Three more PDCs to announce: the Baltimore Orioles extended player development contracts with the Bowie Baysox (Class AA; Eastern League), Delmarva Shorebirds (Low Class A; Sally League) and Aberdeen IronBirds (short season A; NY-Penn League). All three extensions were expected. The Bowie contract is through 2018, while the Delmarva and Aberdeen contracts are through 2016. […]
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South Atlantic League announces year-end awards
It’s now the official start of the awards season, and we have our first big announcement of the year, as League President Eric Krupa unveiled the recipients of the 2014 South Atlantic League Outstanding Achievement Awards. All 14 Low Class A South Atlantic League teams, along with the field managers and umpires, participated in the […]
Perdue Stadium upgrades recommended
A consultant for the Maryland Stadium Authority has recommended $5.7 million in upgrades to Arthur W. Perdue Stadium, home of the Delmarva Shorebirds (Low Class A; Sally League). The report recommends changes to bring the ballpark up to modern standards, including the installation of a new scoreboard, new field and drainage system, a new wraparound […]
South Atlantic League announces year-end awards
Eric Krupa, president of the Low Class A South Atlantic League, announced the year-end awards for the 2011 season. Some pretty impressive names are on this list, attesting to the talent in the circuit. Club Merit Award: The Delmarva Shorebirds have been selected as the winner of this prestigious award, which is awarded for outstanding […]
Hargrove, Hathaway, Perdue Sally League HoF inductees
Former Gastonia Rangers player Mike Hargrove, former Asheville Tourists manager Ray Hathaway and Frank Perdue, former President/CEO of Perdue Farms, are the Class of 2011 for the South Atlantic League Hall of Fame, as announced by league president Eric Krupa. The three new inductees will be honored as part of the festivities surrounding the 52nd Annual […]
Shorebirds embrace the ‘Stache
It’s Mustache May with the Delmarva Shorebirds (Low Class A; Sally League), as the team’s front office and select players and coaches will grow mustaches for the entire month of May, with fans voting on the best mustache as part of a promotion. Money raised through the promotion will benefit the “Strike Out Hunger” initiative […]
Shorebirds unveil 2011 All-Star Game logo
The Delmarva Shorebirds unveiled the logo for the 2011 South Atlantic League “Strike Out Hunger” All-Star Game as part of a press conference at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. The All-Star Game will be played on June 21, 2011 at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium. It marks the first professional all-star game on the […]