“Opening Day is June 7, 2024 at 7:05pm at Historic Marsh Field”
MUSKEGON, Mich., May 28, 2024 – Muskegon’s summer collegiate baseball team, the Muskegon Clippers, will be returning for another exciting season of baseball at historic Marsh Field in Muskegon. Opening day will be Friday, June 7, 2024 at 7:05pm.
The Muskegon Clippers open their season with a 3-game home stand on June 7th and 8th at 7:05pm and again on Sunday, June 9th at 4:05pm. The Clippers will play their arch rival in a playoff rematch – the Limo Locos – who beat the Clippers in the Championship game last year.
The Clippers are members of the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League which is a developmental league for college athletes from all over the country. These student athletes are looking to hone their skills, and possibly get spotted by baseball scouts as they hope for an opportunity at the next level.
The Clippers will play a 36 game schedule during the months of June and July. With 18 home games, there are many opportunities to enjoy Americas past time.
This season is full of great happenings at the ball park.
Opening Night: Free Magnet Schedule Giveaway
Opening night is also free magnet game schedule giveaway night! Each family through the gate will receive a FREE 2024 Clippers game schedule while supplies last.
The Fan Experience – More Than Just Baseball
The Clippers have gotten rave reviews from baseball experts and casual fans alike. Not only is there great baseball played, but the fans love the historic ballpark and the fun and interactive atmosphere that is created during the games.
Part of the excitement includes:
Walk up music for the players
Sing along for fans
Our famous Beer Batter
Chick-fil-A K (strike outs)
Contests and Games for fans between innings
Dance along with fans
Guests performing the national anthem
Kids participating on the field in the introduction of players.
And finally, fans are allowed to run the bases after the games.
Concessions and Team Merchandise
The Clippers have a great line up of ball park food, soft drinks, and adult beverages. And of course, the Clippers will have team gear and merchandise available for purchase.
Team Roster
The Clippers have signed players from Universities like, Michigan State, Purdue, Western Michigan, Saginaw Valley State and Grand Valley State. In addition, the roster will include players from states including Pennsylvania, Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee and Texas.
The roster will also feature several standouts from West Michigan High Schools including former players from, Forest Hills Eastern, Forest Hills Central, Hudsonville Unity Christian, East Grand Rapids, Fruitport, Montague and Mona Shores.
The Clippers are coached by former Muskegon Clipper player Logan Fleener, pitching coach Adam Lesco from Las Vegas and legendary High School coach, Brian Wright as Assistant Coach. The Clippers General Manager is Walt Gawkowski. The Clippers are owned by Pete Gawkowski.
Special Recognition Nights
The Clippers have several Special Recognition Nights:
June 7th – Opening Night – Magnet Schedule Giveaway Night
June 14th – FREE Clippers T-Shirt Night!
June 22th – Mascot Mania Night
June 29th – Player Parents Night
July 6th – Sponsors Night
July 12th – Clippers Clobber Cancer Game and Auction
July 13th – Historic Marsh Field Mural Unveiling
July 14th – Host Family Appreciation Night
July 23rd – Fan Appreciation night
Party Deck, VIP Seating and Corporate Outings
The ball park’s two Party Decks offer great seating opportunities for large groups with wait service. The Clippers also can arrange for VIP seating, group ticket sales, company picnics, family reunions and other special events.
Ticket Information
Game tickets are $7 for adults; $5 for Senior Citizens, $5 for students, Children 5 and under are free.
For more information contact Pete Gawkowski at 231-638-7696 or visit our website at www.muskegonclippers.com or join our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/muskegonclippers
“Bonus Baseball”
The Detroit Prospects, a summer collegiate team that plays in the Shoreline Baseball League, will be in Muskegon for an exhibition game on Thursday, June 6th at 7:05! This is your chance to catch the new team before the season officially starts!
HISTORIC MARSH FIELD
Historic Marsh Field is 108 years old and continues its storied history by playing host to the Muskegon Clippers and over 100 other baseball ball games throughout the year. Over the years, Marsh Field has been the home of the Muskegon Lassies of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, the old Muskegon Clippers, a farm team of the New York Yankees and the Muskegon Reds a farm team of the Detroit Tigers.
ABOUT THE MUSKEGON CLIPPERS
The Muskegon Clippers are members of the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate Baseball League which is a developmental league for college athletes from all over the country. A Muskegon Clippers get rave reviews by baseball experts and fans alike for exciting baseball, low priced family fun and the interactive atmosphere generated while watching America’s pastime at historic Marsh Field.
Tim Lipan
231-740-0982
lipant@comcast.net