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WELCOME TO THE DIAMOND
Welcome back. Its hard to believe that 2017 is the eighth season of Flying Squirrels
Baseball. Time flies when youre having FUNN here on the Boulevard. Over the
course of the first seven seasons our ownership group, staff and management have
been devoted to making your Squirrels experience both unique and memorable. I
am proud of these award-winning efforts, and even prouder that we have become
not only the hometown team, but an important part of the fabric of the RVA
community 365 days a year. Nutzy, Nutasha, and our staff have worked tirelessly
to deliver a 12 month a year impactful existence in the RVA. The connection we
have all forged together is special and simply amazing. Thank you!
We hope you enjoy the new amenities at The Diamond such as the Bistro at the
Bullpen, new food items like my personal favorite Fried Mac n Cheese with Beef
Brisket, new creative promotions highlighted by Tip of the Cap Tuesday, our new
electronic marquee on the Boulevard, and much more. HAVE FUNN, GO NUTS!
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President & Managing General Partner
Richmond Flying Squirrels Professional Baseball Club
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WELCOME TO THE DIAMOND
Our own Richmond Flying Squirrels are starting their 8th season here at the Diamond
and were all rooting for the home team, their new Skipper and the pursuit of the 2017
Eastern League championship.
We all know Minor League Baseball is family-friendly, affordable and fun, but a
Squirrels game is something truly special. RVA fans enjoy the best contests, the best
theme nights and the most awesome mascot duo in the league, Nutzy and Nutasha.
Fans 14 and under can join the Squirrel Tails Kids Club for free and get on the field
before and after every Sunday game to play catch and run the bases just like the
pros.
Squirrels players were all over the 2016 Major League Baseball postseason, and we
know this year will be no exception. The Diamond is where you will see baseballs top
prospects and MLB stars of tomorrow.
I thank the Squirrels organization for all their many contributions to our Capital City,
from the tens of thousands of dollars in charitable contributions each year to the many
community programs offered both in-season and off-season.
Heres to a great, winning season for the Richmond Flying Squirrels. Lets go Nuts!
Sincerely,
Levar M. Stoney
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THE
NEXT
CHAPTER
By Anthony Oppermann | Richmond Flying Squirrels
FEATURE STORY
K
yle Haines hadnt spent any time Richmond, to be honest, Haines said.
in Richmond before traveling to At first I was thankful and grateful, and
Virginias capital city in February then as it kind of set in, it was a little
to attend the annual Flying Squirrels Hot surprising.
Stove Banquet. At 34, Haines is the youngest man-
Upon arriving in town on Feb. 1, ager in Flying Squirrels franchise his-
Haines went straight from the airport to tory, just four years removed from his
the Siegel Center to take in an intracity own playing career.
rivalry game between VCU and Rich- The Eastern Illinois University prod-
mond alongside Flying Squirrels COO uct, who attended the school at the
Todd Parney Parnell and San Francisco same time All-Pro quarterback Tony
Giants manager Bruce Bochy. Romo was starring for the Panthers, was
At halftime, Haines was welcomed selected by San Francisco in the 31st
to center court of the sold round of the 2004 draft.
out arena where Parnell A middle infielder by
It was great to
and VCU athletic director trade, Haines spent the
Ed McLaughlin presented see firsthand how bulk of his playing career
him with a Flying Squir- at shortstop. He advanced
rels No. 5 jersey the
excited the city is for as high as Double-A,
number he will don this the Flying Squirrels, in earning mid-season All-
summer at The Diamond general. Obviously Star honors with the Flying
as the manager of the Gi- there is a lot Squirrels predecessor,
ants Double-A affiliate. of support for the the Connecticut Defend-
It was great to see ers, in 2008.
firsthand how excited the
organization there. That offseason, Haines
city is for the Flying Squir- Flying Squirrels became a free agent and
rels, in general, Haines manager Kyle Haines began the 2009 campaign
said. Obviously there is with the independent Cam-
a lot of support for the or- den Riversharks. He was
ganization there. It was just nice to be- signed by the Cleveland Indians that June
come a part of it. and made a brief return to the Eastern
Haines, who went 71-79 over the League with Akron, appearing in 19 games
last two seasons managing the Class A before being sent down to Advanced-A
Short-Season Salem-Keizer Volcanoes, Kinston where he ended his season.
had a hunch he wouldnt be returning Haines returned to Camden in 2010
to The Crater for a third season. But, and spent parts of the next four sea-
he wasnt expecting to be assigned to sons bouncing around the independent
Richmond. leagues. Following the 2013 season,
I kind of expected to go to a differ- Haines retired.
ent place based on some previous con-
versations, but I didnt really anticipate See HAINES on page 12
LEFT: Flying Squirrels COO Todd Parney Parnell, left, and VCU athletic director Ed McLaughlin, right, present Kyle Haines with a No. 5 jersey.
VCU Athletics photo
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MEET NUTZY AND NUTASHA
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FLYING SQUIRRELS COACHING STAFF
Kyle Haines replaces Miguel Ojeda Rookie League Giants, 2005 San Jose
as the sixth manager in Flying Squirrels Giants, 2007 San Jose Giants and
franchise history. At 34 years old, he is 2009 Akron Aeros. Haines notched a
also the youngest skipper in team history. go-ahead RBI single for San Jose in
Haines spent the previous two Game 5 of the 2007 California League
seasons as the manager of the Class A Championship series.
Short-Season Salem-Keizer Volcanoes In 2008, Haines enjoyed his best
in the Northwest League. The Louisville, statistical season and made the All-Star
Ill., native piloted the Volcanoes to a 39- Game in the Double-A Eastern League
37 record in his first season in 2015 and as a shortstop with the Connecticut
a 32-42 record last year. He became the Defenders.
first former Volcanoes player to manage The Eastern Illinois University product
the club, having started his playing began his managing career immediately
career with Salem-Keizer in 2004. after his playing career ended, guiding
During his Giants minor league the Frontier League (IND) Greys in 2014.
career, Haines played alongside the Haines is the youngest of three
likes of Tim Lincecum, Sergio Romo, siblings. His older brother Andy has
Pablo Sandoval, Jonathan Sanchez also managed in affiliated baseball with
and Travis Ishikawa. The infielder was the Miami Marlins organization and
a member of four championship teams currently works as a minor league hitting
in the minor leagues: the 2004 Arizona coordinator for the Chicago Cubs.
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BY THE NUMBERS: KYLE HAINES
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FLYING SQUIRRELS COACHING STAFF
Steve Kline returns for his third during his 11-year career, which included
season as the Flying Squirrels pitching stints with the Indians, Montreal Expos,
coach after guiding the club to top-two St. Louis Cardinals, Baltimore Orioles
finishes in the Eastern League in team and Giants.
ERA in his first two seasons including The University of West Virginia
a franchise-best 3.12 ERA in 2015. product set a single-season record for
An eighth-round selection by the appearances (89) in 2001 while with the
Cleveland Indians in the 1993 draft, Kline Cardinals and led the National League
finished off his long and established in appearances three consecutive
major league career in 2007 as a lefty seasons (1999-2001). He was a
reliever with the San Francisco Giants. member of three playoff teams in
He appeared in 796 big league games St. Louis including the 04 NL champions.
Entering his 10th season with the San ly from 1990-2006, including stints in the
Francisco Giants organization, Lipso Seattle Mariners (1990-94), Boston Red
Nava joins the Flying Squirrels and returns Sox (1995) and Chicago Cubs (1997)
to the role of hitting coach after spending last organizations.
season as the manager of the San Jose Gi- The former infielder advanced as high
ants. The Venezuelan led San Jose to a 68- as Triple-A. Nava also played in the Mexi-
72 record and a wild-card berth in the Califor- can League and independent Texas-Loui-
nia League playoffs last year. siana and Atlantic Leagues before retiring
Nava played 16 seasons professional- at the end of the 2006 season.
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HOW TO SCORE A GAME
Keep score throughout the game on pages 18 and 19. Fans may already have
their own way of scoring, but here is a basic outline:
Starting Lineup & Position Numbers
Fill in the starting lineup. Starting lineups can be found in the Elephant Insurance
Fan Zone posted behind home plate. Each position is assigned a number. These
numbers will be used when you record fielding plays
Pitcher - 1 Second Base - 4 Left Field - 7
Catcher - 2 Third Base - 5 Center Field - 8
First Base - 3 Shortstop - 6 Right Field - 9
Designated hitter- DH
Scoring Plays
Once each batter is finished with his at-bat, fill in what happened in the
appropriate inning column next to that players name. Shorthand for plays are
listed to the right. Here are examples of how to score certain plays:
Ground Out: The third baseman fields the ball and throws to first base
for the out. That would be scored as 5-3.
Fly Out: The batter hits a fly out to the
left fielder. That would be scored as F-7. Shorthand
Strikeout: Simply write a K if the batter
strikes out. If the batter strikes out 1B Single
looking (not swinging), then a backward 2B Double K
K is used to score.
Single: If the batter hits a single, act 3B Triple
as if there is a diamond shape in the HR Home Run
scoring box (example below) and draw a
line to first base. Simply write 1B in the BB Walk
corner. You will use this diamond pattern K Strikeout
to chart each runners path around the
bases. Strikeout Looking
Scoring: If any of the runners end up SB Stolen Base
scoring, you will complete the diamond
shape and shade it in. F Fly Out
SF Sacrifice Fly
Scoring Example SAC Sacrifice
L Line Out
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2 Ryder Jones 5 WP Wild Pitch
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3 Chris Shaw 3 DP Double Play
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E Error
4 C.J Hinojosa 6 IBB Intentional Walk
K
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6 Malquin Canelo R-R 5-10 156 9.5.94 San Cristobal, DR
25 Scott Kingery R-R 5-10 180 4.29.94 Tampa, FL pects, according to MLB.com,
33 Kyle Martin L-L 6-2 240 11.13.92 Keller, TX including Kingery (No. 11), pitcher
38 Harold Martinez R-R 6-3 210 5.3.93 Miami, FL Drew Anderson (No. 22), outfielder
18 Angelo Mora S-R 5-11 150 2.25.93 Loma de Cabrera, DR Carlos Tocci (No. 24) and shortstop
10 Mitch Walding L-R 6-3 190 9.10.92 Lodi, CA Malquin Canelo (No. 28).
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HERE TO HELP
FEATURE STORY
R
yan Lollis is used to keeping him- and bullying and also raise awareness about
self busy during the offseason. mental health issues.
I run around a lot, he said. Shes definitely a motivator, definitely
But this past offseason, the veteran out- pushes me, Lollis said. Ive never dated a
fielder covered more ground than usual. girl who has pulled for me as much as she
After ending the 2016 season with Triple- does. Its nice. We go well together.
A Sacramento, Lollis traveled to Florida to Lollis relationship with Cannon has
visit his cousin Ally Lollis, a freshman guard also helped him find a purpose outside of
on the University of Tampa womens bas- baseball.
ketball team. His trip to the Sunshine State My passion is to find a way to help, Lol-
also included a deep sea fishing excursion lis said.
with former Flying Squirrels Throughout his playing
teammate Chris Heston, career, Lollis has routinely
now with the Seattle Mari-
ners organization.
Next came a trip to Chica-
This is bigger volunteered to visit childrens
than me. This is hospitals and attend Miracle
bigger than
League events. But the
go and Wrigley Field where work of Cannons foundation
a friend of Lollis had tickets baseball. tugged at his heart, especial-
to Game 6 of the National Flying Squirrels ly meeting kids dealing with
League Championship Se- outfielder Ryan Lollis depression and even suicid-
ries won by the Cubs to al thoughts at a young age.
clinch the franchises first This is bigger than me.
World Series berth since 1945. This is bigger than baseball, Lollis said.
That was pretty fun, Lollis said. I had Lollis admitted his relationship with
never been to Wrigley Field. It was pretty Cannon has also helped him mature on
awesome. the field, too.
Lollis also played for two teams in the At the end of last season, Giants gen-
Mexican Pacific League, starting the winter eral manager Bobby Evans had a face-
league season with Yaquis de Obregon be- to-face conversation with Lollis about his
fore ending the campaign with Tomateros contract status.
de Culiacan. He said, Wed like to have you back,
But the most significant event during Lollis Lollis said. He told me that right away.
offseason came in October when the Hous- He was just real cordial and cool about
ton native met his girlfriend Brittany Cannon. everything.
Inspired by her experiences as a Hous- Still, the Giants granted Lollis free agency
ton Texans cheerleader, Cannon in 2015 Nov. 7, and the veteran outfielder attempted
formed the My Person Foundation. The to pursue opportunities with other teams,
foundations mission, according to the orga-
nizations website, is to combat teen suicide See LOLLIS on page 27
LEFT: Flying Squirrels outfielder Ryan Lollis makes a leaping catch while crashing into the outfield wall during a game in 2013 at The Diamond.
Real Life Studios photo
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FEATURE STORY
LOLLIS continued from page 25 Kyle Haines has recognized Lollis influ-
ence in the clubhouse.
even overseas in Korea and Japan. Unable Hes one of those rare guys. He
to find a role elsewhere, Lollis returned to doesnt have to talk to be a leader,
the only organization he has ever known, re- Haines said. He can just do his business
signing with San Francisco in February. and his positivity and his energy will rub
It just didnt work out, Lollis said. Luck- off on the other guys.
ily (the Giants) still had a spot for me, and Lollis confessed that he has started to
Im here. think about what he will do after his play-
At 30 years old and back in Double-A ing career is over and working with the My
for the first time since 2015 the same Person Foundation is among his offsea-
year he made his major league debut son priorities. However, he is also intent on
Lollis has accepted his role as leader on playing until the wheels fall off some-
the Flying Squirrels roster. thing Cannon fully supports, according to
I know for a fact having a bad attitude Lollis.
can rub a team the wrong way, Lollis said. Its just something where I try to focus
Thats the last thing I want to do is be that on the moment because I dont want to get
cancer on the team because that stuff is too far out of the present, Lollis said. Its
contagious. Its definitely a choice, though. just going to take away from the job I have
First-year Flying Squirrels manager to do here.
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THE DIAMOND SEATING GUIDE
SEATING AREAS & PRICING ADVANCE DAY OF GROUPS PEANUT GALLERY SEATS
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Chick-fil-A Richmond Field Level $12 $14 $11 Includes two tickets,
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Terrace Level $10 $12 $8 cushions and peanuts
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THE DIAMOND A TO Z GUIDE
Diamond. The Bistro features a three course behind home plate and offers
A course all-you-can-eat buffet, person- answers for all your ballpark-related
Acorn Dollars An alternative to al bartender, and exclusive seating questions.
cash, Acorn Dollars can be used to down the first-base line that puts you
purchase tickets, parking, merchan- right in the action. For more informa- Field Dimensions Right field: 330
dise at the Squirrels Nest presented tion or to make a reservation, contact feet; center field: 402 feet; left field:
by Nike items at the concession the group sales department by calling 330 feet
stands and even games at Nutzyville 804-359-FUNN (3866) ext. 2.
presented by Childrens Hospital of Field Level Seating (Chick-fil-A
Richmond at VCU. Acorn Dollars Budweiser Thirsty Acorn The Richmond) Located closest to the
can be purchased in $1 increments Budweiser Thirsty Acorn is located field behind home plate and down
through the group sales department on the main concourse behind home both the first- and third-base lines,
by calling 804-359-FUNN (3866) plate and serves beer, chips, Coca- Chick-fil-A Richmond Field Level
ext. 2. Cola products and water. seats are available for $12 per ticket
in advance and $14 day of game.
Alcohol Policy A valid photo ID C, D Chick-fil-A Richmond Field Level
will be required for the purchase seats are labeled as green on the
of all alcoholic beverages. Outside Cameras & Camcorders Cam- seating chart on page 28. Tickets can
alcoholic beverages will not be al- eras and camcorders are allowed be purchased by calling the ticket of-
lowed in The Diamond. No alcoholic inside The Diamond for personal use fice at 804-359-FUNN (3866) ext. 1
beverages will be allowed outside only. No professional zoom lenses or or online at SquirrelsBaseball.com.
the gates of The Diamond. Alcohol tripods will be allowed without prior
sales end immediately after the last approval by management. First Aid A first aid booth is locat-
out of the seventh inning. ed on the main concourse directly
Childrens Ticket Prices Children behind the Budweiser Thirsty Acorn.
Animals With the exception of ser- ages 3 and younger are admitted
A nightly nurse provided by Patient
vice animals and dogs on Bark in the free as long as they sit on an adults
First is available to assist fans in
Park Nights, which will take place lap. If you would like a child 3 and
need of medical attention.
every Monday home game, animals younger to sit in a seat, they will
are not allowed inside The Diamond. need a ticket. Ticket prices are the
same for all ages.
G
ATM A SunTrust ATM is located
Gate Times Gates will open one
on the main concourse behind home Credit Cards Visa, Mastercard,
hour before the scheduled game
plate. American Express and Discover
time, unless otherwise noted for
are accepted at the ticket office, the
special events.
Autographs Flying Squirrels play- Squirrels Nest presented by Nike
ers will sign autographs at their dis- Team and at all permanent conces-
cretion before and after the game. sions stands. General Admission Seating Gen-
Fans are allowed to line up along eral admission seating is located
the first- and third-base lines in the E in the upper deck of The Diamond
first row of the Chick-fil-A Richmond behind home plate and along both
Field Level seating sections up until Elephant Insurance Fan Zone Lo- the first- and third-base lines. Gen-
30 minutes before first pitch. cated in the main plaza on the main eral admission seats are labeled
concourse, the Elephant Insurance as yellow on the seating chart on
B Fan Zone houses the entertain- page 28. Tickets are available for
ment stage, Buds & Burgers Cart, $8 in advance and $9 day of game.
Birthday Bash Plan your birthday Budweiser Thirsty Acorn and more. Tickets can be purchased by call-
party with the Flying Squirrels in the Nightly live music, entertainment ing the ticket office at 804-359-
Little Caesars Party Pavilion. The and excitement all start here! FUNN (3866) ext. 1 or online at
Birthday Bash package includes SquirrelsBaseball.com.
Chick-fil-A Field Level seating for the Exchanges The Flying Squirrels
entire party, a visit from the mascots, do not offer ticket exchanges for sin- H, I, J
pizza, a first pitch opportunity for the gle-game tickets, with the exception
birthday boy or girl and a special gift. of tickets purchased with the insur- Handicap Seating Handicapped
For more information, contact the ance option. For rain out informa- seating is offered behind home plate
group sales department by calling tion, please see rain policy. at the top of sections 110 and 111 as
804-359-FUNN (3866) ext. 2. well as along the third-base line at
F the top of section 120. To access the
Bistro at the Bullpen New for elevator, please ask an usher for as-
2017, the Bistro at the Bullpen is the Fan Assistance The Amtrak Fan sistance in finding the nearest eleva-
ultimate hospitality experience at The Depot is located on the main con- tor entrance.
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League and rain checks may be seating section. Similar to the Party
K distributed at the discretion of man- Decks, this area seats 38 guests and
Kids Zone (Nutzyville) Nutzyville agement. features your own Party Porch atten-
presented by Childrens Hospital of dant and Party Porch menu. Inter-
Richmond at VCU is located along Outside Food & Beverage Per ested groups can contact the group
the first-base line of the main con- Eastern League rules, outside food sales department at 804-359-FUNN
course beside the Squirrels Nest and beverage are NOT allowed in- (3866) ext. 2 to make reservations.
presented by Nike Team Store. side The Diamond. If you have a
The Kids Zone entertains kids with special request, please contact a Peanut Gallery (Elephant Auto
Speed Pitch, PLINKO, Wheel of Fun member of our front office by calling Insurance) The Elephant Auto
and Have Funn Go Putt holes. Each 804-359-FUNN (3866). Insurance Peanut Gallery is an in-
game costs $1 to play. timate seating area that includes
a wicker love seat located in an
L P exclusive area right outside of the
store along the first-base line. Res-
Lost and Found If you have lost an Parking Parking at The Diamond ervations are $30 and are avail-
item at The Diamond, you can stop is $5 per car and $15 per bus (cash able by calling the ticket office at
by the Amtrak Fan Services Center or Acorn Dollars only upon arrival). 804-359-FUNN (3866) ext. 1.
during the game or call 804-359- Please follow the directions of the
FUNN (3866) during business hours parking staff to ensure the safety of PFG Picnic Zone Located on the
(8:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m.) to see if it has all our fans. main concourse along the third-base
been turned in to the lost and found. side, the PFG Picnic Zone, available
Party Decks Groups of up to 24 for rental, features an all-you-can-
M people can rent one of the Virginia eat buffet for up to 500 fans. Groups
Credit Union Party Decks located of eight or more can reserve a spot,
Merchandise Merchandise is behind home plate in the Terrace which includes a reserved seat in the
available at the Squirrels Nest pre- Level seating section for a night Chick-fil-A Richmond Field Level. In-
sented by Nike Team Store, which and add food items from our list terested groups can contact the group
is located along the first-base line on of catering options. Each Virginia sales department at 804-359-FUNN
the main concourse. Credit Union Party Deck rental (3866) ext. 2 to make reservations.
comes with padded seating for 12
N and another 12 seats along the Pregame Tailgate Party Groups
bar top rails. Interested groups can of 20 or more can book a 1 1/2-hour
Nutzyville (see Kids Zone) contact the group sales department all-you-can-eat pregame buffet in
at 804-359-FUNN (3866) ext. 2 to our Little Caesars Party Pavilion lo-
O make reservations. cated outside the ballpark near right
field. Package also includes Terrace
Official Game Baseball games Party Pavilion The Little Caesars Level tickets for all guests (upgrades
are official after five full innings or Party Pavilion is a party area outside available), a public address an-
4 1/2 innings if the home team is right field of the ballpark. The Little nouncement recognizing your group
ahead. If a game is called after that Caesars Party Pavilion is where you and exclusive kids games provided.
point in time, no makeup or continu- can book pregame functions, such
ation will be scheduled unless the as a birthday bash or tailgate party. Public Address Announcements
game is tied. Rain checks are not is- PA Announcements for birthdays,
sued once a game becomes official. Party Porch The Virginia Credit groups, etc. are $15 and must be
If a game is called before it becomes Union Party Porch is a party area turned in at the Amtrak Fan Services
official, a makeup or continuation at the end of the upper deck down Center before the conclusion of the
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air-conditioning and a private server. Suite for 38 guests along bar top rails, ideal for
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FLYING SQUIRRELS CHARITIES
E
stablished in 2013, the mission of Richmond International Raceway, through
Flying Squirrels Charities is to part- a partnership with the Henrico Career &
ner and connect the Flying Squirrels Technical Education, donated bleacher
brand with the greater Richmond commu- seats which students retrofitted to use for
nity through fun and versatile fundraising the field projects.
campaigns that benefit youth in the city of Work on the fields at Hotchkiss and
Richmond. Westover parks was completed in Sep-
The initial focus of the franchises chari- tember 2015, and a more extensive reno-
table arm has been deemed Renovating vation project at Blackwell Field began the
Richmonds Recreation an impactful following summer.
community campaign designed to provide The first phase of the Blackwell Field
recreational opportunities for youth in the (pictured left) project involved replacing
city of Richmond. the dugouts and was followed by a com-
Sixteen youth baseball facilities in Rich- plete resurfacing of the infield.
mond were identified to be in the greatest A similar renovation project at Belle-
need of renovation. meade Field began in September 2016,
Work began in April 2015 on two fields making it the sixth facility to receive sup-
at both Hotchkiss and Westover parks. port from Flying Squirrels Charities.
Four new dugouts were installed includ- All proceeds from the Flying Squirrels an-
ing benches and concrete flooring. nual Hot Stove Banquet benefit Flying Squir-
In June 2015, Flying Squirrels Charities rels Charities, as do funds raised through the
partnered with Barton Malow, a construc- Flying Squirrels annual Turn Left Golf Clas-
tion company, to oversee project man- sic held each fall, and Nutzys Rotary FUNN
agement of field renovations. Additionally, Run, which takes place in December.
Above:
New dugouts with benches installed at Blackwell Field
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obert Ullman has always had an in October, the majority of the design work
affinity for going to a baseball game occurred during a six-week span from
and coming home with a souvenir. early January to mid-February.
I love going to the ballpark and getting The aggressive timeline culminated in
something for free, Ullman said. It has an unveiling event Feb. 24 in the Marble
always been one of my favorite things ever Hall at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
since I was a little kid. Ullman and his daughter Evie removed
When the Flying Squirrels introduced their the red cloth covering the final design
Free Shirt Friday promotion in 2015, the unveiled during the event.
concept caught Ullmans attention; however, As a beer enthusiast, the Augtoberfest
it wasnt just because of the free T-shirts. design, which was patterned after a beer
The local graphic artist, who has worked label, was one of Ullmans favorites, as
as a freelance illustrator for numerous was the Yacht Rock tank top design.
local and national publications and cli- How can you not love the tank top for
ents such as Richmond Magazine, Vir- Yacht Rock night, Ullman said. Thats go-
ginia Living, DKPittsburghSports.com, ing to be a lot of fun.
HarperCollins, Boing Boing, the U.S. However, it was the Boulevard to the
Army and the American Red Cross, Bay series of which Ullman said he was
wanted to be part of the teams particularly fond.
T-shirt design process, too. Its more of a blank slate, especially
I decided I was going to bug them and having three of them Ullman said. You
bug them and bug them until they let me can do something really fun.
do something, Ullman said.
FREE SHIRT FRIDAYS
Ullmans persistence was rewarded this
offseason when the Double-A franchise Richmond is for Baseball Lovers April 7
tabbed him to create all 11 of its Free Shirt presented by Capital One
Friday designs for the 2017 season. Salute to Flying Squirrels Charities April 21
I wasnt expecting all 11, but its awe- Cinco de Mayo May 5
some and Im happy to do it, Ullman said. Nutzy and Nutasha Share a Coke May 19
The team provided Ullman with nine presented by Coca-Cola
themes among them Cinco de Mayo, Boulevard to the Bay Series No. 1 June 2
Nutzy and Nutasha, Irish Heritage, presented by Mason-McDuffie Mortgage
Yacht Rock, Augtoberfest and the Irish Heritage: Good Health June 23
popular Boulevard to the Bay series Yacht Rock Tank Top July 14
and a few basic ideas. presented by Bud Light
The rest was up to Ullman. Boulevard to the Bay Series No. 2 July 28
The mostly self-taught artist dove into the presented by Richmond Times-Dispatch
creative process, which initially started as Augtoberfest Brew Label Aug. 11
red-lined pencil sketches in his notebook. Grateful Dead-Themed Tie-Dye Aug. 18
While the first conversations between Boulevard to the Bay Series No. 3 Sept. 1
Ullman and the Flying Squirrels took place presented by Captial One
LEFT: Graphic artist Robert Ullman, left, and his daughter Evie unveil a T-shirt design at an event Feb. 24 at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
Richmond Flying Squirrels photo
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