Battle Creek Battle Jacks
189 Bridge St.
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 962-0735
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Contact: Brody Conaty, brody@battlejacksbaseball.com or Todd Person, trperson@postholdings.com
Battle Jacks Sign Post Consumer Brands as Newest Partner
BATTLE CREEK, MI: The Battle Creek Battle Jacks are proud to announce Post Consumer Brands as a new Founding Partner for the team, marking an exciting chapter in the partnership between the Battle Jacks and one of the nation’s leading producers of breakfast cereals. This collaboration is a testament to Post Consumer Brands’ commitment to both community involvement and the promotion of local, meaningful causes.
As part of this new partnership, Post Consumer Brands will be contributing to the team’s mission to provide family-friendly entertainment to Battle Creek throughout the 2025 season and beyond. The sponsorship also highlights the company’s long-standing presence in Battle Creek (otherwise known as “Cereal City”) and will support a variety of initiatives aimed at making a positive impact in the community.
Battle Jacks General Manager, Brody Conaty, had this to say about the exciting new addition to the team- “Joining forces with Post as a founding partner is a game-changer for the Jacks. We’re thrilled to have such an iconic, historical, and innovative brand like Post on board. This partnership marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our team and our community. Together, we’re building something special, and I can’t wait to see what’s ahead!”
Todd Person, Plant Manager at the Post Consumer Brands Battle Creek plant, shared his enthusiasm for the partnership: “Post Battle Creek is thrilled to partner with the Battle Jacks organization and our Cereal City team. We are excited to provide this fun opportunity for our community and our employees. We are also very
proud to be the sponsor that represents Cereal City and the promotions that align with our purpose to Make Lives Better By Making Delicious Food Accessible for All. We’re looking forward to cheering on the Battle Jacks in 2025!”
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The Battle Creek Battle Jacks are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Now in its’ 31st season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in history with 26 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires, and front office staff, 360 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and World Series Champion Max Scherzer (TEX), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford (STL) and World Series Champion Chris Sale (ATL). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2023 World Series Champion, MLB All-Star, MLB Gold Glove winner and two-time All-MLB first team shortstop Marcus Semien (TEX). League games are viewable live on Northwoods League+ (at watch.northwoodsleague.com), ESPN+, and the Northwoods League Network. Learn more and find complete streaming schedules at watchnwl.com. For more information, visit www.battlejacksbaseball.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Battle Jacks as your favorite team.