Kalamazoo Growlers Sign Two Position Players
KALAMAZOO, MI - The OnStaff Group Recruiting trail presents the signing of two position players to Kalamazoo's roster, both juniors. Kasey Cooper, an outfielder for the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith and Richie Gorski, an infielder for Missouri Southern State will join the team for the 2016 season. Richie Gorski: 6'2" - 200lb, [...]
Homer Stryker Field To Host HRI Walk
On March 19th we will be hosting the 2016 Walk to End Homelessness benefitting Housing Resources, Inc The new starting location for the event is Home Stryker Field: 251 Mills St. Kalamazoo, MI 49048 We will begin walking at 9:00 a.m. We are encouraging participants to pre-register online - for a $30 donation [...]
Growlers Sign Two Sophomores to 2016 Roster
Photos courtesy: Carla Hehmeyer and Austin Peay Athletic Department. KALAMAZOO, MI - The OnStaff Group recruiting trail presents the Kalamazoo Growlers latest roster additions, sophomores TJ Marik and Drake Herrman, who bring the 2016 roster to nine. Marik is a catcher at Austin Peay State University and Herrman is a pitcher at [...]
Fan-Voted Emojersey Winners Announced
Last month, the Kalamazoo Growlers unveiled their first promotion of 2016 - the emoji jersey or "Emojersey" to be worn by players during the August 13th "Emoji Night" game presented by Bronson Sports Medicine. The promotion quickly went viral – first being tweeted by ESPN’s Darren Rovell and ESPN’s SportsCenter, and followed by [...]
Growlers Add Trio of San Diego State Aztecs to Budding 2016 Roster
Photos courtesy of the San Diego State University Athletic Department. KALAMAZOO, MI - The OnStaff Group Recruiting Trail presents the signing of three San Diego State players: Jeff Kross, Jordan Verdon and David Hensley. The trio hails from California, and the Growlers welcome them to their 2016 team. Jeff Kross: [...]
Set of Ball State Arms to Join Growlers
KALAMAZOO, MI – The OnStaff USA Recruiting Trail presents the latest additions to the Growlers 2016 roster come to Kalamazoo from Ball State University. Both pitchers hailing from the Mitten State, the Growlers are excited to welcome Mattawan native BJ Butler and Shelby Township native Kevin Marnon. RHP - BJ Butler, [...]
Growlers Add Two Local Products to the 2016 Roster
KALAMAZOO, MI - The Kalamazoo Growlers are pleased to announce the signing of two players for the 2016 season. The OnStaff Group Recruiting Trail presents sophomore pitcher Jacob Piechota and freshman infielder Connor Smith, both from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, who will play for the Growlers in 2016. Jacob Piechota: [...]
Kalamazoo Growlers Announce Assistant Coaches
KALAMAZOO, MI - The Kalamazoo Growlers are pleased to announce that Kalamazoo Valley Community College head coach Cody Piechocki will return for his third season as hitting coach. In addition, Gage Jacobs has been hired as pitching coach for the Growlers. Hitting Coach Cody Piechocki Piechocki first season in the Northwoods [...]
Kalamazoo Growlers “Emojersey” Promotion Goes Viral
Kalamazoo, MI - In what has been dubbed “the most 2016 thing to happen to baseball”, the Kalamazoo Growlers announced a poll Monday morning to let fans choose which of their favorite emojis would be featured on jerseys worn by the team during its August 13th game against the Rockford Rivets. Voting is [...]
Kalamazoo Growlers Unveil “Emojersey” Fan Vote
Kalamazoo, Mich. – The Kalamazoo Growlers, creators of the Salute to Selfie Jersey that won Ballpark Digest’s Promotion of the Year (2014), are back at it with the announcement of the team’s “Emojersey” Night. Fans of the Northwoods League affiliate have the opportunity to decide emojis to be placed on the [...]
Growlers Valentine’s Day Special
Love is in the air, and Valentine's Day is right around the corner. The Growlers have put together the perfect package for couples and families alike. If you order a 5-Game Pack, the Growlers' cupid (a.k.a. Porter) will hand deliver your ticket package along with a bouquet of flowers to your sweetie. If you [...]
Growlers name Matt Lawson field manager for the 2016 season
The Kalamazoo Growlers are excited to announce the hiring of Matt Lawson as Field Manager for the 2016 season. The graduate assistant coach for Missouri State University will begin his third season of coaching after a seven-year professional career. "We are thrilled to have Matt on board to lead our [...]
Kalamazoo Growlers 2016 Schedule Released
Growlers 2016 Schedule Released Growlers open against the Lakeshore Chinooks on Tuesday, May 31 KALAMAZOO, MI –The Kalamazoo Growlers and the Northwoods League released its complete schedule today for the 2016 season. The Growlers home opener is set for Tuesday, May 31 against the Lakeshore Chinooks. The team also plans [...]
Northwoods League Introduces New Team in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford will play in the South Division moving La Crosse to the North Rochester, Minn. - The league where Chris Sale, Max Scherzer, Curtis Granderson, Mark Melancon and well over 100 other current and former major-league baseball players once spent their summers is coming to the Stateline. The Northwoods [...]
Bell’s 30th Anniversary Festival set for Homer Stryker Field
The Kalamzoo Growlers and Bell's Brewery are proud to announce the Funvitational Beer Festival set for Homer Stryker Field Saturday, September 12th. Read the official press release: COMSTOCK, MI – Bell’s Brewery will celebrate 30 years of brewing in Michigan this year. To mark that milestone, we’re inviting breweries and our [...]