The Everett AquaSox (short season; Northwest League) will be on its third ownership group in recent years, but one constant remains: "Tall Tom" Lafferty, the team’s P.A. announcer.The Everett AquaSox (short season; Northwest League) will be on its third ownership group in recent years, but one constant remains: "Tall Tom" Lafferty, the team’s P.A. announcer. He’s been named winner of the Joe Martin Award, given annually for "exceptional dedication and service" to Northwest League baseball. Lafferty sets the mood for AquaSox games with between-innings banter and musical choices; he’s one big winner why the team is a consistent winner at the box office. Here’s a great profile of Lafferty.