EL1 New Hampshire Fisher Cats

Homestand Preview June 3-8

Published on May 29, 2014 under Eastern League (EL1)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats News Release


MANCHESTER, N.H. - The following is a look at what's coming to Northeast Delta Dental Stadium during our next 6-game homestand. The first team to take a trip into Manchester is the Bowie Baysox, the Baltimore Orioles affiliate. The 3-game series against Bowie will be followed by another 3-game series but this time with the Erie Seawolves, the Detroit Tigers affiliate.

OPPONENTS

The Bowie Baysox will face the Fisher Cats for the first time this season. The Baysox were 4-2 over the Fisher Cats last year and are currently sitting in 2nd-place in the Western Division. Bowie is ranked 2nd in the Eastern League in batting average. The two teams will see each other twice this season.

The Erie Seawolves also meet with the Fisher Cats for the first time this season. The Seawolves were 2-4 against NH last year and are currently in 4th place in the Western Division.

BOWIE BAYSOX PROSPECTS

Eduardo Rodriguez LHP- Rodriguez was signed by Baltimore as a non-drafted free agent in 2010 and now, according to MLB.com, is their second-ranked prospect. He throws his fastball in the low 90s with good sink and movement. He pairs it with a hard changeup and a tight slider. So far this year he's 1-2 with a 5.57 ERA and 14 strikeouts after appearing in four games for 21 innings. Michael Ohlman C- Ohlman enters the 2014 season as the No. 4 ranked prospect in the organization, according to MLB.com. Last year he won the Carolina League batting title, but has gotten off to a slow start this season with a .207 average with 2 home runs and 11 RBI. He has a solid arm and is big for a catcher. Christian Walker 1B- Walker is an offense machine, leading the Eastern league in RBI (45), home runs (14), and total bases (118). He's also third in the league for hits (66), slugging percentage (.581), and runs scored (36). He is ranked the No. 13 prospect in the Orioles organization according to MLB.com.

ERIE SEAWOLVES PROSPECTS

Devon Travis 2B- A 13th-round pick in 2012, he finished second in the Minor Leagues with a .351 batting average and and 177 hits in 2013. Although he is off to a slow start this year (.203/1 HR/7 RBI), Travis has proven he simply knows how to put the bat on the ball. Jose Valdez RHP- The No.11 ranked prospect in the organization, Valdez was second in the minors with 33 saves between two Class A stops a year ago. He regularly climbs in the upper 90s with his fastball and occasionally hits triple digits. This season Valdez has 4 saves in 17 games pitched with a 1-0 record and a 3.12 ERA.

FISHER CATS CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC

The Fisher Cats Foundation will be hosting its second charity golf classic on Monday, June 2, at Stonebridge Country Club to benefit Child Advocacy Centers of New Hampshire. Breakfast and registration will begin at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. The event will be followed by a lobster and steak lunch with awards and raffles. The Fisher Cats and the team foundation have provided more than $3.5 million in monetary and in-kind donations to over 4,000 non-profit organizations.

AUTOFAIR TO GIVEAWAY CAR FOR "MAKE THE GRADE" PROGRAM

Friday, June 6, AutoFair will recognize one Manchester high school junior or senior for 'making the grade' by awarding them with a brand new car! Four students from each Manchester Public High School will be selected for the Make the Grade game after making the Honor Roll, High Honors, or Principal's List during one of the first three quarters the current academic year. Each student will receive a key at Friday night's game, and the student whose key starts the car will win the vehicle, courtesy of AutoFair.

PROMOTIONS

Tuesday June 3: It's Reading Challenge Day at the ballpark, presented by Velcro USA Inc. Wednesday June 4: School students are welcomed to the ballpark for a day of learning and baseball featuring games and exhibits on the concourse, all courtesy of EnergyNorth Propane. Thursday June 5: Stay post-game for spectacular Atlas Fireworks! Friday June 6: The first 2,500 fans will receive a FREE Fisher Cats Poster courtesy of Spectrum Marketing Companies! AutoFair will be giving away a car for their "Make the Grade" promotion! Saturday June 7: Stay post-game for spectacular Atlas Fireworks! Plus, we'll be supporting Ed Randall's "Bat for the Cure" in the fight against Prostate Cancer. And we're playing USA Subs Baseball Bingo! Sunday June 8: The first 1,000 fans will receive a FREE Fisher Cats t-shirt, courtesy of Northeast Delta Dental. Plus it's a Hood Kids Club game and Law Enforcement Night. Come out and help us honor the brave men and women of our law enforcement! After the game, its Kids Run the Bases presented by Buyers Beware!

Tickets are available by visiting www.nhfishercats.com, stopping by the box office at the ballpark, or by calling (603) 641-2005. For more information on the above events, please contact Tom Gauthier at tgauthier@nhfishercats.com.

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