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2 Homestand Lineup
10 The Next Chapter
14 Coaching Staff Bios
20 Eastern League Teams
21 Rosters
24 A Game With William
28 Seating & Dining Guides
FORE!: Professional golfer Scott McCarron, the defending Dominion Energy
Charity Classic champion, tees off while participating in a chipping challenge
during the tournaments press conference held at The Diamond on Aug. 21.
30 The Diamond A to Z
34 A Place to Play
36 By Design
40 Giants Organization
42 Boulevard to the Bay
44 Prospect Rankings
46 On the Air
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 HAIL TO THE FLYING SQUIRRELS
Lyrics by Justin Bailey
One for all and all for one,
We salute our champions.
Hail to the Flying Squirrels,
Who stand for you and me.
Everybody throw your caps on tight,
Were gonna represent the River City.
Were keeping rhythm
to the train tracks time,
And feel the James flow strong
through our veins.
Were going down to the Boulevard,
To have FUNN cause thats the name
of the game.
Beneath the stars
and the lights tonight,
Its our home team from Richmond, VA!
Whoa! Boys and girls,
Lets all cheer our Flying Squirrels!
Whoa! Make some noise!
We are Richmond! Hear our voice!
And Have FUNN, Go nuts!
Everybodys coming through the gates,
We feel the energy starting to grow.
Cause RVA is stepping up to the plate,
To knock it all the way
to San Francisco.
Were on the shoulders of Giants,
And we can see clearly for miles
and miles and miles.
Beneath the stars and
the lights tonight,
Our citys gonna shout it aloud!
Whoa! Boys and girls,
Lets all cheer our Flying Squirrels!
Whoa! Make some noise!
We are Richmond! Hear our voice!
And Have FUNN, Go Nuts!
One for all and all for one,
We salute our champions.
Hail to the Flying Squirrels,
Who stand for you and me!
All together we can be,
Proud of our community!
Hail to Richmond, VA,
And bless this great city!
Whoa! Boys and girls,
Lets all cheer our Flying Squirrels!
Whoa! Make some noise!
We are Richmond! Hear our voice!
Whoa! Join the crowd!
Shout it loud and shout it proud!
Theres something we want to say,
The Flying Squirrels
ARE Richmond, VA!
Have FUNN, Go Nuts!
Have FUNN, Go Nuts!
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 WELCOME TO THE DIAMOND

Dear Flying Squirrels Family,

Welcome back. Its hard to believe that 2017 is the eighth season of Flying Squirrels
Baseball. Time flies when youre having FUNN here on the Boulevard. Over the
course of the first seven seasons our ownership group, staff and management have
been devoted to making your Squirrels experience both unique and memorable. I
am proud of these award-winning efforts, and even prouder that we have become
not only the hometown team, but an important part of the fabric of the RVA
community 365 days a year. Nutzy, Nutasha, and our staff have worked tirelessly
to deliver a 12 month a year impactful existence in the RVA. The connection we
have all forged together is special and simply amazing. Thank you!

We continue to be committed more than ever

to being your team for generations to
come. There has never been more of
a coordinated, cooperated and collegial
effort to create a new home for the
Squirrels in a way that will serve not
only our fans and organization, but the
betterment of the entire Greater Richmond
area. We are dedicated to the Greater
Richmond community and to being a major
part of its future. We love being one of the
many great things the Richmond region has
to offer to residents and visitors alike. We
are also very appreciative of our long term
relationship with our major league affiliate,
the San Francisco Giants, who we mutually
extended our partnership with through the
2020 season. Our first four-year agreement
with the Giants last year speaks to their faith
in the Flying Squirrels organization and their
confidence that we will resolve the ballpark situation with our hometown.

We hope you enjoy the new amenities at The Diamond such as the Bistro at the
Bullpen, new food items like my personal favorite Fried Mac n Cheese with Beef
Brisket, new creative promotions highlighted by Tip of the Cap Tuesday, our new
electronic marquee on the Boulevard, and much more. HAVE FUNN, GO NUTS!

All the Best,

Lou DiBella
President & Managing General Partner
Richmond Flying Squirrels Professional Baseball Club

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 WELCOME TO THE DIAMOND

Welcome RVA Baseball Fans!

Our own Richmond Flying Squirrels are starting their 8th season here at the Diamond
and were all rooting for the home team, their new Skipper and the pursuit of the 2017
Eastern League championship.

We all know Minor League Baseball is family-friendly, affordable and fun, but a
Squirrels game is something truly special. RVA fans enjoy the best contests, the best
theme nights and the most awesome mascot duo in the league, Nutzy and Nutasha.

Fans 14 and under can join the Squirrel Tails Kids Club for free and get on the field
before and after every Sunday game to play catch and run the bases just like the
pros.

Squirrels players were all over the 2016 Major League Baseball postseason, and we
know this year will be no exception. The Diamond is where you will see baseballs top
prospects and MLB stars of tomorrow.

I thank the Squirrels organization for all their many contributions to our Capital City,
from the tens of thousands of dollars in charitable contributions each year to the many
community programs offered both in-season and off-season.

Heres to a great, winning season for the Richmond Flying Squirrels. Lets go Nuts!

Sincerely,

Levar M. Stoney

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 WELCOME TO THE DIAMOND

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@GOSQUIRRELS 9
 THE
NEXT

CHAPTER
By Anthony Oppermann | Richmond Flying Squirrels
 FEATURE STORY

K
yle Haines hadnt spent any time Richmond, to be honest, Haines said.
in Richmond before traveling to At first I was thankful and grateful, and
Virginias capital city in February then as it kind of set in, it was a little
to attend the annual Flying Squirrels Hot surprising.
Stove Banquet. At 34, Haines is the youngest man-
Upon arriving in town on Feb. 1, ager in Flying Squirrels franchise his-
Haines went straight from the airport to tory, just four years removed from his
the Siegel Center to take in an intracity own playing career.
rivalry game between VCU and Rich- The Eastern Illinois University prod-
mond alongside Flying Squirrels COO uct, who attended the school at the
Todd Parney Parnell and San Francisco same time All-Pro quarterback Tony
Giants manager Bruce Bochy. Romo was starring for the Panthers, was
At halftime, Haines was welcomed selected by San Francisco in the 31st
to center court of the sold round of the 2004 draft.
out arena where Parnell A middle infielder by

It was great to
and VCU athletic director trade, Haines spent the
Ed McLaughlin presented see firsthand how bulk of his playing career
him with a Flying Squir- at shortstop. He advanced
rels No. 5 jersey the
excited the city is for as high as Double-A,
number he will don this the Flying Squirrels, in earning mid-season All-
summer at The Diamond general. Obviously Star honors with the Flying
as the manager of the Gi- there is a lot Squirrels predecessor,
ants Double-A affiliate. of support for the the Connecticut Defend-
It was great to see ers, in 2008.
firsthand how excited the
organization there. That offseason, Haines
city is for the Flying Squir- Flying Squirrels became a free agent and
rels, in general, Haines manager Kyle Haines began the 2009 campaign
said. Obviously there is with the independent Cam-
a lot of support for the or- den Riversharks. He was
ganization there. It was just nice to be- signed by the Cleveland Indians that June
come a part of it. and made a brief return to the Eastern
Haines, who went 71-79 over the League with Akron, appearing in 19 games
last two seasons managing the Class A before being sent down to Advanced-A
Short-Season Salem-Keizer Volcanoes, Kinston where he ended his season.
had a hunch he wouldnt be returning Haines returned to Camden in 2010
to The Crater for a third season. But, and spent parts of the next four sea-
he wasnt expecting to be assigned to sons bouncing around the independent
Richmond. leagues. Following the 2013 season,
I kind of expected to go to a differ- Haines retired.
ent place based on some previous con-
versations, but I didnt really anticipate See HAINES on page 12

LEFT: Flying Squirrels COO Todd Parney Parnell, left, and VCU athletic director Ed McLaughlin, right, present Kyle Haines with a No. 5 jersey.
VCU Athletics photo

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 FEATURE STORY
HAINES continued from page 11
I always thought I was probably going
to be done at the start of the next year, but
then I would talk myself into playing more
because I knew that when I was done play-
ing there was no going back; there is no sec-
ond-guessing it, Haines said. My very
last year playing, I knew that was it. I knew
there was no changing my mind on that one,
and I knew that when the season was over,
I would end up pursuing some opportunities,
either in coaching or somewhere else.
Haines transitioned from player to man-
ager the following season, taking over the
independent Frontier Greys. A year later, the
Giants offered him an opportunity to return to
the organization that drafted him.
Reserved away from the field, Haines
said the competition of a game brings
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out a more intense side of him.
Im definitely more intense than most
in the dugout, Haines said. I dont ever
feel like Im going to go to sleep over
there. I definitely need to calm down the
amount of coffee I drink before the game
so I dont get too worked up.
Haines has sought advice from his
older brother Andy, a former minor league
manager now a minor league hitting coor-
dinator with the Chicago Cubs, as well as
Giants farm director Shane Turner, with
whom he originally discussed coaching
during his playing career.
Above all, though, Haines focus is on
his players.
Its just about helping players,
Haines said. Its just about putting them
in positions to succeed and helping them
grow as people on and off the field.
 MEET NUTZY AND NUTASHA

NUTZY FUNN FACTS NUTASHA FUNN FACTS

OPENING DAY AGE: 7 years
BIRTHDATE: Feb. 11, 2010
INTRODUCED AT: The Byrd Theater
FAVORITE SONG: Youre the Best Around
Joe Esposito
2016 APPEARANCES: 419
OPENING DAY AGE: 11 months
BIRTHDATE: April 14, 2016
INTRODUCED AT: The Diamond
FAVORITE SONG: On My Mind
Cody Simpson
2016 APPEARANCES: 89

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 FLYING SQUIRRELS COACHING STAFF

MANAGER: KYLE HAINES

OPENING DAY AGE: 34
BATS-THROWS: Switch-Right
BORN: July 28, 1982
RESIDES: Louisville, Ill.

Kyle Haines replaces Miguel Ojeda
as the sixth manager in Flying Squirrels
franchise history. At 34 years old, he is
also the youngest skipper in team history.
Haines spent the previous two
seasons as the manager of the Class A
Short-Season Salem-Keizer Volcanoes
in the Northwest League. The Louisville,
Ill., native piloted the Volcanoes to a 39-
37 record in his first season in 2015 and
a 32-42 record last year. He became the
first former Volcanoes player to manage
the club, having started his playing
career with Salem-Keizer in 2004.
During his Giants minor league
career, Haines played alongside the
likes of Tim Lincecum, Sergio Romo,
Pablo Sandoval, Jonathan Sanchez
and Travis Ishikawa. The infielder was
a member of four championship teams
in the minor leagues: the 2004 Arizona
Rookie League Giants, 2005 San Jose
Giants, 2007 San Jose Giants and
2009 Akron Aeros. Haines notched a
go-ahead RBI single for San Jose in
Game 5 of the 2007 California League
Championship series.
In 2008, Haines enjoyed his best
statistical season and made the All-Star
Game in the Double-A Eastern League
as a shortstop with the Connecticut
Defenders.
The Eastern Illinois University product
began his managing career immediately
after his playing career ended, guiding
the Frontier League (IND) Greys in 2014.
Haines is the youngest of three
siblings. His older brother Andy has
also managed in affiliated baseball with
the Miami Marlins organization and
currently works as a minor league hitting
coordinator for the Chicago Cubs.

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 BY THE NUMBERS: KYLE HAINES

Haines is the sixth manager in team

6 history following Andy Skeels (2010), Dave

Machemer (2011-13), Russ Morman (2014),
Jose Alguacil (2015) and Miguel Ojeda (2016).

At 34 years old, Haines is

34 the youngest manager in

franchise history.

In two seasons with the Salem-

71 Keizer Volcanoes, Haines guided

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 FLYING SQUIRRELS COACHING STAFF

PITCHING COACH: STEVE KLINE

OPENING DAY AGE: 44
BATS-THROWS: Switch-Left
BORN: Aug. 22, 1972
RESIDES: Winfield, Pa.

Steve Kline returns for his third
season as the Flying Squirrels pitching
coach after guiding the club to top-two
finishes in the Eastern League in team
ERA in his first two seasons including
a franchise-best 3.12 ERA in 2015.
An eighth-round selection by the
Cleveland Indians in the 1993 draft, Kline
finished off his long and established
major league career in 2007 as a lefty
reliever with the San Francisco Giants.
He appeared in 796 big league games
during his 11-year career, which included
stints with the Indians, Montreal Expos,
St. Louis Cardinals, Baltimore Orioles
and Giants.
The University of West Virginia
product set a single-season record for
appearances (89) in 2001 while with the
Cardinals and led the National League
in appearances three consecutive
seasons (1999-2001). He was a
member of three playoff teams in
St. Louis including the 04 NL champions.

HITTING COACH: LIPSO NAVA

OPENING DAY AGE: 48
BATS-THROWS: Right-Right
BORN: Nov. 28, 1968
RESIDES: Maracaibo, Venezuela

Entering his 10th season with the San
Francisco Giants organization, Lipso
Nava joins the Flying Squirrels and returns
to the role of hitting coach after spending last
season as the manager of the San Jose Gi-
ants. The Venezuelan led San Jose to a 68-
72 record and a wild-card berth in the Califor-
nia League playoffs last year.
Nava played 16 seasons professional-
ly from 1990-2006, including stints in the
Seattle Mariners (1990-94), Boston Red
Sox (1995) and Chicago Cubs (1997)
organizations.
The former infielder advanced as high
as Triple-A. Nava also played in the Mexi-
can League and independent Texas-Loui-
siana and Atlantic Leagues before retiring
at the end of the 2006 season.

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 HOW TO SCORE A GAME

Keep score throughout the game on pages 18 and 19. Fans may already have
their own way of scoring, but here is a basic outline:
Starting Lineup & Position Numbers
Fill in the starting lineup. Starting lineups can be found in the Elephant Insurance
Fan Zone posted behind home plate. Each position is assigned a number. These
numbers will be used when you record fielding plays
Pitcher - 1 Second Base - 4 Left Field - 7
Catcher - 2 Third Base - 5 Center Field - 8
First Base - 3 Shortstop - 6 Right Field - 9
Designated hitter- DH

Scoring Plays
Once each batter is finished with his at-bat, fill in what happened in the
appropriate inning column next to that players name. Shorthand for plays are
listed to the right. Here are examples of how to score certain plays:
Ground Out: The third baseman fields the ball and throws to first base
for the out. That would be scored as 5-3.
Fly Out: The batter hits a fly out to the
left fielder. That would be scored as F-7. Shorthand
Strikeout: Simply write a K if the batter
strikes out. If the batter strikes out 1B Single
looking (not swinging), then a backward 2B Double K
K is used to score.
Single: If the batter hits a single, act 3B Triple
as if there is a diamond shape in the HR Home Run
scoring box (example below) and draw a
line to first base. Simply write 1B in the BB Walk
corner. You will use this diamond pattern K Strikeout
to chart each runners path around the
bases. Strikeout Looking
Scoring: If any of the runners end up SB Stolen Base
scoring, you will complete the diamond
shape and shade it in. F Fly Out
SF Sacrifice Fly
Scoring Example SAC Sacrifice
L Line Out
SQUIRRELS
LINEUP P 1 U Unassisted
1 Steven Duggar 8 FC Fielders Choice
5-3
HBP Hit By Pitch
HR
2 Ryder Jones 5 WP Wild Pitch
PB Passed Ball
3 Chris Shaw 3 DP Double Play
F-8
E Error
4 C.J Hinojosa 6 IBB Intentional Walk
K
BK Balk

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 VISITORS SCORECARD

SQUIRRELS VS.: _____________________________ DATE: ____________ RECORD: ___________

VISITING AB R H RBI

LINEUP P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11
1

TOTALS
PITCHERS DEC IP H R ER BB K BF HB WP BK SB CS

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 FLYING SQUIRRELS SCORECARD

SQUIRRELS VS.: _____________________________ DATE: ____________ RECORD: ___________

SQUIRRELS AB R H RBI

LINEUP P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11
1

TOTALS
PITCHERS DEC IP H R ER BB K BF HB WP BK SB CS

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 EASTERN LEAGUE TEAMS
WESTERN DIVISION
AKRON RUBBERDUCKS
AFFILIATE: Cleveland Indians
MANAGER: Mark Budzinski
2016 RECORD: 77-64 (1st)
BALLPARK: Canal Park
WEBSITE: akronrubberducks.com
ALTOONA CURVE
AFFILIATE: Pittsburgh Pirates
MANAGER: Michael Ryan
2016 RECORD: 76-64 (2nd)
BALLPARK: Peoples Natural Gas Field
WEBSITE: altoonacurve.com
BOWIE BAYSOX
AFFILIATE: Baltimore Orioles
MANAGER: Gary Kendall
2016 RECORD: 56-86 (6th)
BALLPARK: Prince George Stadium
WEBSITE: baysox.com
ERIE SEAWOLVES
AFFILIATE: Detroit Tigers
MANAGER: Lance Parrish
2016 RECORD: 62-79 (4th)
BALLPARK: UMPC Park
WEBSITE: seawolves.com
HARRISBURG SENATORS
AFFILIATE: Washington Nationals
MANAGER: Matthew LeCroy
2016 RECORD: 76-66 (3rd)
BALLPARK: FNB Field
WEBSITE: senatorsbaseball.com
RICHMOND FLYING SQUIRRELS
AFFILIATE: San Francisco Giants
MANAGER: Kyle Haines
2016 RECORD: 62-79 (5th)
BALLPARK: The Diamond
WEBSITE: squirrelsbaseball.com
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EASTERN DIVISION
BINGHAMTON RUMBLE PONIES
AFFILIATE: New York Mets
MANAGER: Luis Rojas
2016 RECORD: 63-77 (5th)
BALLPARK: NYSEG Stadium
WEBSITE: bingrp.com
HARTFORD YARD GOATS
AFFILIATE: Colorado Rockies
MANAGER: Jerry Weinstein
2016 RECORD: 74-67 (3rd)
BALLPARK: Dunkin Donuts Park
WEBSITE: yardgoatsbaseball.com
NEW HAMPSHIRE FISHER CATS
AFFILIATE: Toronto Blue Jays
MANAGER: Gary Allenson
2016 RECORD: 69-73 (4th)
BALLPARK: Northeast Delta Dental Stadium
WEBSITE: nhfishercats.com
PORTLAND SEA DOGS
AFFILIATE: Boston Red Sox
MANAGER: Carlos Febles
2016 RECORD: 55-84 (6th)
BALLPARK: Hadlock Field
WEBSITE: seadogs.com
READING FIGHTIN PHILS
AFFILIATE: Philadelphia Phillies
MANAGER: Greg Legg
2016 RECORD: 89-52 (1st)
BALLPARK: FirstEnergy Stadium
WEBSITE: readingfightins.com
TRENTON THUNDER
AFFILIATE: New York Yankees
MANAGER: Bobby Mitchell
2016 RECORD: 87-55 (2nd)
BALLPARK: Arm & Hammer Park
WEBSITE: trentonthunder.com
 ALTOONA CURVE ROSTER
As of 8.22.17

NO. PITCHERS B-T HT. WT. BIRTHDATE RESIDES

CURVE
24 Tanner Anderson R-R 6-2 190 5.27.93 Boynton Beach, FL
22 Jake Brentz L-L 6-2 195 11.14.94 Ballwin, MO
AT A GLANCE
34 Jonathan Brubaker R-R 6-3 190 11.17.93 Springfield, OH
17 Austin Coley R-R 6-3 203 7.14.92 Murfreesboro, TN
43 Cody Dickson L-L 6-3 190 4.27.92 Arlington, TX The Altoona Curve will face off
38 Yeudy Garcia R-R 6-3 204 10.6.92 Sabana Yugua, DR against the Flying Squirrels for four
50 Luis Heredia R-R 6-6 251 8.10.94 Mazatlan, Sinaloa, MX games at The Diamond starting on
35 Mitch Keller R-R 6-3 208 4.4.96 Cedar Rapids, IA Aug. 28. The two teams have split
39 Sean Keselica L-L 6-2 205 6.14.93 Summit, NJ
their first 12 meetings this season.
28 Alex McRae R-R 6-3 185 4.6.93 West Allis, WI
29 Casey Sadler R-R 6-3 225 7.13.90 Stillwater, OK
18 Tate Scioneaux R-R 6-1 200 12.14.92 Reserve, LA Richmond has had success
32 Brandon Waddell L-L 6-3 180 6.3.94 Houston, TX against Altoona pitching, batting
.270 with four home runs and 49
NO. CATCHERS B-T HT. WT. BIRTHDATE RESIDES runs scored.
47 Jin-De Jhang L-R 5-9 215 5.17.93 Taitung City, Taiwan
49 Tomas Morales R-R 6-3 190 7.30.91 Guiria, VZ Curve closer Tate Scioneaux is
among the Eastern League leaders
NO. INFIELDERS B-T HT. WT. BIRTHDATE RESIDES in appearances (42) while posting a
1.85 ERA as of Aug. 21.
2 Anderson Feliz S-R 6-0 175 5.11.92 Santo Domingo, DR
37 Jordan George S-R 6-2 200 7.16.92 Blytheville, AR
5 Wyatt Mathisen R-R 6-1 241 12.30.93 Corpus Christi, TX Offensively, Altoona outfielder
27 Pablo Reyes R-R 5-10 162 9.5.93 Santo Domingo, DR Elvis Escobar enters the series
3 Cole Tucker S-R 6-3 194 7.3.96 Phoenix, AZ batting .412 against Richmond with
a double, triple and four RBIs.
NO. OUTFIELDERS B-T HT. WT. BIRTHDATE RESIDES
13 Elvis Escobar L-L 5-7 182 9.6.94 La Guaira, VZ
7 Justin Maffei R-R 6-1 186 8.27.91 Daily City, CA
23 Jonathan Schwind R-R 5-11 190 5.30.90 Rochester, NY
25 Michael Suchy R-R 6-3 252 4.15.93 Dayton, OH
31 Jerrick Suiter R-R 6-4 241 3.4.93 Valparaiso, IN

NO. COACHES TITLE

12 Michael Ryan Manager
41 Bryan Hickerson Pitching Coach
19 Kevin Riggs Hitting Coach
53 Greg Picart Coach
RHP Tate Scioneaux
Justin Ahrens Athletic Trainer
Joe Schlesinger Strength & Conditioning Coach

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 Bowie Baysox ROSTER
As of 8.22.17

NO. PITCHERS B-T HT. WT. BIRTHDATE RESIDES

BAYSOX
32 Tim Berry L-L 6-3 180 3.18.91 San Marcos, CA
31 Paul Fry L-L 6-0 190 7.26.92 Pontiac, MI
AT A GLANCE
20 Jason Garcia R-R 6-0 185 11.21.92 Land O Lakes, FL
59 David Hess R-R 6-2 180 7.10.93 Cookeville, TN
58 Jordan Kipper R-R 6-4 185 10.6.92 Phoenix, AZ The Bowie Baysox and the
6 Raudel Lazo L-L 5-9 180 4.12.89 Pinar del Rio, Cuba Flying Squirrels will wrap up the 2017
30 Jesus Liranzo R-R 6-2 175 3.7.95 La Romana, DR regular season with a four-game se-
23 Lucas Long R-R 6-0 195 10.7.92 Bloomington, MN ries at The Diamond. The Baysox
55 Scott McGough R-R 5-11 190 10.31.89 Las Vegas, NV
have the upper hand in the season
25 John Means L-L 6-3 195 4.24.93 Olathe, KS
26 Ryan Meisinger R-R 6-4 235 5.4.94 Dunkirk, MD series, winning 10 of the 18 games
54 Yefry Ramirez R-R 6-2 215 11.28.93 Santo Domingo, DR played between the two teams.
57 Tanner Scott R-L 6-2 220 7.22.94 Mogadore, OH
Bowie infielder Garabez Rosa has
NO. CATCHERS B-T HT. WT. BIRTHDATE RESIDES hit .429 against Richmond with six
49 Chris OBrien S-R 5-11 225 7.24.89 Tulsa, OK doubles, a home run and 12 RBIs.
11 Audry Perez R-R 5-10 220 12.23.88 Santo Domingo, DR Left-hander Tanner Scott has made
19 Austin Wynns R-R 6-2 205 10.10.90 Poway, CA three starts against Richmond,
allowing just two runs while striking
NO. INFIELDERS B-T HT. WT. BIRTHDATE RESIDES out 14 batters in nine innings.
8 Adrian Marin R-R 6-0 180 3.8.94 Miami, FL
17 Ryan Mountcastle R-R 6-3 195 2.18.97 Winter Springs, FL Ryan Mountcastle, a first-round pick
34 Aderlin Rodriguez R-R 6-3 210 11.18.91 Santo Domingo, DR by the Baltimore Orioles in 2015,
2 Garabez Rosa R-R 6-2 166 10.12.89 Higuey, DR was promoted from Advanced-A
9 Erick Salcedo S-R 5-10 155 6.28.93 Valencia, VZ Frederick on July 20.
16 Stevie Wilkerson S-R 6-1 195 1.11.92 Arlington Heights, IL

NO. OUTFIELDERS B-T HT. WT. BIRTHDATE RESIDES

14 Austin Hays R-R 6-1 195 7.5.95 Daytona Beach, FL
18 Cedric Mullins S-L 5-8 175 10.1.94 Shellville, GA
22 D.J. Stewart L-R 6-0 230 11.30.93 Fernandina, FL

NO. COACHES TITLE

35 Gary Kendall Manager
21 Kennie Steenstra Pitching Coach
13 Butch Davis Hitting Coach
7 Steel Russell Field Coach INF Garabez Rosa
Pat Wesley Athletic Trainer
Patrick Armstrong Strength & Conditioning Coach

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 FLYING SQUIRRELS ROSTER
As of 8.22.17

NO. PITCHERS B-T HT. WT. BIRTHDATE RESIDES

FLYING SQUIRRELS
58 Carlos Alvarado R-R 6-4 175 10.22.89 Central Tacarigua, VZ
39 Vic Black R-R 6-2 210 5.23.88 Amarillo, TX
AT A GLANCE
51 Tyler Cyr R-R 6-3 200 5.5.93 Fremont, CA
48 Cody Hall R-R 6-4 235 1.6.88 Savannah, GA
32 Ryan Halstead L-R 6-5 230 5.13.92 Rancho Cucamonga, CA The Flying Squirrels play eight games
23 Tyler Herb R-R 6-2 180 4.28.92 Wiconisco, PA at home to wrap up the 2017 season.
16 Matt Lujan L-L 6-1 210 8.23.88 Stockton, CA While Richmond has had difficulty
35 Jarret Martin L-L 6-3 230 8.14.89 Bakersfield, CA stringing together wins, the Squirrels
52 Dillon McNamara R-R 6-5 225 10.6.91 Staten Island, NY
recently bested their season-long win
10 Nate Reed L-L 6-3 180 12.1.87 Reading, PA
53 Seth Rosin R-R 6-6 265 11.2.88 Shoreview, MN streak of four games, which included
45 Dan Slania R-R 6-5 260 5.24.92 Scottsdale, AZ a series sweep of the Akron Rubber-
26 Cory Taylor R-R 6-2 252 12.14.93 Broken Arrow, OK Ducks during the previous homestand.

NO. CATCHERS B-T HT. WT. BIRTHDATE RESIDES Outfielder Caleb Gindl has provided
15 Jeff Arnold R-R 6-2 205 1.13.88 Louisville, KY
Richmond some pop in the leadoff
37 Aramis Garcia R-R 6-2 220 1.12.93 Pembroke Pines, FL spot by hitting six home runs in his first
19 games in August.
NO. INFIELDERS B-T HT. WT. BIRTHDATE RESIDES
Right-hander Dan Slania, a member
19 Brandon Bednar R-R 6-4 195 3.21.92 Stuart, FL of the San Francisco Giants 40-man
9 C.J Hinojosa R-R 5-10 180 7.15.94 Spring, TX
roster, earned Eastern League Pitcher
28 K.C. Hobson L-L 6-2 240 8.22.90 Wilmington, NC
7 Rando Moreno S-R 5-11 190 6.6.92 Los Guineos, DR of the Week honors after a seven-
43 Jerry Sands R-R 6-4 225 9.28.87 Wendell, NC inning complete-game shutout against
18 Myles Schroder S-R 5-11 205 8.1.87 Fallon, NE Akron on Aug. 19.

NO. OUTFIELDERS B-T HT. WT. BIRTHDATE RESIDES

12 Daniel Carbonell R-R 6-3 196 3.29.91 Merida Yucatan, MX
6 Hunter Cole R-R 6-1 190 10.3.92 Spartanburg, SC
22 Dylan Davis R-R 6-0 216 7.20.93 Redmond, WA
31 Caleb Gindl L-L 5-9 205 8.31.88 Pensacola, FL

NO. COACHES TITLE

5 Kyle Haines Manager
34 Steve Kline Pitching Coach
17 Lipso Nava Hitting Coach
Garrett Havig Athletic Trainer RHP Dan Slania
Andy King Strength & Conditioning Coach

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 Grandpa, when can we come back?
Any time you want, Little Man. Any time you want.
 A GAME WITH WILLIAM

An original short story by local author Howard Owen

Y
oung Williams never been to The brats and burgers.
Diamond before, and Im pretty sure And he says I want that about five times
he doesnt know baseball from ballet. before I pull him away from the bazaar of
Andi his mom and my daughter has baseball-friendly stuff that surrounds us with
never exactly bonded with our national pas- a promise of maybe later. I have a feeling
time. And Peggy, my mother under whose that my charge card is going to get a workout
Oregon Hill roof my darling girl and her son tonight.
now reside, never took me to Parker Field in I buy us a couple of corn dogs and some
my misspent youth. So, Im thinking theres squirrelly fries. He wants what Grandpas
not been a lot of chatter about the infield fly having to drink, but I tell hell have to stick
rule or the double switch in with Coca-Cola for the next
the boys life so far. 18 years or so.

Can squirrels
But Williams 3 now, and When we finally get to
Andi said she thought it fly? he asks me. our seats, nine rows behind
would be nice if he did some home plate, right where I like
man stuff.
I tell him they can if to sit, the decibel level of the
So its down to me. they really want to, whining drops precipitously.
Grandpa to the rescue. although I doubt Hes very happy indeed with
Ive gotta say, a cute Nutzy has the ability his first corn dog, and the
3-year-old is a chick mag- to go airborne. players themselves, doing
net, if I were in for that kind their pregame warmups,
of thing at the advanced seem to have his rapt atten-
age of 57. Better than a Labrador retriever tion. I think its the uniforms.
at the beach. Women from 18 to 80 go into Can squirrels fly? he asks me. I tell him
awww! mode right away when I lead him they can if they really want to, although I
toward the will-call window. doubt Nutzy has the ability to go airborne.
He is a handsome boy, but hes out of What if a ball hits us? he asks.
sorts. The nights not starting smoothly. Hes I point out the backstop that separates us
already said he wants to go home. Then, af- from flying baseballs.
ter I pick up the tickets and we pass through Once the game begins, his attention ebbs
the Squirrelly Gates, William takes a look at and flows. I try to keep the box score, a pro-
the steep steps and refuses to climb. cess that seems to endlessly fascinate the
Too hard! he says. Dont want to. boy. I tell him that when hes older Ill explain
And so I carry him up, almost tripping in it all to him.
the process. We make two more trips to the con-
On level ground again, he looks around cession stands and bathroom and come
and announces, Im hungry. away with Cracker Jacks, Dippin Dots and
I cant really blame the boy. Were assault-
ed with the aroma of sausages, hot dogs, See GAME on page 27

LEFT: Original illustration by local muralist Nico Cathcart.

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26 SQUIRRELSBASEBALL.COM
 A GAME WITH WILLIAM
GAME continued from page 25
nachos, which turn out to be a very messy
choice for a 3-year-old. We buy a ball, a cap
and a bobblehead doll.
In between, we watch some baseball. I
try to explain the game in language he might
possibly understand, with decidedly mixed
results. In the fourth inning, theres a bang-
bang play at home plate, right in front of us,
where a runner for the visiting Akron Rubber
Ducks foolishly tries to score from second
on a single to right. When the crowd roars,
Williams right there with them.
Hes not sure whats going on when I
stand up and pull him up with me to sing
Take Me Out to the Ballgame during the
seventh-inning stretch, but he does his best,
making up the words as he goes along.
We watch the Squirrels add an insurance
run in the bottom of the seventh. I look over
at William and see that hes fading fast. He
has nacho cheese and ice cream stuck to his
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T-shirt. Hes holding on to the baseball with
both hands. The caps askew on his head.
I almost have to carry him down the steps
the way I carried him up. He drops the base-
ball, and a kind-hearted usher retrieves it for
him.
I do have to tote him halfway to the car.
My backs killing me.
When I put him in the car seat, he looks
like hes pretty much had it. He closes his
eyes, and I figure hell be asleep in about 10
seconds. Im a little exhausted myself.
But as I start the car, I hear his tiny voice
from behind me asking the question that
makes it all worthwhile:
Grandpa, when can we come back?
Any time you want, Little Man. Any time
you want.
Howard Owen is a former sports editor of the Richmond
Times-Dispatch and the author of 15 novels. The last six,
including The Devils Triangle, which comes out in June, are
part of an award-winning mystery series set in Richmond and
featuring Willie Black.
SCOTT McCARRON
2016 CHAMPION
FRED COUPLES
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 THE DIAMOND SEATING GUIDE

SEATING AREAS & PRICING ADVANCE DAY OF GROUPS PEANUT GALLERY SEATS
PRICING GAME 20-PLUS
Chick-fil-A Richmond Field Level $12 $14 $11 Includes two tickets,
two souvenir seat
Terrace Level $10 $12 $8 cushions and peanuts
(upon request) all
General Admission $8 $9 $5.50 for only $30

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 THE DIAMOND DINING GUIDE

THE MAIN STANDS THE UPPER STANDS THE DOG HOUSE

(SECTIONS 109 & 112) (SECTIONS 206 & 212) (MAIN CONCOURSE)
6 oz Hamburger 6 oz Hamburger The Classic Dog
6 oz Cheeseburger 6 oz Cheeseburger West Coast Dog
Turkey Burger Turkey Burger Diamond Dog
Grilled Chicken Sandwich Grilled Chicken Sandwich Bacon Me Crazy
BBQ Pork Sandwich BBQ Pork Sandwich The Boulevard
Hot Dog Hot Dog Weiner Schnitzel
Jumbo Dog Jumbo Dog Footlong Hot Dog
Chicken Tenders Chicken Tenders
Buffalo Chicken Tenders Buffalo Chicken Tenders BUD & BURGERS
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Corn Dogs Corn Dogs (MAIN CONCOURSE)
Brisket Sandwich Cheese Nachos Mild Sausage
Fried PB&J Sandwich Supreme Nachos Hot Sausage
Personal Pepperoni Flatbread Pulled Pork Nachos Brats
Personal Cheese Flatbread Traveling Nachos Footlong Hot Dog
Mac Brisket Ball Meal Squirrelly Fries (regular or jumbo) The Regular Burger
Buffalo Drum Sticks Chili Cheese Fries The High Cheese
Cheese Nachos Pulled Pork Cheese Fries Pimento Cheeseburger
Supreme Nachos Fried Pickle Spears Quesadilla Burger
Pulled Pork Nachos Soft Pretzel PB&J Bacon Burger
Traveling Nachos Peanuts Cowboy Rodeo Burger
Squirrelly Fries (regular or jumbo) Cracker Jacks Brunch Burger
Chili Cheese Fries Chips
Pulled Pork Cheese Fries Cookies
Fried Pickle Spears DIPPIN DOTS
Popcorn (regular or family size) KIDS MENU (MAIN CONCOURSE & 204)
Soft Pretzel
Peanuts (SECTIONS 109, 112, 206 & 212) New! Brownie Batter
Cracker Jacks Mini Corn Dog Meal Rockin Cherry Ice
Chips Kids Meal Rainbow Ice
Cookies Uncrustable (PB&J) Cookies n Cream
Funnel Cake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Red Velvet Funnel Cake KONA ICE COTTON CANDY Chocolate
Vanilla
Ice Cream Cup
Rootbeer Float (MAIN CONCOURSE)

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 THE DIAMOND A TO Z GUIDE
A course all-you-can-eat buffet, person-
Acorn Dollars An alternative to
cash, Acorn Dollars can be used to
purchase tickets, parking, merchan-
dise at the Squirrels Nest presented
by Nike items at the concession
stands and even games at Nutzyville
presented by Childrens Hospital of
Richmond at VCU. Acorn Dollars
can be purchased in $1 increments
through the group sales department
by calling 804-359-FUNN (3866)
ext. 2.
Alcohol Policy A valid photo ID
will be required for the purchase
of all alcoholic beverages. Outside
alcoholic beverages will not be al-
lowed in The Diamond. No alcoholic
beverages will be allowed outside
the gates of The Diamond. Alcohol
sales end immediately after the last
out of the seventh inning.
Animals With the exception of ser-
vice animals and dogs on Bark in the
Park Nights, which will take place
every Monday home game, animals
are not allowed inside The Diamond.
ATM A SunTrust ATM is located
on the main concourse behind home
plate.
Autographs Flying Squirrels play-
ers will sign autographs at their dis-
cretion before and after the game.
Fans are allowed to line up along
the first- and third-base lines in the
first row of the Chick-fil-A Richmond
Field Level seating sections up until
30 minutes before first pitch.
B Fan Zone houses the entertain-
Birthday Bash Plan your birthday
party with the Flying Squirrels in the
Little Caesars Party Pavilion. The
Birthday Bash package includes
Chick-fil-A Field Level seating for the
entire party, a visit from the mascots,
pizza, a first pitch opportunity for the
birthday boy or girl and a special gift.
For more information, contact the
group sales department by calling
804-359-FUNN (3866) ext. 2.
Bistro at the Bullpen New for
2017, the Bistro at the Bullpen is the
ultimate hospitality experience at The
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Diamond. The Bistro features a three
al bartender, and exclusive seating
down the first-base line that puts you
right in the action. For more informa-
tion or to make a reservation, contact
the group sales department by calling
804-359-FUNN (3866) ext. 2.
Budweiser Thirsty Acorn The
Budweiser Thirsty Acorn is located
on the main concourse behind home
plate and serves beer, chips, Coca-
Cola products and water.
C, D
Cameras & Camcorders Cam-
eras and camcorders are allowed
inside The Diamond for personal use
only. No professional zoom lenses or
tripods will be allowed without prior
approval by management.
Childrens Ticket Prices Children
ages 3 and younger are admitted
free as long as they sit on an adults
lap. If you would like a child 3 and
younger to sit in a seat, they will
need a ticket. Ticket prices are the
same for all ages.
Credit Cards Visa, Mastercard,
American Express and Discover
are accepted at the ticket office, the
Squirrels Nest presented by Nike
Team and at all permanent conces-
sions stands.
E in the upper deck of The Diamond
Elephant Insurance Fan Zone Lo-
cated in the main plaza on the main
concourse, the Elephant Insurance
ment stage, Buds & Burgers Cart,
Budweiser Thirsty Acorn and more.
Nightly live music, entertainment
and excitement all start here!
Exchanges The Flying Squirrels
do not offer ticket exchanges for sin-
gle-game tickets, with the exception
of tickets purchased with the insur-
ance option. For rain out informa-
tion, please see rain policy.
F the top of section 120. To access the
Fan Assistance The Amtrak Fan
Depot is located on the main con-
course behind home plate and offers
answers for all your ballpark-related
questions.
Field Dimensions Right field: 330
feet; center field: 402 feet; left field:
330 feet
Field Level Seating (Chick-fil-A
Richmond) Located closest to the
field behind home plate and down
both the first- and third-base lines,
Chick-fil-A Richmond Field Level
seats are available for $12 per ticket
in advance and $14 day of game.
Chick-fil-A Richmond Field Level
seats are labeled as green on the
seating chart on page 28. Tickets can
be purchased by calling the ticket of-
fice at 804-359-FUNN (3866) ext. 1
or online at SquirrelsBaseball.com.
First Aid A first aid booth is locat-
ed on the main concourse directly
behind the Budweiser Thirsty Acorn.
A nightly nurse provided by Patient
First is available to assist fans in
need of medical attention.
G
Gate Times Gates will open one
hour before the scheduled game
time, unless otherwise noted for
special events.
General Admission Seating Gen-
eral admission seating is located
behind home plate and along both
the first- and third-base lines. Gen-
eral admission seats are labeled
as yellow on the seating chart on
page 28. Tickets are available for
$8 in advance and $9 day of game.
Tickets can be purchased by call-
ing the ticket office at 804-359-
FUNN (3866) ext. 1 or online at
SquirrelsBaseball.com.
H, I, J
Handicap Seating Handicapped
seating is offered behind home plate
at the top of sections 110 and 111 as
well as along the third-base line at
elevator, please ask an usher for as-
sistance in finding the nearest eleva-
tor entrance.
 THE DIAMOND A TO Z GUIDE
League and rain checks may be
K distributed at the discretion of man-
Kids Zone (Nutzyville) Nutzyville agement.
presented by Childrens Hospital of
Richmond at VCU is located along Outside Food & Beverage Per
the first-base line of the main con- Eastern League rules, outside food
course beside the Squirrels Nest and beverage are NOT allowed in-
presented by Nike Team Store. side The Diamond. If you have a
The Kids Zone entertains kids with special request, please contact a
Speed Pitch, PLINKO, Wheel of Fun member of our front office by calling
and Have Funn Go Putt holes. Each 804-359-FUNN (3866).
game costs $1 to play.
L P
Lost and Found If you have lost an Parking Parking at The Diamond
item at The Diamond, you can stop is $5 per car and $15 per bus (cash
by the Amtrak Fan Services Center or Acorn Dollars only upon arrival).
during the game or call 804-359- Please follow the directions of the
FUNN (3866) during business hours parking staff to ensure the safety of
(8:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m.) to see if it has all our fans.
been turned in to the lost and found.
Party Decks Groups of up to 24
M people can rent one of the Virginia
Credit Union Party Decks located
Merchandise Merchandise is behind home plate in the Terrace
available at the Squirrels Nest pre- Level seating section for a night
sented by Nike Team Store, which and add food items from our list
is located along the first-base line on of catering options. Each Virginia
the main concourse. Credit Union Party Deck rental
comes with padded seating for 12
N and another 12 seats along the
bar top rails. Interested groups can
Nutzyville (see Kids Zone) contact the group sales department
at 804-359-FUNN (3866) ext. 2 to
O make reservations.
Official Game Baseball games Party Pavilion The Little Caesars
are official after five full innings or Party Pavilion is a party area outside
4 1/2 innings if the home team is right field of the ballpark. The Little
ahead. If a game is called after that Caesars Party Pavilion is where you
point in time, no makeup or continu- can book pregame functions, such
ation will be scheduled unless the as a birthday bash or tailgate party.
game is tied. Rain checks are not is-
sued once a game becomes official. Party Porch The Virginia Credit
If a game is called before it becomes Union Party Porch is a party area
official, a makeup or continuation at the end of the upper deck down
will be scheduled by the Eastern the left-field line in the Terrace Level
seating section. Similar to the Party
Decks, this area seats 38 guests and
features your own Party Porch atten-
dant and Party Porch menu. Inter-
ested groups can contact the group
sales department at 804-359-FUNN
(3866) ext. 2 to make reservations.
Peanut Gallery (Elephant Auto
Insurance) The Elephant Auto
Insurance Peanut Gallery is an in-
timate seating area that includes
a wicker love seat located in an
exclusive area right outside of the
store along the first-base line. Res-
ervations are $30 and are avail-
able by calling the ticket office at
804-359-FUNN (3866) ext. 1.
PFG Picnic Zone Located on the
main concourse along the third-base
side, the PFG Picnic Zone, available
for rental, features an all-you-can-
eat buffet for up to 500 fans. Groups
of eight or more can reserve a spot,
which includes a reserved seat in the
Chick-fil-A Richmond Field Level. In-
terested groups can contact the group
sales department at 804-359-FUNN
(3866) ext. 2 to make reservations.
Pregame Tailgate Party Groups
of 20 or more can book a 1 1/2-hour
all-you-can-eat pregame buffet in
our Little Caesars Party Pavilion lo-
cated outside the ballpark near right
field. Package also includes Terrace
Level tickets for all guests (upgrades
available), a public address an-
nouncement recognizing your group
and exclusive kids games provided.
Public Address Announcements
PA Announcements for birthdays,
groups, etc. are $15 and must be
turned in at the Amtrak Fan Services
Center before the conclusion of the
second inning of that nights game.
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 THE DIAMOND A TO Z GUIDE
Q, R
Rain Policy If a Flying Squirrels
game is postponed due to inclement
weather with less than 4 1/2 innings
completed, tickets can be used as
rain checks for another 2017 regular
season Flying Squirrels home game
based on availability.
Refunds No refunds will be given
for tickets purchased at The Dia-
mond. See above for rain policy.
Restrooms Mens and womens
restrooms are located down the
first- and third-base lines on both the
main concourse and the upper deck
(second level).
S guests, pocket knives and weapons
Smoking Area The Diamond is a
smoke-free facility. There is a desig-
nated smoking area located on the
first-base side of the ballpark that
can be accessed through the gates
beyond the Squirrels Nest present-
ed by Nike Team Store.
Sponsorships If your business is
interested in becoming a sponsorship
partner of the Flying Squirrels, contact
a member of the front office staff by
calling 804-359-FUNN (3866).
Suites Nightly suite rentals are
available for groups interested in
watching a Flying Squirrels game in
the comfort and privacy of a luxury
suite. Packages include 12 tickets,
personal wait service, climate con-
trol, cable TV and a special visit from
RFMonline.com
32 SQUIRRELSBASEBALL.COM
Nutzy. Monday-Wednesday suite pric-
ing is $675, and a suite for Thursday-
Sunday games and fireworks nights
is $775. Call 804-482-6815 for suite
availability and booking.
T U, V
Terrace Level Seating Terrace
Level seating is located in the front
rows of the upper deck behind home
plate and along both the first- and
third-base lines. Terrace Level seats
are labeled grey on the seating chart
on page 28. Tickets are available for
$10 per ticket in advance and $12
day of game. Tickets can be pur-
chased by calling the ticket office at
804-359-FUNN (3866) ext. 1 or on-
line at SquirrelsBaseball.com.
Ticket Disclaimer EASTERN
LEAGUE RULES PROHIBIT FOOD
OR BEVERAGE BEING BROUGHT
INTO THE BALLPARK. WARNING:
The holder of this ticket assumes all
liability and danger incidental to the
game of baseball whether occurring
prior to, during, or subsequent to the
actual playing of the game. Any and
all Promotions and Giveaways are
subject to change at the sole discre-
tion of management. The Richmond
Flying Squirrels reserve the right to
change the date, starting time, and
the location of the professional base-
ball game on the front of this ticket and
no such change shall entitle the holder
a refund of the purchase price for this
or any other Flying Squirrels ticket.
Ticket sales, of any value (including
complimentary distribution), by non-
official Flying Squirrels representa-
Sponsored by
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FREE at the Squirrels Nest or any area Kroger,
Martins, Publix, Food Lion, or Wawa.
tives is strictly prohibited within the
confines of The Diamond, its parking
lots, or any other Richmond Flying
Squirrels properties. POSITIVELY
NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES.
Umbrellas Umbrellas are allowed
at The Diamond, but please be re-
spectful to the sight lines of those
around you.
Ushers Ushers are available to
show you to your seat and answer
any questions you may have.
W, X, Y, Z
Weapons For the safety of all
of any kind are not permitted at The
Diamond. The only exception to this
is law enforcement personnel in the
performance of their official duties.
In this case, it is the responsibility of
the officer to disclose they are carry-
ing a weapon for official duties to se-
curity personnel upon entry. Guests
wishing to enter the stadium for a
game or event consent to a rea-
sonable search for weapons before
entering. Guests who fail to comply
with the above conditions will be de-
nied admittance or may be ejected.
No refunds or exchanges will be al-
lowed in such an event.
Will Call Tickets purchased in
advance may be picked up at the
will call window located at the main
ticket office in front of The Diamond.
 THE DIAMOND HOSPITALITY AREAS
NEW! BISTRO AT THE BULLPEN
The Bistro at the Bullpen is the ultimate
hospitality experience at The Diamond.
The Bistro features a three-course, all-you-can-
eat buffet, personal bartender and exclusive
seating down the first-base line that puts you
right in the action.
PARTY PAVILION
The Pregame Tailgate Party in the
Little Caesars Party Pavilion gives fans the
opportunity to enjoy a premium party area
without the premium price. The Tailgate includes
a 90-minute, all-you-can-eat buffet and a game
ticket. Brunch is available on Sundays.
LUXURY
SUITES
Luxury suites provide fans with the most
comfortable and private experience at
The Diamond. Each suite includes 12 tickets,
four parking passes, padded outdoor seating,
air-conditioning and a private server. Suite
holders can also purchase full catering.
PICNIC ZONE
The PFG Picnic Zone is the perfect place
for hosting anything from small social
gatherings to large corporate events. This
exclusive area down the third-base line can
accommodate up to 500 guests and features
a delicious two-hour, all-you-can-eat buffet.
PARTY DECKS
Located in sections 207 and 211, the
Virginia Credit Union Party Decks feature
some of the best views at The Diamond. Each
Party Deck comes with exclusive seating for
24 people, including 12 padded seats with cup
holders and 12 seats along bar top rails.
PARTY PORCH
The Virginia Credit Union Party Porch offers
a unique group experience from a reserved
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line. A Party Porch rental includes seating
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A PLACE
TO PLAY
 FLYING SQUIRRELS CHARITIES

E
stablished in 2013, the mission of
Flying Squirrels Charities is to part-
ner and connect the Flying Squirrels
brand with the greater Richmond commu-
nity through fun and versatile fundraising
campaigns that benefit youth in the city of
Richmond.
The initial focus of the franchises chari-
table arm has been deemed Renovating
Richmonds Recreation an impactful
community campaign designed to provide
recreational opportunities for youth in the
city of Richmond.
Sixteen youth baseball facilities in Rich-
mond were identified to be in the greatest
need of renovation.
Work began in April 2015 on two fields
at both Hotchkiss and Westover parks.
Four new dugouts were installed includ-
ing benches and concrete flooring.
In June 2015, Flying Squirrels Charities
partnered with Barton Malow, a construc-
tion company, to oversee project man-
agement of field renovations. Additionally,
Richmond International Raceway, through
a partnership with the Henrico Career &
Technical Education, donated bleacher
seats which students retrofitted to use for
the field projects.
Work on the fields at Hotchkiss and
Westover parks was completed in Sep-
tember 2015, and a more extensive reno-
vation project at Blackwell Field began the
following summer.
The first phase of the Blackwell Field
(pictured left) project involved replacing
the dugouts and was followed by a com-
plete resurfacing of the infield.
A similar renovation project at Belle-
meade Field began in September 2016,
making it the sixth facility to receive sup-
port from Flying Squirrels Charities.
All proceeds from the Flying Squirrels an-
nual Hot Stove Banquet benefit Flying Squir-
rels Charities, as do funds raised through the
Flying Squirrels annual Turn Left Golf Clas-
sic held each fall, and Nutzys Rotary FUNN
Run, which takes place in December.

RENOVATING RICHMONDS RECREATION

March 2014
Renovating Richmonds
Recreation project created April 2015
Work on Hotchkiss Park
September 2016 and Westover Park fields
Dugouts completed at begins
Blackwell Field, infield work
begins July 2015
Work at Bellemeade Field Work on Westover Park
begins fields completed

June 2016 September 2015

Work on Blackwell Field Work on Hotchkiss Park
(pictured left) begins fields completed

Above:
New dugouts with benches installed at Blackwell Field
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BY DESIGN
 FREE SHIRT FRIDAYS
R
obert Ullman has always had an
affinity for going to a baseball game
and coming home with a souvenir.
I love going to the ballpark and getting
something for free, Ullman said. It has
always been one of my favorite things ever
since I was a little kid.
When the Flying Squirrels introduced their
Free Shirt Friday promotion in 2015, the
concept caught Ullmans attention; however,
it wasnt just because of the free T-shirts.
The local graphic artist, who has worked
as a freelance illustrator for numerous
local and national publications and cli-
ents such as Richmond Magazine, Vir-
ginia Living, DKPittsburghSports.com,
HarperCollins, Boing Boing, the U.S.
Army and the American Red Cross,
wanted to be part of the teams
T-shirt design process, too.
I decided I was going to bug them and
bug them and bug them until they let me
do something, Ullman said.
Ullmans persistence was rewarded this
offseason when the Double-A franchise
tabbed him to create all 11 of its Free Shirt
Friday designs for the 2017 season.
I wasnt expecting all 11, but its awe-
some and Im happy to do it, Ullman said.
The team provided Ullman with nine
themes among them Cinco de Mayo,
Nutzy and Nutasha, Irish Heritage,
Yacht Rock, Augtoberfest and the
popular Boulevard to the Bay series
and a few basic ideas.
The rest was up to Ullman.
The mostly self-taught artist dove into the
creative process, which initially started as
red-lined pencil sketches in his notebook.
While the first conversations between
Ullman and the Flying Squirrels took place
LEFT: Graphic artist Robert Ullman, left, and his daughter Evie unveil a T-shirt design at an event Feb. 24 at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
in October, the majority of the design work
occurred during a six-week span from
early January to mid-February.
The aggressive timeline culminated in
an unveiling event Feb. 24 in the Marble
Hall at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
Ullman and his daughter Evie removed
the red cloth covering the final design
unveiled during the event.
As a beer enthusiast, the Augtoberfest
design, which was patterned after a beer
label, was one of Ullmans favorites, as
was the Yacht Rock tank top design.
How can you not love the tank top for
Yacht Rock night, Ullman said. Thats go-
ing to be a lot of fun.
However, it was the Boulevard to the
Bay series of which Ullman said he was
particularly fond.
Its more of a blank slate, especially
having three of them Ullman said. You
can do something really fun.
FREE SHIRT FRIDAYS
Richmond is for Baseball Lovers April 7
presented by Capital One
Salute to Flying Squirrels Charities April 21
Cinco de Mayo May 5
Nutzy and Nutasha Share a Coke May 19
presented by Coca-Cola
Boulevard to the Bay Series No. 1 June 2
presented by Mason-McDuffie Mortgage
Irish Heritage: Good Health June 23
Yacht Rock Tank Top July 14
presented by Bud Light
Boulevard to the Bay Series No. 2 July 28
presented by Richmond Times-Dispatch
Augtoberfest Brew Label Aug. 11
Grateful Dead-Themed Tie-Dye Aug. 18
Boulevard to the Bay Series No. 3 Sept. 1
presented by Captial One
Richmond Flying Squirrels photo
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LEAGUE: National League (MLB)
MANAGER: Bruce Bochy
2016 RECORD: 87-75 (2nd)
BALLPARK: AT&T Park
WEBSITE: sfgiants.com

SACRAMENTO RIVER CATS

LEAGUE: Pacific Coast League (Triple-A)
MANAGER: Dave Brundage
2016 RECORD: 69-75 (4th)
BALLPARK: Raley Field
WEBSITE: rivercats.com

SAN JOSE GIANTS

LEAGUE: California League (Advanced-A)
MANAGER: Nestor Rojas
2016 RECORD: 39-31 (2nd) | 29-41 (5th)
BALLPARK: San Jose Municipal Stadium
WEBSITE: sjgiants.com

AUGUSTA GREENJACKETS
LEAGUE: South Atlantic League (Low-A)
MANAGER: Carlos Valderrama
2016 RECORD: 36-34 (T-3rd) | 40-29 (2nd)
BALLPARK: Lake Olmstead Stadium
WEBSITE: greenjacketsbaseball.com

SALEM-KEIZER VOLCANOES
LEAGUE: Northwest League (Short-Season A)
MANAGER: Jolbert Cabrera
2016 RECORD: 17-21 (3rd) | 15-21 (4th)
BALLPARK: Volcanoes Stadium The Crater
WEBSITE: volcanoesbaseball.com

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LEAGUE: Arizona League (Rookie)
MANAGER: Hector Borg
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MAJOR LEAGUE
ALL-STARS
Brandon Crawford and Joe Panik
(pictured below) became the first
former Flying Squirrels to earn
All-Star selections when both were
named to the 2015 National League
All-Star team by San Francisco Giants
manager Bruce Bochy. It was the
first All- Star appearance for both
players, who also both won Gold
Gloves last season.
Adam Duvall, who was traded by
the Giants to the Cincinnati Reds in
2015, made his first career All-Star
team last season. In his first full
season in the major leagues,
Duvall smashed 33 home runs and
drove in 103 runs.
Joining Duvall on the 2016
NL All-Star squad was the Giants
Brandon Belt, who tallied a career-
best 82 RBIs last season.
42 SQUIRRELSBASEBALL.COM
ROAD TO THE SHOW
Boulevard to the Bay No. 3 T-shirt design by Robert Ullman
2010 FLYING SQUIRRELS
PLAYER POS. ML DEBUT TEAM
Darren Ford OF Sept. 1, 2010 San Francisco Giants
Brandon Belt INF March 31, 2011 San Francisco Giants
Brandon Crawford INF May 27, 2011 San Francisco Giants
Thomas Neal OF Sept. 2, 2012 Cleveland Indians
Tyler Graham OF Sept. 7, 2012 Arizona Diamondbacks
Nick Noonan INF April 3, 2013 San Francisco Giants
Roger Kieschnick OF July 31, 2013 San Francisco Giants
Jackson Williams C Aug. 27, 2014 Colorado Rockies
2011 FLYING SQUIRRELS
PLAYER POS. ML DEBUT TEAM
Henry Sosa RHP Aug. 10, 2011 Houston Astros
Eric Surkamp LHP Aug. 27, 2011 San Francisco Giants
Dan Otero RHP April 7, 2012 San Francisco Giants
Charlie Culberson INF May 13, 2012 San Francisco Giants
Ryan Verdugo LHP July 17, 2012 Kansas City Royals
Francisco Peguero OF Aug. 25, 2012 San Francisco Giants
Juan Perez OF June 9, 2013 San Francisco Giants
Heath Hembree RHP Sept. 3, 2013 San Francisco Giants
Johnny Monell C Sept. 5, 2013 San Francisco Giants
Chris Dominguez INF Sept. 3, 2014 San Francisco Giants
Ryan Lollis OF July 4, 2015 San Francisco Giants
2012 FLYING SQUIRRELS
PLAYER POS. ML DEBUT TEAM
Mike Kickham LHP May 28, 2013 San Francisco Giants
Jake Dunning RHP June 16, 2013 San Francisco Giants
Ehire Adrianza INF Sept. 8, 2013 San Francisco Giants
Gary Brown OF Sept. 3, 2014 San Francisco Giants
Chris Heston RHP Sept. 13, 2014 San Francisco Giants
Brett Bochy RHP Sept. 13, 2014 San Francisco Giants
Tommy Joseph C May 13, 2016 Philadelphia Phillies
 ROAD TO THE SHOW

Boulevard to the Bay No. 1 T-shirt design by Robert Ullman

2013 FLYING SQUIRRELS MAJOR LEAGUE

REHABS
PLAYER POS. ML DEBUT TEAM
Joe Panik INF June 21, 2014 San Francisco Giants
Adam Duvall INF June 26, 2014 San Francisco Giants On July 30, 2013, right-handed
Andrew Susac C July 26, 2014 San Francisco Giants pitcher Ryan Vogelsong became
Edwin Escobar LHP Aug. 27, 2014 Boston Red Sox the first member of the San Fran-
Jarrett Parker OF June 13, 2015 San Francisco Giants cisco Giants to appear in a game
Josh Osich LHP July 3, 2015 San Francisco Giants for the Flying Squirrels on a major
Kelby Tomlinson INF Aug. 3, 2015 San Francisco Giants league rehab assignment.
Cody Hall RHP Sept. 3, 2015 San Francisco Giants
Vogelsong, recovering from a
broken hand, scattered five hits over
2014 FLYING SQUIRRELS five scoreless innings to earn the
victory over the Portland Sea Dogs.
PLAYER POS. ML DEBUT TEAM
Matt Duffy INF Aug. 1, 2014 San Francisco Giants Former National League All-Star
Hunter Strickland RHP Sept. 1, 2014 San Francisco Giants Matt Cain (pictured below), returning
Derek Law RHP April 15, 2016 San Francisco Giants from an elbow injury, made a rehab
Steven Okert LHP April 19, 2016 San Francisco Giants appearance at The Diamond on
Chris Stratton RHP May 30, 2016 San Francisco Giants June 9, 2015, allowing two runs in
Adalberto Mejia LHP Aug. 20, 2016 Minnesota Twins 3 2/3 innings.
Ty Blach LHP Sept. 5, 2016 San Francisco Giants
Kelvin Marte LHP Sept. 3, 2016 Pittsburgh Pirates Last season, right-hander Josh Osich
became the first former Flying Squirrel
to return to the team on major league
2015 FLYING SQUIRRELS rehab, making two relief appearances.

PLAYER POS. ML DEBUT TEAM

Mac Williamson OF Sept. 23, 2015 San Francisco Giants
Joe Biagini RHP April 8, 2016 Toronto Blue Jays

2016 FLYING SQUIRRELS

PLAYER POS. ML DEBUT TEAM
Jake Smith RHP Sept. 7, 2016 San Diego Padres

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 MLB.COM PROSPECT RANKINGS
As of 3.15.17

1) TYLER BEEDE - RHP 10) ANDREW SUAREZ - LHP

BATS-THROWS: Right-Right
HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 210 lbs.
OPENING DAY AGE: 23
2016 TEAM: Richmond Flying Squirrels
OVERALL SCOUTING GRADE: 55/80
BATS-THROWS: Left-Left
HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 205 lbs.
OPENING DAY AGE: 24
2016 TEAM: Richmond Flying Squirrels
OVERALL SCOUTING GRADE: 45/80

2) CHRISTIAN ARROYO - INF 11) TY BLACH - LHP

BATS-THROWS: Right-Right
HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 180 lbs.
OPENING DAY AGE: 21
2016 TEAM: Richmond Flying Squirrels
OVERALL SCOUTING GRADE: 55/80
BATS-THROWS: Right-Left
HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 200 lbs.
OPENING DAY AGE: 26
2016 TEAM: Sacramento River Cats
OVERALL SCOUTING GRADE: 45/80

3) BRYAN REYNOLDS - OF 12) STEVEN OKERT - LHP

BATS-THROWS: Switch-Right BATS-THROWS: Left-Left
HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 200 lbs. HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 210 lbs.
OPENING DAY AGE: 22 OPENING DAY AGE: 25
2016 TEAM: San Jose Giants 2016 TEAM: San Francisco Giants
OVERALL SCOUTING GRADE: 50/80 OVERALL SCOUTING GRADE: 45/80

4) STEVEN DUGGAR - OF 13) SAM COONROD - RHP

BATS-THROWS: Left-Right
HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 195 lbs.
OPENING DAY AGE: 23
2016 TEAM: Richmond Flying Squirrels
OVERALL SCOUTING GRADE: 50/80
BATS-THROWS: Right-Right
HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 225 lbs.
OPENING DAY AGE: 24
2016 TEAM: Richmond Flying Squirrels
OVERALL SCOUTING GRADE: 45/80

5) CHRIS SHAW - 1B 14) MATT KROOK - LHP

BATS-THROWS: Left-Right
HEIGHT: 6-4 WEIGHT: 235 lbs.
OPENING DAY AGE: 23
2016 TEAM: Richmond Flying Squirrels
OVERALL SCOUTING GRADE: 50/80
BATS-THROWS: Left-Left
HEIGHT: 6-4 WEIGHT: 195 lbs.
OPENING DAY AGE: 22
2016 TEAM: Salem-Keizer Volcanoes
OVERALL SCOUTING GRADE: 45/80

6) SANDRO FABIAN - OF 15) ARAMIS GARCIA - C

BATS-THROWS: Right-Right BATS-THROWS: Right-Right
HEIGHT: 6-1 WEIGHT: 180 lbs. HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 220 lbs.
OPENING DAY AGE: 19 OPENING DAY AGE: 24
2016 TEAM: AZL Giants 2016 TEAM: San Jose Giants
OVERALL SCOUTING GRADE: 50/80 OVERALL SCOUTING GRADE: 45/80

7) HEATH QUINN - OF 16) C.J. HINOJOSA - SS

BATS-THROWS: Right-Right BATS-THROWS: Right-Right
HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 190 lbs. HEIGHT: 5-10 WEIGHT: 175 lbs.
OPENING DAY AGE: 21 OPENING DAY AGE: 22
2016 TEAM: San Jose Giants 2016 TEAM: Richmond Flying Squirrels
OVERALL SCOUTING GRADE: 50/80 OVERALL SCOUTING GRADE: 45/80

8) JOAN GREGORIO - RHP 17) REYES MORONTA - RHP

BATS-THROWS: Right-Right BATS-THROWS: Right-Right
HEIGHT: 6-7 WEIGHT: 180 lbs. HEIGHT: 6-0 WEIGHT: 175 lbs.
OPENING DAY AGE: 25 OPENING DAY AGE: 24
2016 TEAM: Sacramento River Cats 2016 TEAM: San Jose Giants
OVERALL SCOUTING GRADE: 45/80 OVERALL SCOUTING GRADE: 45/80

9) JORDAN JOHNSON - RHP 18) RODOLFO MARTINEZ - RHP

BATS-THROWS: Right-Right BATS-THROWS: Right-Right
HEIGHT: 6-3 WEIGHT: 200 lbs. HEIGHT: 6-2 WEIGHT: 180 lbs.
OPENING DAY AGE: 23 OPENING DAY AGE: 23
2016 TEAM: San Jose Giants 2016 TEAM: Richmond Flying Squirrels
OVERALL SCOUTING GRADE: 45/80 OVERALL SCOUTING GRADE: 45/80

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 FLYING SQUIRRELS ON THE AIR

JAY BURNHAM - DIRECTOR OF BROADCASTING

Jay Burnham enters his fifth season in the Flying Squirrels broadcast
booth and his 15th in MiLB. He also broadcasts William & Mary football
as well as VCU and Longwood basketball. A native of Shelburne Falls,
Mass., Burnham was the recipient of the prestigious 2011 Minor League
Broadcaster of the Year award issued by Ballpark Digest, a renowned
industry publication. This past season he was also recognized by Baseball
America as the Minors Best Broadcasting Prospect.

SAM RAVECH - RADIO/TV BROADCASTER

Sam Ravech enters his first year with the Flying Squirrels and his first
as a professional broadcaster. The Connecticut native graduated from
Pepperdine University with a bachelors degree in broadcast journalism
and media production. Ravech was the lead play-by-play broadcaster
for Pepperdine basketball and baseball all four years of college. He also
joined his father Karl Ravech and John Kruk in the broadcast booth
for parts of the Little League World Series coverage on ESPN.

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