Hoosier State Hurlers Headed North to Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO, MI - The Kalamazoo Growlers are pleased to announce the signing of a pair of right-handed pitchers from the state of Indiana. B.J. Butler from Ball State University and Matt Frawley from Purdue University will head one state north to spend the 2015 season at Homer Stryker Field. B.J. Butler: [...]
Western Michigan University Pitcher to Play for Hometown Growlers
KALAMAZOO, MI – The Kalamazoo Growlers are excited to welcome Left-Handed Pitcher Derek Schneider to the Growlers family for the 2015 season. Schneider will begin his season with the Growlers at the conclusion of his 2015 season with the Western Michigan University Broncos. Derek Schneider: 6’1”-185lbs, LHP, Bats L/Throws L, [...]
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The Kalamazoo Growlers are back for year two in the historic Northwoods League. Don't miss opening night at Homer Stryker Field Friday, May 29th against team rival, the Battle Creek Bombers. Click here to watch video
Panther LeBlanc, Cougar Stading Trading in for Growler Claws
KALAMAZOO, MI - The Kalamazoo Growlers are pleased to announce the signing of infielders Charles LeBlanc of the University of Pittsburgh and Jordan Stading of the University of Houston for the 2015 season. Charles LeBlanc: 6’4” – 205lb, INF, Bats R/Throws R, Pittsburgh (Fr.), Laval, Quebec. Jordan Stading: 6’3” – 205lb, [...]
Two LSU Tigers Set to Become Growlers
KALAMAZOO, MI – The Kalamazoo Growlers are pleased to announce the addition of right-handed pitcher Ryan May and infielder Bryce Adams of Louisiana State University to the 2015 roster. Both May and Adams will make the move to Kalamazoo at the end of their seasons. Ryan May: 6’1”- 156lb, RHP, Bats [...]
Northern Illinois Standout Joins Growlers
KALAMAZOO, MI - The Kalamazoo Growlers are pleased to announce the signing of Stephen Letz from Northern Illinois University for the 2015 season. Letz will join fellow Husky Justin Fletcher at Homer Stryker Field this summer. Stephen Letz: 6’1” – 200lb, OF, Bats R/Throws R, Northern Illinois (Jr.), Dyer, IN [...]
It’s Porter! Mascot Name, Darrell Evans Highlight Hot Stove Event
KALAMAZOO, MI – The waiting is over for fans of the Kalamazoo Growlers. This past Saturday the Growlers held their inaugural Hot Stove Event at the Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites of Kalamazoo, where they unveiled the new mascot’s name. Fans voted the on the new name this past December in [...]
Spartan Trio To Join Growlers in 2015
KALAMAZOO, MI - The Kalamazoo Growlers are pleased to welcome three of the top prospects in the state of Michigan as the first new Growlers of the Travis Wade era. Left-hander Keegan Baar, pitcher and outfielder Brandon Hughes, and shortstop Kory Young will call Homer Stryker Field their summer home in 2015 after [...]
New Playoff Format and More to be Announced at Saturday’s Hot Stove Event
Eight teams will now compete for a Summer Collegiate World Series Championship Rochester, Minn. – The Northwoods League has announced a new playoff format that will begin with the 2015 season. This new format will increase the teams participating in the playoffs from four to eight as two additional teams will [...]
Darrell Evans Headlines Growlers Hot Stove Event on March 7
KALAMAZOO, MI – This Saturday, March 7 from 6pm-8pm, the Kalamazoo Growlers will hold the team’s inaugural Hot Stove event at the Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites of Kalamazoo in the Kalamazoo room, located on the lower level. Headlining this free to the public event is former Detroit Tiger and World [...]
Growlers Sign Pair from Florida State
KALAMAZOO, MI – The Kalamazoo Growlers are excited to announce the addition of two Seminoles to the 2015 roster. Left-handed pitcher Alec Byrd and infielder Dylan Busby will make the move to Kalamazoo at the end of their season at Florida State University. Alec Byrd: 6’3”- 175lb, LHP, Bats L/Throws [...]
Growlers Sign Two From the U
KALAMAZOO, MI - The Kalamazoo Growlers are pleased to announce the signing of two rising stars from the Sunshine State. First baseman and outfielder Christopher Barr and infielder Johnny Ruiz will join Travis Wade’s bunch after completing their spring seasons at the University of Miami. Christopher Barr: 6’1” – 200lb, 1B/OF, [...]
Trio of Growlers Returning For Second Tour
KALAMAZOO, MI - The Kalamazoo Growlers are pleased to welcome back three more members of its inaugural team for the franchise’s sophomore campaign. RHP Shane Bryant, SS Justin Fletcher and 1B Nick Yarnall will each be returning to Homer Stryker Field for the 2015 Growlers season. Shane Bryant: 6’3” – 200lb, [...]
Growlers Welcome Negro League Star as Pitching Coach
KALAMAZOO, MI – The Kalamazoo Growlers are proud to announce that Negro League star, Pedro Sierra will join the Growlers as the new team’s new pitching coach. Sierra will join the team as they begin their second season in Kalamazoo and the Northwoods League. Pedro got his start in baseball [...]
Growlers Lose “Barlee” to MiLB; Launch New Name Contest
KALAMAZOO, MI - After a successful inaugural season, the Kalamazoo Growlers will be making a name change to their beloved mascot “Barlee” due to a current dispute from Minor League Baseball and the Hillsboro Hopps. This past April, the Growlers selected “Barlee” as their new mascot name after conducting a contest that [...]