Showtime Sports Academy recently hosted its 4th annual Pro-Players Night. The night was filled with entertainment. At  3p.m.,104.5 The Zone broadcasted live from one of the turf fields. All-pro Titan Blaine Bishop led his regular radio broadcast. By the time the broadcast ended, many of the players and lots of fans had arrived. The players included Ben Zobrist(Tampa Bay Rays), Joe Blanton(Philadelphia Phillies), Russell Branyan(Los Angeles Angels), Andy Simunic(Houston Astros), Matt Williams(St. Louis Cardinals), Corban Joseph(New York Yankees), Chris Jakubauskas(Baltimore Orioles), Tim Dillard(Milwaukee Brewers), Tim Smalling(Colorado Rockies), Joe Boever(St. Louis Cardinals), Caleb Joseph(Baltimore Orioles), Shay Crawford(Tampa Bay Rays), and Brandon Hynick(Cincinnati Reds). There were also multiple scouts and agents including Earl Wynn, Kevin Jarvis, and Ty York. There were also some former players including Jerry Bell(Milwaukee Brewers), John  Riedling(Cincinnati Reds), Tony Naile(St. Louis Cardinals), Erich Butler(Texas Rangers), Steve Hughes(Cincinnati Reds), Reggie Whittemore(Boston Red Sox), Tom Bolton(Boston Red Sox), and Franklin High School baseball coach Frank Glover. Door prizes were given away and some lucky kids got to ask questions. After all the prizes were given and questions were answered, the autographs started. There were  7 tables set up with  2 players at each ready to sign. The line of people wanting autographs wrapped almost all the way around the field. A big thanks to Sonic and Brixx Wood Fired Pizza for providing food. Everyone had a lot of fun and enjoyed meeting some of their favorite players. We hope all the players have a great season this year!

Tony Naile and Blaine Bishop talking.  Fans listening and watching

Ben Zobrist answering questions John Riedling got a replacement!

Tim Smalling and Andy Simunic signing autographs. Joe Blanton signing autographs.

The players all signing.

Showtime Sports Academy is hosting its 4th annual Pro-Players Night on Monday,January 16. Many professional baseball players will be there to talk and meet kids of all ages. They include Ben Zobrist of the Tampa Bay Rays, Russell Branyan of the Seattle Mariners, Dan Uggla of the Atlanta Braves, Joe Blanton of the Philadelphia Phillies, and Corbin Joseph of the New York Yankees. There will also be professional scouts, agents, high school coaches, and others. 104.5 The Zone will be there covering the event, live from 3-6PM. The program will begin at 6:30PM and after, there will be a meet and greet with all the players! Make sure you bring something to write on and a sharpie! Hope to see you there!

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