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Darryl Strawberry to throw out first pitch on Friday night at MGM Park

Eight-time MLB All-Star outfidler and four-time World Series Champ to appear at Shuckers Game
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June 22, 2016

BILOXI, MS. - Darryl Strawberry, an eight-time MLB All Star outfielder, four-time World Series Champion who played for the New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, and New York Yankees will throw out a ceremonial first pitch and be on-hand for Friday's game between the Biloxi Shuckers and Montgomery Biscuits at MGM Park.

Strawberry, now an ordained minister was a member of the 1986 World Series Champion New York Mets and was a star player for the Jackson Mets in 1982 before making it to the majors.

The 17-year MLB veteran will appear at the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art's "Our Love Affair With Baseball" All-Star speaker series at noon on Friday, prior to his visit to MGM Park.

WHAT'S ON TAP: The Shuckers open the second-half of the 2016 season on Thursday with a homestand that features Double Play Thursday and Parrot Head Night on Thursday, Mr. Intermission Performance on Friday, Post-Game Fireworks on Saturday and McDonald's Family Fun Day on Sunday.

Tickets for individual regular season games are currently on-sale and may be purchased by visiting the MGM Park box office or any Ticketmaster outlet. Season Tickets, Shmini Plans, Group Tickets, Party Deck Tickets and Mercedes-Benz Mini Suite Tickets are available by calling the Shuckers at 228-233-3465. For more details, visit biloxishuckers.com.    

About the Biloxi Shuckers:            

The Biloxi Shuckers are the Double-A Affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers and a member of the Southern League. For up-to-date news and notes throughout the offseason, visit biloxishuckers.com, follow the club on Twitter (@biloxishuckers), Instagram (@officialbiloxishuckers) or like the team on Facebook (facebook.com/biloxishuckers).