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areas, a kids’ zone, adult social zone, twice as a hall of famer, and we have two of the best success.
many points of sale for concessions, a larger young players in the game, Bryce Harper
team store, a huge state-of-the-art scoreboard and Kris Bryant. I hope—and I believe—that “The game is so great,” Logan says. “Base-
and a swimming pool in left centerfield.” we have played a significant role in devel- ball takes a little heat once in a while because
oping that and given people the outlet to it’s slow moving or whatever, but the reality
But there is the business of one final season see professional baseball at its highest level. is that it’s a great game and touches a lot of
at Cashman prior to the move, and the 51s We’re the only professional franchise to ever people. You compare us to other sports and
aren’t acting like high school seniors just succeed here. Everybody else failed and went our players are out there without helmets and
going through the motions. The final season away, so I think that pretty much speaks for interacting more closely with fans. I think
in Cashman Field will feature fun promo- itself about the impact that we have had for so fans can relate to our players easier than other
tions the 51s are known for, including $1 many years. sports. Guys your size, my size, big guys, little
Menu Nights on Monday’s, $1 Beer Nights on “One thing that I have always been happy guys, anybody can play it, and I think that
Thursday’s, Fireworks on Fridays, Jersey and and proud about is the number of guys who is part of the success. Plus, the composition
other giveaways on Saturdays. have come here to play who ended up making of professional baseball and the role that we
this their home and raised their families here play in the lineage of player development of
The 51s are also partnering with Minor and made a great impact on our communi- players is important and interesting. You turn
League Baseball and its Hispanic and Latino ty. Guys like County Commissioner Larry on the Mets now and you see Syndergaard,
initiative so on Tuesdays, the team persona Brown, Mike Martin, Jerry DeSimone, Chip Katz, de Grom, Rosario and others. It’s pretty
changes to Reyes de Plata (Silver Kings). The Seeley, Harold Eckert, James Loney, Shane special. There’s a lot of good things that have
logo was a hit in August last season and in Victorino and so many other guys. The list come together and we’re just lucky to be a
2018, fans will feel the influences on Tues- goes on and on.” part of it.”
days. Additionally, in September the Mexican Batter up.
Baseball Fiesta will return with two teams Entering its 36th year, the 51s carry the
from the Mexican League playing pre-season torch for baseball, the sport that Logan
exhibition games at Cashman Field. believes is a main reason for such prolonged

Not only do the players entertain on the
field, but Logan and his crew have helped Paul Sewad
grow baseball in Southern Nevada. “I think Photo by Steve Spatafore
we’re the ambassadors and gatekeepers of
baseball in the community,” Logan says. “If
you really analyze it, we’re a baseball town.
You look at the number of professional play-
ers from Las Vegas. We have Greg Maddux,

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