Aaron Sims Returns To Press Box For 2016 Season

The Kenosha Kingfish are pleased to announce that fan-favorite, public address announcer Aaron Sims will return for the 2016 season. This season marks Sims' thirteenth year in the Northwoods League. He began with the Madison Mallards in 2004 as a radio play-by-play announcer and transitioned to public address announcing in 2005. He has spent the last two seasons in the Kingfish press box as their public address announcer. Sims is currently the play-by-play announcer for the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League.

With a background in standup comedy, play-by-play in baseball, hockey, and football, and as the host of various radio shows, Sims has combined this experience to become one of the best public address announcers in minor league baseball. Kingfish team owner Conor Caloia commends Sims' impact on the fan experience and is thrilled to have him as part of the Big Top Baseball family again in 2016, "Aaron brings a great deal of talent, experience and fun to the ballpark each and every day and truly helps to make the fan experience a memorable one. I could not be more excited to have him back for not only this season but for the Northwoods League All-Star Game as well."

The Kingfish provide a ballpark experience unlike any other and Sims truly enjoyed each season thus far in Kenosha, "Last summer was such a special summer for me.” Sims said, “Fans in Kenosha are a special group. They stay until the last pitch. They love the team and they love to have fun. I'm looking forward to more fun this season with the great fans of the Kingfish."

In addition to his role as the lead play-by-play announcer for the Admirals, Sims also serves as the head of the organization's community outreach program.  In 2014, Sims filled in for the NHL’s Nashville Predators as their radio play-by-play announcer.

Tickets and merchandise for the Kenosha Kingfish are on sale now. For more information on 7-game packs, season or group tickets, please visit kingfishbaseball.com or call 262.653.0900. The Ticket Office powered by Platinum Systems is open from 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday at Simmons Field, 7817 Sheridan Rd. in Kenosha.

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The Kenosha Kingfish are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. Playing its 23rd season of summer collegiate baseball, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 18 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires and front office staff, more than 140 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer (WAS) and MLB All-Stars Chris Sale (CWS), Jordan Zimmermann (DET), Curtis Granderson (NYM), Lucas Duda (NYM)) and Ben Zobrist (CHC). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League website.  For more information, visit www.kingfishbaseball.com