COASTE | SUMMER 2016

COASTE | COMMUNITY

“First, Southwest Florida is a beautiful place to live and work, and the support we receive from the community is tremendous,” he says. “Second, we pride ourselves on being a family friendly form of professional entertainment, good clean fun in a safe environment.” Last

of former major league pitcher Tom Gordon (who played 21 years) and brother of second baseman Dee Gordon of the Miami Marlins (a two-time All Star, Gold Glove AwardWinner and 2015 National

League batting title winner). Drafted fifth overall in 2014, the 20-year-old Gordon received $3.851 million to sign with the Twins — so the expectations, as both he and the organization see it, are high.

“I’m here to work hard, listen and learn, and do whatever I need to improve every day. Just because I was a high draft choice doesn’t guarantee anything. I’ve got to produce.”

year, more than 133,000 of us — that’s almost 2,000 patrons each game — wholeheartedly agreed.

Seymour is also quick to point out that the

“I’m here to work hard, listen and learn, and do whatever I need to improve every day,” he says. “Just because I was a high draft choice doesn’t guarantee anything. I’ve got to produce.” Hitting over .300 with the Miracle to date this season suggests that Gordon is, indeed, listening and learning and producing.

baseball isn’t too shabby, either. “I would estimate that 17 or 18 players on the Twins major league roster (of 25) have played for the Miracle. So a night out at the ballpark? It’s your chance to have some fun and maybe catch a rising star or two.”

One such potential rising star is shortstop Nick Gordon. A native of Orlando, Gordon is the son

Relief pitcher Todd Van Steensel’s journey to

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