Baseball Opens Practice, FanFest On Feb. 7
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Just three weeks away from Opening Day, the University of Miami baseball team officially opens practice Friday.
All spring practices are open to the public, and will take place at Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field. Practices will begin with a team stretch at 2:30 p.m., while action will begin at 3 p.m. each day, Monday through Saturday, before the season begins.
The annual Miami Hurricanes Baseball FanFest & Alumni Game begins at 4 p.m. on Feb. 7, and will feature inflatables for children, face painting, baloons, a Select-A-Seat event and more. The concession stands, including the famous Mark Light Shake stand, will be open, while representatives from the bookstore will be on hand selling the newest baseball apparel.
The team autograph session – one of the only opportunities to get a 2015 team poster – is set for 4-5 p.m.
Alumni will be taking batting practice on the field from 4:15 to 5 p.m., with introductions set for 5:30 p.m. The alumni will take on the 2015 Miami Hurricanes beginning at 6 p.m.
Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field was recently rated the second-best game experience in all of college baseball, and No. 27 overall in reviews compiled by Stadium Journey. Read more about “The Light” HERE.
Representatives from the ticket office will be on hand to help fans select their seats and take tours of the ballpark throughout the afternoon. If you would like to speak with a ticket sales staff member about available ticket options before the event, call 305-284-2263 during standard business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) this week.
