Loan Association, F.A., the primary subsidiary of Downey Financial Corp. (NYSE: DSL) is headquartered in Newport Beach, California, and has helped California residents with their banking and borrowing needs since 1957. With assets of $16.8 billion, Downey Savings has 173 locations, including four branches in Arizona. More company information is available at www.downeysavings.com.

About the Golden Baseball League

The Golden Baseball League, Presented by Safeway/Vons, Inc., is an independent professional baseball league operating under a single-entity ownership model, with the League owning all the individual teams. The Golden Baseball League cities include: Chico, CA; Fullerton, CA; Long Beach, CA; San Diego, CA; Yuma, AZ; and Reno, NV . The season will consist of two 40-game halves, with a three-day All Star break in July. It begins on June 1, and concludes on Labor Day Weekend with a best-of-five championship series between the winners of the two halves. Each team will have a 23 player roster. The Golden Baseball League office is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA.

Players will be recruited from throughout the United States, including former major leaguers working their way back up through the minors, some of college baseball's finest players who missed being drafted, and recent cuts from major league baseball organizations spring training roster trimming. The Golden Baseball League plans on pursuing additional international player exchange agreements with other foreign leagues looking to develop their talent or acquire players.

For general information about the GBL, please visit our web site at www.goldenbaseball.com.

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