“The Rocket” will be Bluefish skipper on August 5
(Bridgeport, Conn. – April 14, 2016) – The Bridgeport Bluefish today announced that former MLB pitcher Roger Clemens will guest manage the team on Friday, August 5 as the ‘Fish take on the Long Island Ducks. Clemens will throw out the ceremonial first pitch and participate in a pre-game meet-and-greet with fans. There will also be a limited-edition Roger Clemens bobblehead giveaway for all fans that purchase Season Tickets or our five-game Bobblehead Mini-Plan.
“We are thrilled to have someone of such high caliber as Roger Clemens join us at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard,” says Bluefish General Manager Jamie Toole. “We encourage everyone to come out on August 5and experience this special occasion.”
Clemens pitched in the Major Leagues for 24 years, making his debut with the Boston Red Sox in 1984 and staying with the club for 13 seasons. Clemens was a member of the Toronto Blue Jays in 1997 and 1998 before joining the New York Yankees in 1999. In 2004, he was signed by the Houston Astros, but returned to the Yankees for his final season in 2007.
Over the course of his 24-year career, Clemens was an 11-time MLB All-Star (’86, ’88, ’90-’92, ’97, ’98, ’01, ’03-’05), a seven-time Cy Young Award winner (’86, ’87, ’91, ’97, ’98, ’01, ’04), and two-time pitching Triple Crown winner (’97, ’98). He is also a two-time World Series Champion, winning back-to-back titles with the Yankees in 1999 and 2000. He led the MLB in ERA seven times (’86, ’90-’92, ’97, ’98, ’05), strikeouts five times (’88, ’91, ’96-’98), and wins four times (’86, ’87, ’97, ’98).
In 2012, the pitcher came out of retirement and made his Atlantic League debut when signed a contract with the Sugar Land Skeeters, joining his son Koby who was a catcher on the team. The then 50-year-old pitched in two games with the Skeeters, one of them against the Bluefish, and impressed everyone when he struck out three batters and allowed just three hits in eight scoreless innings.
Game time on Friday, August 5 is 7:12 pm with The Ballpark at Harbor Yard gates opening at 6:12 pm. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $12 by CLICKING HERE. Only those who purchase 2016 Season Tickets or a Bluefish Bobblehead Mini-Plan will receive the Clemens bobblehead. The five-game Mini-Plan costs just $60 and includes a ticket to five games, with a limited-edition bobblehead giveaway each game. Mini-Plans also include a ticket to Opening Day as well as the option to select one of three bonus prizes. Other bobbleheads in the 2016 series include Lou Gehrig on May 8, Thurman Munson on June 10, Paul O’Neill on July 24, and Babe Ruth on September 18. CLICK HERE to purchase your Bluefish Bobblehead Mini-Plan, or contact the Bluefish Ticket Office at 203-210-BLUE or [email protected].
There will also be a pre-game meet-and-greet with Clemens, which costs $75 per person and includes a ticket to the game. During the meet-and-greet, fans will have the opportunity to take photos with Roger and have one item autographed. The meet-and-greet is limited to 100 fans and will begin at 5:30 pm. CLICK HERE to purchase your Roger Clemens meet-and-greet package, or contact the Bluefish Ticket Office at 203-210-BLUE or [email protected].
About the Bridgeport Bluefish
The Bridgeport Bluefish are members of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play their home games at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard. For further information, call 203-210-BLUE (2583) or visit BridgeportBluefish.com.
About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB)
The Atlantic League is the most innovative league in professional baseball and a gateway to Major League Baseball. In the league’s 18-year history, over 34 million fans have attended ALPB games and more than 800 players have joined MLB organizations. The Atlantic League emphasizes winning baseball games, showcases the talent of top-caliber players and offers affordable family entertainment to metropolitan markets serving nearly 15% of the US population. ALPB clubs serve the communities of Bridgeport and New Britain, Conn., Lancaster and York, Pa., Central Islip, N.Y., Bridgewater, N.J., Waldorf, Md., and Sugar Land, Texas.For more information, please visit www.AtlanticLeague.com.
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