Griff O’Ferrall Named Northwoods League Player of the Night – June 15
Kalamazoo, MI - The Growlers new arrival Griff O'Ferrall hasn't taken long to show off his skill set. The University of Virginian freshman played just his second game for the Growlers Wednesday night. O’Ferrall started his second game of the season with four hits including two singles, a double and [...]
Growlers and BattleJacks Postponed After Four Innings of Play
KALAMAZOO, MI - Heavy rains at Homer Stryker Field force the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek players into a 2-hour rain delay, at which point the game was called for the night. The Growlers led 3-1 at the time the tarp went on the field thanks to a 2-RBI double from [...]
Growlers Come Home Victorious in Game Three of I-94 Series
BATTLE CREEK, MI - The Growlers snapped a four-game losing skid at Battle Creek on Sunday afternoon winning by a score of 7-2 . Battle Creek picked a run in the second to take an early lead but a 2-RBI single from Luke Strom and a sacrifice grounder from Devin [...]
Growlers Drop Road Trip Opener at Traverse City
TRAVERSE CITY, MI - The Growlers fell 3-1 at Traverse City today in a tough pitchers duel. KZoo starter Mason Meeks (Drury) threw 5 innings, allowing just 1 earned run on the day. Blayne Robinson (Ohio State) had a 1-3 day at the plate for Kalamazoo with a double. The [...]
Growlers Secure Blowout Win to End Homestand
KALAMAZOO, MI - The Growlers exploded for 12 runs today for an 8-run blowout of Traverse City by a score of 12-4. Cole Russo (UCF) shined for Kalamazoo offensively, going 2 for 5 at the plate with 2 home runs and 4 RBI. Dylan Freeman (Montevallo) got the win on [...]
Adam Wheaton Breaks Northwoods League Career Starts
KALAMAZOO, MI - With tonight's start against the Rockford Rivets, Mr.Growler, Adam Wheaton has claimed the record for the most career starts of any Northwoods League pitcher. Over a five-year career with Kalamazoo, Adam has now made 36 starts on the mound. The career record for wins, strikeouts and innings [...]
Growlers Secure First Win of 2022 Season in Impressive Fashion
KALAMAZOO, MI -The Growlers met the BattleJacks for game two of Kalamazoo's home-opening series at Homer Stryker Field, triumphing over their rivals with a lopsided scoreline of 19-10. Sam Kirkpatrick (Holy Cross) went 4 for 5 at the plate with 2 RBI, Ryan Dykstra (Oakland) ripped a 3 RBI triple [...]
Growlers Fall 8-4 to Close Opening Series in Kenosha
KENOSHA, WI - The Growlers lost a tough battle Tuesday night in Kenosha at Simmons Field. After falling behind 3-0 in the early innings, Kalamazoo rallied for 3 runs in the 5th inning, highlighted by a 2 RBI single for Sam Kirkpatrick (Holy Cross). The Kingfish went on to score [...]
Growlers Fall in 9-7 Thriller on Opening Night
KENOSHA, WI - The Kalamazoo Growlers fought through incredible adversity with short numbers on opening day at Simmons Field in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The Growlers gave up 2 runs in the first on a home run that hooked the left-field pole. Kalamazoo answered with a run in the 3rd, thanks to a [...]
Adam Wheaton Named to All-WAC 2nd Team
KALAMAZOO, MI - Adam Wheaton of Lamar University was named to the All-WAC 2nd team on May 24th. Adam, known as Mr. Growlers to Kalamazoo fans, earned this honor after just one season with the Cardinals program after transferring from Trine University. Wheaton posted a 2.66 ERA during the regular [...]
Growlers, Battle Jacks Go Cashless for 2022 Season
KALAMAZOO, MI- West Michigan Northwoods League opponents, the Kalamazoo Growlers, and the Battle Creek Battle Jacks announced today that both Homer Stryker Field in Kalamazoo and MCCU Field in Battle Creek will proceed with cashless transactions for the 2022 season. “The choice to proceed with cashless transactions for the [...]
Former Growler Named to All-MAC First Team
KALAMAZOO, MI- Former Growler and current Ball State Cardinal Trenton Quartermaine was named to the All-MAC first team on May 24th. This past season, the 5th year senior posted outstanding numbers with a slash line of .300/.399/.565 while launching 14 home runs tallying 63 RBI and 13 doubles. Quartermaine [...]
Big Ten All-Conference Teams Feature Kalamazoo Players Past and Future
KALAMAZOO, MI - The Big Ten Conference released their list of All-Conference teams on May 24th, with the list featuring Growler alumni Joe Stewart, future Growler Trey Lipsey and former Mac Daddy Ethan O'Donnell. Michigan Wolverine outfielder Joe Stewart earned third-team honors after posting a .343/.405/.552 slash line while also [...]
Former and Future Growlers Earn All-ACC Honors
KALAMAZOO, MI -The Atlantic Coast Conference released their All-Conference first, second, third and freshman teams on May 23rd with a list featuring two former and one future Kalamazoo Growler players. All three players play their collegiate seasons with the top-15 Virginia Cavaliers and will begin ACC tournament play on May 25th against [...]
Former Growler Named as Dick Howser Award Semi-Finalist
KALAMAZOO, MI -Current Virginia Cavalier and member of the 2021 Growlers team Jake Gelof has been named a semi-finalist for the Dick Howser Award, given to college baseball's best player based on both on and off-the-field categories. Gelof slashed .376/.477/.768 during the regular season in 2022 with the Cavs and [...]