*Please RSVP by Wednesday, March 27 for meal & notify of any special requests?*
WHO: Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp manager Daren Brown, select members of the Jumbo Shrimp team, Jumbo Shrimp owner & CEO Ken Babby and Jumbo Shrimp executive vice president/general manager Harold Craw.
WHAT: The first chance to speak with select Jumbo Shrimp players and staff before the 2024 season, which begins at 7:05 p.m. on Friday, March 29 vs. Gwinnett at 121 Financial Ballpark. Credentials may be picked up by media who applied on or before Tuesday, March 26.
WHERE: On the field at 121 Financial Ballpark. Media are encouraged to enter the ballpark through the home plate gate (corner of A. Philip Randolph Blvd. and E. Adams St.), take the tunnel to the field and gather in the PNC Home Plate Club seating area behind home plate.
WHEN: Thursday, March 28: Approximate timeline:
Noon: Media arrival/credentials available for pickup
12:15-12:30: Media hospitality meal, showcasing items from the Jumbo Shrimp's ballpark menu for the 2024 season (RSVP by Tuesday, March 26)
12:30: Availability with Jumbo Shrimp owner & CEO Ken Babby and Jumbo Shrimp executive vice president/general manager Harold Craw
1:00: Jumbo Shrimp team photo
1:10: Select player & field staff availability (please advise of any special requests
Roughly 2:15-2:30: Team workout begins
WHY: This is the first opportunity to speak with Jumbo Shrimp players and coaching staff about the upcoming season. Owner & CEO Ken Babby and executive vice president/general manager Harold Craw will also be available to speak about the 2024 Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp season. Opening Day is set for 7:05 p.m. on Friday, March 29 at 121 Financial Ballpark.
RSVP: Please contact Scott Kornberg in the Jumbo Shrimp media relations department; call 904-224-8534 or email scott@jaxshrimp.com.
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