FL Washington Wild Things

Washington Wild Things Looking for Host Families

Published on March 17, 2014 under Frontier League (FL)
Washington Wild Things News Release


The Washington Wild Things are looking for host families for the 2014 season. Host families invite a player or member of the team into their home for the duration of the season (mid-May through early September), plus spring training and playoffs.

Because minor league baseball players are paid on a seasonal basis, host families are needed to help reduce the players' financial burden of pursuing their dreams of playing professional baseball. Each host family provides a player with a stable, clean, and healthy environment to live in while in southwestern Pennsylvania. A host family is asked to supply a private bedroom, access to bath facilities and laundry accessibility.

Why Become a Host Family?

To ensure a good experience for both host families and players, the Wild Things take extra care in matching players with prospective hosts. Some of the considerations include:

* Most host families will host one player. However, host families with the ability to host two players are needed.

* Host families must be willing to commit to the entire season. Although, we need host families for spring training (two weeks) if you wish to give it a try.

* Host families should be aware that the players will be away on road trips for half of the summer and that they will leave in the early afternoon and return after night games during homestands.

* Host families witness the day-to-day trials and tribulations of a minor league ballplayer. Host families will be a big part of their success in Washington and in their career as baseball players. A good 'home' environment can help contribute to better on-field performance. The players form connections to their families that last a lifetime.

* Host families receive tickets for the entire year, along with other benefits.

How Do I Become a Host Family?

Fans interested in becoming host families for 2014 should contact Wayne Herrod at 724-579-1068, e-mail wherrod@washingtonwildthings.com.

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