Pit Spitters to Host National Anthem Tryouts

May 12th at Turtle Creek Stadium

Traverse City, MI, April 21, 2025- 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 12th from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 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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About the Traverse City Pit Spitters: The Traverse City Pit Spitters are members of the Northwoods League playing their inaugural season of baseball in Traverse City in 2019. Since 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. Pit Spitters 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 (231) 943-0100 or email info@pitspitters.com.

The Pit Spitters Are Going Cashless: Starting in 2025, Turtle Creek Stadium will transition to a fully cashless operation to enhance fan safety, streamline transactions, and improve efficiency. All purchases, including tickets, concessions, and merchandise, will require contactless payments. Fans needing to convert cash can do so at designated locations. This move ensures a smoother, more convenient game-day experience for all. Read more here.

About the Northwoods League: The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Having completed its’ 31st season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in history 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, over 370 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 two-time World Series Champion Max Scherzer (TEX), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford (STL) and World Series Champion Chris Sale (ATL). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2023 World Series Champion, MLB All-Star, MLB Gold Glove and Silver Slugger winner and two-time All-MLB first team shortstop Marcus Semien (TEX). League games are viewable live on Northwoods League+ (at watch.northwoodsleague.com), ESPN+, and the Northwoods League Network.

Leveraging the 31-year success of the Northwoods League, the first for-profit Summer Collegiate Baseball League, Northwoods League Softball (NWLS) is the first for-profit Women’s Summer Collegiate Softball League beginning play in the Upper Midwest in the summer of 2024. The purpose of the League will be to develop players for their college, Olympic and future professional play. Teams will be promoted similar to minor league baseball teams, playing games in front of fans in a fun, friendly, family-oriented environment