Spartanburg Professional Baseball Club to unveil name, logos at event

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A new Upstate professional baseball club is set to unveil its official name, colors and logos.

The Spartanburg Professional Baseball Club announced will debut its identity at a community-wide block party on Saturday, May 11, near the site of the future Fifth Third Park, according to a news release.

The event, which is free and open to the public, kicks off at 5 p.m. and will feature food trucks, live music, kid’s activities and more leading up to a celebration revealing the team’s new identity, the release stated. Fans and attendees can expect to purchase exclusive team merchandise featuring the new name and logos, as well as visit a jersey customization station where they can personalize their own team jersey with their name and favorite number.

The event will conclude at dark with a free fireworks show, launching from the site of the future ballpark.

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“This is the first opportunity for us to start creating lifelong memories with the community and to showcase the personality, energy and fun that fans can expect to experience at Fifth Third Park,” said Tyson Jeffers, general manager of SPBC, in the release. “Our mission is to be a community-first organization in all that we do; what better way to mark this historic moment than to create an event that brings everyone together to celebrate!”

There is no fee for entry into the event and all kid’s activities are free. The block party will take place on Daniel Morgan Avenue, between Broad Street and West Henry Street.

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Schedule of Event

• 5 p.m.: Event starts: streets open for food trucks, kids’ activities and live music
• 7 p.m.: Name reveal begins
• 7:15 p.m.: Merchandise tent and jersey customization station open
• 9 p.m.: Fireworks