PCL1 Albuquerque Isotopes

Isotopes' Field Named Tops In Triple-A

Published on October 31, 2008 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Albuquerque Isotopes News Release


Albuquerque Isotopes groundskeeper Jarad Alley and the playing surface at Isotopes Park have been named the best in Triple-A Baseball, Minor League Baseball and the Sports Turf Manager's Association announced today.

Alley, who in August earned the title of top groundskeeper in the Pacific Coast League for the second year in a row, edged Toledo Mud Hens turf manager Jake Tyler of the International League for the title of top playing surface in Triple-A Baseball out of 30 total fields. Alley will be presented with the award in December at the Baseball Winter Meetings in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Sports Turf Manager Of The Year award is voted on by league managers and is based upon 11 different criteria, including overall playing surface, outfield/infield turf, pitcher's and bullpen mound condition, and overall professionalism of the grounds crew.

"I'd like to thank the SMTA and Minor League Baseball for this tremendous accolade and recognizing the role we play in the success of Minor League Baseball," said Alley. "I'd additionally like to thank the managers across the PCL for singling us out for providing a safe and aesthetically pleasing field surface."

"This honor comes as no surprise to Isotopes fans, who continually marvel at the beautiful condition of the field at Isotopes Park," said Albuquerque General Manager John Traub. "The fact that he has now won this award in consecutive seasons is testament to the countless hours of work put in by Jarad, Assistant Groundskeeper Shawn Moore, and the entire grounds crew staff."

The Albuquerque Isotopes, Triple-A partner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, will open up their 2009 campaign on April 9 and season tickets as well as mini-plans are on sale now. For more information, please call (505) 924-2255 or visit www.albuquerquebaseball.com.

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