Pit Spitters to Host National Anthem Tryouts
May 13th at Turtle Creek Stadium
Traverse City, MI, April 23, 2024- If you’ve ever dreamed about singing the National Anthem during a baseball game, here is your chance! The Pit Spitters are hosting an audition to fill National Anthem spots this season opening the auditions to the public.
“The National Anthem is the most iconic part of the pre-game show,” said Lauren DeWitt, promotions manager for the Traverse City Pit Spitters. “The tryouts are a chance to showcase some amazing, local talent, and a way to engage our Pit Spitters fanbase with the game experience.”
If you are an individual, duo, group, or play an instrument, the Pit Spitters would love to see you at the auditions. May 13th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Turtle Creek Stadium. The Pit Spitters will host tryouts in the Pit Spitters Performance Center located adjacent to the front office entrance. Visit the community tab at PitSpitters.com to sign up for an audition. If you are unable to attend the audition in person, don’t fret! You can submit either an audio or video file through the form of your performance of the National Anthem for consideration.
Spaces are limited, so sign up today! Instructions on how to prepare are on the form, and questions can be directed to LaurenD@PitSpitters.com or at 231-943-0100 ext. 205. Those chosen to perform at a Pit Spitters game will be contacted by a Pit Spitters staff member with further information after the audition.
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The Pit Spitters begin their 6th season Wednesday, May 29th, at home against the Kokomo Jack Rabbits. Group Tickets, and season ticket packages are already on sale, and individual tickets are already on sale. A 2024 schedule is attached and for more information about group outings and season ticket packages, please visit the Pit Spitters web site, www.PitSpitters.com or call (231) 943-0100.
About the Traverse City Pit Spitters: The Traverse City Pit Spitters have been members of the Northwoods League since their inaugural season in 2019. The Pit Spitters have won two Northwoods League Championships and delivered their unique brand of FUN to hundreds of thousands of fans. The Pit Spitters share Managing Partners and principal ownership with the West Michigan Whitecaps, the High A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, based in Comstock Park, Michigan. The team’s home games are played in Traverse City’s favorite multi-purpose outdoor entertainment venue, Turtle Creek Stadium. For more information visit https://northwoodsleague.com/traverse-city-pit-spitters/ or contact Jacqueline Holm at 231-943-0100 Ext. 214/ or by email at JacquelineH@pitspitters.com.
About the Northwoods League: 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 31st season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 26 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, 340 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.pitspitters.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Pit Spitters as your favorite team.
