Atlantic League

GASTONIA HONEY HUNTERS WIN SOUTH DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP AND HEAD TO THE 2023 ATLANTIC LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

GASTONIA, N.C., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gastonia Honey Hunters won Atlantic League South Division Championship today.

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  • GASTONIA, N.C., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gastonia Honey Hunters won Atlantic League South Division Championship today.
  • "We're excited to win the first South Division Championship in franchise history and have the opportunity to compete in the Atlantic League Championships.
  • This is the first time the Gastonia Honey Hunters made it to the Atlantic League Championship Series in franchise history.
  • Tickets for the 2023 Atlantic League Championship Series in Gastonia, NC, start at just $8 and are available now at https://www.gohoneyhunters.com/

GASTONIA HONEY HUNTERS ARE ON THE HUNT FOR 2023 CHAMPIONSHIPS

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Saturday, September 16, 2023

GASTONIA, N.C., Sept. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- After a heartbreaking loss to its rival during Game 5 of the 2022 Playoffs, The Gastonia Honey Hunters have secured a spot in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball's (ALPB) 2023 Playoff Series. The fearless, resilient, and ever-determined Honey Hunters are on the hunt for the 2023 Championships as they once again face their rival, High Point Rockers, for the 2023 South Division Championships. This is the second consecutive season that this franchise has made it to the playoffs since its launch in 2021.

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  • The fearless, resilient, and ever-determined Honey Hunters are on the hunt for the 2023 Championships as they once again face their rival, High Point Rockers, for the 2023 South Division Championships.
  • "We are excited to be in the postseason two years in a row," stated Brady Salisbury, Assistant General Manager, Gastonia Honey Hunters.
  • The battle of I-85 continues as Honey Hunters take on High Point Rockers at CaroMont Health Park on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, and Wednesday, September 20, 2023.
  • For 2023 playoff series tickets, please visit www.gohoneyhunters.com/singlegametickets
    For more information on Gastonia Honey Hunters, or to shop the team store, visit www.gohoneyhunters.com .

Bo Porter Academy Announces New Vice President/Athletic Director and Associate Head Coach/Hitting Coordinator

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

ROSHARON, Texas, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bo Porter Academy Names Olympian and Seton Hall University Hall of Famer Angela Williams, Vice President & Athletic Director and names Former Boston Red Sox Infielder Bryant Nelson, Associate Head Coach & Hitting Coordinator.

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  • ROSHARON, Texas, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bo Porter Academy Names Olympian and Seton Hall University Hall of Famer Angela Williams, Vice President & Athletic Director and names Former Boston Red Sox Infielder Bryant Nelson, Associate Head Coach & Hitting Coordinator.
  • She is set to join the Bo Porter Academy administration team on August 31st.
  • When asked about the opportunity to join Bo Porter Academy, Nelson said, "I'm excited and looking forward to sharing my 30-plus years of professional baseball experience with the scholar athletes at Bo Porter Academy."
  • He's set to join the coaching staff at Bo Porter Academy on September 5th.

Mike Just of Just Hits has been Inducted into the Prestigious Marquis Who's Who Biographical Registry

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

PEARL RIVER, N.Y., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mike Just of Just Hits has been inducted into Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

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  • Mike Just is a retired minor league baseball player and owner of Just Hits LLC, a baseball and softball training facility
    PEARL RIVER, N.Y., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mike Just of Just Hits has been inducted into Marquis Who's Who.
  • As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value.
  • Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
  • The award-winning business is known for its excellent instructors as well as a variety of camp offerings, both Biblical and secular, and lane rentals.

Name the Team Promotion Launches for New Frederick Baseball Club

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Monday, January 9, 2023

FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Attain Sports and Entertainment (AS&E) today announced the launch of a Name the Team Promotion inviting fans to pitch their concepts to name the newly formed Frederick Atlantic League Professional Baseball (ALPB) club.

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  • Attain Sports and Entertainment (AS&E) today announced the launch of a Name the Team Promotion inviting fans to pitch their concepts to name the newly formed Frederick Atlantic League Professional Baseball (ALPB) club.
  • FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Attain Sports and Entertainment (AS&E) today announced the launch of a Name the Team Promotion inviting fans to pitch their concepts to name the newly formed Frederick Atlantic League Professional Baseball (ALPB) club.
  • A selection of top names will subsequently be announced, and fans will have an opportunity to vote on their favorite.
  • The company also announced the addition of key leadership executives with industry veterans Chuck Domino, Senior Vice President of Baseball Operations, and Mary Nixon, Executive Director of Baseball Operations, joining its management team.

Manager Announced for New Atlantic League Professional Baseball Club based in Frederick, Maryland

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Thursday, January 5, 2023

FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Attain Sports and Entertainment today announced that Mark Minicozzi will manage the new, yet-to-be-named Atlantic League Professional Baseball Club (ALPB) for its inaugural season in 2023. The team will play at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium in Frederick, Maryland, sharing the stadium with the Frederick Keys, a collegiate summer baseball team of the MLB Draft League.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Attain Sports and Entertainment today announced that Mark Minicozzi will manage the new, yet-to-be-named Atlantic League Professional Baseball Club (ALPB) for its inaugural season in 2023.
  • Minicozzi played college baseball at East Carolina University and was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 17th round of the 2005 Major League Baseball (MLB) Player Draft.
  • He subsequently spent 12 years playing professional baseball in various leagues throughout the United States and abroad.
  • The Frederick Atlantic League Professional Baseball Club will open its 2023 season on the road against the Gastonia Honey Hunters on Friday, April 28.

Prime Video New Series, A League of Their Own, Brings Together Female Athletes and the Sports Community To Write A Letter Inspiring And Forging A New Tomorrow For Girls In Sports Everywhere

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

These athletes from all backgrounds came together to send a powerful message that celebrates the incredible women who came before them, while forging ahead to create a new tomorrow for girls everywhere.

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  • These athletes from all backgrounds came together to send a powerful message that celebrates the incredible women who came before them, while forging ahead to create a new tomorrow for girls everywhere.
  • "Girls arent not playing baseball because they arent capable, said Justine Siegal, Founder of Baseball for All.
  • The letter, written on over 30,000 baseballs placed on a ballfield, is an indelible message of empowerment and support for new generations of female athletes.
  • While the feat of creating this massive letter is impressive, its the powerful contents of the letter that resonate most.