Western Michigan Baseball Series Against Northern Illinois to Be Played at Homer Stryker Field
KALAMAZOO, Mich.- This weekend’s Mid-American Conference baseball series (April 25-27) between Western Michigan and Northern Illinois will be played at Homer Stryker Field at Mayors’ Riverfront Park, home of the Kalamazoo Growlers. Game one of the series will be Friday at 3 p.m., followed by 1 p.m. contests Saturday and [...]
Central Michigan Chippewas down the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 4-3 in the first game played at Homer Stryker Field since 2011
For the first time since 2011, baseball was played in Kalamazoo at Homer Stryker Field, as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish hosted the Central Michigan Chippewas. In a mock-opener --where the Kalamazoo Growlers welcomed two collegiate teams-- Chippewas second baseman Pat MacKenzie gave Central Michigan the lead with a sacrifice [...]
7:05 P.M. GAME TONIGHT: Notre Dame vs. Central Michigan
Homer Stryker Field at Mayors' Riverfront Park will play host to a game between Central Michigan University and the University of Notre Dame baseball teams tonight at 7:05 p.m. General admission tickets for the game will cost $5 each, or $3 each with a Student ID. Gates will open at 6 [...]
Growlers Add Two With Summer Collegiate Experience
Two right-handed pitchers, one from Eastern Kentucky and another from Notre Dame will join the Growlers for their upcoming inaugural 2014 season. Chris Cervantes (Left): 6’1” – 170lb, RHP, Bats/R, Throws/R, Eastern Kentucky (So.), Shelbyville, KY Kyle Rubbinaccio (Right): 6’3” - 200lb, RHP, Bats/R, Throws/R, Notre Dame (Jr.), Manalapan, NJ [...]
Weekend Recap 4/17-4/20
All of the 2014 Kalamazoo Growlers players were in action for their college teams this past weekend. Here is recap of how the players fared: Brett Sunde (C-Western Michigan) - Sunde was instramental in the Broncos win on Friday against conference foe, Ball State. He totaled three hits including an RBI [...]
The Northwoods League and Collegiate Baseball League Europe Create Partnership
Agreement between the two summer collegiate leagues is first of its’ kind The Northwoods League announced a unique partnership today with Collegiate Baseball League Europe. The main piece of this partnership will see six of the top European players that play in the CBLE during the 2014 season given the [...]
Kalamazoo Growlers announce partnership with Walmart, Sam’s Club
Walmart & Sam’s Club have agreed to a founding partnership with Kalamazoo Growlers baseball. This partnership will provide fans and consumers with great experiences at the ballpark and new ways to combine shopping at Walmart & Sam’s Club with their love of Growlers baseball The Kalamazoo Growlers have developed some [...]
2014 Growlers shine in weekend series’
Here is a weekend recap for April 11-13 for all the current Kalamazoo Growlers players in their resepective collegiate season: Brett Sunde Brett Sunde (C-Western Michigan) - Sunde totaled five hits in 13 at-bats scoring two runs on the weekend vs. Buffalo as the Broncos were swept on the road in [...]
Growlers add star power to roster in Grant Van Putten and Jake Baldwin
Grant Van Putten and Jacob Baldwin put together huge seasons for their collegiate teams in 2013. The Kalamazoo Growlers are hoping they can repeat that success in Northwoods League competition this season. Grant Van Putten (Left): 5’10” – 165lb, Bats/R-Throws/R, OF, Calvin College (Jr.), Holland, MI Jacob Baldwin (Right): 6’0”- 190lb, [...]
Kalamazoo Growlers introduce mascot, reveal name
A month of name submissions and voting in the Meijer #NameYourMascot contest has come to an end. Kalamazoo Growlers Assistant General Manager John Bollinger announced Barlee as the name of the official mascot at a team event last Friday. Barley is an ingredient frequently used in the brewing process. The [...]
Notre Dame, Central Michigan baseball set for April showdown at Homer Stryker Field
Homer Stryker Field will play host to a game between Central Michigan University and the University of Notre Dame baseball teams on April 23rd. General admission tickets for the game will cost $5 each. Gates will open at 6 p.m., with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Cody Leichman Central [...]
Buckeyes duo commit to Kalamazoo
The Kalamazoo Growlers are excited about the recent commitments of OF Troy Montgomery and RHP Jake Post from Big Ten powerhouse Ohio State, for the 2014 season. Jacob Post (Left): 6’2” – 190lb, RHP, Ohio State University (Soph.), Chesterton, IN Troy Montgomery (Right): 5’9”- [...]
‘Growlers Growler’ now available for purchase!
There's a new item in the Kalamazoo Growlers pro shop! The 'Growlers Growler' is custom crafted from dark amber glass and features a glass handle and metal resealable cap. This 64-ounce container will keep whatever you decide to put inside of it fresh for many days after filling. Get yours [...]
Championship Round set for Meijer #NameYourMascot contest
A fierce week of bracket submissions and name selections has come to an end in the Meijer #NameYourMascot contest. Barley defeated Gibson in resounding fashion in the West region while the underdog Burp was able to sneak past the number 1-seed Bubba in the East. Barley and Burp will undergo [...]
Growlers import power bat from Central Michigan, power arm from Michigan State
The Kalamazoo Growlers announced the signing of players Cody Leichman from Central Michigan University and Joshua Buchalski from Michigan State University. Leichman and Buchalski bring left-handed production to the batting order and bullpen, respectively. Joshua Buchalski (Left): 5’10”- 160lb, Bats/L-Throws/L, LHP, Michigan State University (Redshirt Fr.), Sanford, MI Cody Leichman (Right): 6’3” – [...]