Rangers and Crawdads Extend Partnership Through 2014
Published on August 29, 2012 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hickory Crawdads News Release
HICKORY, NC - The Texas Rangers and Hickory Crawdads announced on Wednesday that they have extended their Player Development Contract through the end of the 2014 season. The Crawdads have been the South Atlantic League affiliate of the Rangers since the 2009 campaign.
The Crawdads have enjoyed great on-field success as an affiliate of the Rangers, making the SAL Playoffs in two of the first three seasons with Texas and currently finding themselves in the hunt for the 2012 postseason. Hickory posted a league-best 79-58 record in 2011, including the 'Dads first 1st-Half Northern Division Championship since the 2003 season. Since the start of the Texas affiliation, the Crawdads have logged a winning record of 288-260.
"On behalf of our President Nolan Ryan and our General Manager Jon Daniels, I would like to thank the Crawdads Ownership and Management for providing us another opportunity to extend our affiliation," said Texas Rangers Senior Director of Player Development Tim Purpura. "We have enjoyed our time in Hickory and we look forward to much success in future years."
In their time with the Rangers, the 'Dads have had numerous prospects enjoy individual on-field accolades. Since 2009, Hickory has had 18 players named to the SAL Midseason All-Star Game and four voted to the SAL Postseason All-Star Team. In 2011, SS Jurickson Profar gained the league's top honor as the SAL Most Valuable Player and also became the first player to ever suit up in the prestigious MLB Future's Game as a current member of the Crawdads. On the big league scale, seven players have already debuted in the Major Leagues who played in Hickory under the Rangers affiliation.
"We are excited about the opportunity to be affiliated with the Texas Rangers for another two seasons - they are an excellent organization both on and off the field," said Crawdads General Manager Mark Seaman. "From day one of our relationship, the Rangers have been a pleasure to work with. The talent they have brought to Hickory speaks for itself and we look forward to much more of it for seasons to come."
For more information about the Hickory Crawdads, visit Hickorycrawdads.com or call the Front Office at (828) 322-3000.
Crawdads Clippings:
The Crawdads take on the Legends on Wednesday at 7 p.m. It is Whacky Washington Wednesday, and we're giving away 'Washingtons' at the Main Gates - all fans that pass through the gates will receive $1 cash! Wednesday is also Unemployment Night, presented by Manpower. All fans that present an NCESC-issued debit card or printed online statement can receive four FREE tickets to this game! Gates open at 6 p.m.
Don't miss the final regular season home game of the 2012 campaign this Thursday at 7 p.m.! It will be Thirsty Thursday, presented by Buffalo Wild Wings! Enjoy $1 can beers and Pepsis during the game, and stick around for a post-game concert with Banned on Wednesday! Thursday also features the Battle of the Bags Cornhole Tournament at 6 p.m. with a $200 grand prize! Call the Front Office at (828) 322-3000 to register now!
Get Tickets:
Individual Tickets for all Crawdads home games are available right now at Hickorycrawdads.com or by calling (828) 322-3000! Group outings, corporate partnerships, Levine Children's Hospital Claw Club memberships and Ticket Books for the 20th Anniversary Season are also available right now by calling the Front Office at (828) 322-3000 .
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