KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The Kalamazoo Growlers have signed former MLB All-Star and Detroit Tiger fan-favorite Brandon Inge to a one-day head coaching contract for Thursday, July 10 at Homer Stryker Field.
According to the club, Inge will set the starting lineup, coach first base, and lead game preparation as the Growlers take on the Battle Creek Battle Jacks.
“Brandon Inge is a beloved Michigan-legend and does so much for the game of baseball and people living in Michigan communities,” Growlers Owner Brian Colopy said. “He’s going to coach our team for a big rivalry game, do autographs for our amazing fans and bring the ‘06 Tigers magic to Homer Stryker Field.”
A “313” promotion, honoring Inge’s legacy in Detroit, will be held for the first hour after gates open. The promotion consists of: $3 Hot Dogs, $1 Popcorn, and $3 Beers. Gates open at 5:35PM.
An online signed memorabilia auction featuring baseballs, bats, hats and jerseys worn by Inge will go live 24-hours prior to the game. They will be available for pick-up or shipped to winners following the end of the game. Proceeds from the online auction will support the Jr. Growlers Baseball Academy – a program for players 8U-18U that focuses on players’ skills and baseball IQ that provides a direct path to high-level summer collegiate baseball. A link to the auction site will be live on the Growlers Facebook on Thursday, July 10.
Inge will do a post-game meet & greet for fans in attendance following the game at Homer Stryker Field. Inge is available to meet with the media from 5-5:30PM on Thursday, July 10.
Fans that are interested in attending Brandon Inge Night on Thursday, July 10th can purchase a special $15 seat in honor of Inge’s jersey number 15. Tickets are 80% sold out: https://kalamazoo-growlers.nwltickets.com/Tickets/SelectPromoSeats?PromoCode=BrandonInge
Brandon Inge was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 2nd round of the 1998 amateur draft.
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