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FRONT 2002 2003 REDS REDS REDS IN MINOR MEDIA CINCINNATI REDS MEDIA GUIDE MEDIA MEDIA The Reds issue more than 200 season credentials to members of the media who cover the team on a regular basis. Traveling entities include the Cincinnati Enquirer, Dayton Daily News and MLB.com. Reds on Radio rightsholder 700 WLW AM broadcasts 20 games in spring training and all 162 games during the regular season. Television rightsholder FOX Sports Ohio airs 3 spring training games and 145 regular season games. 485 MEDIA Media Relations Department Rob Butcher - Director of Media Relations Rob Butcher was named to his position on January 6, 1997. He is in his 21st season in professional baseball, his 13th with the Reds. In December 2006, Butcher received Major League Baseball’s Robert O. Fishel Award for public relations excellence. In 1988 he began his front office career as an intern with the Class AAA Columbus Clippers and worked there 5 seasons before he was named assistant director of media relations for the New York Yankees in March 1993. In June 1993, he was promoted to New York’s director of media relations and held that position for 3 seasons until December 21, 1995. On behalf of Major League Baseball, Butcher has worked 11 All-Star Games (1994, 1995, 1999, 2001-08) and 11 World Series (1995, 1997, 2000-08). In March 2006 and March 2009 he served as MLB’s press liaison for Team USA during the first 2 World Baseball Classics. Butcher graduated in 1981 from Wilmington (OH) High School and in 1985 from the University of Dayton with a degree in broadcasting and journalism. In August 1989, he received his master’s degree in sport management from The Ohio State University. In September 2001, Rob was inducted into the Clinton County (OH) Sports Hall of Fame. He and his wife, Dana, live in Park Hills, Kentucky. larry herms - Assistant Director of Media Relations Larry Herms is in his 12th season with the Reds, his fourth as assistant director of media relations. He joined the Reds as a media relations intern in January 1998 and was named media relations assistant in November of that year. On behalf of Major League Baseball, Herms has worked 3 National League Championship Series (2006-08). He began his baseball career in 1997 as an intern in the front office of the Class AAA American Association. A Queen City native, he graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in communications from the University of Cincinnati in 1998. Herms is engaged to Maggie Peter and resides in Mt. Adams. jamie ramsey - Assistant Director of Media Relations Jamie Ramsey is in his 12th season in the Reds organization, his ninth season in the media relations department. He was named to his current position in 2006. Prior to that, he served as media relations assistant and as an intern in that department. Ramsey joined the organization in 1997 as a member of the Reds’ grounds crew at Cinergy Field and worked in that capacity until his promotion to the front office in 2000. A 1999 graduate of Miami University, Jamie is an avid fan of bowling and yoga and resides in Cincinnati. Contact Information You can contact the Cincinnati Reds media relations office at (513) 765-7800. During games, you can reach the media relations staff in the press box at (513) 765-7350 or (513) 765-7450. Media Credentials Cincinnati Reds media credentials will be issued only to reporters or photographers for accredited media. Reds season credentials only will be issued to those media outlets that cover the Reds on a daily basis. Credentials requests can be made online at https://credentials.mlb.com. Please allow 24-hour notice for all daily credential requests. Under no circumstances are media credentials to be transfered from person to person. Violation of this policy will result in notification of the Major League office of the violation, dismissal of the media member from Great American Ball Park and confiscation of the violator’s media credential for the remainder of the season. Media Credential Pickup Members of the media can pick up approved daily credentials inside Gate 3 at Great American Ball Park’s Pete Rose Way entrance, located adjacent to U.S. Bank Arena on the east side of the facility. 486 CINCINNATI REDS MEDIA GUIDE Press Box FRONT The writing and broadcast press box is located on Level 3 of Great American Ball Park. The press box is open 3 hours and 30 minutes prior to gametime. The press dining room, located on the press box level, is open 2 hours prior to game time. A delicious buffet dinner is available to credentialed media members at a cost of $7. Clubhouse Access Only media with approved credentials have access to the clubhouses. The clubhouses are open 3 hours and 30 minutes prior to the start of each game and close 1 hour prior to the start of each game. Following the game, the clubhouses will open no later than 10 minutes after the final out. The home and visiting team clubhouses are located on Field Level. The Reds’ dugout is located on the first base side, the visitors’ dugout on the third base side. Until batting practice is over, media can access the field through the tunnels adjacent to each clubhouse. After batting practice is over, access to and from the field may be made only through the tunnel on the outfield side of the third base dugout. Members of the media are not permitted in the training room, players’ lounge or equipment areas. A photographer dark room for media outlets affiliated with The Associated Press is available in the Field Level tunnel, across from the interview room. Contact Al Behrman at (513) 241-2386. 2002 Dark Rooms Media Parking Media Interviews 2003 The media relations department does not have individual gameday parking passes. For information on monthly parking, contact Central Parking at (513) 946-8100. Reds uniformed personnel will be available for interviews prior to on-field stretching and following batting practice. Interview requests during batting practice must be scheduled through the Reds media relations department. Media outlets needing use of Reds’ current photographs may contact the Reds creative services department at (513) 765-7029 or jrollins@reds.com. At this time, the Reds no longer grant permission for historical images prior to the 2000 season. Accredited media members may use Reds photographs for non-endorsement projects only. All photographs and/or materials loaned by the Cincinnati Reds must be returned in good condition within 30 days. Media outlets not returning photographs and/or materials within 30 days will be subject to a $50 fee per item and will be subject to a $250 fee per item for any photographs and/or materials damaged or lost. Positions for photographers are located on the home plate and outfield sides of each dugout, a position shared with television cameras. With the exception of game broadcast cameras, still photographers have priority over local videographers. Still photographers for The Associated Press, The Cincinnati Enquirer, Dayton Daily News, The Columbus Dispatch and Major League Baseball Photos have priority. Television stations are prohibited from using a “roving” camera inside Great American Ball Park without the permission of the media relations department. At no time are camera crews allowed into the seating areas of Great American Ball Park. Interviews in a roving situation must be conducted on the right-field porch area. 8:05 3:10 4:10 5:30 5:45 5:50 6:40 7:30 7:10 2:15 3:15 4:35 4:50 4:55 5:45 6:35 6:10 1:15 2:15 3:35 3:50 3:55 4:45 5:35 3:55 - - - 1:25 1:40 2:30 3:25 2:10 - - - - 11:55 12:45 - 1:15 - - - - 11:00 11:50 - CINCINNATI REDS 1:05 12:35 - - - - 10:50 10:20 11:40 11:10 - - MEDIA GUIDE MEDIA MEDIA Gametime Visitors Early Work Reds Early Work Reds Pitchers Hit Reds Infield Reds BP Visitors BP Visitors Infield MINOR 2009 Batting Practice Schedule REDS IN Roving Cameras REDS Still Camera Positions REDS Use of Photography 487 MEDIA Reds on the Airwaves Radio In 2009, for the third straight season Hall of Famer Marty Brennaman will be joined in the Reds on Radio network booth by Thom Brennaman or Jeff Brantley. The Reds on Radio network is one of the largest in professional sports, with 59 affiliates in 7 states. The 50,000-watt flagship station is 700 WLW (AM 700) in Cincinnati. Twenty spring training games and all 162 regular-season games are broadcast on 700 WLW Radio. Television FOX Sports Ohio holds the exclusive local cable and telecast rights for Cincinnati Reds baseball. FOX Sports Ohio will cablecast 145 games in 2009. George Grande and Chris Welsh, the longest-running TV duo in club history, will team up for their 17th season together for play-by-play and color analysis. Thom Brennaman and Jeff Brantley also will spend time in the Reds TV booth. Reds Broadcasters Marty Brennaman Reds radio announcer Marty Brennaman received the Ford C. Frick Award on July 23, 2000, in ceremonies at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. The award is presented each year by the Hall of Fame to a broadcaster “for major contributions to the game of baseball.” Brennaman, Red Barber (WSAI, 1934-38) and Russ Hodges (WFBE, 1932) are the only Reds announcers ever to receive the Hall of Fame’s prestigious broadcasting award. On May 2, 2005 he was inducted into the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame in Salisbury, NC. On November 5, 2005 he was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in Chicago. In 1999 he was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. In 2009 he was selected by the American Sportscasters Association as one of the Top 50 broadcasters of all time. The 2009 season will be Brennaman’s 45th as a broadcaster, his 36th in Cincinnati. He joined the Reds radio team in 1974 and for 31 seasons (1974-2004) shared the 700 WLW Radio booth with Reds Hall of Fame pitcher Joe Nuxhall. Brennaman has been named Ohio Sportscaster of the Year 13 times, most recently in 2006. He won the Virginia Sportscaster of the Year Award 4 times while broadcasting basketball games for the American Basketball Association’s Virginia Squires, baseball games for the New York Mets’ Class AAA affiliate in Norfolk and football games for both Virginia Tech and William & Mary. He also has broadcast games during the NCAA’s men’s basketball tournament, including 15 regional tournaments and 11 Final Fours. Brennaman will broadcast about 45 games on radio with his son, Thom. Marty also has 2 daughters, Dawn and Ashley, and 4 grandchildren, Dylan & Cal Venerus and Ella Mae & Luke Brennaman. Thom Brennaman Thom Brennaman is in his third season as a member of the Reds Radio and Reds TV broadcast teams. On 10/4/06 he signed a 4-year contract through the 2010 season. The Cincinnati native will work alongside his father, Hall of Famer Marty Brennaman, for selected radio broadcasts on 700 WLW and also will sit in the booth for Reds TV broadcasts on FOX Sports Ohio. Thom will broadcast approximately 90 games for the Reds while continuing to serve as one of Major League Baseball’s lead announcers on the Saturday Game of the Week and post-season telecasts for national television rightsholder FOX. Before joining the Reds he worked for 9 seasons on Arizona Diamondbacks radio and TV broadcasts. Brennaman joined the D’Backs after 6 seasons with the Chicago Cubs working for both WGN radio and TV. He was hired by the Cubs after 2 years in Cincinnati broadcasting Reds TV games alongside Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench. The Brennamans worked together during a Baseball Network televised game in the 1990s. One of the country’s most versatile talents, Thom is part of the NFL and college football broadcast teams for FOX, and in each of the last 3 years he was the lead announcer for the worldwide telecasts of the college football BCS championship games. He was the play-by-play voice for that network for 6 Cotton Bowl telecasts from 2001-06 and also has handled University of Cincinnati men’s basketball local broadcast duties. Brennaman is a graduate of Anderson High School and Ohio University. Thom, his wife Polly and their famly live in Cincinnati. 488 CINCINNATI REDS MEDIA GUIDE Brennaman Marty: 1974-2009 (Cin) Thom: 1989-2009 (Cin, ChiN, Ari) Buck Jack: 1954-2001 (StL) Joe: 1991-2007 (StL) Caray Hartman Harry: 1945-1997 (StLC, StLB, Oak, ChiA, ChiN) Skip: 1965, 1976-2008 (Mil Braves, Atl) Chip: 1991-2009 (Atl, Sea, ChiN) May 13, 1991 – All 3 generations Chad: 1994-95 (Min) Sid: 1978-79 (Min) List courtesy National Baseball Hall of Fame FRONT Baseball’s Father/Son Broadcast Teams Kalas Harry: 1965-2009 (Hou, Phi) Todd: 1992-93, 1994-96, 1998-2009 (NYM, Phi, TB) Jeff Brantley 2002 Jeff Brantley is in his third season as a member of the Reds Radio and Reds TV broadcast teams. On 10/31/06 he signed a 4-year contract through 2010. After he retired as a player following the 2001 season, Brantley joined ESPN as an in-game analyst and also as a studio analyst on the network’s popular Baseball Tonight show. In March 2006, he broadcast several telecasts of the inaugural World Baseball Classic. Brantley spent 14 seasons in the Major Leagues and enjoyed some of his best years while pitching for the Reds from 1994-1997, when he posted a 2.64 ERA and 88 saves. He still ranks tied for fourth on the club’s all-time saves list. In 1996 he earned the Rolaids Relief Man Award after leading the National League with 44 saves. His 44 saves that season remains the Reds’ single-season record. Brantley also pitched for the Giants, Cardinals, Phillies and Rangers. He was an NL All-Star for San Francisco in 1990 and finished his career with 172 saves and a 3.39 ERA in 615 games. Brantley is a graduate of Mississippi State University, where he led the Bulldogs to a third-place finish at the College World Series. He was a 4-year letterwinner for MSU and was named first-team All-American in 1985. Brantley has been actively involved in several youth baseball groups like Garth Brooks’ “Teammates for Kids” and an inner-city baseball program in Jackson, Mississippi. Jeff and wife Ashley have 2 children, Elizabeth and Mason. He has two other children, Emily and Murphy. 2003 REDS George Grande REDS REDS IN George Grande, a 41-year veteran of the broadcasting business, has been the play-by-play voice on Reds TV since 1993. He and partner Chris Welsh are working together for the 17th consecutive season. They are the longest-running TV duo in Reds history. A native of New Haven, CT, George has covered Major League Baseball since 1965. Since 1980 he has hosted the National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee ceremonies in Cooperstown. George also anchored the first-ever ESPN SportsCenter telecast on September 7, 1979 and spent 10 seasons with the all-sports network anchoring that award-winning show and covering the World Series, NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals, Super Bowl, NCAA basketball tournament, College World Series and major college football games. From 1989-90 he broadcast Yankees games on WPIX, and from 1991-92 he broadcast Cardinals baseball games before he joined the Reds TV team in 1993. In 1967 George began his broadcasting career as the sports director and news director of the University of Southern California radio station, KUSC-FM, followed by radio stints at KNX in Los Angeles; WERI in Westerly, RI; and WNHC in New Haven, CT. He completed his radio broadcast career by handling the Boston Red Sox’ pre-game and post-game shows on WMEX. Grande also anchored local TV sports telecasts at WTNH in New Haven, CT and at WCBS in New York. He started broadcasting baseball games in 1971 for the West Haven (CT) Yankees in the Eastern League. George graduated in 1969 from the University of Southern California, where he played baseball for 4 seasons and was a member of the 1968 College World Series championship team. While at USC he played with 14 future Major Leaguers, including Hall of Famer Tom Seaver and slugger Dave Kingman. Grande is on the board of directors for USA Baseball. Chris Welsh MEDIA GUIDE MEDIA MEDIA CINCINNATI REDS MINOR Chris Welsh enters his 17th season as Reds TV analyst following a 5-year Major League career with the Padres, Expos, Rangers and Reds. Chris went 21-31 with a 4.45 ERA, 8 complete games and 3 shutouts in 122 career appearances, including 75 starts. He and partner George Grande are working together for the 17th consecutive season. They are the longest-running TV duo in Reds history. He is a graduate of Cincinnati’s St. Xavier High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida, where his baseball coach was Hall of Famer Robin Roberts. In addition to his television work, Chris is a partner in Champions Sports Academy, which builds and operates numerous sports training facilities throughout the country. He also teaches pitching in the offseason, is the featured speaker at several national baseball forums and publishes articles on baseball. 489 MEDIA Jeff Piecoro Jeff Piecoro enters his 11th season as a host of FOX Sports Ohio’s Emmy Award-winning pre-game show, Reds Live. He also has hosted the Reds Live post-game wrap. He has been with Fox Sports Net for 12 years. Piecoro, who played football at the University of Kentucky from 1980-84, serves as the color analyst for Wildcats football games. He also the television play-by-play announcer for the University of Cincinnati men’s basketball team. Jim Day Jim Day is in his eighth season as a host of FOX Sports Ohio’s Emmy Award-winning pre-game show, Reds Live, and in his sixth season behind the mic of the Reds Live post-game wrap. He is an Emmy Award-winning reporter with 20 years’ experience in sports broadcasting. After graduating from Otterbein College, Day worked at WSYX-TV as an anchor/reporter in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio. Following a 3-year stay at WFTS-TV in Tampa, Day returned to his roots to work for Fox Sports Net Ohio. He is also a host of Blue Jackets Live, the pregame and post-game shows for the National Hockey League’s Columbus Blue Jackets. Jim has covered every major sport for FOX Sports Ohio. Brian Hunterman Brian Hunterman is the director of Reds baseball on television rightsholder FOX Sports Ohio, where he has produced and directed live events and other sports programming since 1999. He has worked on Reds and Columbus Blue Jackets pre-game shows, Reds Classic Rewind, Xavier, UC and MAC basketball and the high school football game of the week. In 2008 Hunterman won an Ohio Valley Regional Emmy Award for his coverage of the Blue Jackets. The Seymour, Indiana, native and Indiana University graduate also worked for the Richmond Braves, Reds, WLWT-TV 5 and other networks covering college and professional sports. Hunterman and his wife, Paula, live in Delhi. They have 3 children, Sarah, Emily and Ben. Christian Roberts Christian Roberts is the producer of Reds baseball on television rightsholder FOX Sports Ohio. He joined the Reds TV broadcast team in 2006 as a director and also produced the Emmy Award-winning Reds Live pre-game show. In the off-season, he directs for the Columbus Blue Jackets NHL team. Roberts came to Cincinnati from New York, where he covered the Yankees on the YES Network’s production team from its debut in 2001 through the 2005 season. From 1997-2006 he also was a member of the World Series and All-Star Game production crews for Major League Baseball International, which broadcasts those jewel events around the world and on the Armed Forces Network. Roberts is from Hampton, New Hampshire and lives in the Hyde Park area of Cincinnati. Roy Alfers In his second stint working for Reds TV, Roy Alfers is in his second full season directing the FOX Sports Ohio broadcasts. He directed the club’s brodcasts from 1982-90, including the historic game in which Pete Rose broke Ty Cobbs all-time hit record. Alfers spent 14 seasons directing Atlanta Braves telecasts for TBS and Fox South, where he won 6 Emmy Awards for his work on MLB and NBA games. He has been a producer/director for Xavier basketball for 7 seasons on FOX Sports Ohio and also worked SEC and ACC basketball and football broadcasts for Raycom Sports. For the last 4 seasons Alfers produced and directed pre-season football games for the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts, and for the last 10 years he has worked Ohio State University basketball telecasts. Dave Armbruster Dave Armbruster enters his 24th season as producer/engineer for the Reds on Radio. For 15 years he was the network coordinator responsible for the affiliates on the Reds Radio Network, which included outlets in 7 states and broadcasts that could be heard in 50 states on flagship station 700 WLW. A Cincinnati native, Armbruster has been with 700 WLW for 28 years. He also oversees the Bengals Radio Network, as well as the radio broadcasts for the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and Xavier University Musketeers. 490 CINCINNATI REDS MEDIA GUIDE 2009 Reds On Radio Affiliates OHIO (18) ILLINOIS (1) WATH-AM WILE-AM WTIG-AM WKKI-FM WBEX-AM WLW-AM WYTS-AM WONE-AM WBVI-FM WIRO-AM WIMA-AM WLGN-AM WMOA-AM WMPO-AM WNXT-AM WIZE-AM WCHO-AM WHIZ-AM 970 1270 990 94.3 1490 700 1230 980 96.7 1230 1150 1510 1490 1390 1260 1340 1250 1240 WVMC-AM 1360 Market Station Freq. WWKU-AM WAIN-AM WCYN-AM WEKB-AM WKYW-AM WUGO-FM WVLK-FM WVLK-AM WFTG-AM WQKC-AM WWXL-AM WMDJ-FM WFTM-AM WKYH-AM WLSI-AM WPKE-AM WVLK-FM WSFC-AM WTCW-AM 1450 1270 1400 1460 1490 102.3 101.5 590 1400 1450 1450 100.1 1240 600 900 1240 101.5 1240 920 KENTUCKY (19) Bwlng Green Columbia Cynthiana Elkorn City Frankfort Grayson Lexington London Louisville Manchester Martin Maysville Paintsville Pikeville Richmond Somerset Whitesburg Market INDIANA (10) Batesville Franklin Indianapolis Madison Muncie Portland Princeton Richmond Sullivan VIRGINIA (1) Gate City Station Freq. WRBI-FM WFDM-FM WXLW-AM WXGO-AM WXFN-AM WPGW-AM WPGW-FM WSJD-FM WKBV-AM WNDI-FM 103.9 95.9 950 1270 1340 1440 100.9 100.5 1490 95.3 WGAT-AM 1050 WEST VIRGINIA (7) Charleston Huntington Logan Milton Parkersburg Ravenswood Williamson TENNESSEE (3) Jhnson City/ WPWT-AM 870 Kngsprt/Brstl WPWT-FM 100.7 Bristol WGFX-FM 104.5 WCHS-AM WVHU-AM WVOW-FM WZZW-AM WHNK-AM WMOV-AM WBTH-AM 580 800 101.9 1600 1450 1360 1400 2003 Mt. Carmel Freq. 2002 Athens Cambridge Canton Celina Chillicothe Cincinnati Columbus Dayton Findlay Ironton Lima Logan Marietta Middleport Portsmouth Springfield Wash. CH Zanesville Station FRONT Market Reds Broadcasters on Radio/Television TV - - - - Cable - - - - Announcers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - W8XCT WLWT - 5 WLWT - 5 WLWT - 5 WLWT - 5 WLWT - 5 WLWT - 5 WLWT - 5 WCPO - 9 WLWT - 5 WLWT - 5 WLWT - 5 WLWT - 5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Red Thornburgh Waite Hoyt Waite Hoyt Waite Hoyt Waite Hoyt Waite Hoyt Waite Hoyt Waite Hoyt Waite Hoyt George Bryson, Mark Scott George Bryson George Bryson, Frank McCormick George Bryson, Frank McCormick REDS REDS IN MEDIA MEDIA MEDIA GUIDE MINOR CINCINNATI REDS REDS Year Radio Announcers 1924 WMH Gene Mittendorf 1929 WLW Bob Burdette 1931 WFBE Harry Hartman, Sidney Ten-Eyck 1932 WFBE Russ Hodges, Harry Hartman, Sidney Ten-Eyck 1933 WFBE, WSAI Harry Hartman, Sidney Ten-Eyck, “Oatmeal” Brown 1934WFBE, WKRC,Red Barber WSAI 1935WFBE, WKRC,Red Barber WSAI 1936 WCPO, WSAI Red Barber 1937 WCPO, WSAI Red Barber, Dick Bray 1938 WCPO, WSAI Red Barber, Dick Bray 1939 WCPO, WSAI Roger Baker, Dick Bray 1940 WCPO, WSAI Roger Baker, Dick Bray 1941 WCPO, WSAI Roger Baker, Dick Bray 1942 WKRC, WSAI, Waite Hoyt, Dick Nesbitt, WCPO Dick Bray 1943 WKRC, WSAI Waite Hoyt, Lee Allen, Dick Bray 1944 WKRC, WSAI Waite Hoyt, Lee Allen 1945 WCPO Waite Hoyt 1946 WCPO Waite Hoyt 1947 WCPO Waite Hoyt 1948 WCPO Waite Hoyt 1949 WCPO Waite Hoyt 1950 WCPO Waite Hoyt 1951 WCPO Waite Hoyt 1952 WCPO Waite Hoyt 1953 WCPO Waite Hoyt 1954 WCPO Waite Hoyt 1955 WSAI Waite Hoyt, Jack Moran 1956 WSAI Waite Hoyt, Jack Moran 1957 WKRC Waite Hoyt, Jack Moran 1958 WKRC Waite Hoyt, Jack Moran 1959 WKRC Waite Hoyt, Jack Moran 491 MEDIA Year Radio Announcers TV Cable Announcers 1960 WKRC Waite Hoyt, Jack Moran WLWT - 5 - George Bryson, Frank McCormick 1961 WKRC Waite Hoyt, Jack Moran WLWT - 5 - Ed Kennedy, Frank McCormick 1962 WKRC Waite Hoyt, Gene Kelly WLWT - 5 - Ed Kennedy, Frank McCormick 1963 WKRC Waite Hoyt, Gene Kelly WLWT - 5 - Ed Kennedy, Frank McCormick 1964 WCKY Waite Hoyt, Claude Sullivan WLWT - 5 - Ed Kennedy, Frank McCormick 1965 WCKY Waite Hoyt, Claude Sullivan WLWT - 5 - Ed Kennedy, Frank McCormick 1966 WCKY Claude Sullivan, Jim McIntyre WLWT - 5 - Ed Kennedy, Frank McCormick 1967 WCKY Claude Sullivan, Jim McIntyre, WLWT - 5 - Ed Kennedy, Frank McCormick Joe Nuxhall 1968 WCKY Jim McIntyre, Joe Nuxhall WLWT - 5 - Ed Kennedy, Frank McCormick 1969 700-WLW Jim McIntyre, Joe Nuxhall WLWT - 5 - Ed Kennedy, Pee Wee Reese 1970 700-WLW Jim McIntyre, Joe Nuxhall WLWT - 5 - Ed Kennedy, Pee Wee Reese 1971 700-WLW Al Michaels, Joe Nuxhall WLWT - 5 - Tom Hedrick, Bob Waller 1972 700-WLW Al Michaels, Joe Nuxhall WLWT - 5 - Tom Hedrick, Waite Hoyt 1973 700-WLW Al Michaels, Joe Nuxhall WLWT - 5 - Charlie Jones, Wes Parker 1974 700-WLW Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall WLWT - 5 - Charlie Jones, Woody Woodward 1975 700-WLW Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall WLWT - 5 - Ken Coleman, Woody Woodward 1976 700-WLW Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall WLWT - 5 - Ken Coleman, Bill Brown 1977 700-WLW Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall WLWT - 5 - Ken Coleman, Bill Brown 1978 700-WLW Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall WLWT - 5 - Ken Coleman, Bill Brown 1979 700-WLW Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall WLWT - 5 - Ken Coleman, Ray Lane, Bill Brown 1980 700-WLW Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall, WLWT - 5 - Bill Brown, Ray Lane Dick Carlson 1981 700-WLW Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall WLWT - 5 - Bill Brown, Ray Lane, Dick Carlson 1982 700-WLW Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall WLWT - 5 - Bill Brown, Ray Lane, Dick Carlson 1983 700-WLW Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall WLWT - 5 - Ray Lane, Ken Wilson, Dick Carlson 1984 700-WLW Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall WLWT - 5 - Ray Lane, Ken Wilson 1985 700-WLW Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall WLWT - 5 - Ken Wilson, Joe Morgan 1986 700-WLW Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall WLWT - 5 - Steve Physioc, Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall 1987 700-WLW Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall WLWT - 5 - Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall, Johnny Bench 1988 700-WLW Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall WLWT - 5 - Johnny Bench, Jay Randolph 1989 700-WLW Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall WLWT - 5 - Johnny Bench, Thom Brennaman 1990 700-WLW Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall WLWT - 5 - Steve LaMar, Johnny Bench, Gordy Coleman, Tom Hume 1991 700-WLW Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall WLWT - 5 SC Ohio Steve LaMar, Marty Brennaman, Gordy Coleman 1992 700-WLW Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall WLWT - 5 SC Ohio Steve LaMar, Marty Brennaman, Gordy Coleman 1993 700-WLW Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall WLWT - 5 SC Ohio George Grande, MBrennaman, Gordy Coleman, Chris Welsh 1994 700-WLW Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall WLWT - 5 SC Ohio George Grande, MBrennaman, Gordy Coleman, Chris Welsh 1995 700-WLW Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall WLWT - 5 SC Ohio George Grande, MBrennaman, Chris Welsh 1996 700-WLW Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall WSTR - 64 SC Ohio George Grande, MBrennaman, Chris Welsh 1997 700-WLW Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall WSTR - 64 SC Ohio George Grande, MBrennaman, Chris Welsh 1998 700-WLW Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall WKRC-12, Fox Ohio George Grande, MBrennaman, WSTR-64 Chris Welsh 1999 700-WLW Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall None Fox Ohio George Grande, Chris Welsh 2000 700-WLW Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall None Fox Net George Grande, Chris Welsh 2001 700-WLW Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall None Fox Net George Grande, Chris Welsh 2002 700-WLW Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall None Fox Net George Grande, Chris Welsh 2003 700-WLW Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall None Fox Net George Grande, Chris Welsh 2004 700-WLW Marty Brennaman, Joe Nuxhall, None Fox Net George Grande, Chris Welsh Steve Stewart 2005 700-WLW Marty Brennaman, Steve Stewart, None FSN Ohio George Grande, Chris Welsh Joe Nuxhall 2006 700-WLW Marty Brennaman, Steve Stewart, None FSN Ohio George Grande, Chris Welsh Joe Nuxhall 2007 700-WLW Marty Brennaman, Thom Brennaman, None FSN Ohio George Grande, Chris Welsh, Jeff Brantley, Joe Nuxhall, Thom Brennaman, Jeff Brantley, Steve Stewart Steve Stewart 2008 700-WLW Marty Brennaman, Thom Brennaman, None FSN Ohio George Grande, Chris Welsh, Jeff Brantley Thom Brennaman, Jeff Brantley 2009 700-WLW Marty Brennaman, Thom Brennaman, None FOX SportsGeorge Grande, Chris Welsh, Jeff Brantley, Jim Kelch Ohio Thom Brennaman, Jeff Brantley 492 CINCINNATI REDS MEDIA GUIDE * Hall of Fame’s Ford C. 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Jon Kerber, (718) 565-4330 Philadelphia Greg Casterioto, Kevin Gregg (215) 463-6000 Pittsburgh Jim Trdinich, Dan Hart, (412) 325-4728 Tampa Bay Rick Vaughn, Chris Costello, Carmen Molina, Dave Haller, (727) 825-3149 San Diego Warren Miller, Leah Tobin, Bret Picciolo, Ben Coughlan, (619) 795-5265 Texas John Blake, Rich Rice, Court Berry-Tripp, Brian SanFilippo, Deanna Damon, (817) 436-5902 San Francisco Jim Moorehead, Maria Jacinto, Matt Chisholm, Erwin Higueros, (415) 972-2448 Toronto Jay Stenhouse, Mal Romanin, Erik Grosman, Nadia Flaim, Sue Mallabon, (416) 341-1303 Washington John Dever, Mike Gazda, Bill Gluvna (202) 640-7000 CINCINNATI REDS MEDIA GUIDE MEDIA MEDIA St. Louis Brian Bartow, Melody Yount, Jim Anderson, Jared Odom, (314) 345-9600 MINOR Seattle Tim Hevly, Jeff Evans, Kelly Munro, Fernando Alcala, (206) 346-4000 REDS IN Oakland Bob Rose, Mike Selleck, Debbie Gallas, Kristy Fick, (510) 563-2207 Cincinnati Rob Butcher, Larry Herms, Jamie Ramsey (513) 765-7800 REDS Minnesota Mike Herman, Molly Gallatin, Dustin Morse, Mitch Hestad, (612) 375-7470 Chicago Peter Chase, Jason Carr, Dani Holmes, Dusty Harrington, (773) 404-4191 REDS Kansas City Mike Swanson, David Holtzman, Colby Curry, Dina Wathan, (816) 504-4368 Atlanta Brad Hainje, Beth Marshall, Adam Liberman, Adrienne Midgley, (404) 614-1301 2003 Cleveland Bart Swain, Susie Giuliano, Jeff Sibel (216) 420-4380 Arizona Mike McNally, Aaron Staenberg, Lynita Johnson, (602) 462-6519 2002 Boston Pam Ganley, Henry Mahegan, John Shestakofsky, Amy DeCiccio, Michael Ivins, (617) 226-6613 FRONT Media Relations Directory 497 MEDIA National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum 25 Main St., Cooperstown, New York 13326 baseballhalloffame.org Phone: (607) 547-0215 Fax: (607) 547-2044 E-mail: info@baseballhalloffame.org DIRECTORY Jane Forbes Clark (Chairman), Joe Morgan (Vice Chairman), Jeff Idelson (President), Bill Haase (Senior Vice President), Sean Gahagan (Vice President, Retail Marketing & Licensing), Ted Spencer (Vice 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HALL OF FAME WEEKEND 2009 Induction Ceremony: Sunday, July 26, 1:30 p.m. ET, Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown Class of ‘09: 2B Joe Gordon, OF Ricky Henderson, OF Jim Rice REDS IN COOPERSTOWN Thirty-nine former players, managers and executives in the Hall of Fame spent some or part of their professional careers with the Cincinnati Reds. Ten of those 39 spent a majority of their careers in a Reds uniform, including Johnny Bench, Warren Giles, Ernie Lombardi, Bill McKechnie, Bid McPhee, Joe Morgan, Tony Pèrez, Frank Robinson, Eppa Rixey and Edd Roush. Visit the Hall of Fame at www.baseballhall.org. RESEARCH ASSISTANCE The Hall of Fame is pleased to provide assistance in baseball research and members of the media. Contact the Public Relations department at (607) 547-0215 or the Library Reference desk at (607) 547-0330. Major League Baseball Rules of Interest Calculating the “Magic Number”: Determine the number of games to be played by the team in the lead. Add one to that number. Subtract from that figure the number of games ahead in the loss column from the closest opponent. Determining Earned Run Average: Multiply earned runs by nine, then divide total by innings pitched. Determining Batting Average: Divide total hits by total at-bats. Determine Slugging Percentage: Divide the total bases of all safe hits by the total number of at-bats. Determining On-Base Percentage: Divide hits + walks + hit-by-pitch, by at-bats + walks + hit-by-pitch + sacrifice flies. Determining Fielding Percentage: Divide the total number of putouts and assists by the total of putouts, assists and errors. The Winning Pitcher: The starting pitcher will be credited with the win only if the pitcher has pitched at least five complete innings and his team not only is in the lead when he is replaced, but remains in the lead the remainder of the game. EXCEPTION: The “must-pitch-five-complete-innings” rule in respect to the starting pitcher shall be in effect for all games of six or more innings. In a five-inning game, credit the starting pitcher with a game won only if he has pitched at least four complete innings and his team not only is in the lead when he is replaced, but remains in the lead the remainder of the game. When the starting pitcher does not meet the preceding criteria and more than one relief pitcher is used, the victory shall be awarded on the following basis: (1) When, during the tenure of the starting pitcher, the winning team assumes the lead and maintains it to the finish of the game, credit the victory to the relief pitcher judged by the official scorer to have been the most effective. (2) Whenever the score is tied, the game becomes a new contest insofar as the winning and losing pitcher is concerned. (3) Once the opposing team assumes the lead, all pitchers who have pitched up to that point are excluded from being credited with the victory except the current pitcher. (4) The winning relief pitcher shall be the one who is the pitcher of record when his team assumes the lead and maintains it to the finish of the game. EXCEPTION: Do not credit a victory to a relief pitcher who is ineffective in a brief appearance, when a succeeding relief pitcher pitches effectively in helping his team maintain the lead. In such cases, credit the succeeding relief pitcher with the victory. 498 CINCINNATI REDS MEDIA GUIDE FRONT Earning a Save: Credit a pitcher with a save when he meets all of the following conditions; (1) He is the pitcher that finished the game won by his team. (2) He is not the winning pitcher. (3) He qualifies under one of the following conditions: a. He enters the game with a lead of no more than three runs and pitches for at least one inning, or b. He enters the game, regardless of the count, with the potential tying run either on base, at bat, or on deck (that is, the potential tying run either already on base or is one of the first two batters he faces), or c. He pitches effectively for at least three innings. Consecutive Game Hitting Streak: A consecutive game hitting streak shall not be terminated if the player’s plate appearance(s) results in a base on balls, hit batter, defensive interference or sac bunt. The streak shall terminate if the player has a sac fly and no hit. Hitting streaks do not carry over from season to season. Consecutive Game Playing Streak: A consecutive game playing streak shall be extended if the player plays one-half inning on defense or if he completes a time at bat by reaching base or being put out. A pinchrunning appearance shall not extend the streak. If a player is ejected from the game by an umpire before he can comply with the requirement of this rule, the streak shall continue. Major League Year: 172 days of service time constitutes a full year in the Major Leagues. 2003 National League Curfew: There is no curfew in the National League. The game is in the hands of the umpires once it has started. 2002 Rain Delays: Pursuant to Rule 3.10(a), the manager of the home team shall be the sole judge as to whether a game shall be started because of unsuitable weather conditions or the unfit condition of the playing field, except for the second game of a doubleheader. Pursuant to Rule 3.10(c), the umpire in chief shall be the sole judge as to whether and when a game shall be suspended and as to whether and when play will be resumed. An umpire shall not call a game until at least 30 minutes after he has suspended play. He may continue the suspension as long as he believes there is any chance to resume play. Rookie Status at the Major League Level: To be considered a rookie, a player must not have more than 130 at-bats, or 50 innings-pitched in the Major Leagues during a previous season or seasons, nor more than 45 days on a Major League roster during the Major League 25-player limit (excluding time in the military). 245 Park Ave., New York, NY 10167 (212) 931-7800 . mlb.com MEDIA GUIDE MEDIA MEDIA CINCINNATI REDS MINOR Public Relations Telephone: (212) 931-7878; FAX: (212) 949-5654 Levin, Rich..................... Senior VP, Public Relations Courtney, Patrick....VP, Public Relations Operations Bourne, Matt..............VP, Business Public Relations Alvarez, Silvia........ Dir., Multicultural/Charitable Cm. Doelger, Robert....................... Senior Manager, BIS Blundell, John..................Manager, Media Relations Teevan, Michael..............Manager, Media Relations Heckelman, Jeff.................... Manager, Business PR Queen, Daniel......... Senior Specialist, Business PR Arocho, Steven....................Specialist, Business PR Verrusio, Lauren..................Specialist, Business PR Muller, Donald............ Coordinator, Media Relations Leer, Sarah...................... Coordinator, Business PR Flock, Heather......... Senior Administrative Assistant Ramos, Raquel....................Administrative Assistant REDS IN Baseball Operations Garagiola, Joe Jr.......... Sr. VP, Baseball Operations Burns, Ed............ VP, Baseball Operations & Admin. Melendez, Lou......... VP, International Baseball Ops. Port, Mike.............................................VP, Umpiring Watson, Bob.......................VP, On-Field Operations Robinson, Frank............................... Special Advisor Cobb, Steve...... Exec. Director, Arizona Fall League Krasik, Roy... Sr. Director, Major League Operations Lepperd, Tom........... Director, Umpire Administration Marcos, Frank............Director, ML Scouting Bureau Miller, Darrell............Director, Urban Youth Academy Lind, Sylvia.........Director, Minor League Operations Pfeifer, Jeff................ Manager, Baseball Operations REDS Executive Office Selig, Allan H. “Bud” ..........................Commissioner DuPuy, Bob....................................President & COO Brosnan, Tim..................................... EVP, Business Manfred, Rob................. EVP, Labor Relations & HR Mariner, Jonathan................................ EVP, Finance McHale, John Jr.............. EVP, Administration & CIO Solomon, Jimmie Lee...... EVP, Baseball Operations Administration Archey, Paul.............. Senior VP, Int’l Business Ops. Brody, John........ Senior VP, Corporate Sales/Mkting Clark, Bob..............Senior VP, Accounting/Treasurer Feeney, Katy ......Sr. VP, Club Relations/Scheduling Halem, Dan......SrVP/Gen. Counsel, Club Relations Lewis, Wendy...SrVP/Diversity & Strategic Alliances Merhige, Phyllis............... Senior VP, Club Relations Miller, Marla..................... Senior VP, Special Events Orlinsky, Ethan.. Sr. VP, General Counsel, Business Ostertag, Tom............Senior VP/GenCounsel, Legal Parkes, Jacqueline.....SrVP, Advrtsing/Mrkting/CMO Smith, Howard..........................Senior VP, Licensing Torres, Kathleen......................... Senior VP, Finance Tully, Chris..........................Senior VP, Broadcasting REDS Major League Baseball Front Office 499 MEDIA Spring Training Information Media Credentials Ed Smith Stadium 12th St. and Tuttle Ave. Sarasota, FL 34237 Please contact Rob Butcher at rbutcher@reds.com. Please submit daily credential requests at least 24 hours in advance. Capacity....................................... 7,500 Dimensions Left Field Line.................................. 340 Left Field Gap.................................. 375 Center Field..................................... 400 Right Field Gap............................... 375 Right Field Line............................... 340 Important Phone Numbers Main Office................................. (941) 955-6501 Ticket Office................................ (941) 954-4464 Hotel........................................... (941) 358-1468 Press Box.................. (941) 955-6501, ext. 5225 Fax............................................. (941) 365-4587 Minor Leagues............................ (941) 955-6501 Box Seats................................... $16.00 Reserved Seats.......................... $14.00 General Admission....................... $9.00 Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida is the spring training site for the Reds and the summer home for their Florida State League and Gulf Coast League affiliates. Ed Smith Stadium and the surrounding complex is owned by the city of Sarasota and offers a wide variety of available space. The complex consists of four Major League training fields, a practice infield and covered batting tunnels. In 1998 the Reds moved their spring training and Florida instructional league operations to Sarasota from Plant City, Florida, where the club had trained since 1988. From North: Exit I-75 at University Parkway; go west on University to Tuttle; turn left and head south on Tuttle; stadium is located on the right at the intersection of 12th and Tuttle. From South: Exit I-75 to exit 210 (Fruitville Road); go west on Fruitville to Tuttle; turn right on Tuttle to 12th; the stadium is on the left. Ticket Prices Directions To Ed Smith Cincinnati Reds’ Spring Training Sites 1891..................Hot Springs, AR 1892-94............... Cincinnati, OH 1895...........................Mobile, AL 1896-97........... New Orleans, LA 1898....................Fort Worth, TX 1899.................... Columbus, GA 1900................ New Orleans, LA 1901-02............... Cincinnati, OH 1903....................... Augusta, GA 1904...........................Dallas, TX 1905..................Jacksonville, FL 1906................. San Antonio, TX 1907........................... Marlin, TX 1908................ St. Augustine, FL 1909......................... Atlanta, GA 1910-11..............Hot Springs, AR 1912.................... Columbus, GA 1913...........................Mobile, AL 1914-15............... Alexandria, LA 1916-17...............Shreveport, LA 2009 Spring Training Schedule 1919................. Waxahachie, TX 1920............................Miami, FL 1921............................Cisco, TX 1922............... Mineral Wells, TX 1923-30....................Orlando, FL 1931-42......................Tampa, FL 1943-45.............Bloomington, IN 1946-87......................Tampa, FL 1988-97................. Plant City, FL 1998-Present..........Sarasota, FL Ed Smith Stadium Batting Practice Schedule CINCINNATI REDS Game Time........................ 1:05 Infield/BP..................until 11:15 Game Time........................ 7:05 Infield/BP................... until 5:15 OPPONENTS Game Time........................ 1:05 BP.......................... 11:15-12:15 Infield.....................12:15-12:30 Game Time........................ 7:05 BP..............................5:15-6:15 Infield.........................6:15-6:30 HOME WBC 500 CINCINNATI REDS MEDIA GUIDE AWAY MINOR LEAGUE EXHIBITION REDS The Reds took over Sarasota’ spring training complex beginning in 1998. In addition to running spring training, the Sarasota staff now operates the team’s high Class A affiliate in the Florida State League and a rookie team in the Gulf Coast League. The complex also is used year-round as the organization’s minor league rehabilitation center. REDS The Giants and legendary manager John McGraw were Sarasota’s first tenants, from 1924-27. The Boston Red Sox called Sarasota their spring home from 1933-58, except for a 4-year hiatus for World War II. The Red Sox arranged for the Los Angeles Dodgers to take their place in the spring of 1959. In 1960, the Chicago White Sox shifted their spring training headquarters from Tampa to Sarasota, beginning what would become the longest tenure in the city’s history. The White Sox held their operations in Sarasota for 28 years before moving to Arizona after the 1997 season. 2003 The Sun Coast city has a long history of spring training. From the New York Giants’ first season there in 1924 to the Reds team of today, spring training has remained a constant in Sarasota for much of the last 85 years. 2002 In 2009 the Cincinnati Reds and their fans will spend their 12th and final spring training at the City of Sarasota Sports Complex in Sarasota, Florida. In 2010 the club will move into a new facility in Goodyear, Arizona. FRONT Baseball in Sarasota Reds’ Spring Training Records Year Rec G ERA BA 2008 17-15-1 33 5.49 .283 2007 18-12-1 31 3.96 .279 2006 22-11 33 4.61 .279 2005 17-15 32 5.01 .264 2004 18-16-1 35 4.16 .258 2003 13-18-2 33 4.57 .262 2002 9-22-1 32 4.74 .239 2001 14-14-1 29 4.48 .267 2000 16-17 33 4.94 .285 1999 15-16 31 4.52 .288 1998 13-18 31 3.88 .250 1997 17-15 32 4.39 .301 1996 11-18 30 4.83 .242 1995 7-5 12 5.55 .305 1994 12-19-1 31 5.26 .283 1993 18-9-2 29 4.28 .290 1992 22-9-1 32 3.12 .283 1991 13-17-1 31 4.83 .271 1990 9-7 16 4.63 .281 1989 16-14-2 32 3.49 .275 1988 16-12-2 30 3.65 .262 1987 16-19-1 26 4.59 .289 1986 16-13 29 4.97 .295 1985 14-12 26 4.15 .267 1984 11-14 25 3.62 .241 1983 9-14-1 24 3.98 .261 1982 14-12 26 3.22 .256 1981 12-13 25 4.44 .282 1980 9-13 22 4.12 .273 1979 10-14 24 3.61 .255 1978 14-11 25 4.32 .275 1977 11-15 26 4.77 .272 1976 7-7 14 3.90 .274 1975 18-11 29 3.85 .305 1974 NA 1973 17-9 26 3.14 .266 1972 9-11-1 21 2.70 .240 1971 15-15 30 4.44 .283 1970 14-13-1 28 4.95 .269 REDS IN Baseball in Sarasota MINOR 1933-1958 1998-2009 1960-1997 CINCINNATI REDS MEDIA GUIDE MEDIA MEDIA 1959 1924-1927 501 MEDIA Goodyear, AZ Baseball in Goodyear On July 14, 2008 the Cincinnati Reds and the City of Goodyear, Arizona finalized the terms on a binding use agreement that paved the way for the team to move its spring training facilities there in 2010. The agreement includes a 20-year lease and two five-year team options. The Reds broke ground on their new spring training complex on November 17, 2008. “The proposed facilities in Goodyear are going to be some of the best in baseball,” said Reds President and Chief Executive Officer Bob Castellini. “We look forward to a working relationship with the city that will help our team prepare for the start of the Major League season every year.” The Reds’ plans for their portion of the Goodyear Ballpark and Recreational Sports Complex include a 40,700-square foot clubhouse, six full practice fields and two half fields. They will share the complex and stadium with the Cleveland Indians. The Tribe’s instructional league team moved to Goodyear in September 2008, while their first Major League spring training camp will be held in the new facility in February 2009. The main ballpark will seat 10,000 fans, including 500 premium box seats, 8,000 fixed seats and space for 2,000 spectators on a grassy berm in the outfield. 502 CINCINNATI REDS MEDIA GUIDE FRONT 2002 2003 REDS REDS REDS IN MINOR The stadium will be the centerpiece of Ballpark Village, a mixed-use development that will feature offices, shops, restaurants, housing, hotels and a conference center. MEDIA MEDIA Goodyear is located 20 minutes west of downtown Phoenix. In 2010, 15 Major League Baseball clubs will train in Arizona and 15 will train in Florida. CINCINNATI REDS MEDIA GUIDE 503 MEDIA Reds in the Community The Cincinnati Reds connect with fans throughout Reds Country primarily through the Reds Community Fund, the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum and the Reds Heads Kids Club. In 2009, more than 27,500 kids and coaches will benefit from Reds Community Fund programs and initiatives. Meanwhile, another 7,500 students will participate in education programs and youth camps through the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum, with more than 3,000 kids ages 14 and under serving as members in the official kids club of the Reds. Reds Community Fund Since its inception in 2001, the Reds Community Fund has been dedicated to improving the lives of youth through its baseball-themed outreach efforts. Programs include the Reds Rookie Success League; Youth Baseball and Softball Funding; Field Renovation, including the construction of the first “Miracle League” field in Greater Cincinnati; as well as the Youth Baseball “Match” program and Greater Cincinnati RBI (“Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities”). Reds Rookie Success League The Reds Rookie Success League is a free, noncompetitive, coed, character-building program for 8-11 year olds in Greater Cincinnati, Butler County, Warren County, Louisville and Dayton. More than 1,500 kids and coaches will participate regionally in 2009. The program features complimentary medical, vision and dental screenings, plus field trips, equipment and uniforms for participants. Reds players and coaches “adopt” teams and make numerous visits as well. Field Renovation This initiative has led to 234 field renovations throughout Reds Country. Fields are located in Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Bridgetown, Maineville, Dayton, Columbus, Indianapolis, Louisville, Lexington, Switzerland County, Indiana and Sarasota, Fla. Projects for 2009 include the “Miracle League” field at the Dunham Recreation Complex in Western Hills and “Brandon Phillips Field” at Clark Montessori School in Winton Place. Youth TEAM Funding The youth baseball and softball funding program has expanded to include more than 280 teams. Organizations receive an average of $100 per child for uniform, equipment and operating expenses and are required to participate in community service activities. 504 CINCINNATI REDS MEDIA GUIDE Redlegs Run for Home 5k The original fundraising event of the Reds Community Fund incorporates Reds fans, runners and walkers of all ages. FRONT FUNDRAISING EVENTS Saturday, May 30 beginning at 9 a.m. w ChampionChip timing with prizes awarded in 13 age categories. w Gapper’s Kids Fun Run (for kids ages 10 and younger) w w One Mile Kids Run (for kids ages 12 and younger) All participants receive a T-shirt, goody bag, post-race party and ticket w voucher for a 2009 Reds home game. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play “catch” on a big-league field with fathers, sons, family and friends. Packages include tickets to the Reds’ Interleague matchup with the Chicago White Sox on Father’s Day. Guests take the field following the game to play ball in the outfield. Sunday, June 21 w Limited to 400 participants. All ages welcome. w Each participant receives a game ticket, game-used ball and a w 2003 2002 Father’s Day Catch post-game field pass. REDS REDS REDS IN Marty Brennaman Golf Classic MINOR Hosted by Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman, the twoday event features a private reception and concert on Sunday night and Monday golf scramble with two flights. Celebrity guests include local and national broadcasters and media representatives, as well as former and current Reds players and staff. MEDIA MEDIA Sunday and Monday, Sept. 20-21 w Hosted at Belterra Casino Resort & Spa w All guests receive access to the reception, concert, w hotel room, breakfast, lunch and golf gear. CINCINNATI REDS MEDIA GUIDE 505 MEDIA 2009 Promotional Dates 2009 Magnetic Schedule/Car Magnet presented by PNC: Friday, April 10 vs. Pirates, 7:10 (Refrigerator and car magnet free to the first 25,000 fans in attendance.) 2009 Team Calendar presented by Kroger: Saturday, April 11 vs. Pirates, 1:10 (Free to the first 20,000 fans in attendance.) Keepsake Framed Photo: Saturday, June 20 vs. White Sox, 7:10 (Free to the first 20,000 fans in attendance.) Bark in the Park #1: Saturday, April 11 vs. Pirates, 1:10 Dad Appreciation Day presented by Kahn’s: Sunday, June 21 vs. White Sox, 1:10 (Free tie in keepsake box to the first 10,000 dads in attendance.) 2009 Magnetic Schedule/Car Magnet presented by PNC: Sunday, April 12 vs. Pirates, 1:10 (Refrigerator and car magnet free to the first 25,000 fans in attendance.) Fireworks Friday #6: Friday, July 3 vs. Cardinals, 7:10 (Post-game fireworks show with soundtrack starting approximately 15 minutes after the end of the game.) Fireworks Friday #1 presented by Klosterman Baking Co.: Friday, April 24 vs. Braves, 7:10 (Post-game fireworks show with soundtrack starting approximately 15 minutes after the end of the game.) Jay Bruce Bobblehead: Saturday, July 4 vs. Cardinals, 1:10 (Free bobblehead of the Reds right fielder to the first 30,000 fans in attendance.) 2009 Team Photo: Friday, April 24 vs. Braves, 7:10 (Free to the first 40,000 fans in attendance.) Fleece Blanket presented by hhgregg: Saturday, April 25 vs. Braves, 1:10 (Free to the first 20,000 fans in attendance.) Brandon Phillips Gold Kids Glove presented by Furniture Fair: Sunday, April 26 vs. Braves, 1:10 (Free to the first 10,000 kids 14 and younger in attendance.) Singles Night presented by Chipotle: Thursday, May 7 vs. Brewers, 7:10 Reds T-Shirt presented by Chipotle: Thursday, May 7 vs. Brewers, 7:10 (Free to the first 20,000 fans in attendance.) Fireworks Friday #2 presented by KOI Auto Parts: Friday, May 8 vs. Cardinals, 7:10 (Post-game fireworks show with soundtrack starting approximately 15 minutes after the end of the game.) Fireworks Friday #7 presented by ConAgra: Friday, July 17 vs. Brewers, 7:10 (Post-game fireworks show with soundtrack starting approximately 15 minutes after the end of the game.) Fan’s Choice Bobblehead #3: Saturday, July 18 vs. Brewers, 7:10 (Reds fans will vote online at reds.com to choose one of this year’s bobbleheads! Free limitededition to the first 25,000 fans in attendance.) Ladies Night presented by Dove Chocolate: Wednesday, July 29 vs. Padres, 7:10 (Free giveaway to the first 10,000 ladies in attendance.) Fireworks Friday #8: Friday, July 31 vs. Rockies, 7:10 (Post-game fireworks show with soundtrack starting approximately 15 minutes after the end of the game.) Mesh Jersey (Adults): Saturday, Aug. 1 vs. Rockies, 7:10 (Free to the first 20,000 fans in attendance.) Joey Votto Bobblehead presented by John Morrell: Saturday, May 9 vs. Cardinals, 7:10 (Free bobblehead of the Reds slugger to the first 20,000 fans in attendance.) Mesh Jersey (Kids): Sunday, Aug. 2 vs. Rockies, 1:10 (Free to the first 10,000 kids 14 and younger in attendance.) Mom Appreciation Day presented by Kahn’s: Sunday, May 10 vs. Cardinals, 1:10 (Free tote bag to the first 10,000 moms in attendance.) Faith Day: Sunday, Aug. 2 vs. Rockies, 1:10 Fireworks Friday #3: Friday, May 22 vs. Indians, 7:10 (Post-game fireworks show with soundtrack starting approximately 15 minutes after the end of the game.) Reds Cap presented by FOX Sports Ohio: Saturday, May 23 vs. Indians, 7:10 (Free to the first 20,000 fans in attendance.) Lil’ Kinz (Webkinz) Pig presented by ConAgra: Sunday, May 24 vs. Indians, 1:10 (Free to the first 10,000 fans in attendance.) Fireworks Friday #4 presented by PNC: Friday, June 5 vs. Cubs, 7:10 (Post-game fireworks show with soundtrack starting approximately 15 minutes after the end of the game.) Fireworks Friday #9: Friday, Aug. 14 vs. Nationals, 7:10 (Post-game fireworks show with soundtrack starting approximately 15 minutes after the end of the game.) Brandon Phillips Bobblehead: Saturday, Aug. 15 vs. Nationals, 7:10 (Free bobblehead of the Reds Gold Glove winner to the first 30,000 fans in attendance.) Kids Back-To-School Item presented by Cincinnati Bell: Sunday, Aug. 16 vs. Nationals, 1:10 (Free to the first 10,000 kids 14 and younger in attendance.) Fireworks Friday #10: Friday, Aug. 28 vs. Dodgers, 7:10 (Post-game fireworks show with soundtrack starting approximately 15 minutes after the end of the game.) Re-usable Grocery Bag presented by CR Brands: Saturday, Aug. 29 vs. Dodgers, 7:10 (Free to the first 20,000 fans in attendance.) Team Baseball Card Set presented by Kahn’s: Saturday, June 6 vs. Cubs, 7:10 (Free to the first 30,000 fans in attendance.) Build-A-Bear Monkey presented by Chiquita: Sunday, Aug. 30 vs. Dodgers, 1:10 (Free to the first 10,000 kids 14 and younger in attendance.) Joey Votto Matted Photo presented by Chiquita: Sunday, June 7 vs. Cubs, 1:10 (Free to the first 30,000 fans in attendance and 500 random winners receive a signed version.) Bark in the Park #2: Tuesday, Sept. 15 vs. Astros, 7:10 (Free pet giveaway to the first 10,000 fans in attendance.) Fireworks Friday #5 presented by Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks: Friday, June 19 vs. White Sox, 7:10 (Post-game fireworks show with soundtrack starting approximately 15 minutes after the end of the game.) 506 Civil Rights Game: Saturday, June 20 vs. White Sox, 7:10 CINCINNATI REDS MEDIA GUIDE Hispanic Heritage Night: Saturday, Sept. 19 vs. Marlins, 7:10 NOTE: All promotional dates are subject to change without notice. VISIT REDS.COM FOR UPDATES. For information on Reds Season Tickets call (513) 765-7500 or visit www.reds.com VIP Full Season All 81 home games, including Opening Day. The Full-Season Plan is your ticket to baseball heaven! Select from the BEST available seating options, and enjoy exclusive benefits only offered to full-season ticket holders. 20-Game Season Tickets Baker’s dozen CINCINNATI REDS MEDIA GUIDE MEDIA MEDIA Baker’s Dozen Plan Field Box............................................... $418 Meijer Family Section........................... $274 Mezzanine............................................ $274 View Level Box..................................... $274 Sun/Moon Deck.................................... $274 Terrace Outfield.................................... $238 View Level............................................ $178 Kroger Bleachers………………………….$94 MINOR In honor of Reds Manager Dusty Baker, the Baker’s Dozen ticket plan gives you 13 weekend games for the price of 12. Choose the best plan that fits your schedule - all Fridays, all Saturdays or all Sundays. 20-Game Weeknight Plan Field Box............................................... $580 Meijer Family Section........................... $360 Mezzanine............................................ $360 View Level Box..................................... $360 Sun/Moon Deck.................................... $360 Terrace Outfield.................................... $340 View Level............................................ $250 Kroger Bleachers………………………. $135 REDS IN Four, pre-selected 20-game packages to choose from (weekend, weeknight or a mixture of both). Plan 1 and 2 are a mix of weeknight and weekend games. Plan 3 is a mix of Friday, Saturday and Sunday games and Plan 4 is a mix of weeknight games only. 20-Game Weekend and Mix Plans Field Box............................................... $590 Meijer Family Section........................... $370 Mezzanine............................................ $370 View Level Box..................................... $370 Sun/Moon Deck.................................... $370 Terrace Outfield.................................... $350 View Level............................................ $260 Kroger Bleachers………………………. $145 REDS 39 Games - all Friday, Saturday and Sunday home games. Our Weekend Plan is perfect for out-of-town fans or those looking to make the ballpark their “home away from home.” With the Weekend Plan, you will enjoy the same great seats every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. REDS Weekend Season Tickets Weekend Plan Infield Box.......................................... $1,395 Field Box............................................ $1,161 Meijer Family Section........................... $732 Mezzanine............................................ $732 View Level Box..................................... $732 Sun/Moon Deck.................................... $732 Terrace Outfield.................................... $693 View Level....................................... $517.50 Kroger Bleachers……………………$293.25 2003 42 Games - Monday through Thursday home games, including Opening Day. With the Weeknight Plan, you will have the same great seats for all 42 weeknight games. The Weeknight Plan offers seven Business Day Special games, ideal for entertaining clients away from the office. Plus, the Weeknight Plan also includes tickets to Opening Day 2009! Weeknight Plan Infield Box.......................................... $1,485 Field Box............................................ $1,223 Meijer Family Section........................... $771 Mezzanine............................................ $771 View Level Box..................................... $771 Sun/Moon Deck.................................... $771 Terrace Outfield.................................... $729 View Level............................................ $540 Kroger Bleachers……………………$298.50 2002 WeekNIGHT Season Tickets VIP Full Season Plan Dugout Box........................................ $4,581 Infield Box.......................................... $2,880 Field Box............................................ $2,394 Meijer Family Section........................ $1,503 Mezzanine......................................... $1,503 View Level Box.................................. $1,503 Sun/Moon Deck................................. $1,503 Terrace Outfield................................. $1,422 View Level.................................... $1,057.50 Kroger Bleachers……………………$591.75 FRONT 2009 Season Ticket Plans 507 MEDIA Party Areas/Group Tickets All groups of 25 or more can enjoy special discounts, blocked seating and scoreboard recognition when purchasing in advance through the Reds Group Sales department at 513-765-7600. Additional info can also be found on www.reds.com/groups Triple Play Party Suites A trio of climate-controlled suites available to the public at Great American Ball Park has been dubbed the Triple Play Party Suites. These left field hospitality areas are available for purchase on an individual game basis through the Reds Group Sales office. All suites offer outdoor stadium-style seats, indoor seating, TVs, private restrooms and exclusive catering staff. Suite #13 (a dedication to Dave Concepcion) can accommodate up to 35 people (30-person minimum). Suites #8 (Joe Morgan) and #24 (Tony Perez) can accommodate up to 32 people (24-person minimum). Larger groups may combine two or all three of the Triple Play Party Suites. The cost per person for the suites is $82 and includes a game ticket, catered buffet and beverages. Party Decks A & B Groups can enjoy the game from a covered deck down the first base line in right field, or they can take a seat in the Party Deck’s padded ballpark seating for up-close views of the game. The deck area and the adjacent 102 seats accommodate parties of up to 140, or the Party Deck can be divided for two smaller groups of 50-70. The price is $72 per person, and the package includes a game ticket, catered buffet and beverages. RedLegs Landing Redlegs Landing is ideal for mingling before & during the game on this open-air patio party area. Guests can take in the spectacular sightlines of the field, the out-of-town scores, and the state-of-the-art digital video scoreboard from this section of private ballpark seating. Redlegs Landing accommodates 51-80 people and costs $55 per person, which includes a game ticket, catered buffet and beverages. FRONTGATE OUTDOOR LUXURY SUITE Located in the gap above the Owners Suite, the Frontgate Outdoor Luxury Suite features an awning covering half of the deck, an upscale bar, all-inclusive food and beverage service, TV monitors and game audio. The area also has outdoor patio furniture where guests can eat, drink and socialize while watching the game. An exclusive catering staff assists you with any needs and a private restroom is available for your group throughout your event. Book your group of 30-48 for $150 per person. THE PICNIC Tent Located in the Fan Zone and overlooking the Ohio River, this semi-private tent accommodates multiple groups of 25 or more (maximum capacity of 200) with a mix of table and chairs and high-top tables. The package price is $55 per person, which includes a Field Box seat, catered buffet and beverages. The Cincinnati Bell Technology Pavilion Formally known as the Batter’s Eye, the Cincinnati Bell Technology Pavilion has been completely redesigned. As part of a new partnership with the Reds, Cincinnati Bell will have exclusive use of this indoor centerfield area during all home games. The Cincinnati Bell Riverboat Deck The Cincinnati Bell Riverboat Deck is located above the Cincinnati Bell Technology Pavilion in center field! Offering panoramic views of the entire ballpark and the Ohio River, the Riverboat Deck will provide groups another fantastic hospitality option during Reds games. Multiple groups of 25 to 150 can eat, drink and socialize from this unique center field perch all season long. The package price is $65 per person and includes your game ticket, catered buffet and beverages. best buy super suite Flat screen TVs, a private bar & staff, indoor/outdoor seating options and an all-inclusive food and beverage package, the Best Buy Super Suite has it all! The luxury of a private suite with a party atmosphere. The cost per person is $125 for groups of 30-45. Please add $5 per ticket for Select Games and $15 per ticket for Opening Day. See schedule for exact dates and times. 508 CINCINNATI REDS MEDIA GUIDE FRONT Premium Seating Diamond Seats The most exclusive of the premium-seating options at Great American Ball Park are the Diamond Seats, which are located in the first eight rows directly behind home plate. The seats are wider than other seats in the ballpark (approximately 2 inches), are padded and fully upholstered. Perks for Diamond-Seat holders include access to the private Diamond Club, as well as in-seat food and beverage service. Diamond Seats at Great American Ball Park is an all-inclusive experience you won’t want to miss. Diamond Seats are $230 per game. Club AND CLUB HOME Seats Scout AND SCOUT BOX Seats 2003 The Scout and Scout Box Seats are located directly behind home plate and start with the ninth row. These sections were named as such because these are the seats that Major League scouts occupy to evaluate talent. These padded seats, which are about 2 inches wider than other seats in the ballpark, include a host of amenities, including in-seat food and beverage service and access to Scouts Alley, a private lounge for Scout Seat Holders only. Ticket holders in these sections also have access to the Riverfront Club and can purchase access to the all new FOX Sports Ohio Champions Club. Scout Box Seats are $77 per game and Scout Seats are $67 per game. 2002 Directly above the field-level seats, Club Seats offer great views of the field and of the Ohio River, with exclusive access to the new FOX Sports Ohio Champions Club and membership to the Riverfront Club. Club Home Seats are $100 per game and Club Seats are $85 per game. Groups of 25 or more can receive special discounts when purchasing in advance. Dining Options At Great American Ball Park The Machine Room Grille The Riverfront Club MINOR Located in the right-field section of the ballpark and overlooking the Ohio River is the Riverfront Club, which offers world-class cuisine from an award-winning chef. Access to this upscale restaurant and bar requires a membership. Premium Seat Holders enjoy a complimentary membership. Members can enjoy a meal before the game or enjoy full service while watching the game from the Riverfront Club’s three terraces or on the televisions located throughout the restaurant. The Riverfront Club is also available for groups of 25 or more through Group Sales. For membership inquiries, call (513) 765-7334. REDS IN Great American Ball Park’s brewpub, located in the left-field corner, is a dedication to the Big Red Machine, the Reds teams that dominated baseball in the 1970s. This spacious bar and grille has a blue-collar feel, much like the Reds team of the era. Brick and steel finishes, with an exposed ceiling, set the tone. Additional features of the brewpub include a mini electronic scoreboard, views of the playing field, mock foul poles, outside seats, the zamboni used at Cinergy Field and plenty of Reds memorabilia. Dishes include everything from burgers to pizza to barbeque. REDS The newly renovated FOX Sports Ohio Champions Club provides Reds fans with a new lounge with a wide-open floor plan and upscale bar, while also paying tribute to Reds’ championship teams with murals and other historical elements. Situated on the Club Level on the first-base side, the Champions Club features an all-inclusive buffet with pastas, pizzas, subs, stir fry and all the traditional ballpark fare, plus unlimited non-alcoholic beverages. A new outdoor bar with Club boxes and additional historical displays highlights this new area. Access to the Champions Club is included with Club and Club Home tickets, while Scout and Scout Box ticket holders can purchase access with an additional fee. REDS FOX Sports Ohio Champions Club The Diamond Club CINCINNATI REDS MEDIA GUIDE MEDIA MEDIA For guests who have purchased Diamond Seats, the exclusive Diamond Lounge, which is located directly behind home plate under the field-level seating, is one of the main perks. This exclusive area features beverage service and a gourmet buffet, as well as a window that looks directly into the tunnel that leads from the Reds clubhouse to the dugout. Guests also receive in-seat food and beverage service as part of their all-inclusive package. 509 MEDIA Ballpark Seating 510 CINCINNATI REDS MEDIA GUIDE SEASON TICKETS For information on Full-Season, Weeknight, Weekend or 20-Game ticket packages, call the Reds Season Sales department at (513) 765-7500. FRONT Ticket Information GROUP TICKETS Preferred seating, a special scoreboard salute and VIP treatment are extended to groups of 25 or more. Ask about our Special Group Events or one of our Party Areas. For details, contact the Reds Group Sales department at (513) 765-7600. PREMIUM TICKETS For more information on tickets in any of our Premium Seating areas call the Reds Premium Sales department at (513) 765-7210. 2002 TICKETS BY PHONE In Cincinnati, (513) 381-REDS (7337). For orders outside the Greater Cincinnati area, call toll free, (877) 647-REDS (7337) TICKETS ONLINE Tickets may also be purchased through the Reds Web site at reds.com. 2003 TICKETS IN PERSON Purchase Reds tickets at *Great American Ball Park, and select Meijer locations. * No Service Charge CHILDREN’S TICKET POLICY Children younger than three years of age who sit on an adult’s lap do not require a ticket for admission. REDS REDS’ GIFT CARDS Reds gift cards are available in $10 and $15 denominations. For more information on this gift idea, contact the Reds Ticket Office at (513) 765-7400. REDS GAME-DAY PURCHASE Purchase your tickets at Great American Ball Park. Advance ticket windows are located in Crosley Terrace, outside of the main gate at Second Street and Joe Nuxhall Way. Directions To Great American Ball Park From I-75 southbound Take the 2nd Street exit on the left toward Downtown/Riverfront. Stay on 2nd Street heading EAST. REDS IN From I-71/I-75 northbound Take the 2nd Street exit on your right after crossing the Brent Spence Bridge. Stay on 2nd Street heading EAST. From I-71 southbound Take the 3rd Street exit on the left toward Downtown/Riverfront. Turn LEFT onto Walnut Street. Turn LEFT onto 2nd Street. From I-471 northbound Take the 3rd Street exit on your right after crossing the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge. Take 3rd Street to Walnut Street. Turn LEFT onto Walnut Street. Turn LEFT onto 2nd Street. CINCINNATI REDS MEDIA GUIDE MEDIA MEDIA From US 50 eastbound Take the 2nd Street exit on the right toward Downtown/Riverfront. Stay on 2nd Street heading EAST. MINOR From US 50 westbound (Columbia Parkway) Take the 6th Street exit on the right. Turn LEFT onto Sycamore Street. Turn RIGHT onto 3rd Street. Turn LEFT onto Walnut Street. Turn LEFT onto 2nd Street. 511 MEDIA 2009 Schedule HOME AWAY Schedule subject to change. GAME TIMES ARE EST. In Memoriam On November 21, 2008 longtime Reds and Major League Baseball official scorer Glenn Sample died at age 77. “Since 1980, Glenn was a fixture in the press box at Reds games. He was a remarkable person who touched all of our lives through his unwavering devotion to the Reds, the University of Cincinnati and our city,” said the Reds in a statement. “We are privileged to have been such a large part of his life.” The 2009 season would have been Sample’s 30th as a Major League Baseball official scorer. A University of Cincinnati icon, Sample’s uniform jersey #1 was retired when he was inducted into that school’s Hall of Fame after amassing a school record 391 victories in 21 seasons as the Bearcats’ head baseball coach (391-33-7). He led UC to 4 appearances in the NCAA tournament and 2 Missouri Valley Conference baseball titles while sending more than 50 players to the professional ranks. Sample also served as Cincinnati’s wrestling coach and assistant athletic director. In pre-game ceremonies on Opening Day 2009, the Reds formally dedicated the Glenn Sample Official Scorer’s Booth at Great American Ball Park. 512 CINCINNATI REDS MEDIA GUIDE