FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Kalamazoo, Mich. - Kalamazoo Growlers opening day starter Jerad Berkenpas was announced Tuesday morning as the Northwoods League Pitcher of the Night for Monday, May 27. Berkenpas across seven innings struck out a career-high 12 batters while not giving up a single walk. In his first opening day start [...]

Jacked Baseball Website // Videos // The Nut Smugglers // The Growlers All-Stars // Jacked Baseball Rules FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KALAMAZOO, MI - On August 24th, a first-of-its-kind event is coming to Kalamazoo, MI. A team of celebrity influencers now known as the Northern Nut Smugglers will attempt to beat an all-star baseball team; the Kalamazoo Growlers All-Stars. This game will feature a [...]

OFFICIAL RELEASE Kalamazoo, Mich. - The Kalamazoo Growlers have announced the full release of its 2024 roster. The Growlers return to Homer Stryker Field for opening day on May 27 following a historic 2023 season. 16 players return to the Growlers after making the team’s third playoff appearance in four [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kalamazoo, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Growlers have announced the re-signing of Stanford utility player Gabe Springer and the signings of Stanford’s Ben Reimers and Brandon Larson. Gabe Springer returns to Kalamazoo after an impressive opening season with the Growlers. The sophomore utility man from Boulder, Colorado launched [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kalamazoo, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Growlers have announced the re-signing of the University of Michigan right-handed pitcher Eamon Horwedel. Also known as “Captain Growler” Horwedel returns for his fifth and final summer with the Growlers. “I think anytime I can come back to Kalamazoo for a summer [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kalamazoo, Mich. – On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, the Northwoods League office announced the 2024 Northwoods League Broadcast Schedule. With an array of partnerships and innovative platforms, the NWL is set to redefine the viewing experience for baseball and softball enthusiasts alike. ESPN+ Coverage: The schedule includes [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kalamazoo, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Growlers have announced the signings of three Arizona community college pitchers Tyson Noel, August Richie, and Bryce Brassfield. August Richie, the 6-foot-2 inch, 170-pound right-handed pitcher is a freshman at Pima Community College in Tucson, Arizona. A native of Tucson, Richie recently [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kalamazoo, Mich. – Three-year Kalamazoo Growler and current Grand Valley State outfielder Ryan Dykstra was named the GLIAC Player of the Week on Tuesday, May 7. Across five games against rival Davenport, Dykstra hit .565 (13-23) with a double, triple, and a pair of home runs culminating [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kalamazoo, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Growlers have announced the signings of University of Indianapolis pitcher Dawson Gabe, Huntington University pitcher Tyler Papenbock, and the re-signing of Utah Tech right-hander Dakoda West. Dakoda West, a 6-foot-3-inch sophomore from Orem, Utah opened up the 2023 campaign as part of [...]

Kalamazoo, Mich. - The Houston Astros have selected the contract from Triple-A Sugar Land of 2018 Kalamazoo Growler Joey Loeprfido. Set to debut in Houston’s upcoming series against the Cleveland Guardians, the Astros No. 6 prospect will become the tenth former Growler to make their major league debut. Loperfido joined [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kalamazoo, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Growlers have announced the signing of University of Washington outfielder Braeden Terry. The junior will join returner, Colin Blanchard, as one of two Huskies coming to Kalamazoo this summer. “I’m fired up, I’m really excited. Summer ball is always a great time,” [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kalamazoo, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Growlers have announced the re-signing of Kalamazoo Valley Community College redshirt sophomore Kevin Krill as well as Kalamazoo College sophomore Ryar Rinehart and junior Chase Cummins. Kevin Krill returns to the Growlers for his second season. The 6-foot-1 inch catcher came to [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kalamazoo, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Growlers have announced the signings of pitcher Tyler Kapa as well as two-way players Ayden VanEnkevort and Kyle Remington. The three Michigan natives will add to the Growlers depth both on the mound and at the plate. Ayden VanEnkevort, a 6-foot-1 inch [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kalamazoo, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Growlers have announced the re-signing of 2023 Growler relief pitchers Aaron Robertson, Jake Carroll and Nolan Milliman. Aaron Robertson returns for his second summer as the Growlers closer. The 6-foot-2 inch left-hander from Central Washington (DII) dominated in the late innings. Across [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kalamazoo, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Growlers have announced the re-signing of 2023 Growlers Tanner Ware, Myles Beale, Joey Winters and Evan Rodriguez. Tanner Ware, a sophomore left-handed pitcher from Oakland University, returns to Kalamazoo after being the lone lefty in the Growlers 2023 rotation. Across 11 starts [...]