Two Tennessee Freshman Join 2018 Lineup
Kalamazoo, Mich. - The two new players for the Kalamazoo Growlers enter the Northwoods League from the University of Tennessee. The signing of freshmen Zach Daniels and Sam Springer is presented by the OnStaff Group. OF - Zach Daniels | 6’1” | R/R | Freshman | Stockbridge, GA Zach Daniels [...]
Three Return to Growlers Roster in 2018
Kalamazoo, Mich. - The Kalamazoo Growlers announced today their first player signings of the 2018 season. The OnStaff Group recruiting trail is bringing Jason Sullivan, Daniel Ritcheson, and Dakota Roberts back to Kalamazoo. Sullivan, a junior at Central Michigan University, Ritcheson, a freshman at San Diego State, and Roberts, a [...]
Detroit Tigers Acquire Former Growler in Kinsler Trade
KALAMAZOO, MICH. — The busy Los Angeles Angels filled a big hole at second base, acquiring Ian Kinsler from the Detroit Tigers for two minor leaguers Wednesday night. Detroit received 23-year-old outfielder Troy Montgomery and 18-year-old right-hander Wilkel Hernandez in the trade. Montgomery (Ohio State) was a member of the Kalamazoo [...]
Cody Piechocki returns as Growlers Field Manager
KALAMAZOO, MI - The Kalamazoo Growlers are delighted to announce that Field Manager, Cody Piechocki, will be returning to the role in the 2018 season. 2018 will be Piechocki’s sixth season as a coach in the Northwoods League and second year as Field Manager with the Kalamazoo Growlers. From 2014 [...]
Kalamazoo Growlers Release 2018 Game Schedule
Northwoods League Announces Schedule for 25th Anniversary Season in 2018 Rochester, Minn. – The Northwoods League released its complete schedule today for the 2018 season. The schedule features 20 teams, each playing 72 regular season games, along with a continuation of scheduled doubleheaders. Click here to view the Growlers schedule. [...]
The Man in the Rainbow Suit: Meet Showtime Corey
COREY STORIES: You've seen him on the field, you've talked to him on the phone, now get to know On-Field Host/Fan Development Manager Corey Wolfgang as he prepares for next season! First up, the story of how he became Showtime Corey: Tell the story of how you became the crazy [...]
5-Game Packs “Quality over Quantity”
Quality over Quantity It's harder today than ever before Spending time with your loved ones is harder today than ever before. People are just busy. But there is good news. Recent studies have found that seizing quality moments of connection, not quantity, is what is most important for building relationships. In [...]
Hollis Tops Rawlings ‘Big Stick’ Award List
Rawlings ‘Big Stick’ Award Winners Announced Connor Hollis from the Growlers tops the list with .375 average Rochester, Minn. - The Northwoods League is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2017 Rawlings “Big Stick” Award. This award is given to the player at each position who had the best [...]
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Recapping the 2017 Season
Dear Kalamazoo, Thank you. You made this season special. You sold out 15 games, ranking us 6th nationally & breaking our attendance record yet again. You voted for us to become the #2 ranked ballpark in the country. You made Homer Stryker Field the most amazing atmosphere in the league. You are the reason our staff [...]
Growlers Sweep Doubleheader vs. Rivets
KALAMAZOO, MI – The Kalamazoo Growlers swept the Rockford Rivets in a doubleheader Saturday at Homer Stryker Field. The wins move the Growlers' record to 19-18 (28-43 overall). The Growlers won the first game 2-0 thanks to a dominant performance by Justin Palmbos. He pitched all seven innings, giving up [...]
Growlers Shut Down Green Bay, Take Both Games
Game 1 GREEN BAY, WI – The Kalamazoo Growlers came into Friday’s doubleheader having routed the Bullfrogs in a 19-6 offensive outburst one night ago. With only five ballgames left in the regular season, Kalamazoo had taken two of three on the current road trip, winning four of its last five. Prior to [...]
Growlers Bats Explode, Route Green Bay 19-6
Green Bay, WI- The Growlers start a three game series with Green Bay by resuming a postponed game from June 12th. The game would resume in the top of the second with Growlers on first and third, no outs and the game tied 0-0. Kzoo would take advantage of [...]
Growlers Rally Falls Short in Final Showdown with Fondy
FOND DU LAC, WI – Kalamazoo would come into Fondy for the final time on the 2017 season having won three straight dating back to the Wisconsin series at home on August 5th and 6th. The team, well rested with the off day yesterday, 6-4 in its last ten [...]
Growlers Stay Hot, Outlast Fondy 8-6
Fon Du Lac, WI- The Growlers headed to Fon Du Lac fresh off a weekend series sweep of the Wisconsin Woodchucks, Kzoo would stay hot. Here is how it unfolded Fondy would strike first in the bottom of the first on an RBI double from left fielder Caleb Summerhays (UNLV),1-0 [...]