APRIL 2023
KYREN PARIS READY TO TAKE BIG STEP FORWARD BY AARON CHERIS Kyren Paris got just a taste of
The power is a new asset to Paris’ game after hitting just four home runs over his first two professional seasons and break- ing out with 12 in 2022. He’s happy to see the hard work paying off. “I’ve worked hard to put on strength and it’s sharting to show,” he said. “Ev- erything I do on a daily basis with my routines has been showing up in games.” The Opening Weekend showing both on the field and in the stands has been inspiring for the 21-year-old, who had some kind words for the fans after the first weekend. “This is the best. We have the best fans in the nation.”
Double-A in 2022, joining the Trash Pandas in August for the stretch run ahead of the playoffs. He performed well, hitting .359 in 14 games with three home runs and eight RBI to end the season. Now, Paris knows this upcoming season is when he will need to improve his game to match the higher level of competition. Paris got off to a good start on Opening Weekend at Toyota Field, re- cording a hit in all three games while also hitting the team’s first home run of the season, a three-run blast in the first game of a twin bill on April 8.
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Thank you to everyone that attended our Season Ticket Holder Launch Party on April 1! We really enjoyed seeing you at Toyota Field to welcome the Trash Pandas back home! SEASON TICKET HOLDER CHECK IN TABLE Next Friday and Saturday, we will have a table with Trash Pandas sales representatives outside the batting cage for season ticket holder check ins. There, you can pick up your commemorative coin if you have not done so already. Lastly, we are gauging interest in a bus trip to Atlanta for the Braves vs. Angels game at Truist Park on Wednesday, August 2. Please let us know if you’re interested in a fun day trip to cheer on the Halos! UPCOMING INCENTIVES Over the coming weeks, we have many fun events for you to interact with Trash Pandas players and coaches and even take your swings on the field: -Thursday, May 18. 5-5:45 p.m., pre-game autographs -Saturday, May 27 5-5:45 p.m., pre-game pictures with players and coaches on the warning track -Thursday, June 15, batting practice on the field for STH with 70% usage rate -Usage is calculated if all of your seats are used. Make sure to forward your seats if you can’t make it to a game. Your usage rate will be calculated for all games in April and May. PARKING PASSES Check your emails! Information on Parking Passes for the 2023 season has been sent out via the Clutch! parking app. DIGITAL ID CARD In order to receive your discounts, all season ticket holders should have a digital ID card through the ID123 app. Please email seasontickets@trashpandas- baseball.com with any issues or concerns.
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Meet the man behind the scenes of many of your favrotie Trash Pandas videos, Video Production Manager Hayden Porter . The Tuscumbia, Alabama native orignally joined the Trash Pandas as a gameday production staff member in 2021 before moving on to a division rival last year. He went to the Tennes- see Smokies as a Production Intern for the 2022 season before returning home to North Alabama full-time last November. In his current role with the Trash Pandas, Hayden coordinates and plans all video projects, from video productions to the in-game broadcast and social media content. A graduate of the University of North Alabama, Hayden can be found setting up each of the many cameras around Toyota Field, setting up the videoboard schedule for in-game promo- tions, and taking behind-the-scenes video for future creative projects.
The first bobblehead of the 2023 season is coming up next Tuesday, April 18! 1,500 adults ages 18 and up will receive this Logan O’Hoppe bobblehead, courtesy of Trustmark. O’Hoppe is currently in the top 10 in the AL in both home runs and RBI! March 30, Wednesday, June 28, and Thursday, July 20, you are invited to sit on the outfield grass and enjoy a movie from the field under the stars for this one-of-a-kind experience! The Trash Pandas will be hosting a Free Summer Movie Series at Toyota Field, presented by Floor & Décor. On Tuesday, SUMMER MOVIE SERIES BEGINS IN MAY
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