Snappers first official team workout open to public
Beloit's new manager Nelson Prada will lead the charge for the Snappers during the open workout after spending the last three seasons as the manager for the Gulf Coast League Twins.
Last season, Prada led the GCL Twins to a 37-19 record, good enough for first place in their division. Nelson will be joined on the 2nd by the other two members of his '08 coaching staff, pitching coach Gary Lucas and hitting coach Rudy Hernandez. All 25 players on the Snappers roster (still undetermined) will also be on hand to workout on April 2 at Pohlman Field, located at 2301 Skyline Drive in Beloit. Catch a glimpse of the defending Midwest League Western Division Champions.
One day before the open workout, the Snappers will be hosting their annual "Meet the Snappers Night" on April 1. The annual team meet and greet will take place once again at Central Christian Church located at 2460 Milwaukee Road in Beloit. Doors will open at 6 pm for the general public and stay open until 8 pm.
Tickets prices for this event are $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for children ages 5-14 and can be purchased through the Snappers either by phone or at the Snappers Administrative Office. Central Christian Church will be serving a menu of ballpark food.
Fans will have the opportunity to meet the 2008 Snappers and also purchase new team apparel. Players, coaches and front office staff will be on hand to sign autographs and answer questions, and the Snappers beloved mascot Snappy will also be in attendance.
During the night a silent auction of assorted baseball memorabilia will also be set up for fans to bid on.
For ticket information contact a Snappers representative at 608-362-2272 or stop by Pohlman Field . The Snappers open up the 2008 season at home on Thursday, April 3 when Beloit will take on the Kane County Cougars at 6:30 pm with gates opening at 5:30 pm.