PCL1 Albuquerque Isotopes

'Topes' Youth Skills Clinic the Biggest Ever

Published on August 7, 2010 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Albuquerque Isotopes News Release


The Albuquerque Isotopes' second Youth Skills clinic of the season turned out to be the biggest ever, as 152 kids ages 5-15 took part in the event on Saturday morning at Isotopes Park. The participation was the largest in the seven-years that the 'Topes have been having their twice-yearly clinics.

In addition to the kids, a group of 12 Isotopes players and coaches, 'Topes skipper Tim Wallach, hitting coach John Moses, pitching coach Glenn Dishman; head athletic trainer Greg Harrel, strength and conditioning coach Stephen Downey; pitchers Tim Corcoran, Seth Etherton, and Scott Dohmann; catchers J.D. Closser and Esteban Lopez; and infielders John Lindsey and Justin Sellers led the kids through a full morning of baseball fundamentals.

Clinic participants were divided into eight groups and rotated through a series of eight stations, including throwing, bullpen, outfield, conditioning, base running, infield, and hitting, where they were given tips and instruction by the Isotopes themselves.

After each group got a chance to try each station, all the participants were treated to lunch and each kid will get tickets to Saturday's game against Sacramento.

The Isotopes continue their action-packed homestand against Sacramento tonight with another spectacular post-game fireworks show. On Sunday, pink will be the color of choice as the 'Topes will recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Night by donning pink jerseys that will be auctioned post-game to benefit Susan G. Komen. Also on tap for Sunday is drawstring backpack giveaway and a pre-game autograph session.Tickets for any Isotopes game may be purchased at the Isotopes Park Box Office, at Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 1-800-745-3000, or on-line at www.albuquerquebaseball.com or www.ticketmaster.com.

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