Beloit Sky Carp Hiring Game Day Staff Now

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The Beloit Sky Carp are looking for fun, energetic and customer-service oriented people to join their gameday staff for the 2022 baseball season. Working Sky Carp games is the perfect summer job opportunity for college and high school students, retirees, and anyone looking for something fun to do after their “9 to 5” job.

Not only is working in baseball fun, but you have the chance to make history as part of the Inaugural Staff of the Beloit Sky Carp. Most importantly, you will help the Sky Carp live out their mission of improving the quality of life in our community by providing every fan with a fun, safe and memorable ballpark experience.

Positions available include:

  • Stadium Operations
  • Grounds Crew
  • Food & Beverage – including cooks, prep staff, and cashiers
  • Box Office Reps and Ticket Takers
  • Ushers
  • Security
  • Team Store Attendants
  • Creative Services staff including in-game entertainment team, camera operators, and control room positions

For more information and to apply visit www.milb.com/beloit/team/employment-opportunities, or call 608-362-2272 to interview now!

The Sky Carp season begins Tuesday, April 12th and continues through September 4th with the possibility of additional playoff games being held in Beloit.

Power Hitter, Prince Fielder, Leads Top Black Players In Beloit Baseball History

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In celebration of Black History Month, throughout the month of February, teams across Minor League Baseball are taking a look back at five of the best Black players to suit up for their club.
While some of these standout performers went on long and illustrious Major League careers, others simply

In celebration of Black History Month, throughout the month of February, teams across Minor League Baseball are taking a look back at five of the best Black players to suit up for their club.

While some of these standout performers went on long and illustrious Major League careers, others simply had great Minor League careers or, in some cases, just one incredible season that went down as “a year for the ages.”

Here is a look at five of the best Black baseball players ever to suit up in Beloit’s 40-year history.

PRINCE FIELDER

Less than two months after first baseman Prince Fielder was chosen by the Milwaukee Brewers as the seventh overall pick in 2002 – straight out of high school in Melbourne, Fla. – he already leaped a classification to play for the former Beloit Snappers in the Midwest League.

In 32 games during the second half of the 2002 season, he batted .241 with 11 RBI and three homers. But the following year in Beloit was Fielder’s ascension into stardom. It would lead to following his father, 13-year MLB veteran Cecil Fielder, into the big leagues.

With father and son sharing an apartment in Beloit, Prince Fielder exploded in 2003 with a .313 batting average and .526 slugging percentage in 137 games. He bashed 27 homers, 22 doubles and drove in 112 runs during his 594 plate appearances. It became his best full-season numbers of his minor league career.

He was part of the 2004 Futures Game while in Double-A.

In 2005, he made his debut with the Brewers. That launched an MLB career that included being a six-time MLB All-Star and his name placed on the Hall of Fame ballot in 2021 for the first time, after retiring in 2016.

GREG VAUGHN

After being drafted for the fifth different time, this time by the Brewers as the fourth overall pick in 1986 as a college player for the Miami Hurricanes, Vaughn played the entire 1987 season in Beloit.

He posted his best numbers with Beloit of his minor league career, batting .305 in 139 games with a team record 33 homers and 105 RBI. He also scored a then-record 120 runs. The team back then was the Beloit Brewers as Milwaukee’s Class A affiliate.

He collected 150 hits in 492 at-bats, along, including 31 doubles and 36 stolen bases. It equated into a .594 slugging percentage and 1.018 OPS (on-base plus slugging percentage).

Following that 1987 season, Vaughn was named Midwest League co-MVP. Two years later, Vaughn began his 15-year MLB career. In 1993, he became the first Beloit player to play in an MLB All-Star Game.

RICKIE WEEKS JR.

Though he played just 20 games for the Beloit Snappers in 2003, Rickie Weeks Jr. left quite an impression.

Weeks became the second overall pick by the Brewers in the 2003 draft, following his sterling college career at Southern University. Prior to becoming a pro, Weeks was named Baseball America College Player of the Year in 2003 and winner of Golden Spikes Award as top amateur player.

Primarily a second baseman, Weeks collected 22 hits in 63 at-bats with Beloit in 2003, including eight doubles and 16 RBI, along with 15 walks for a .349 average, .556 slugging percentage and 1.050 OPS. Later that season, Weeks made his MLB debut with the Brewers on Sept. 15, 2003.

*Nicknamed “Slick,” Weeks became an MLB All-Star in 2011 with the Brewers. He later played for the Seattle Mariners, Arizona Diamondbacks and Tampa Bay Rays before retirement. *

BILL HALL

After two years in Rookie League, Bill Hall played his first full, minor-league season in 2000 with Beloit. He batted .262 with 30 doubles and 41 RBI for the Beloit Brewers.

That season led into him making his major league debut with the Milwaukee Brewers on Sept. 1, 2002. He has distinction of playing for six different teams in an 11-year MLB career.

In September 2019, seven years after his last MLB game, the Brewers signed Hall to a one-day contract which enabled him to retire as a Brewer. It was Hall’s wish to do so, crediting the Brewers for giving him the opportunity to play pro baseball as a kid from a small country town in Nettleton, Mississippi.

Hall was a sixth round pick by the Brewers in 1998 out of high school in Nettleton, Miss. He wound up being a solid utility player in the big leagues, playing three different infield positions (third base, shortstop, second base). He later became part of the Brewers Wall of Honor.

BEN REVERE

While on a fast path to the big leagues, Ben Revere was part of Beloit’s affiliation with the Minnesota Twins when the outfielder was chosen in the first round (28th** overall) in the 2007 draft.

He played 83 games for Beloit in 2008, posting the highest batting average (.379) and slugging percentage (.497) of his professional career. He had 129 hits and 43 RBI. His totals included 19 triples and 17 doubles along with 169 total bases that year.

That special season with the Beloit Snappers included Revere being named the Midwest League Player of the Year and Prospect of the Year, after chosen for both mid-season and post-season ML All-Star teams. He received the Sherry Robertson Award as the Twins minor league player of the year.

Baseball America chose him as a High-A All-Star following the season and the Twins’ second best prospect at that time.

*Revere made his MLB debut with the Twins in September 2010. He then played eight MLB seasons for five different teams. *

Beloit Sky Carp to Host 2022 Job Fair on February 1

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BELOIT, WI – The Beloit Sky Carp will host their annual Job Fair on Tuesday, February 1st to hire seasonal staff for the 2022 Sky Carp baseball season. The event will take place from 4:00 PM-6:30 PM at ABC Supply Stadium.

Interviews will be held on-site and candidates are encouraged to bring a resume and come prepared to discuss their experience and qualifications.

Positions available include:

  • Internship and Trainee positions – Box Office and Ticket Sales, Graphic Design, and Merchandise
  • Stadium Operations
  • Grounds Crew
  • Food & Beverage – including cooks, prep staff, and cashiers
  • Box Office Reps and Ticket Takers
  • Ushers
  • Security
  • Team Store Attendants
  • Creative Services staff including in-game entertainment team, camera operators, and control room positions

For more information visit: Employment Opportunities | Sky Carp (milb.com)

The Sky Carp season begins Tuesday, April 12th and continues through September 4th with the possibility of additional playoff games being held in Beloit.

Beloit Snappers and MILB Holding 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

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Never Forget.

Twenty years ago, the world came to a halt. Flights 11 and 175 were hijacked and flown into the World Trade Centers in New York City. Flight 77 was hijacked and flown into the Pentagon. Flight 93 was hijacked, but after passengers and crew re-took control, the plane crash-landed in a Pennsylvania field leaving no survivors. 2996 Americans lost their lives that day, which includes the lives of hundreds of first responders.

The Beloit Snappers, in conjunction with Minor League Baseball, will honor the lives of those lost on 9/11 with several gestures of remembrance.

Before Saturday’s game, the Snappers will pause for a moment of silence. The Snappers grounds crew will stencil in 9/11 behind home plate and place a fireman and policeman hat on either side during the moment of silence. First responders will also be recognized prior to the National Anthem.

Deputy Chief Jason Griffin and Lieutenant Michael Cullen from the City of Beloit Fire Department Honor Guard and Officer Kristian Zimmerman from the City of Beloit Police Department will assist with the raising of the American Flag during the ceremony. Retired Army Sergeant Bill Schenk will raise the American Flag. The flag will be lowered to half staff to honor the fallen men and women who passed on 9/11.

Beloit Snappers to Host Three Jobs Fairs July 6-8

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BELOIT, Wisconsin – The Beloit Snappers need your help! As the Snappers move into ABC Supply Stadium later this summer, they are looking to add to their staff by hosting not one, not two, but THREE job fairs July 6-8 at three different locations in the Stateline region. As the region’s only professional baseball team, if you have ever dreamed of working in baseball, we have a job for you!

We want you to be part of the most fun atmosphere in MILB! The first job fair on July 6, will be located at the Bodacious Shops in Janesville, WI. The second fair on July 7, will take at the Beloit Transfer Station (Downtown Bust Stop) at 225 Shirland Avenue. Finally, the July 8 job fair will be located at the CherryVale Mall in Rockford, IL. The job fair on July 7 will run from 6-8 pm, while the job fairs on July 6 & 8 will run from 4-7 pm.

Interested applicants are encouraged to fill out an application form prior to the job fair, bring their resume, dress in business professional attire, and come prepared to interview on-site. We’ll be grilling up burgers and hot dogs during the first two job fairs, so bring your appetite, too.

Available game day staff positions include concessions supervisors, line cooks, cashiers, and food runners, security, ushers, cleaning attendants, grounds crew, ticketing, and retail. Candidates will be expected to work all Snappers home games at ABC Supply Stadium during the 2021 season, including nights, weekends, and holiday dates, and should view the team’s schedule in advance at SnappersBaseball.com to ensure their availability.

CLICK HERE FOR THE GAME DAY APPLICATION

CLICK HERE FOR GERONIMO (FOOD SERVICE) APPLICATION

Questions in advance of the job fair may be directed to [email protected] or by calling (608) 362-2272.

Snappers To Hold Summer Job Fair June 17 and July 7

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BELOIT, Wisconsin – Baseball season is in full swing. We want you to be part of the most fun atmosphere in MILB! The Snappers are preparing to move to the new downtown ABC Supply Stadium later this summer. In conjunction with the move, the Snappers will be looking to add to their staff by hosting a job fair on Thursday, June 17, and Wednesday, July 7, from 6:00-8:00 PM to hire positions for ABC Supply Stadium. The fair will take at the Beloit Transfer Station (Downtown Bust Stop) at 225 Shirland Avenue.

Interested applicants are encouraged to fill out an application form at SnappersBaseball.com, bring their resume, dress in business professional attire, and come prepared to interview on-site. We’ll be grilling up burgers and hot dogs during both job fairs, so bring your appetite, too.

Available game day staff positions include concessions supervisors, line cooks, cashiers, and food runners, security, ushers, cleaning attendants, grounds crew, ticketing, and retail. Candidates will be expected to work all Snappers home games at ABC Supply Stadium during the 2021 season, including nights, weekends, and holiday dates, and should view the team’s schedule in advance at SnappersBaseball.com to ensure their availability.

Questions in advance of the job fair may be directed to [email protected] or by calling (608) 362-2272.

Nonprofits Sought For Concessions At Pohlman Field and New Downtown Stadium 

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Fundraising opportunity available for 2021 Beloit Snappers season

BELOIT, WI – Is your non-profit organization looking for a new fundraising activity? Be part of the action this season at Pohlman Field and the brand new downtown stadium.’

Geronimo Hospitality Group – the concessions and premium services partner of the Beloit Snappers, has fundraising opportunities available for the 2021 season. This is a great way for your organization to get involved, earn money and have some fun!

“We invite groups to be part of the game day experience with this creative, fun alternative to traditional fundraising.” said Blair Schmitz, general manager of stadium operations, “Giving back to the communities we serve is at our core and we look forward to connecting with local groups to help contribute to their fundraising goals.”

We give you everything you need and your non-profit will earn a percentage of the net sales from your assigned location. Participating groups must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. For more information or to register your organization, visit www.Geronimohospitalitygroup.com/snappers-npo. Geronimo Hospitality Group also has a limited number of openings for individuals who are interested in joining our game day concessions, culinary and premium services team. Apply online by clicking here.

Beloit Snappers To Hold 2021 Job Fair March 22-23

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Baseball season is right around the corner and opening night for the Beloit Snappers and Minor League Baseball is less than two months away! In preparation for baseball returning to Beloit, the Snappers will hold a job fair at Pohlman Field (2301 Skyline Dr, Beloit, WI 53511) on Monday, March 22 and Tuesday, March 23 from 4:00-7:00 PM to hire positions for the 2021 season.

Interested applicants are encouraged to fill out an application form at SnappersBaseball.com, bring their resume, dress in business professional attire, and come prepared to interview on site.

Available game day staff positions include food service, security, ushers, cleaning attendants, grounds crew, ticketing, and retail. Candidates will be expected to work all 60 Snappers home games during the 2021 season, including nights, weekends, and holiday dates, and should view the team’s schedule in advance at SnappersBaseball.com to ensure their availability.

For the safety of applicants and Snappers staff, masks are required throughout the job fair.

Questions in advance of the job fair may be directed to [email protected] or to the Snappers by phone at (608) 362-2272.

School of Snappy Reading Club and Worksheets 

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April 13, 2020

Snappers Educational Tools

Beloit, WI – The Beloit Snappers are providing educational tools for children in the community to continue working on all core school subjects from the comfort of home. Completing these worksheets and challenges gives your child the opportunity to win prizes while also continuing to practice their valuable skills.

All worksheets can be found on our Educational Resources tab on our website, on the Beloit Snappers Facebook page and the Beloit Snappers Twitter page.

The Snappers Reading Club is sponsored by McDonald’s and completing the form can get your child a 4-piece McNuggets voucher and a free reserve ticket for a future Snappers game. Read to or with your children for at least 25 minutes per day, five days a week for four weeks and keep a log using the worksheet provided.

The Reading Club Challenge begins on Monday April 13, 2020 and goes through Monday May 11, 2020. To be eligible for this challenge, your child must be between the ages of 4-12.

Educators Credit Union and the Snappers have teamed up to provide children with Snappy’s School Worksheets. This baseball related packet is complete with Math, English, Science, Geography, History, and other fun activities to encourage learning while away from school.

These are designed to keep your child busy while learning and having fun! For any questions, please contact Kat Grzeszkiewicz at [email protected] .

West Bend Mutual & Senz Insurance Donate $1,500 to Stateline CF

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BELOIT, WI – On August 20, 2019, West Bend Mutual and Senz Insurance donated $1,500 to the Beloit Stateline Community Foundation for the Snappers hitting 30 home runs at Pohlman Field in the 2019 season.

The check was accompanied with a presentation during the game on Aug. 20th when the Snappers played the Burlington Bees. Snappers General Manager Jeff Gray, Sheryl Bell of West Bend Mutual, and Mark Senz, Dennis Senz, & Pete Marino of Senz Insurance were all on hand to donate the check to the Stateline Community Foundation.

“West Bend Mutual, Senz Insurance, and Stateline Community Foundation are great partners that have continued to support the Beloit Snappers throughout our history, and we are very grateful to have them as partners. They do a tremendous job of supporting the Snappers on and off the field and help strengthen the Stateline community,” said Jeff Gray talking about the partnership with the Snappers.

This strong, long-lasting bond has been in effect since 2007 and the group continues to make positive strides not only at Pohlman Field, but within our local community.

As another season has officially wrapped up, the Beloit Snappers are looking forward to the 2020 season and continuing the incredible experience of professional baseball right here in Beloit with terrific partners like West Bend Mutual, Senz Insurance, and Stateline Community Foundation.

Lastly, the Snappers would like to thank West Bend Mutual, Senz Insurance, and Stateline Community Foundation for their continuous support of Beloit Snappers professional baseball.

The Beloit Snappers are a member of the Midwest League and have been the Single-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics. For more ticket information, contact the Snappers office at (608) 362-2272 or visit our website, www.snappersbaseball.com

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Snappers Donate $1,500 To Stateline Foundation

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The Beloit Snappers hit 30 home runs this season at Pohlman Field. As part of their agreement with West Bend Mutual, Senz Insurance and the Stateline Community Foundation, the amount donated was $1,500 with $50 donated with each home run.

On August 21st in the Snappers home game against the Cedar Rapids Kernels, Jeff Gray of the Snappers, Sheryl Bell of West Bend Mutual and Mark Senz and Pete Marino of Senz Insurance donated the check prior to the game to Tara Tinder, the Executive Director of the Stateline Community Foundation.

“We are so thankful for the support from West Bend Mutual, Senz Insurance and the Stateline Community Foundation over the past few years with the Snappers. Having a community that backs your product on and off the field is so important and they do a tremendous job,” said Snappers General Manager Jeff Gray.

The agreement has been in effect between the Snappers, West Bend Mutual, Senz Insurance and the Stateline Community Foundation since 2007.

The Snappers look to continue their storied partnership for many years to come and thank West Bend Mutual, Senz Insurance and the Stateline Community Foundation for their many years of support and supporting Beloit Snappers baseball.

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Midwest League Fines Benefit Stateline Community Foundation

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Beloit-SnappersThe Beloit Snappers have selected the Stateline Community Foundation to receive the donation resulting from the Midwest League’s On-Field Behavior Policy. The League splits up the amount of player fines it collects evenly between all 16 teams in the league. This year the Snappers will donate its share, $529.00, to this great charitable organization.

Each season, the Midwest League asks its member teams to select a deserving group or organization in their respective community to receive a portion of the money collected from fines handed out as part of the league On-Field Behavior Policy. Past organizations selected have included Beloit Turner High School Baseball Program, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Beloit Memorial High School Baseball Program, Beloit Youth Hockey Association, Stateline Youth Sports Complex, Rock County Habitat for Humanity, the YMCA’s Partners of Youth Program, Caritas Inc., and Hands of Faith.

Stateline-Community-Foundation“We appreciate this opportunity to support the Stateline Community Foundation,” stated Snappers President, Dennis Conerton. “We are more than happy to partner with this foundation that helps the Stateline community have a better quality of life. Through the program, our players learn how to take a negative experience and learn from it. The lessons they learn benefit their on-field behavior, personal development and the greater good of the community.”

This annual contribution is just one of the many ways the Snappers and Midwest League Teams make efforts to give back to their communities. The Snappers are very involved in the Stateline Community, donating to hundreds of different causes each and every year.

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Children’s Book Night

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Beloit-SnappersBring a new or gently used children’s book to the Snappers’ game on Tuesday, May 13th and receive a free ticket voucher to the game against the Peoria Chiefs on Wednesday, June 4th! All books will be donated to the Beloit Public Library.

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“Yes we Can”-ned Food Drive

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In conjunction with the Salvation Army of Beloit and the Salvation Army of Janesville the Snappers are proud to announce our “Yes We Can” food drive. The Snappers invite fans to bring canned or non-perishable food items to the ballpark for any of the games April 14th -18th and fans will receive a ticket voucher for the Snappers game on Wednesday May 14th! All food donated will be split between the food pantries at the Salvation Army of Beloit and the Salvation Army of Janesville.

“We are so excited to have this new promotion at the ballpark this season. The work done at the Salvation Army in both Beloit and Janesville is a vital part of our community and we are happy to be a part of it” said Snappers President Dennis Conerton.

Tami Prochazka of the Salvation Army in Janesville said, “The Salvation Army appreciates this partnership with the Beloit Snappers and the community in ensuring food pantry shelves are stocked and ready to assist families in need during difficult times. The Yes We Can food drive is a win-win for The Salvation Army, food pantry families and avid baseball fans.”

The Snappers will be taking on the Great Lakes Loons Monday April 14th-16th all games starting at 6:30 pm with gates opening at 5:30 pm. April 17th-18th the Snappers will take on the Lansing Lugnuts with both games starting at 6:30 pm gates opening at 5:30 pm. For tickets visit the Snappers Box Office or call 608-362-2272.
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Snappers Donate Over $1,000 to Cancer Research

Funds From Jersey Auction Donated to Mercy Foundation

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BELOIT, WI – On Thursday, May 16th, the Beloit Snappers presented the Mercy Foundation with a donation of $1,150 for breast cancer research. The Snappers raised this money during the team’s pink jersey auction on Mother’s Day, May 12th.

Mercy Health Systems is a group whose mission is to inspire positive change and healing through philanthropic giving. Their purpose is defined as “to make a difference by creatively connecting your philanthropic goals with opportunities to support healing in the broadest sense in every community Mercy serves.”

“We’re just happy that we’re able to contribute to this great organization,” said Snappers Community Relations Director Natalie Tobey. “This is an extremely important issue to all of us and we wanted to do whatever we could to help the Mercy Foundation in its fight to find a cure.”

The pink jersey auction was the first of four jersey auctions the Snappers will be doing this year. The team will pay tribute to local firefighters and police with a Guns N’ Hoses jersey auction on June 2nd. They will be sporting military themed threads on July 14th for a National Guard Jersey Auction. Finally, an A’s themed jersey auction is scheduled for August 18th, with the team wearing jersey’s similar to those of their Major League affiliates.

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