Hot Rods introduce new mascot
Axle is a baseball lovin' bear and hot rod enthusiast who is equally at home on the ball field or under the hood of a car. He brings a high level of energy designed to get Hot Rods fans and players pumped up during Hot Rods home games. When he's not leading cheers from the top of the dugouts, Axle enjoys making kids smile and working on his classic car collection. He also enjoys fishing in the Barren River and spending time at his home in one of South Central Kentucky's numerous caves, the identity of which must be kept a secret due to his large paparazzi following.
Axle declined to be directly interviewed for this story because his native tongue cannot be understood by people. However, speaking on Axle's behalf, Hot Rods General Manager and CEO Brad Taylor said Axle "is very excited to join the Hot Rods team. He is looking forward to meeting fans all over South Central Kentucky, both at Bowling Green Ballpark and in the community." Taylor added that Axle "gives our team a fun-loving, happy face, no matter what the score is."
In addition to his ballpark performances, Axle will visit day camps, hospitals, schools, birthday parties, and other community events around South Central Kentucky. To get Axle to visit you, please call the Hot Rods Group Sales office at (270) 901-2121.
Axle and the Hot Rods return to Bowling Green Ballpark for a four-game home stand beginning on Tuesday, April 28 against the Augusta GreenJackets (San Francisco Giants). That night, the Hot Rods will honor their second class of Coca-Cola Most Improved Students.
The home stand will also feature the team's first Educational Day on Wednesday, April 29, with a special 11:05 AM start time, and the second installment of Thirsty Thursday presented by All Hits WUHU and Beaver 96.7. Tickets to all four games can be purchased by visiting www.bghotrods.com and the Hot Rods' new ticket office at the corner of 8th Avenue and Center Street at Bowling Green Ballpark.