MWL Fort Wayne TinCaps

TinCaps Game Information: April 9 vs. Lake County Captains (Cleveland Guardians)

Published on April 9, 2024 under Midwest League (MWL)
Fort Wayne TinCaps News Release


Lake County Captains (2-1) vs Fort Wayne TinCaps (1-2)

Tuesday, April 9 | 6:35 p.m. | Parkview Field | Fort Wayne, IN

RHP Enmanuel Pinales vs. RHP Trenton Denholm

TV: MyTV 21.3 (Xfinity 1172) | Online: Bally Live app (FREE) & MiLB.TV | Radio: 1380 The Fan & 100.9 FM & TinCaps.com

SUNDAY: The TinCaps 1-hit the Loons in a 2-0 victory.

OPENING DAY: Tonight is the first of 66 regular season games at Parkview Field this season.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: To TinCaps manager Mike Daly.

BORN TO RUN: Through 3 games, the TinCaps lead the Midwest Leauge with 8 stolen bases.

15th ANNIVERSARY: This season marks a decade and a half of TinCaps baseball at Parkview Field. During the year, the team is celebrating with special edition jerseys for select games, among other promotions.

WHAT'S NEW AT PARKVIEW FIELD: During the off-season, as part of a $1.2 million project to comply with MLB specifications, Parkview Field's playing surfaced was replaced. Additionally, the front steps of the ballpark were improved, as was the flooring of the PSM Treetops, while other areas of the yard were freshly painted... New concessions options include popcorn in a batting helmet, elote, and Bloody Marys.

260 TO THE SHOW: Since Fort Wayne's franchise was founded in 1993, the club has had 221 alumni go on to reach the big leagues, including 36 on Opening Day rosters in MLB this year. The list features All-Stars like Fernando Tatis Jr. (2017), Trea Turner (2014), Max Fried (2013-14), David Bednar (2016-17), Ty France, and Miles Mikolas (2010), as well as rookies Jackson Merrill (2023) and Graham Pauley (2023).

PROSPECTS: Catcher Ethan Salas isn't just the top-rated Padres prospect, he's also the top catching prospect in baseball, according to MLB.com. They also rank Salas as the No. 8 overall prospect. Starting pitcher Dylan Lesko is the top righty in San Diego's system and MLB.com's 9th best RHP across the sport. Meanwhile, outfielder Homer Bush Jr. (No. 11) and lefty starter Jagger Haynes (No. 24) are also "top 30" guys for the Padres. MBaseball America included outfielder Tyler Robertson and first baseman Griffin Doersching on their pre-season "top 40." BA also highlighted reliever David Morgan on a list of prospects who impressed during spring training.

EXPERIENCE RETURNS: 23 of the 30 players on the roster have appeared with the TinCaps before, including 20 who were with the team at the end of last season... The average age for Fort Wayne's hitters so far has been 23.1 years old, tied with West Michigan for most senior in the circuit.

2023 REVIEW: The TinCaps went 69-63, their winningest season since 2015. Fort Wayne qualified for the Midwest League East Division Championship Series, their first postseason appearance since 2017... Off the field, the team's Fort Wayne Daisies Night was a finalist for MiLB's Promotion of the Year... Director of Food and Beverage Bill Lehn was a finalist for MiLB's Executive of the Year... Food and Beverage Operations Manager Alec Bayman was a finalist for MiLB's Future Star award.

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