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August Sept 2023 PROSPECTS PREPARE FOR THE PLAYOFFS PHOTO CREDIT MIKE GODLEWSKI JACE JUNG 2B 14 BOWIE 8 22 8 27 ALTOONA 8 29 9 3 RICHMOND 9 12 9 17
2023 Schedule as of 8 14 2023 All dates and times are subject to change ERIE SEAWOLVES SCHEDULE AUGUST SEPTEMBER ALT ALT 6 05 6 05 ALT 6 00 AKR AKR AKR AKR AKR 6 35 6 35 6 35 7 05 7 05 ALT 1 35 SOM SOM SOM SOM SOM 6 35 6 35 6 35 6 35 6 35 AKR 2 05 BOW BOW BOW BOW BOW 6 05 6 05 6 05 6 35 6 05 SOM 1 05 RIC RIC RIC RIC RIC 6 05 6 05 6 05 6 05 6 05 BOW 1 35 ALT ALT ALT 6 05 6 05 6 05 RIC 1 35 TBD TBD SOUTHWEST AKR Akron CLE ALT Altoona PIT BOW Bowie BAL ERI Erie DET HBG Harrisburg WAS RIC Richmond SF NORTHEAST IF NECESSARY BNG Binghamton NYM HFD Hartford COL HOME NH New Hampshire TOR POR Portland BOS REA Reading PHI AWAY FIREWORKS SOM Somerset NYY TBD TBD 6 35 6 35 The SeaWolves clinched the fPirOstT EhaNlfTdIAivLisPioTLnAicYkOeFtFsGnAoMwESavAaTiUlaPbMleC PfoArRK title with a 4 2 win over HartfEoarsdtoenrnJuLneeag2u3ae lSlofuotuhwr epsot tDeivnitsiioanl pSelariyeso They ll now play out the Game 2 secoGndamaned w3a it FTforhirdutarhgsyed a9am y 29e2 s 2a16t 3U65P 3PM5MPC MPark Eastern League Championship Series Game 2 Tuesday 9 26 6 35 PM Scan the code for playoGadmetea ils3 Wednesday 9 27 6 35 PM if necessary if Erie is Division Series winner
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WELCOME TO UPMC PARK Thank you for joining us for the 2023 season of SeaWolves Baseball We are honored to serve the Erie community and we appreciate you making us your choice for family fun Last season will be remembered as one of the greatest in team history Erie earned its first appearance in the Eastern League Championship Series and won a pair of playoff games at UPMC Park The fans gave all their energy and delivered the league s best playoff environment by a wide margin With support from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Erie Events UPMC Park is now one of the country s finest and most interesting minor league parks The SeaWolves have won both local and industry awards due to the support of our fans team partners and Crew Members Thank you for your commitment to helping us deliver quality family fun through Double A professional baseball in Erie We look forward to making your day both fun and memorable On behalf of team owner Fernando Aguirre and all of our Crew Members welcome to UPMC Park and thank you for joining us With gratitude Greg Coleman Team President LANDSCAPING CGEANRTDEERN FLORAL GIFT EQPUOIWPMERENT
SEAWOLVES FIELD STAFF GABE ALVAREZ MANAGER 7 ABOUT THE SKIPPER Gabe Alvarez is in his second season with Erie In 2022 he led the SeaWolves to the franchise s best playoff finish Before joining the Tigers system Gabe spent 11 seasons as an assistant coach with the University of Southern California Gabe was selected in the second round of the 1995 amateur draft by San Diego After three seasons in the minors he was selected by Arizona in the 1997 Expansion Draft and traded to the Tigers Gabe made his MLB debut with Detroit on June 22 1998 MATT MALOTT FRANCISCO CONTRERAS JUAN PIMENTEL BENCH COACH 34 HITTING COACH 58 PITCHING COACH 24 DONNY TRAPP STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH CHRIS VICK ATHLETIC TRAINER NICK WHEELER ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER Baseball Information Assistant Brian Duffley Dietitian Amanda Johnson Home Clubhouse Mgr Jourdan Polanco Visiting Clubhouse Mgr Christian Babo
SEAWOLVES ROSTER AUSTIN BERGNER RHP 38 MICHAEL BIENLIEN RHP 36 JUSTICE BIGBIE OUTFIELDER 11 DANIEL CABRERA OUTFIELDER 8 YAYA CHENTOUF RHP 18 TREI CRUZ INFIELDER 2 DILLON DINGLER CATCHER 10 MARIO FELICIANO CATCHER 3 JAKE HIGGINBOTHAM LHP 1 JAKE HOLTON INFIELDER 25 BLAKE HOLUB RHP 33 BRANT HURTER LHP 39 COREY JOYCE INFIELDER 20 JACE JUNG INFIELDER 14 LAEL LOCKHART LHP 6 TY MADDEN RHP 32
2023 SEASON ROSTER AS OF AUGUST 13 2023 ANDREW MAGNO LHP 16 BEN MALGERI OUTFIELDER 22 TYLER MATTISON RHP 15 CHRIS MEYERS INFIELDER 23 TIM NAUGHTON RHP 41 RJ PETIT RHP 17 JULIO RODRIGUEZ CATCHER 19 LUIS SANTANA INFIELDER 12 DANNY SERRETTI INFIELDER 4 BRYCE TASSIN RHP 26 Tickets now available for all four potential playoff games at UPMC Park ADAM WOLF LHP 30 C WOLF MASCOT 00 SCAN FOR ROSTER UPDATES
UPMC PARK INFORMATION ATM An ATM is conveniently located inside the SeaWolves Team Store Please note that the majority of stadium food and beverage transaction points accept only electronic payment forms CAMERAS Handheld cameras are permitted in UPMC Park Flash photography tripods drone use and video reproduction are prohibited For professional credentials please email seawolves seawolves com ALCOHOL POLICY In compliance with Pennsylvania law alcohol will not be served to anyone under the age of 21 Fans may be asked to show a valid ID at the time of purchase The Erie SeaWolves reserve the right to refuse any sale Alcohol is served until the first pitch of the ninth inning AUTOGRAPHS Autographs will be subject to health and safety conditions Guests will be asked to comply with any local or MLB policy in place Players are not permitted to sign autographs during the game Prior to most games kids 12 under can arrive early to get an autograph at the CVS Kids Autograph Corner BOX OFFICE HOURS Non Game Days during season Monday Friday 10 a m 5 p m Saturday 10 a m 2 p m Closed holidays including 5 29 7 4 9 4 Game Days 10 a m 15 minutes after game Window will open at 9 a m for 11 05 a m starts BROADCASTS SeaWolves fans can listen to every game on Fox Sports Radio 1330 AM WFNN at seawolves com or with the iHeart app on your mobile device Every SeaWolves game is available to watch via streaming with the Bally Live app for free or a paid subscription to MLB TV select the Tigers as your favorite team to have access to their affiliates games all season long CASHLESS POINTS OF SALE Most food and drink checkouts including all portable locations will be cashless in 2023 If you need an electronic payment method food and beverage gift cards can be purchased with cash at the UPMC Park Box Office ELEVATORS Elevators are located on the concourse near the Sweet Spot and by the Picnic Perch in right field Elevators offer access to suites and sections 201 206 Ticketed Stadium Club Guests can access the left field gathering space via elevator as well FAN CODE OF CONDUCT To provide a welcoming experience for all the SeaWolves have implemented a Fan Code of Conduct Full details can be found on page 18 of Play Ball magazine FIELD RAMP A ramp to field level is located in right field for fans with accessibility devices FIRST AID The EmergyCare First Aid Room is located next to the Sweet Spot Emergency medical personnel are on duty at each game for the safety and convenience of all fans FLAGSHIP FUNLAND Located near the UPMC Park entrance Flagship Funland features a variety of free attractions for kids compliments of PA Virtual Charter School
UPMC PARK INFORMATION FOOD DRINKS No outside food or beverage is permitted Concession stands and portable stands are located throughout UPMC Park FOUL BALLS Fans are welcome to keep any baseball hit or thrown into the stands Please be aware that bats and thrown or batted balls can cause personal injury For your safety please pay attention to the game at all times The Erie SeaWolves are not liable for any harm injuries or damage sustained by any spectator or to any spectator s property including all risks whether seen or unforeseen GUEST SERVICES Blaze Pizza Guest Services is located just inside the main entrance to assist with information and inquiries and to serve as a check in area for game day experiences Fans attending their first game can also request a First Game Certificate at Blaze Pizza Guest Services HEALTH PROTOCOLS Health and safety conditions may evolve during the baseball season Guests must adhere to any applicable public health or MLB measures at the time of attendance LOST FOUND Lost and found items should be reported to Blaze Pizza Guest Services After each game misplaced items will be taken to the UPMC Park Box Office Inquiries can be made to 814 456 1300 MERCHANDISE The Team Store is open Monday Friday 10 a m 4 p m excluding holidays Inseason you can shop during games and on Saturdays 10 a m 2 p m too You can also shop anytime at seawolves com PROHIBITED ITEMS Prohibited items are posted near the stadium entrance All Guests are expected to comply and failure to do so will result in ejection PROMOTIONAL GIVEAWAYS On some game days promotional items may be given to a select number of attendees e g first 1 000 attendees Items are limited to one per ticketed guest An individual holding multiple tickets is not entitled to multiple items Guests must attend the game and meet the advertised criteria to receive an item RESTROOMS Restrooms are located along the first and third base concourses on the suite level and at the Bud Light Party Deck All restrooms are handicap accessible and offer diaper changing areas SECURITY Security officers are present before during and after all games throughout the ballpark If security is needed at any time please see the nearest SeaWolves Crew Member to assist SMOKING Erie Events facilities including UPMC Park are smoke free Guests wishing to smoke may exit the stadium and present their ticket at the gate for re entry TICKETS Fans can purchase SeaWolves tickets at the UPMC Park Box Office or online at seawolves com Fans purchasing before game day or online can save money versus game day ticket prices To book a group outing or to learn more about special events and ticket packages please call 814 456 1300
Hunger Disappears in Erie s Tallest Building BREAKFAST COFFEE FRESH FRUIT SOUPS SALAD BAR PANINIS SANDWICHES WRAPS BURGERS Franco s Cafe is here for you with clean fast and friendly service Mon Fri 9 am 2 pm We Cater By Reservation 1001 State Street Erie PA 814 455 8008 FrancosCafeErie Order Online at FrancosFresh com Expertise Matters when your health is on the line I was relieved when I saw EmergyCare They set a high standard for their crews and I am so glad they are serving the Erie and Northwest Pennsylvania area George T www EmergyCare org 814 870 1010
EASTERN LEAGUE SOUTHWEST DIVISION Akron RubberDucks Cleveland Guardians Altoona Curve Pittsburgh Pirates Bowie Baysox Baltimore Orioles Erie SeaWolves Detroit Tigers Harrisburg Senators Washington Nationals Richmond Flying Squirrels San Francisco Giants NORTHEAST DIVISION Binghamton Rumble Ponies New York Mets Hartford Yard Goats Colorado Rockies New Hampshire Fisher Cats Toronto Blue Jays Portland Sea Dogs Boston Red Sox Reading Fightin Phils Philadelphia Phillies Somerset Patriots New York Yankees
OPPONENT PLAYER DATE POS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 AB R H RBI SB SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTE S U M Pitcher Runs Hits Errors Left on Base W L IP BF K BB H R ER WP HBP BALK CATCHER TOTALS PB BALK
SEAWOLVES PLAYER START TIME END TIME TIME OF GAME POS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 AB R H RBI SB SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTE S U M Pitcher Runs Hits Errors Left on Base W L IP BF K BB H R ER WP HBP BALK CATCHER TOTALS PB BALK
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FAN CODE OF CONDUCT To provide a welcoming experience for all the Erie SeaWolves have implemented a Fan Code of Conduct Out of respect for fellow Guests players coaches and ballpark staff all guests are prohibited from Trespassing on the playing field at any time Interfering with baseballs that are in play Throwing or tossing objects on the field or at another fan Using foul obscene or derogatory language or gestures Misusing or overconsuming alcohol including underage consumption Smoking inside the stadium Behaving in a manner that is disruptive unruly or abusive Accessing areas of the ballpark without a proper ticket or pass Misusing tickets passes or credentials in any way or Bringing prohibited items into the ballpark as noted at entrance Derogatory language is defined as offensive language concerning a person s race ethnicity gender religion disability age sexual orientation or national origin and anyone using such language is subject to automatic ejection from the ballpark Violations of the Fan Code of Conduct will not be tolerated and may lead to ejection from the ballpark a ban on attending future games or other consequences Guests who are found to have used derogatory language will be ejected from the ballpark Guests are encouraged to report violations of the Fan Code of Conduct to the nearest ballpark staff member This can be done in person at the Blaze Pizza Guest Services booth near the stadium entrance directly with UPMC Park security personnel or by calling 814 456 1300
COMMUNITY IMPACT The SeaWolves Community Fund is a 501 c 3 non profit organization committed to improving the lives of children and adults in the Erie region The SeaWolves Community Fund places a special emphasis on supporting youth programs focused on baseball education and wellness by developing partnerships with those who share in our mission To learn how your organization can get involved with SeaWolves Community Fund efforts or host your own fundraising event at UPMC Park call 814 456 1300 or go to SeaWolvesCare com
INSIDE THE NUMBERS How do the 2023 playoff bound SeaWolves stack up against the 2022 squad Erie finished the 2022 season with a record of 80 58 en route to a Southwest Division title Offensively the team finished third in OPS 757 second in home runs 175 and fifth in runs scored The pitching staff struck out a team record 1 373 hitters and tossed a leaguebest 12 shutouts The 2023 SeaWolves need to go 21 9 over the final 30 games to reach 80 wins Through its first 107 games of 2023 Erie was third in OPS 753 second in home runs 134 and second in runs scored The team has drawn more walks 4 06 game in 2023 vs 3 38 in 2022 leading to more runs per game up from 4 8 to 5 2 Through August 13 the Erie pitching staff had tossed 10 shutouts and struck out 1 066 batters giving the 2023 team a chance to surpass the prior season
EAEASTSETRERNNLELEAAGGUUEEOOPPPPOONNEENNTTSS AUGUST 22 27 Bowie Baysox Affiliate Baltimore Orioles Baseball America System Rank 1 Last Playoff Appearance 2021 Manager Kyle Moore Pitching Coach Forrest Herrmann Hitting Coach Sherman Johnson Fundamentals Coach Tim DeJohn Development Coach Ryan Goll www baysox com AUGUST 29 SEPTEMBER 3 Altoona Curve Affiliate Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball America System Rank 11 Last Playoff Appearance 2018 Manager Callix Crabbe Pitching Coach Cale Johnson Hitting Coach Jon Nunnally Performance Coach Blake Butler Bench Coach Gary Green www altoonacurve com SEPTEMBER 12 17 Richmond Flying Squirrels Affiliate San Francisco Giants Baseball America System Rank 18 Last Playoff Appearance 2022 Manager Dennis Pelfrey Pitching Coach Paul Oseguera Hitting Coach Cory Elasik Fundamentals Coach Lipso Nava www squirrelsbaseball com Did You Know If a first half playoff qualifier also wins its division in the second half the club with the next best winning percentage in the second half will advance to the postseason
FEATURED PROMOTIONS GAME DAY GIVEAWAYS First 1 000 ticketed fans Some restrictions may apply All promotions subject to change Main gate opens approximately one hour prior to game time Sat August 26 Wilmer Flores Bobbleheads DetroitCitySports com Ages 12 Younger Sun August 27 Youth Jerseys Erie Catholic School System SM Sat September 2 Camo Rally Towels Fullington Trailways Sat September 16 Lightweight Hooded Pullovers TONI GUY MORE UPMC PARK FUN Fri August 25 vs Bowie 6 35 PM Fri Sept 1 vs Altoona 6 05 PM Fri Sept 15 vs Richmond 6 05 PM
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