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On Deck Kick-Off Event

Jan. 18, 2025

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Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025

Doors Open at 5 p.m.; Dinner at 6 p.m.

Join us for an incredible night of baseball memories and celebrations!

Cougar Baseball legend and former MLB Rookie Pitcher of the Year Tim Belcher invites you to kick off the On Deck Campaign for Cougar Baseball.

Tim Belcher
Tim Belcher
Hamilton, Tom
Tom Hamilton
Mark The Shark Howell
Mark "The Shark" Howell

The evening will include dinner, special guests Tom Hamilton and Mark "The Shark" Howell, a silent auction, and the priceless opportunity to reconnect with former teammates, alumni, coaches, and more!

Tickets $200 each or $1,600 for table of 8

Dinner

Dining Experience

The On Deck kick-off event promises an incredible menu designed to delight every palate, featuring an array of innovative and beautifully presented dishes. Each culinary creation will reflect the event’s spirit of generosity and celebration.

Amish Experience

Silent & Live Auctions

A silent auction will take place throughout the evening which will include experiences, Cougar Baseball memorabilia, signed items, and more. A live auction will feature exciting opportunities such as a 2025 Cleveland Guardians In-Booth Experience with Tom Hamilton and more!

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Program featuring Tim Belcher and Tom Hamilton

The evening's program will include stories of the impact MVNU Baseball has made in the lives of players, the professional baseball career of Tim Belcher, and panel discussion including Tom Hamilton.

LIVE AUCTION ITEMS with Josh Roberts

  • 2025 Cleveland Guardians In-Booth Experience with Tom Hamilton
  • Autographed Tim Belcher MLB jersey
  • Columbus Blue Jackets tickets and experience with Tim Belcher

SILENT AUCTION ITEMS

  • Authenticated autographed 8" x 10" Ted Williams and Carl Yastzemski
  • Authenticated autographed 8" x 10" Tony Perez
  • Amish Country Experience/hotel/meals, etc.
  • Various previous MVNU Cougar baseball jerseys
  • MVNU Gift Baskets
  • Columbus Blue Jackets Tickets
  • Items from Puerto Rican Baseball Hall of Famers

Why is this event important to the future of MVNU Baseball?

The project to renovate the field into a stadium and add a clubhouse is more than just the physical facilities we can create. It's about excellence. It sends a message of importance. Most of all, it's about impact. It will provide the opportunity to have an impact on future players and draw them into an environment where they can grow on and off the field. The ripple effect will be huge with impact on players, the campus community, careers, and families. All money raised over the cost of the project will help create a baseball-specific endowment to provide annual revenue that is in addition to the team's budget.

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Renovated Clubhouse

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New Entry

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New Turf

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New Press Box, Ticket Windows & Concessions Stand

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Additional Viewing Area

Lights bleachers

Stadium Lights & New Bleachers

MORE INFO

Mike Cheek

mike.cheek@mvnu.edu
740-397-9000 ext. 4312

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