RoughRiders introduce exciting new roster of in-game entertainment talent
FRISCO, TEXAS (April 11, 2016) - The Frisco RoughRiders, the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, are pleased to announce the addition of new in-park public address announcer Sean Heath and two new in-game hosts, Kathryn Dunn and Abigail Massey. The trio of talent will debut when the RoughRiders open their 2016 home schedule next Thursday at Dr Pepper Ballpark.
"We are committed to providing a creative, fun, and energetic in-game experience at Dr Pepper Ballpark," said RoughRiders Executive Vice President and General Manager Jason Dambach. "The addition of some of the finest talent in the DFW market like Sean, Kathryn, and Abigail to our team highlights that commitment."
Heath has been the public address announcer for the Mavericks since the fall of 2009. He announced the three 2011 NBA Finals games at the American Airlines Center, as well as the championship celebration that followed the Mavericks victory in the series. Heath has been a pregame host for the Dallas Cowboys since 2014 and announced other events, such as the Texas high school football playoffs and the Big 12 women's basketball tournament.
Dunn, a graduate of Baylor University, has been a Mavericks dancer for three seasons and covered Mavericks Entertainment for Fox Sports Southwest. She is currently the host of a video series called "Inside the Revolution" geared toward fans of indoor football and regularly reports on FC Dallas soccer, Big 12 football, and Southern Methodist University basketball.
Massey is a recent graduate of Texas Christian University where she wrote, hosted, and edited "TCU Sports Minute" for GoFrogs.com and Inside TCU Athletics on Fox Sports Southwest, in addition to serving as an associate producer managing live broadcasts of TCU volleyball and soccer games for the station. She has also worked for the Dallas Cowboys and CBS 11 KTVT.
The RoughRiders will open their 2016 home schedule at Dr Pepper Ballpark on Thursday, April 14 against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. Opening Night will be the first Thirsty Thursday of the season with $1 domestic draft beers, $2 craft and import beers, and $1 Dr Pepper Products from 6-8 p.m. The first 2,000 fans to enter the ballpark will receive a 2016 RoughRiders schedule magnet and after the game, everyone in attendance will be invited onto the field to watch an incredible post-game fireworks show.
Including Opening Night, the RoughRiders host a total of 70 home dates at Dr Pepper Ballpark through Labor Day, September 5. Tickets are available now online at RidersBaseball.com, via email at [email protected], over the phone at (972) 731-9200, or in-person at the RoughRiders box office.
About the RoughRiders
The Frisco RoughRiders are the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers and play their games at beautiful Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Texas. The team was founded in 2003 and has finished first among all Double-A franchises in attendance in each of the last 11 seasons (2005-2015). In August 2014, the RoughRiders were purchased by an ownership group led by Chuck Greenberg and Scott Sonju. The new ownership group has spearheaded numerous major franchise improvements, from a completely new team identity to massive additions and upgrades to Dr Pepper Ballpark, including a giant new video board, sound system, sports bar, team store, improved food service and menu, and a complete overhaul of in-game entertainment. The improvements earned the Riders and the City of Frisco "Best Ballpark Renovation" of 2015 by Ballpark Digest in the under $6 million category. More than 130 former RoughRiders players have gone on to play Major League Baseball, including All-Stars Chris Davis, Elvis Andrus, Adrian Gonzalez and Ian Kinsler. For more information on the Frisco RoughRiders and Dr Pepper Ballpark, please visit RidersBaseball.com or contact Nathan Barnett at (972) 334-1976 or via e-mail at [email protected].
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