Welcome to Segra Park, home of the Columbia Fireflies!
We want to thank you for choosing to join us for some exciting Columbia Fireflies baseball and lots of fun here at Segra Park! We have the greatest fans in Minor League Baseball, and without each and every one of you we wouldn’t be able to create this amazing atmosphere at every Fireflies game. The 2021 season gave us the opportunity to be one of the first sports venues to bring people back together coming out of the Covid-19 pandemic, and we were ecstatic to welcome fans back to Segra Park after a long break. It also marked our first season with a new Major League affiliate in the Kansas City Royals. Records were broken, memories were made, and we all enjoyed the opportunity to get back together as Fireflies fans. In 2022 we are excited to get back to what we hope will be a much more normal season. We will get back to what we do best with lots of fun on-field promotions, fireworks, great food and drinks and much more at every Fireflies game. As if that weren’t enough, we are even going to fire a man out of a cannon on July 23 and you will NOT want to miss out on that! We hope that you will enjoy your time at the ballpark and please be sure to let us know how we can improve your experience for your next trip to Segra Park. You probably saw on your way into the ballpark that there is a lot of construction and activity going on around us. Segra Park sits at the center of the BullStreet District which is a 181-acre redevelopment project that will help create a vibrant community in the heart of our state capital. In the past two years the district has welcomed Starbucks and REI providing the first of many retail pieces of the development. Merrill Gardens is a senior living facility that provides residents with top notch amenities and easy access to Segra Park as well as the new Page Ellington Park, a 20-acre park that sits in the center of the BullStreet District. In addition, many more projects have just completed or are well underway. Two public parking garages with over 800 parking spaces are now nearly complete. The WestLawn project will provide ample office space on top of 14,000 square feet of retail space on the ground floor. Directly across the street from Segra Park work is well underway on the Bennet at BullStreet which will provide the district with a 280,000 sq. ft. community with 269 luxury apartments and 45,000 sq. ft. of retail space. Finally, the historic Babcock building is in the middle of being converted into 208 apartments and the famous red cupola will be restored after being destroyed by a fire in September of 2020. All of this is happening in addition to multiple townhomes, office space, a church and event space already being occupied in the BullStreet District with another huge project set to begin soon as the University of South Carolina will be constructing a new $300 million Health Sciences campus in the BullStreet District. Since 2016 over 1.2 million fans have attended a Fireflies game and an additional 230,000+ have attended other events at Segra Park, and we are just getting started! The best is truly yet to come for the BullStreet District, the Columbia Fireflies and Segra Park and we hope that you will join us for the ride!
Thank you for joining us for a Columbia Fireflies game, and we hope that you will have a world class experience at Segra Park. Please come back and visit us again soon for another Fireflies game or one of the numerous events that are hosted at Segra Park every year. This ballpark was built by the community, for the community, and we can’t wait to welcome you back!
BRAD SHANK President of the Columbia Fireflies
table of contents Fan Code of Conduct & Map.................. 4-5
K9 Klub and Kids Club Info.....................
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Concession Map..........................................
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Kansas City Royals System.....................
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Carolina League...........................................
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Fireflies Coaching Staff............................
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Fireflies Roster.............................................
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Cannon Ballers Roster...............................
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Ticket Information.......................................
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Columbia Fireflies Alumni Update .......
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Homestand Highlights...............................
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Upcoming Homestand..............................
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Fan code of conduct The Columbia Fireflies are committed to creating a family-friendly and welcoming environment at the ballpark for all guests. As part of that commitment, we have adopted this written policy addressing fan behavior. The policy includes a Fan Code of Conduct, which is fan- facing and describes how fans are expected to behave. Fan Code of Conduct: In order to provide a welcoming experience for all, the Columbia Fireflies have implemented a Fan Code of Conduct. Out of respect for fellow guests, players, coaches, and ballpark staff, all guests are prohibited from: • Trespassing on the playing field at any time; • Interfering with baseballs that are in play; • Throwing or tossing objects; • Using foul, obscene or derogatory language (see below) or gestures; • Misusing or overconsuming alcohol, including, underage consumption; • Behaving in a manner that is disruptive, unruly, or abusive; • Accessing areas of the ballpark without a proper ticket, pass, or credential; • Misusing tickets, passes, or credentials in any way; or • Bringing prohibited items into the ballpark. • Only service dogs are allowed (outside of “Dog Days”) Derogatory language is defined as offensive language concerning a person’s race, ethnicity, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or national origin, and anyone using such language is subject to automatic ejection from the ballpark. Violations of the Fan Code of Conduct will not be tolerated and may lead to ejection from the ballpark, a ban on attending future games, or other consequences. Guests who are found to have used derogatory language will be ejected from the ballpark. Guests are encouraged to report violations of the Fan Code of Conduct to the nearest ballpark staff member. This can be done in person, at the nearest Guest Services location, directly with Ballpark Security or by venuesafety@columbiafireflies.com .
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segra park map
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concession map
A: LOW N' SLOW BBQ B: POP! / HEALTHY CART C: FUNNEL VISION D: SCOOPS!
1. CONCESSION STAND 2. CONCESSION STAND 3. CONCESSION STAND 4. CONCESSION STAND 5. SWEETWATER BAR 6. BUDWEISER BOWTIE BAR
E: DIPPIN’ DOTS F: SUPER GYRO G: SWEET CAROLINA’S / OREO CHURROS H: SCOOPS! I: PINEAPPLE CART SQUEEZE & FREEZE J: JUANATHANS K CRAFT CORNER L: SCOOPS! M: BOILED PEANUTS/PRETZELS N: PHILLY CART O: POP! P: DIPPIN’ DOTS Q: EL TORO MEXICAN
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carolina league
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Special Events
Located in the heart of Columbia’s Bull Street District, Segra Park is a year round event venue. Our venue is perfect for corporate meetings, galas, weddings, holiday parties and more. It’s a multi-purpose venue that provides a unique backdrop for your next event. CLUB LOUNGE
CONTACT SPECIAL EVENTS 803.888.3023 EVENTS@COLUMBIAFIREFLIES.COM SEGRAPARK.COM
CONFERENCE ROOM
BROAD RIVER BALCONY
THE MASON JAR COLUMBIA FIREFLIES TEAM STORE
store hours
Mon.-Fri 10:00am-5:00pm Sat. & Sun. Closed
2022 fireflies coaching staff
Jesus Azuaje
Tony Peña Jr.
John Habyan
Hitting Coach
Manager
Pitching Coach
Joe Pedulla
Glenn Hubbard
Chris Nelson
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Bench Coach
Assistant Hitting Coach
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2022 fireflies roster pitchers
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6' 3" 195 R-R 08-21-2001 P - Luinder Avila
P - Luis Barroso
6' 4" 230 R-R 11-03-1999 P - Wander Arias
5' 11" 204 L-L 06-12-1999 P - Jack Aldrich
6' 3" 165 R-R 09-07-1998
Caracas, VZ
David, Panama
Oak Park, CA
Sabana Grande de Palenquie, D.R.
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6' 1" 194 R-R 06-29-2002 P -Jonatan Bernal Mazatlan, Mexico
6' 2" 175 L-L 02-13-1999 P - Shane Connolly
6' 2" 205 R-R 07-01-2001 P - Ben Hernandez
P - Ben Kudrna
6' 3" 175 R-R 01-30-2003 Shawnee Mission, KS
Huntersville, NC
Chicago, IL
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6' 3" 230 L-R 01-27-1998 P - John McMillon
6' 3" 175 L-L 06-19-2003 P - Frank Mozzicato
6' 3" 220 R-R 10-30-2001 P - Shane Panzini
P - Cooper McKeehan
6' 1" 195 L-L 03-28-2001
Lufkin, TX
Hartford, CT
Spring Lake, NJ
Ann Arbor, MI
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P - Matt Stil
6' 2" 210 L-L 10-26-1997 P - Ben Wereski
P - Oscar Rayo
P - Marlin Willis
6' 3" 190 R-R 07-05-2000
6' 1" 180 L-L 01-13-2002
6' 4" 190 L-L 06-05-98
Hartford, CT
Decatur, GA
Managua, NIC
Decatur, GA
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5'11" 170 R-R 12-10-2001 C - Omar Hernandez
C - Kyle Hayes
6' 1" 210 L-R 07-03-2003 C - Carter Jensen
6' 2" 190 R-R 10-08-97
La Habana, CU
Vienna, VA
Kansas City, MO
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6' 1" 170 R-R 10-09-2001 IF - Yeudi Advincola San Cristobal, DR
IF - Guillermo Quintana
IF - Lizandro Rodriguez
6' 1" 180 R-R 03-16-2001
5' 11" 180 S-R 11-16-2002
Cartagena, COL
Santiago, DR
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6' 0" 150 R-R 12-15-2003 IF - Daniel Vazquez
IF - Caydan Wallace
6' 1" 205 R-R 08-07-2001
Villa Mella, DR
Little Rock, AR
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OF - Javier Vaz
5' 10" 190 L-L 10-25-2000 OF - Jean Ramirez
OF - Gavin Cross
OF - David Hollie
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6' 3" 210 L-L 02-13-2001
6' 2" 205 R-R 10-25-1999 Santo Domingo, D.R.
09-22-2000 Huntsville, AL.
Bristol, TN
Mao, D.R.
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2022 kannapolis cannon ballers Pitchers: 37 Angel Acevedo 24 Dylan Burns 18 Adisyn Coffey 29 Hunter Dollander 15 Rigo Fernandez 9 Haylen Green Infielders: 12 Andy Atwood 25 DJ Gladney 10 Wes Kath 31 Samil Polanco 1 Wilber Sanchez 6 Jordan Sprinkle
35 Liam Jenkins 39 Jared Kelley 28 Tyson Messer 32 Noah Owen 30 Bowen Plagge 16 Jonah Scolaro 27 Kohl Simas 11 Tristan Stivors 14 Jesus Valles 20 Frander Veras
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Outfielders: 21
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James Beard Jacob Burke Logan Glass
Catchers: 17
Colby Smelley Nick Thornquist
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KIDS ZONE
BOWTIE BAR
Individual Game Tickets
$5/seat
$10/seat
$8/seat (Quantities of 4 or 6)
$14/seat
$10/seat
$16/seat
$11/seat
$56/box (4 seats)
$12/seat
$60/table (4 seats)
Group Tickets
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Attendees of groups of 20 or more in the Palmetto Picnic Pavilion, Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union All-Star or Reserved seating will take home a souvenir Fireflies group hat.
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Full Season Tickets
$3,300/table
$735/seat*
$2,995/table
$630/seat
$1,050/seat*
$540/seat
$540/seat*
$330/seat
*Multi-year commitment required
Half Season (33 Games) Half Season Tickets
$330/seat
$299/seat
7 th Inning All-Star Seating Stretch Plans 7 Game Plans $77/seat 14 Game Plans $154/seat 21 Game Plans $220/seat
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Individual Tickets
Groups Tickets
Season Tickets
Interested in Group Outings or Memberships? Call 803-726-4487 ext 2 or email sales@columbiafireflies.com
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Upcoming Community Organizations of the Game Please stop by their kiosks during the game and learn more about these important local organizations!
8/16 - PASOs 8/19 - Thrivent 8/20 - Fellowship of Christians Athletes
The Fireflies strive to give back to the community in which we all live. If you are interested in being a Community Organization of the Game, please contact Halle Wade at 803-888-3007.
Columbia Fireflies Alumni Update By John Kocsis Jr.
The Fireflies have had a memorable year to say the least. We’ve seen River Town break the franchise record on-base streak set by Jeremy Vasquez during the 2018 season, we’ve seen the highest overall drafted player in the neon and navy to date and we’re in the midst of the most intense playoff hunt in franchise history. With 24 games remaining in the 2022 campaign, the Fireflies are three games back of the RiverDogs.
If that weren’t enough, the Fireflies play Charleston six more times this year. The Fireflies have never clinched a playoff berth. The team played their first season at Segra Park in 2016, snapping a 12-year drought where Columbia didn’t have baseball in its capital city. Prior to the drought, the Capital City Bombers played down the road at Capital City Stadium. Their final season (2004) the team tore up the competition, finishing 89-47 to clinch the playoffs before falling in the South Atlantic League Finals to the Hickory Crawdads, who were affiliated with the Pittsburgh Pirates at the time. The Fireflies have had a rich history of successful players in the short period of time they’ve played in Columbia, and this year has been a particularly successful year for Fireflies alumni to shine brightly. One once-in-a-lifetime moment that was recognized by a Fireflies player was when Juan Carlos Negret hit the first homer in this year’s MiLB Field of Dreams Game into the corn beyond the left field fence. If you build it, they will come, and the Fireflies single-season home run king will blast a home run at that ballpark. That was a cool feel-good moment for a Quad Cities team that has struggled to find success this season, but we’ve also seen a few former Fireflies get their first taste of the big leagues. First it was 2017 and 2019 RHP Colin Holderman, who broke through with the Mets May 15. The 6’7” 27-year-old was cruising through his first 15 Major League relief appearances in the Big Apple when he was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates at the deadline for platoon designated hitter Daniel Vogelbach. Since becoming a Bucco, Holderman has been borderline unstoppable. In six games along the Allegheny, the former Fireflies pitcher has a 1-0 record to pair with a 1.08 ERA in 8.1 innings while holding opponents to a .185 average—just one point lower than his Major League average of .186 in 26 innings. In Pittsburgh, Holderman will have a chance to eat more innings and carve out a larger role in the bullpen in the coming seasons.
The other player to make his Major League debut this year was pretty special. Maikel Garcia became the first member of the Royals’ farm system to make his way from Columbia to the show. The 22-year-old played for the Fireflies last season and has bounced between the Majors and Omaha since making his debut July 15 in Toronto. In seven games at the big league level, Garcia has kept his contact-first mentality at the plate, going 7-for-20 with one double. Garcia has entered the conversation of regularly joining the talented, young infield that the Royals have.
While not yet at the Majors, young phenom, Ronnie Mauricio has been on an absolute tear this season with the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. The shortstop has added some muscle, which has allowed him to add a lot of power while still in his early 20s. The Dominican native turned 21 the first week of the season and for the second straight year, he has launched 20 homers. This year, in 13 less games played than last year (95 in 2022 so far) he has clubbed 21 bombs while driving in 69 RBI. Last year, 100 of the 108 games Mauricio played were in Brooklyn in Advanced-A. Mauricio is on pace to play 100+ games for the thing-consecutive year, he has swiped a career-high 14 bases and has a chance to be named an Eastern League All-Star or even Player of the Year this season. He currently ranks 7th in homers and doubles in the circuit and has the second-most RBI in the Eastern League, trailing just Quincy Nieporte of the Erie Seawolves. Mauricio has 96 total hits, which is 30 shy of his career-high 126, which he had in 116 games in Columbia in 2019. One final update to add to the list is a player who has been in the Majors for a few years, but is now experiencing an incredible amount of success: Andres Gimenez. Gimenez became the first former Fireflies player to earn MLB All-Star honors this year for his work with the Cleveland Guardians. After getting the nod to start the game at second base, he made an incredible play behind the bag at second during the Summer Classic for fans to see just how talented he is. Gimenez has played a career-high 102 games this season for Cleveland and is hitting above .300 (.307) for the first time in his career since he was in the Dominican Summer League in 2016. He played 92 games for the Fireflies in 2017 (primarily at shortstop) and he hit .265 at the plate. The infielder has launched a career-high 12 homers this season. Gimenez has also been hailed as one of the most clutch players in baseball this season. He has 17 hits in late and close games this season, which is the sixth-most in the Majors. Andrew Benintendi leads the circuit with 20-such hits. There are certainly a lot of positive things going on for current and former Fireflies. For all of the most up-to-date news on Fireflies players, visit ColumbiaFireflies.com.
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