Pit Spitters General Manager Named
Northwoods League Executive of the Year
Traverse City, MI, October 18, 2023- Today the Northwoods League has announced that Traverse City Pit Spitters General Manager, Jacqueline Holm, has been named Executive of the Year for the 2023 season. The Northwoods League announced the news at the recent Northwoods League Fall Meetings held in Willmar, Minnesota.
In Holm’s first season as GM, The Pit Spitters set franchise records in overall attendance and nightly average attendance and hosted the highest attended Great Lakes All-Star Game in Northwoods League history on July 25th, 2023. On the field, The Pit Spitters made their fifth playoff appearance in five seasons advancing to the Great Lakes Championship series, touting the league’s highest game attendance through the playoff ascension. The team also experienced growth across the board in the ticketing, sponsorship and merchandise categories and continues to expand its offering of special events throughout the off season.
“I am deeply honored to be named Northwoods League Executive of the Year,” said Jacqueline Holm, General Manager of the Traverse City Pit Spitters. “I don’t view this as an individual award, this recognition reflects the combined dedication, passion and teamwork that define our organization, our staff, and our incredible fanbase. From the front office to the dugout, so many talented people played a crucial role in our success this season. Just like in baseball, where every player contributes to a winning season, this award belongs to our entire team.”
The Pit Spitters organization is not new to post season recognition from the Northwoods League. Since their inaugural season in 2019, they have accumulated an impressive resume including two Northwoods League Championships, in 2019 and 2021, Pitcher of the Year, Manager of the Year, and Organization of the Year in 2019, as well as Promotion of the Year for the Cork Dorks in 2022. Holm’s award is the second Executive of the Year award for the franchise in its five-year history.
Pit Spitters season tickets are now on sale, and the team plans to release their 2024 schedule and promotional schedule in December. For more information about how you can experience the Pit Spitters brand of baseball call 231-943-0100 or visit PitSpitters.com.
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About the Traverse City Pit Spitters: The Traverse City Pit Spitters are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Now in its’ 30th season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 24 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, over 325 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and World Series Champion Max Scherzer (NYM), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford (SFG) and World Series Champion Chris Sale (BOS). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2021 All-Star, MLB Gold Glove winner and 2019 Second Team All-MLB shortstop Marcus Semien (TEX). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League website. League games are viewable live at watchnwl.com and on ESPN+. For more information, visit www.greenbayrockers.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Rockers as your favorite team.
About the Northwoods League: The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Now in its’ 30th season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 24 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, over 325 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and World Series Champion Max Scherzer (NYM), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford (SFG) and World Series Champion Chris Sale (BOS). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2021 All-Star, MLB Gold Glove winner and 2019 Second Team All-MLB shortstop Marcus Semien (TEX). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League website at watchnwl.com and on ESPN+. For more information, visit www.northwoodsleague.com or download the Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play.
