Learn From Rafters Players And Coaches

Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.- The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters are thrilled to offer a FREE kids clinic to take place on Saturday, August 2nd at Witter Field from 10:00am-12:00pm courtesy of Marshfield Clinic. Kids 14 and under will be able to attend the clinic where the Rafters players and coaches will be available to provide on-field instruction on batting techniques, pitching, fielding and more. After the clinic kids will receive free lunch consisting of a hot dog, potato chips, and a fountain drink. Come out to Witter Field Saturday and get in some extra practice!

Following the clinic the Rafters will take on the Green Bay Bullfrogs on Saturday, August 2nd with first pitch set for 6:05, with gates opening at 5:05. It is Cancer Awareness night presented by Marshfield Clinic and the Rafters will wear purple uniforms that will be available for purchase through a silent auction.

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The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. Playing its 21st 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 115 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer (DET) and MLB All-Stars Chris Sale (CWS), Jordan Zimmermann (WAS), Curtis Granderson (NYM), Allen Craig (STL) and Ben Zobrist (TB). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League YouTube channel.  For more information, visit www.raftersbaseball.com.