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GARY HOOVER President, Northwoods League

Dear Huskies Fans,

Welcome to historical Wade Stadium and the sixteenth season of Duluth Huskies action in the 25th season of play in the Northwoods League. “The Wade” continues to be one of the finest venues in all of America in which to watch a baseball game.

You never know where those you are seeing in the Wade now will go from here. For example, Terry Collins, who formerly was the Duluth Huskies’ manager in 2009 was named the New York Mets manager one year later in 2010. Over the years 13 Huskies have made it to the Major Leagues as well.

I, along with owner Michael Rosenzweig and the entire Duluth Huskies staff, hope you enjoy today’s Northwoods League action, sample some of the excellent ballpark fare at the concessions stands, or pick up a souvenir to show your loyalty to Duluth’s hometown team. Come back often, and when the team is on the road go to www.northwoodsleague.com to connect to the Northwoods League’s high-definition webcasts to catch Huskies action all season long.

I hope to see all of you on July 24th to celebrate our 24th Northwoods League All-Star Game at Homer Stryker Field in Kalamazoo. And, as always, have a great time out with the Huskies!

Sincerely,

Gary Hoover President Northwoods League www.NorthwoodsLeague.com

(507) 536-4570 FAX (507) 536-4597 2900 4th Street S.W. Rochester, MN 55902 1 FROM THE PRESIDENT AND OWNER

MICHAEL S. ROSENZWEIG President & Owner, Duluth Huskies Baseball Club

Dear Duluth Huskies fans and visitors,

As owner of the Duluth Huskies since 2011, I have had the opportunity to see this proud Northwoods League affiliate continue to grow and expand our fan experience in this ballpark. This season marks a special milestone, the 25th anniversary season of the Northwoods League, whose teams develop elite college baseball players as well as their coaches, umpires and front-office staff throughout the league. Over 185 players from the Northwoods League have gone on to play Major League Baseball, including three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer, two- time World Series Champion Ben Zobrist and MLB All-Stars Chris Sale, Jordan Zimmermann and Curtis Granderson. Here at Wade Stadium, you might get a chance to catch the next rising star, as the best collegiate baseball players come from around the country to spend their summer playing for the Huskies and other Northwoods League teams. They are a hardworking group of players who hope they will be noticed by one of the many scouts that grace our ballpark on most nights.

Our many promotional nights and added food and beverage choices continue to be fan favorites. We enjoy being an active partner in the communities who support us and provide many non-profit groups the opportunity to present their programs within the friendly confines of Wade Stadium. We first introduced our Robotics night with just one high school and are now hosting 6 high school teams. From Every Monday Matters to Books and Baseball, and many other local causes, we have truly added something for everyone.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank our host families, volunteers, sponsors, suppliers, staff and interns for all they do to make your experience here at historic Wade Stadium the best it can be. Please make sure you stop by one of our concession stands for great ballpark food and a wide variety of beverages to make your experience here complete. Please show your support for our advertisers and sponsors, as they help make this season possible.

GO HUSKIES !!!

Michael S. Rosenzweig President and Owner, Duluth Huskies Baseball Club

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Huskies Staff...... 4-7 Huskies Ticket Information...... 8 Getting to Know Tyger...... 10-11 Wonderful World of Wade...... 14-15 2018 Promotional Schedule...... 16-18 Wade Stadium Rules...... 20 Getting to Know the Owner...... 22 Getting to Know Alex...... 27 Duluth Huskies Team Records...... 30, 32, 34-36 Duluth Huskies All Stars...... 40 Duluth Huskies Award Winners...... 42 Why I Became a Huskie...... 44 Getting to Know the G.M...... 48

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MICHAEL S. ROSENZWEIG President & Owner Born and raised in Duluth, Mike has had a love affair with baseball his entire life. Michael coached at Central Little League for 16 years, and rarely travels to a city that doesn’t have some kind of a baseball team to watch. Previous to owning the team, he had been a sponsor for many Huskies promotional nights including gnome night, batting helmet and team baseball cards giveaways. A financial adviser for more than 31 years, he retired in 2017 and now spends full time with the Duluth Huskies. Michael and his wife Betsy have two sons, Mike and Sam.

GREG CULVER General Manager A native of Lake Nebagamon, Wisconsin, Greg started his Huskies career in Corporate & Group Sales and Stadium Operations during the 2015 season and was named General Manager after that season. Previous to his Huskies career, he served 24 years with the Duluth News Tribune primarily in Advertising. Greg grew up playing baseball in Northern Wisconsin and attended the University of Wisconsin Stevens- Point. When not living and breathing baseball you can find him on the local golf courses as a member of both the Poplar and Norwood Golf courses. Greg and his wife Sarah reside in Duluth.

CORINNE KNETTEL Gameday Operations Corinne Knettel is returning to the Duluth Huskies for her fourth season. She is a previous business owner and event planner. Mother of 4 who eats, sleeps, and breathes baseball!

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LIZZY FARRELL Game Day Operations/Intern Manager Lizzy Farrell is joining the Huskies for her third season. Originally from Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She graduated from UMD in May of 2017 with a degree in marketing. She spent two summers with the Eau Claire Express before joining the Duluth Huskies. This summer she will be splitting her time between UMD and the Huskies. She grew up playing softball and other sports. Lizzy has been a huge Green Bay Packers fan as well as a Minnesota Twins. She likes to go fishing and golfing when she has time. becca jago Mass Media & Ticket Operations/Intern Manager Becca is from Duluth, Minnesota. She started out selling tickets for the Huskies in 2015 and was the Ticket Operations Supervisor last season. She is majoring in Business Management at the University of Wisconsin Superior. She spends her free time going to any sporting event with her friends or volunteering in the community wherever possible. In the off season, she works at the DECC in Guest Services and mentors students in the Education Success Center at the University of Wisconsin-Superior.

NATE FINSTAD Senior Broadcast Director A Superior, WI native Nate began his Huskies career during the 2015 season in broadcasting. Nate grew up playing hockey and baseball in the Twin Ports. Nate owns and operates his own business out of Superior. In his free time you are likely to find Nate in his garage working. Nate resides in Superior with his wife Alecia and four children.

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PASTOR DARRELL KYLE Team Chaplain Darrell Kyle is returning for his second year as the chaplain for the Huskies. He is an avid baseball fan and was recently vindicated for his long-suffering devotion to the Chicago Cubs. Darrell is the pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Lake Nebagamon, WI and a member of the Air National Guard where he was recently deployed to Afghanistan. Darrell loves the game and its players and most enjoys coming out to spend time with the players and watch the games with his family.

DALE “HOAGIE” HAAGENSON Volunteer Assistant Clubhouse Manager A native of Babbit, Minnesota, Haagenson is also a long-time and dedicated volunteer for the UMD hockey, baseball and football teams, lending his services at their home games. In 2003 when the Duluth Huskies officially joined the Northwoods League, Haagensen took over as the assistant clubhouse manager, a position he’s held ever since.

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Broadcast Directors Team Statisticians Medical Rachel Hills Jackson Hampton Tanner Peterson Shania Krause Tony Rich Gameday Operations Broadcasters Broadcast Technicians Leah Barrett Tanner Hoops Annika Britton John Falcone Ari Levin Scott Frederick Josh Herd Zachary Penrice Wynter Hewett Logan Krause Sam Proell Laura Morris Bret Nevala Mitchell Speltz Matt Suomala Ryan Rukavina Justin Smith Team Scorer Spring Interns Jeff Ritala Jim Kummer Clubhouse Managers Trevor Stone Annika Hammitt 6 Dylan Maselter HUSKIES STAFF

TYGER PEDERSON Field Manager (Head Coach) As a collegiate player, Tyger was a captain and baseball scholarship athlete at the University of the Pacific and received his BA in Sports Science. He was drafted in the 33rd round by the Dodgers. In 2016, he coached the International Elite Camp in Taiwan for Major League Baseball. He was an assistant coach at Hawaii Pacific for the 2017 season and managed the Orange County Riptide to the California Collegiate League championship in the summer of 2017, earning CCL Manager of the Year honors.

MARCUS POINTER Pitching Coach Marcus was a three-year high school letter winner graduating in 2007. He attended Skyline Junior College, winning 21 games in two seasons, earning 1st Team All-Conference Pitcher-of-the-Year in 2009 and 1st team All-American in the Junior College ranks. He played 2 seasons for the University of the Pacific and one year in the independent Pecos League before going into coaching. During the summer of 2017, he was the pitching coach of the Orange County Riptide and helped win a championship. He has instructed several all-league pitchers and top prospects. Marcus currently coaches at Canada Junior College in Redwood City, California.

ALEX SIMONE Hitting Coach Alex Simone was drafted out of high school by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2010 MLB first-year player draft. He played at The University of West Alabama and at La Roche College. In 2015, Simone was the head coach for the 12U All-American Baseball team. He was head coach for Thruway Collegiate Baseball League in Upstate New York in 2016. Last year he was an instructor at the Syracuse Sport Zone Academy, a travel baseball organization where he focused on hitting and fielding instruction and interned at Cressey Sports Performance this past summer.

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 29 MAN 30 MAN 31 BIS 1 BIS 2 EC May/June 7:05 7:05 7:05 7:35 6:35 3 EC 4 STC 5 STC 6 WAT 7 WAT 8 WIL 9 WIL 3:05 11:35 7:05 6:35 6:35 7:05 6:35 10 MAN 11 MAN 12 TB 13 TB 14 LAC 15 LAC 16 EC 3:05 6:35 7:05 6:35 7:05 7:05 6:35 17 EC 18 OFF 19 LAC 20 LAC 21 TB 22 TB 23 WIL 2:05 6:35 6:35 6:35 7:05 7:05

24 WIL 25 EC 26 EC 27 WIL 28 TB 29 TB 30 MAN 6:05 6:35 6:35 12:05 6:35 6:35 6:35 6:35

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday July 1 MAN 2 ROC 3 ROC 4 STC 5 STC 6 ROC 7 ROC 6:05 6:35 6:35 3:05 7:05 7:05 7:05 8 STC 9 STC 10 LAC 11 LAC 12 STC 13 STC 14 BIS 4:05 6:35 6:35 6:35 7:05 6:35 6:35 15 BIS 16 OFF 17 TB 18 TB 19 BIS 20 BIS 21 LAC 3:05 7:05 7:05 6:35 6:35 6:05 22 LAC 23 OFF 24 ALL-STAR 25 OFF 26 WAT 27 WAT 28 WAT 5:05 GAME 6:35 6:35 6:35 29 WAT 30 ROC 31 ROC 3:05 6:35 6:35 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 WIL 2 MAN 3 MAN 4 EC August 12:05 6:35 6:35 6:35 6:35 5 EC 6 ROC 7 Major League 8 ROC 9 WAT 10 WAT 11 BIS 3:05 7:05 Dreams Showcase 7:05 6:35 6:35 6:35 (4:05/7:35) @ MAD 12 BIS DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS SUMMER COLLEGIATE WORLD SERIES 1:05 All game times are Central Standard Time and are subject to change Denotes Home Game

SEASON TICKETS SINGLE GAME TICKETS ADVANCE GAME DAY Grandstand Grandstand (Gen. Adm) $ 8.00 $ 10.00 General Admission $ 210.00* Reserved Box $ 9.00 $ 11.00 Reserved Box $ 250.00* Kennel Klub $ 27.00* $ 30.00* Reserved Flex $ 250.00* 10 Game Grandstand (Gen. Adm) Ticket Pack $ 70.00* Kennel Klub $ 799.00* 10 Game Reserved Box Voucher Pack $ 80.00* Sunday Family Funday Pack $ 50.00* *Plus tax (4 GA, 4 Hot Dogs, 4 Small Fountain Soda & 4 Popcorn) Pick 7 Punch Card (7 Hot Dogs/7 Small Sodas) $ 49.95 4 Game Punch Card (SOLD OUT) $ 25.00 OFFICE INFORMATION

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GETTING TO KNOW TYGER PEDERSON: MEET THE NEW FIELD MANAGER (HEAD COACH)

Tyger played collegiately and was a captain at the University of the Pacific from 2010- 2013. In his last year there he was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the First- Year Player Draft.

He has coached for the MLB International Elite baseball camp in Taiwan, at Hawaii Pacific University, and most recently as an assistant coach for the Cal Poly Mustangs in San Luis Obispo, California. Last summer, he managed the Orange County Riptide to a California collegiate league championship in his first season there.

By: Rachel Hills When asked why he wanted to coach he Huskies Video Production Intern replied “I love the game and I want to help kids chase their dreams of playing This season is the 15th year for the Huskies professional baseball. I enjoy developing and it couldn’t be any more exciting. One relationships with my players and like of the biggest changes occurred with the being able to be there for them on and off coaching staff. Our new Field Manager the field.” When asked what he thought (Head Coach) is Tyger Pederson, and he’s was the most important thing about ready for a great summer of memorable managing a team he said “having good baseball. players and surrounding yourself with a good staff who can help you develop. It’s He has a long history with the sport the coaching staff, the front office and the starting back when he was a young boy players. The players need to have talent playing tee ball. Tyger has fond memories but also need to have a great work ethic.” of going to the field with his dad and brother to hit the ball. “My dad would Passion, being a team player, and hard pitch to us and then we would pick up the work are three things that describe Tyger balls in our golf cart.” not only as a coach but as a person. “All my life I have had to grind and work hard Baseball definitely runs in the Pederson for opportunities in baseball both as a family. Tyger’s dad (Stu Pederson) played player and as a coach.” From a young 13 years of Major League Baseball with age, his parents instilled in him a strong the Dodgers. His brother Joc currently work ethic by encouraging him to outwork plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers. With everyone else, and to never give up. so many years of playing and being around the sport there certainly are a lot of great Being new to the Huskies, he is eager memories. One of Tyger’s favorites was to coach a growing and very different seeing Joc hit a home run in the World team than last year. “Mike (owner), Greg Series. “That is a moment I will remember (General Manager) and I have been forever.” 10 working around the clock to put a good play the game the right way. I can’t wait product on the field. We have worked hard to become part of the community here to recruit the best players in the country. I and bring Duluth an exciting ball club to believe there is a lot of potential here and support.” This season is going to be great we are just starting to tap into it.” and I’m already looking forward to many more.” When he was chosen as the head coach, he couldn’t wait to get to work, and Huskies fans will be glad to know that is ready to take his new team to the Tyger plans to stay a while, and he hopes next level. “I am extremely excited for to wear the blue and white for a long time. the opportunity to manage the Duluth “It can sometimes be a tough lifestyle, Huskies” Pederson said. “This summer we being away from family and friends for an are going to compete in every game and extended period of time, but I still love it.”

Huskies fans should be ready for an exciting, out-of-this-world, and hard working 2018 Duluth Huskies season because the final message our new head coach has for you is…”get fired up for Huskies baseball. We’ll see y’all at the Wade!”

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Historic Wade Municipal Stadium was to revoke tickets of any patrons using built in 1941 and opened its gates on obscene or abusive language, exhibiting July 16 of that year. The original name inappropriate behavior, or that appear of the ballpark was Municipal All Sports to be intoxicated. Fans who enter the Stadium. The city renamed it Wade playing field or interfere with the play Stadium in 1954 after Frank Wade. of the game are also subject to removal from the stadium. The wall surrounding the ballpark is made of 381,000 bricks taken from first aid Grand Avenue after the street was Fans needing first aid or other medical torn up in 1940. assistance should locate an usher or staff member. Emergency medical We have put together some rules service is available by contacting and policies to make your visit to the the Fan Services desk in the main Wade more enjoyable. concourse. alcohol regulations foul balls Law prohibits the sale of alcoholic Fans are encouraged to keep any beverages to intoxicated persons. baseball thrown or batted into the Patrons purchasing alcohol must stands. However, please be aware be 21 years of age and must provide of any ball or bat leaving play and proof of legal age. All patrons wishing entering the stands. Fans should to purchase alcohol must secure a be alert to the danger at all times. wristband in order to purchase The Huskies are NOT RESPONSIBLE alcohol. Wristbands are available for any injuries resulting from at fan services. The sale of alcoholic such accidents. beverages will stop at the end of the 9th inning or 10 p.m., whichever comes first. animals The Huskies provide “Bark at the Park” games during the season which allow fans to bring their well-behaved pet (not in heat) on a leash to the ballpark. Otherwise, animals are not allowed at Wade Stadium unless it 5.00 Off is a service animal with verifiable an order of 25 or more paperwork. Not Valid on Happy Hour Pricing 4602 Grand Ae, Duluth, MN conduct (21) 491-77 gbschneider.comEmail gdschneider.com Huskies management reserves the right 14 lost and found smoking policy Lost and found items should be taken No smoking is allowed anywhere to Fan Services in the main concourse. inside of Wade Stadium. Smoking is only permitted in the Wade Stadium lost children parking lot. Lost children will be taken to Fan Services. If separated from a child, taxi inform a stadium usher or staff If you are in need of transportation member and report to Fan Services. from Wade Stadium, please contact a stadium employee and they will call a rain checks taxi for you. If you or a member of your If a game is postponed due to party has had too much to drink, the inclement weather, ticket holders may Huskies encourage the use of a taxi. exchange ticket stubs from that game for a game of their choice. The ticket wheelchair access holder is entitled to a ticket of equal Fans in wheelchairs can enter the or lesser value, subject to availability. stadium through the main entrance. There will be no monetary refunds. If Wheelchair spaces are available the game has completed at least four in front of the left and right field and a half innings, it qualifies as an bleacher stands. Contact an usher official NWL game and rainchecks if you need assistance. do not apply. The Kennel Klub Sports Deck rain policy is located No sunflower seeds are allowed inside on your game ticket. Wade Stadium - they damage the turf.

R 15 2018 PROMOTIONAL SCHEDULE JUNE Sun | June 3 | 3:05pm vs Eau Claire Express – HOME OPENER & Youth Sports Night: All little league teams are able to send their roster plus 2 coaches to the Huskies and attend a Huskies game! Also, Life 97.3 will be hosting a pre-game tailgate with games and postgame testimonials by players and team chaplain. PLUS, it’s Sunday Family Funday! Purchase a ticket package that includes 4 general admission tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 boxes of popcorn, and 4 small sodas.

Mon | June 4 | 11:35am vs St. Cloud Rox - Education Day: Kids from Northland area elementary schools are in attendance to root the Huskies on! PLUS It’s also Race Cars at the Wade! Proctor and Gondik Law (Superior) Speedway will have race cars in Wade Plaza! Come see the cars up close and meet the drivers!

Fri | June 8 | 7:05pm vs Willmar Stingers - Fireworks Night! Join the Huskies and watch some fireworks after the game!

Sat | June 9 | 6:35pm vs Willmar Stingers - Robotics Night: Robotics teams throughout the Northland will be in attendance and perform!

Sun | June 10 | 3:05pm vs Mankato Moondogs - Sunday Family Funday Purchase a ticket package that includes 4 general admission tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 boxes of popcorn, and 4 small sodas. PLUS Life 97.3 will be hosting family fun games during and after the game in the left field plaza.

Mon | June 11 | 6:35pm vs Mankato Moondogs - Every Monday Matters: Bring non-perishable food or personal hygiene items and receive a voucher for a $4 GA ticket. PLUS, Proctor and Gondik Law (Superior) Speedway will have Race Cars in Wade Plaza! Come see the cars up close and meet the drivers!

Wed | June 13 | 6:35pm vs Thunder Bay Border Cats - Bark at the Park: Bring your well-behaved pups to the game on a leash and howl for the Huskies! Sponsored by A Place for Fido.

Tue | June 19 | 6:35pm vs La Crosse Loggers - Live Like a Champ with Champ Pederson, coach Tyger Pederson’s brother and motivational speaker, in Duluth. This is also a unique series as the Loggers hitting coach is Champ and Coach Tyger Pederson’s father!

Wed | June 20 | 6:35pm vs La Crosse Loggers - Bark at the Park.

Thur | June 21 | 6:35pm vs Thunder Bay Border Cats – Waste Management Baseball Card giveaway!

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Mon | June 25 | 6:35pm vs Eau Claire Express - Every Monday Matters: Bring non-perishable food or personal hygiene items and receive a voucher for a $4 GA ticket. PLUS, it’s also Race Cars at the Wade: Come see the cars up close and meet the drivers from Proctor and Gondik Law (Superior) Speedway.

Wed | June 27 DOUBLE HEADER vs Willmar Stingers GAME ONE - 12:05pm: Senior Citizens Day: All fans over 60 receive admission for $4. PLUS Bark at the Park! GAME TWO - 6:35pm: Bark at the Park: Bring your well-behaved pups to the game on a leash and howl for the Huskies!

Thur | June 28 | 6:35pm vs Thunder Bay Border Cats – Harley Davidson Sports Center Night!

Fri | June 29 6:35pm vs Thunder Bay Border Cats - West Duluth Business Night. JULY Mon | July 2 | 6:35pm vs Rochester Honkers - Every Monday Matters + Race Cars: Come see the cars up close and meet the drivers!

Tue | July 3 | 6:35pm vs Rochester Honkers - Duluth Huskies Team Poster Night! Sponsored by JS Print Group!

Wed | July 4 | 3:05pm vs St. Cloud Rox - Military Appreciation Day Active, reserve, and retired military with proper ID will receive FREE admission & their family will receive 50% off reserved box or general admission tickets! PLUS Bark at the Park bring your well-behaved pups to the game on a leash!

Mon | July 9 | 6:35pm vs St. Cloud Rox - Every Monday Matters: Bring non- perishable food or personal hygiene items and receive a voucher for a $4 GA ticket. PLUS, Proctor and Gondik Law (Superior) Speedway will have Race Cars in Wade Plaza! Come see the cars up close and meet the drivers!

Tue | July 10 | 6:35pm vs La Crosse Loggers – Robotics Night. Robotics teams throughout the Northland will be in attendance and perform!

Wed | July 11 | 6:35pm vs La Crosse Loggers - Bark at the Park. Bring your well-behaved pups to the game on a leash. Sponsored by A Place for Fido.

Fri | July 13 | 6:35pm vs St. Cloud Rox – Whole Foods Co-op Night!

Sat | July 14 | 6:35pm vs Bismarck Larks - Superior Day! Fans with a Wisconsin ID will get a General Admission ticket for $5!

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Sun | July 15 | 3:05pm vs Bismarck Larks - Books & Baseball. Kids 8 and under will receive a FREE book sponsored by Michaels, the Children’s Museum, the Duluth Public Library and the Library Foundation. Huskies players will read to the kids before the game. Also, if kids sign up for a reading program with the library, they will receive a Life 97.3 gift card. PLUS, it’s Sunday Family Funday!

Thu | July 19 | 6:35pm vs Bismarck Larks – Harley Davidson Sports Center Night!

Fri | July 20 | 6:35pm vs Bismarck Larks - Our annual Scout Night is attended by groups throughout the Northland!

Thu | July 26 | 6:35pm vs Waterloo Bucks – Joey Bonadonna Bobblehead giveaway. Sponsored by St Luke’s.

Fri | July 27 | 6:35pm vs Waterloo Bucks – Monarch Healthcare Management Day!

Sat | July 28, | 6:35pm vs Waterloo Bucks - Wine, Women & Baseball. Women 21+ can sample free wine from Barefoot Wine.

Sun | July 29 | 3:05pm vs Waterloo Bucks – Lake Superior Zoo Night Visit the Zoo-mobile and the Life 97.3 Booth PLUS, it’s Sunday Family Funday!

Mon | July 30 | 6:35pm vs Rochester Honkers - Every Monday Matters + Race Cars in Wade Plaza! Come see the cars up close and meet the drivers!

Tue | July 31 | 6:35pm vs Rochester Honkers – Tyger Pederson Bobblehead Giveaway Sponsored by Renewal by Andersen.

AUGUST Thu | August 2 | 6:35 pm – vs Mankato Moondogs – Baseball Card giveaway!

Fri | August 3 | 6:35 pm – vs Mankato Moondogs – Emergency Services Night! Firefighters, police and emergency medical responders with proper ID receive FREE admission & their family receives 50% off reserved box or GA tickets!

Sat | August 4 | 6:35 pm – vs Eau Claire Express – Post game Fireworks.

Sun | August 5 | 3:05 pm – vs Eau Claire Express – Nine Innings of Winning plus Yoga Day. Life 97.3 will have team chaplain & player testimonies and host post game music. Sunday Family Funday ticket package.

ALL SEASON LONG • Roses at the Wade – One lucky fan will receive a dozen roses at every regular season home game, courtesy of Dunbar Floral! Promotion schedule subject to change, see DuluthHuskies.com 18 for complete details and information.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

FAN GROUND RULES

1. Fans using foul or abusive language will be ejected from the stadium. 2. Fans appearing in a drunken or intoxicated condition will be ejected from the stadium. 3. Fans in any way interfering with other fans enjoyment of the game will be ejected from the stadium. 4. Fans may not touch or interfere with a baseball in play by going onto the field or leaning over the fence. Doing so may affect the outcome of the game. Any fan doing so will be ejected from the stadium. TO ENFORCE THESE POLICIES, THE HUSKIES EMPLOY SECURITY PERSONNEL. ATTENTION: Any fan being disturbed by the kind of activities described above, please report them to the nearest usher, security guard, or Huskies staff member.

FOUL BALL CAUTION DISCLAIMER TO OUR FANS AND OUR SPONSORS

In the interest of your safety, your attention the playing field at all times. Protected areas is invited to the following. Except for those recommended for your seating are behind the spectators behind the protective screen, protective screen erected for your safety. For all other persons present are subject to the those of you with small children, you are asked possibility of being hit by a flying object from to explain the danger to the children, and also the field. Balls batted from the playing field, to protect them from harm by seating them wildly thrown balls, a thrown or broken bat, behind the protective screen. or even a “doughnut” swinging off the end of a warm-up batter’s bat, often times makes With these warnings, we hope you’ll enjoy the their way into the stadium seats. ball game in a safe atmosphere. Kindly listen to all announcements made for your benefit Baseball is an inherently dangerous game, and protection over the public address system. and you should, for your own safety, pay close attention to the game and keep your eyes on

WADE STADIUM BEER RULES

1. Beer will not be served to anyone who is Wade Stadium under the influence of alcohol. deemed intoxicated. If needed, the Huskies will help you summon 2. Minnesota State Law prohibits the sale of a taxi cab. beer to anyone under the age of 21. 3. The sale of alcoholic beverages will stop Drinking beer at a Huskies game can be a at the end of the 9th inning or 10 p.m., most enjoyable experience. PLEASE DRINK whichever comes first. All patrons wishing RESPONSIBLY. Anyone that does not adhere to purchase alcohol must secure a to the above policies may be escorted from the wristband. Wristbands are available at stadium. Fan Services. Please do not drive from 20 St. Lukes GETTING TO KNOW THE OWNER

By: Rachel Hills is “the best team the Duluth Huskies have Huskies Video Production Intern put on this field since their inception in 2002.” Born and raised in Duluth, Huskies owner Mike Rosenzweig has seen, played, and Mike loves the phrase “never give up, owned his fair share of baseball. The term you always have a chance.” He has never “passion” doesn’t begin to describe his given up on his love for baseball and feels love for the game. Buying the Duluth fortunate to be able to have turned his Huskies back in 2011 was certainly a dream passion for the game “into the greatest come true. man cave around.”

“We put some things on our bucket Mike wants to say “thank you” to the fans list, some achievable, some not.” This for everything they do for this organization one became achievable once he heard and team. You have all helped shape the the news that the Huskies were for sale. Huskies into what we are today. After four months of negotiating between the previous owner Bobby McCarthy, Mike’s attorneys and the Northwoods league’s attorneys, Mike was finally one of four new owners of the team. After several years, Mike became the sole owner.

His favorite part about owning the Huskies is not just about seeing the boys play but to see the smiles, great time and excitement in each baseball fan’s eyes young and old. “As a kid baseball is what we played in the summer and it was always fun.”

He is looking forward to this season for many reasons, but especially with the brand new, younger generation coaching staff that is taking the team in a different direction. He also believes that this 22 WHERE STRANGERS BECOME FRIENDS, AND FRIENDS BECOME FAMILY!

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Category Name School Year Average .381 James Ramsay South Florida 2012 RBI 61 Cody Asche Nebraska 2010 Runs Scored 62 Kyle Teaf South Florida 2013 Stolen Bases 45 Joe Bonadonna Illinois 2007 Hits 107 Keith Curcio Florida Southern 2013 Doubles 23 Chris Manship Kansas 2011 Triples 10 James Ramsay South Florida 2012 Home Runs 10 Mark Threlkeld Louisiana Tech 2010 Walks 53 Kyle Teaf South Florida 2013 53 Cal Stevenson Nevada 2015 At Bats 294 Keith Curcio Florida Southern 2013 Strikeouts 66 Max Duval Hawaii 2012 Games Played 72 Keith Curcio Florida Southern 2013

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Category Name School Year ERA 1.04 Mike Nihsen Nebraska 2006 Wins 9 Mike Nihsen Nebraska 2006 9 Andy Marks Kansas 2006 9 Charlie Shirek Nebraska 2005 Games 37 Tom Goodwin Fort Hays State 2005 Strikeouts 83 Andy Marks Kansas 2007 Walks 46 Matt Benedict Western Carolina 2008 Saves 14 Nate Carter Florida Southern 2013 Starts 13 Joey Novak Harvard 2012 13 Andy Marks Kansas 2007 13 Mike Nihsen Nebraska 2006 13 Clay Chapman Florida Southern 2013 Losses 7 Connor Hulse Harvard 2010 Innings 83.2 Andy Marks Kansas 2007 Hits Allowed 87 Tom Goodwin Fort Hays State 2005 Runs Allowed 49 Joey Webb Menlo College 2012 Earned Runs 41 Joey Webb Menlo College 2012 30 CUSTOM BATTING GLOVES FRANKLINSPORTS.COM/CUSTOM

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Category Year Category Year Average .299 2012 ERA 2.34 2006 Games 74 2013, 15 Games 74 2013, 15 At Bats 2569 2013 Complete Games 5 2003 Runs 442 2012 Shutouts 8 05, 06 Hits 721 2012 Saves 23 2004 Doubles 142 2012 Innings Pitched 653 2015 Triples 20 2012 Hits Allowed 725 2016 Home Runs 43 2012 Runs Allowed 449 2017 RBI 375 2012 Earned Runs 349 2017 Total Bases 1032 2012 Walks 360 2017 Walks 338 2013 Intentional Walks 6 2005 Intentional Walks 6 04, 05 Strikeouts 521 2012 Hit By Pitch 76 2012 Wild Pitches 96 2012 Strikeouts 532 2005 Hit by Pitch 80 2013 Sacrifice Flies 33 2005 Balks 5 03, 04 Sacrifice Hits 99 2007 Stolen Bases 134 2007 Caught Stealing 42 2003 On Base Percentage .388 2012 Slugging Percentage .428 2012 OPS .816 2012

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Category Name School Year Average .314 Michael Suiter Kansas 12, 13 RBI 81 Trey Vavra Eastern Illinois 12, 13 Runs Scored 93 Joe Bonadonna Illinois 05, 06, 07, 08 Stolen Bases 80 Joe Bonadonna Illinois 05, 06, 07, 08 Hits 153 Michael Suiter Kansas 12, 13 Doubles 34 Trey Vavra Eastern Illinois 12, 13 Triples 10 James Ramsay South Florida 2012 Home Runs 10 Cody Asche Nebraska 09, 10 10 Mark Threlkeld Louisiana Tech 2010 Walks 113 Robby Price Kansas 06, 07, 08 At Bats 577 Joe Bonadonna Illinois 05, 06, 07, 08 Strikeouts 118 Joe Bonadonna Illinois 05, 06, 07, 08 Games Played 185 Joe Bonadonna Illinois 05, 06, 07, 08

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Year Name Record Playoffs 2003 Jeff Casper 24-39 (.381) 2004 Jeff Casper 31-32 (.492) 2-3 (.400) North Division Champs, League Runner-Up Jeff Casper Overall 55-71 (.437), 2-3 (.400) 2005 Dave Parra 36-32 (.529) 2006 Dave Parra 43-25 (.632) 1-2 (.333), 2nd Half North Division Champs Dave Parra Overall 79-57 (.581), 1-2 (.333) 2007 Adam Stahl 41-27 (.603) 0-2 (.000), 2nd Half North Division Champs 2008 Adam Stahl 26-42 (.382) 2009 Adam Stahl 17-30 Adam Stahl Overall 84-99 (.459), 0-2 (.000) 2009 Terry Collins 8-13 (.381) Terry Collins Overall 8-13 (.381) 2010 Daniel Hersey 34-32 (.515) 2011 Daniel Hersey 30-37 (.448) 2012 Daniel Hersey 38-32 (.543) 2013 Daniel Hersey 45-25 (.643) 2-2 (.500), North Division Champs, League Runner-Up 2014 Daniel Hersey 30-42 (.417) 2015 Daniel Hersey 40-32 (.555) 1-1 (.500), North Division Runner-Up 2016 Daniel Hersey 30-42 (.417) 2017 Daniel Hersey 31-41 (.430)

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