STOCKTON, Calif. -- The Stockton Ports will introduce a new community-focused identity on Friday, Nov. 16 at the Waterfront Warehouse building in Downtown Stockton (445 West Weber Ave). The event is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m., with the logo and uniform unveiling shortly thereafter.

"This is truly an exciting way for the Ports to reaffirm our commitment to Stockton. We feel this new logo embodies the rich history and can-do attitude of our city," said team president Pat Filippone. Ports general manager, Luke Reiff, added, "We're thrilled with the new color scheme and logos, and feel all of our fans are going to love this new Ports brand."

A limited number of on-field caps, T-shirts and logo baseballs featuring the new identity will be available for purchase at the event, as well as after the unveiling at www.stocktonports.com online. The Ports Team Store is open Mon-Fri, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and will be stocked with the new logo merchandise beginning Mon, Nov 19.

The Ports open the 2013 season at home on April 4 against the Bakersfield Blaze, an affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. Season Tickets are still available by contacting the Ports Front Office at (209) 644-1900 or by going to www.stocktonports.com online.