Worcester Red Sox

"You can't overstate what he does for a lineup." On Chase Meidroth and the offensive approach that has his name in impressive company. https://lnkd.in/dSit5dER

We celebrated our 3rd annual Make-A-Wish Night with the Woo Sox this past weekend! No rain could dampen our Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island spirit, even if it did restrict us from creating the blue star. Wish recipient Mila threw a strong first pitch and wish recipient Alex was our special Junior Announcer. What a magical night with our Wish Community, the network of support of wish families after the wish! Can't wait until next year The WooSox Foundation!

"Polar Park is the Place to Play," and with a WooSox Summer Pass, you can come to the Best Ballpark in Triple-A, every day! For just $99, our new pass gets you into every home game beginning on the Fourth of July through the final game of the season on September 15. Purchase a WooSox Summer Pass here: https://lnkd.in/gwu4xY2t. Take advantage of this offer now to enjoy: -Up to 7 UniBank Fireworks shows. -7 chances to enjoy a Sunset Catch on the Field, presented by Circle K. -5 Fallon Health Sunday Fundays (including Kids Run the Bases). -A Woofster the WonderDog bobblehead giveaway, presented by Agnelli Law Offices. -And more!

Brian Abraham, the Director of Player Development for the Boston Red Sox, spoke in the Great Polar Park Writers Series on June 22 about the current state of Red Sox player development and discussed the processes behind the organization’s philosophies. https://lnkd.in/dW7v_XYj

All season long, we're teaming up with our friends and partners at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care to celebrate the small businesses that make Worcester such a great place to live, work, and play in. Today, we spotlight our friends at Che! Empanada. Located just steps away in Kelley Square, Che! Empanada is an outstanding Argentinian restaurant that offers more than 25 different handmade empanadas. For two final days, visit them at A Taste of Worcester on Summit Street! Or order online at https://lnkd.in/gwyr3APn. 😋

“He played with a joie de vie––I think baseball owes him a debt of gratitude. Not only for being fabulous and a champion and one of the greatest players ever, but he did a lot to teach you how to play baseball.” The story of how the late Willie Mays was nearly a Boston Red Sox and a meeting that was larger than life. https://lnkd.in/eQ2ka6kH

Prior to their matchup with the Columbus Clippers on Juneteenth, the WooSox recognized three employees who are direct descendants of Bethany Veney. The remarkable story of Veney’s journey from the darkness of slavery to Worcester—told by her great-granddaughter and WooSox Usher, Benetta Kouffor. https://lnkd.in/dCn6VMHk

As part of MLB's nationwide "Play Ball Weekend," we are teaming up with our friends at Worcester Bravehearts Baseball to present a FREE community youth clinic at Beaver Brook Coughlin Field this Saturday, June 15, from 10 a.m. to noon. The field is located at 29 Mann St. in Worcester, and you can register your child at the clinic on Saturday, or you can register online right now: https://lnkd.in/gUui4UMs. In the first community collaboration between the WooSox and the Bravehearts, five Bravehearts players will serve as clinic instructors. We can't wait, and we hope to see you there!⚾️ More info: https://lnkd.in/gfdET-FU.

Hot Dogs, Peanuts, Beer, .... and Jollof? Normally, one of these items wouldn't be categorized as ballpark fare. Thanks to A Taste of Worcester, however, the Worcester Red Sox provide fans with local flavors that highlight the city's diverse and delicious food scene! Edible Boston's Greg Levinsky explores the concept's origins and its lasting impact in his latest article. https://lnkd.in/gfttzH3a In this role, I execute the sourcing and booking of vendors, manage the creation and/or distribution of marketing materials for the restaurants, and ensure that the relationship is maintained and nurtured for future opportunities. My favorite aspect of this project has been aligning the rotating lineup of restaurants with our season's promotional schedule! For example, during AAPI Heritage Month, we welcomed Worcester-based restaurants Thai Time and Mia Cane Juicery & Acai Bar. Who should we have in A Taste of Worcester next?

Congratulations to our WooSox Scholars "Class of 2024" and our seven WooSox Foundation Fellows, who were today honored on the field at Polar Park! ⚾ 📚 👏 Four Worcester Public Schools 8th graders will each receive a college scholarship of $10,000 from the WooSox Foundation. Their induction today brings the number of WooSox Scholars to 16 since the program began in 2021. This year’s recipients, selected from more than 1,700 applicants, are Sarah Arroyo Rivera of Forest Grove Middle School, and Ethan Tran, Jamy Faustin, and Rohulla Aman, all of Sullivan Middle School. “We are inspired by our WooSox Scholars,” said Dr. Charles Steinberg, who is both president of the Worcester Red Sox and The WooSox Foundation. “We love getting to know them, to know their stories, and to continue the relationship as they make their way through high school, through college, and beyond. The longitudinal relationships are so fulfilling to us." We thank Pat Battle, Peter Freund, and everyone at Diamond Baseball Holdings for funding this year's scholars. And we thank the faculty of Worcester Public Schools and the city officials who came today to support some of Worcester's most promising students.