Photo Day at Comerica Park
Prior to Sunday’s game, fans had to opportunity to gather on the field and take photos of their favorite Tigers players.
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Photo of the Day: Jackson and Boesch
Today’s Photo of the Day features Austin Jackson and Brennan Boesch.
Play Baseball Detroit
“Play Baseball Detroit” is a comprehensive youth baseball outreach program dedicated to strengthening and expanding youth baseball and softball programs in the greater Detroit region.
As a part of this program, Tigers Pitcher Max Scherzer, along with members of the front office made a visit to Beer Middle School. This event was filled with games, music, videos and more – all dedicated to reintroducing baseball to the students.
At a time when health studies indicate that physical activity amongst young children is on the decline, the Detroit Tigers are working to promote the game of baseball and encourage students to join a Detroit area summer baseball or softball program.
The program also encourages students to sign up for a team and begin to embrace the wonderful game of baseball. The program demonstrates the Tigers are passionate about creating the next generation of baseball stars either on the playing field or in the front office.
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Miss Michigan Night at Comerica Park
The Miss America Organization is one of the nation’s leading achievement programs and the world’s largest provider of scholarship assistance for young women. Last year, the Miss America Organization and its state and local organizations made available more than $45 million in cash and scholarship assistance.
The Miss Michigan pageant is the preliminary pageant for Miss America. On Tuesday, April 24 we were pleased to host Miss Michigan Night at Comerica Park. Participating in the event were the 31 local contestants who have been selected to represent communities across the state and will complete for the title of Miss Michigan this coming June.
One of the ladies competing in June will become the next Miss Michigan and will represent the State of Michigan in the 2013 Miss America Pageant. The contestants include:
| Miss Allegan County | Reed Moyer |
| Miss Auburn/Midland | Daveaux Riggs |
| Miss Bay County | Alicia McInerney |
| Miss Capital City | Sydney Learman |
| Miss Danish Festival | Audrey Frank |
| Miss Grand Valley State University | Alexa Allor |
| Miss Heartland | Morgan Lind |
| Miss Iosco County | Shelby Fransee |
| Miss Jackson County | Maegan Budd |
| Miss Kalamazoo County | Shelby Beauregard |
| Miss Lady of the Lakes | Elizabeth Hawthorne |
| Miss Lawrence Tech University | Rachel Sweet |
| Miss Lighthouse Coast | Tiffany Rogers |
| Miss Ludington Area | Jodi Beckman |
| Miss Monroe County | Tara Althaus |
| Miss Oakland County | Kelly Oles |
| Miss Pride of the Peninsulas | Abby Grimmett |
| Miss River Raisin Festival | Ashliegh Allen |
| Miss Saginaw County | Brenna O’Malley |
| Miss Shoreline | Katlyn Maviglia |
| Miss Sanilac | Clarissa Martin |
| Miss Southwest | Emily Kieliszewski |
| Miss South Central | Elyse Losen |
| Miss Spirit of the State | Sarah Suydam |
| Miss St. Clair Shores | Angela Venditti |
| Miss Stateline | Cassandra Kramer |
| Miss Sunrise Side | Julie LaBar |
| Miss Tip of the Mitt | Natalie Hollabaugh |
| Miss Washtenaw County | Lauren Brown |
| Miss Wayne County | Shelby Gardiner |
| Miss West Michigan | Tori Juenemann |
We also welcomed our current reigning Miss Michigan 2011, Elizabeth Wertengerger.
As their national platform, the Miss America organization has partnered with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals to raise funds and awareness for children’s hospitals throughout the United States. Joining the title holders on the field was Kayla Goeringer. After being diagnosed with a form of bone cancer called Ewing’s Cancer at the age of 9, Kayla spent over two years enduring several rounds of chemotherapy. Throughout her entire experience Kayla was an inspiration to everyone that she encountered. To those who worked with her she was a true champion.
Now cancer free, Kayla was selected by the National Children’s Miracle Network Hospital to represent her state of Michigan as the 2012 Children’s Miracle Network Hospital Champion. She will be our Miracle ambassador to help bring awareness to the important work being done at our children’s hospitals.
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Special Guest, Matt Stafford!
Detroit Tigers Kids Club members are encouraged to check-in at the Kids Club Kiosk every time they visit Comerica Park. On Sunday’s, as part of “Every Kid, Every Sunday”, one lucky member is selected pre-game to throw the ceremonial first pitch. This Sunday’s member had the extra surprise of being joined by Lions QB #9, Matt Stafford!
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For more information about the Detroit Tigers Kids Club, Click HERE.
World Series Ring Presentation
Gerald Laird and Octavio Dotel were presented their 2011 World Series rings by their former St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa prior to the game on Sunday, April 22.
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Pregame Baseball Clinic
Prior to Saturday’s game, a Pregame Baseball Clinic took place on the field at Comerica Park. The Clinic featured four separate 15-minute long stations: hitting, pitching, catching and infield. A Tigers player and coach were at every station sharing their in depth baseball knowledge of the game.
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Detroit Tigers Jackie Robinson Art, Essay and Poetry Contest
In keeping the memory of Jackie Robinson alive and celebrating the 65th Anniversary of Robinson breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball, the Detroit Tigers hosted the 16th Annual Detroit Tigers Jackie Robinson Art, Essay and Poetry Contest. The contest was open to middle and high school students from the Detroit metropolitan area. Students entered the contest by submitting an original essay, poem or work of art in honor of Robinson who broke the segregation barrier in baseball and was a social activist who fought for equal opportunities beyond the playing field. Tigers players and coaches participated in the league-wide Jackie Robinson Day celebration by wearing #42 to honor Jackie Robinson on the anniversary of the day he broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball. Five of the six contest winners were honored during a pre-game ceremony on Friday, April 20th.
Law Enforcement Appreciation Night
National Law enforcement officers memorial fund and the Detroit Tigers teamed up to host the first Law Enforcement Appreciation Night at Comerica Park on Thursday, April 19. This special night is dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers and their families, and helped to raise awareness and funds for the forthcoming National Law Enforcement Museum, currently under construction in Washington, DC.
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Around the farm: Toledo Mud Hens
It’s no secret that the Tigers have fans all across the country. If you can’t make it to Comerica Park as much as you would like, make a trip to catch one of the Tigers minor league teams in action.
Fifth Third Field is home to the Toledo Mud Hens who are the Tigers AAA team. A quick sixty minute drive from Detroit will lead you straight to summer fun and good times centered around America’s favorite past-time.
This season started out with a sold out Opening Day crowd of over 13,000 fans! During the 2012 season fans can participate in events such as:
Kids Run the Bases: Every Sunday Postgame
Star Wars Night: Frist, May 4th
Fireworks Every Weekend: Starting May 18th
Relay For Life: Sunday, June 24th
Latino Heritage Night: Sunday, July 22nd
The Famous Chicken Night: Sunday, August 5th
New to the ballpark this year is the interactive TV broadcast set for pre-game and post-game shows. The set allows fans to get an up close and personal view with the unique opportunity to participate in the broadcast at select times. If you make it a Hens game, be sure to check out the team apparel in the Swamp Shop and try one of the thirteen different types of hotdogs available at the concession stands! Finally, make sure you meet the Mud Hens mascots, Muddy and Muddonna. Every kid needs to be one of “Muddy’s Buddies” as a member of the Mud Hens Kids Club.
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For more information about the Toledo Mud Hens click HERE
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