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Louisville Bats 2024 Season In Review

December 10, 2024

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL 2024 LOUISVILLE BATS FINAL GAME NOTES 2024 REVIEW: The Louisville Bats ended the season with a 67-82 record, 22.5 games behind International League West Division winner and the eventual IL Champions, the Omaha Storm Chasers. The Bats had a much stronger first half, finishing

Louisville Sports Entertainment District proposed next to Louisville Slugger Field

Project would create vibrant connection between downtown neighborhoods
December 2, 2024

LOUISVILLE, Ky, (Dec. 2, 2024) - Mayor Craig Greenberg today announced a transformative new mixed-use development proposal adjacent to Louisville Slugger Field. The proposal is a joint venture between Louisville Bats’ owner Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH) and Machete Group, an industry leader specializing in the planning and development of sports

Select Bats Ticket Plans To Feature Banana Ball Pre-Sale

Bats to offer a variety of ticket packages for fans in 2025
November 13, 2024

The Louisville Bats are excited to unveil full information for many 2025 ticket plans for the upcoming season at Louisville Slugger Field. All new and returning Bats season ticket members with a plan of at least 10 games will be given access to a priority pre-sale for the return of

2025 Bats Game Times Released, Baseball Returns To Thunder

Bats baseball back for Thunder Over Louisville on Saturday, April 12
October 29, 2024

Today, the Louisville Bats have unveiled game times for the 2025 season, the 25th season of Bats Baseball at Louisville Slugger Field, with the home opener scheduled for Friday, March 28 at 7:05 p.m. In addition, the team is pleased to announce that Bats baseball will return to Thunder Over

Banana Ball Returns to Louisville Slugger Field June 26-28

Louisville Slugger Field to host a two-game series featuring the Party Animals
October 3, 2024

Fans First Entertainment, the group known for bringing the Savannah Bananas around the world, tonight announced that their 2025 Banana Ball World Tour will return to Louisville June 26-28 at Louisville Slugger Field. After the Bananas battled the Party Animals for three sold out nights in Louisville in 2024, the

Louisville Bats Release Full 2025 Schedule 

Opening Night at Louisville Slugger Field scheduled for March 28
August 13, 2024

The Louisville Bats are proud to announce the schedule for the 2025 International League season. The 25th season of Minor League Baseball at Louisville Slugger Field will begin with Opening Night at Louisville Slugger Field on Friday, March 28 against the Memphis Redbirds. “It’s hard to believe the 2024 season

PK at 2K: Players Praise Bats Manager Pat Kelly

August 27, 2024

In one word, Louisville Bats Manager Pat Kelly describes himself as “Intense.” That intensity has fueled Kelly in a professional baseball career that has spanned over 50 years, including nearly four decades on the coaching end with Kelly climbing the ranks as one of the top managers in Minor League

Hurtubise Hustles From West Point To Big Leagues Through Louisville

September 18, 2024

For any player that grows up playing baseball, everything needs to go right to get a college scholarship. Then, for those fortunate enough to earn a college scholarship, they similarly need the right combination of hard work, luck, and talent to earn a shot at professional baseball. Lastly, once a

Edwin Rios Named Bats 2024 Mary E. Barney Team MVP

Bats infielder leads team with 21 home runs in first season with Louisville
September 19, 2024

As the 2024 season nears an end, one of the Louisville Bats’ top players will be recognized for an incredible season. Today the Bats announced that infielder Edwin Rios has been named the winner of the team’s Mary E. Barney MVP Award for the 2024 season. Rios, 30, will be

David Buchanan Named Final International League Pitcher of the Week

Bats righty fired eight one-hit innings in Sunday’s win over Omaha
September 23, 2024

Following one of the best outings of his professional career in the season finale, Louisville Bats pitcher David Buchanan has been named the International League Player of the Week for the period from September 16-22, the final week of the regular season. The weekly honor is the second for a

Trick-or-Treat at the Ballpark Returns October 25

Bats to host annual Halloween event featuring screening of Hotel Transylvania
September 25, 2024

Ahead of Halloween, the Louisville Bats will be hosting families for a special and spooky night of fun at Louisville Slugger Field for the fourth annual Trick-or-Treat at the Ballpark on Friday, October 25 at 5 p.m. The celebrations include trick-or-treating on the concourse, a Halloween costume contest with prizes

Rece Hinds Ready For More After Historic Debut

August 14, 2024

Every player dreams of the kind of week Rece Hinds experienced in his debut stint with the Cincinnati Reds last month. In his first six Major League games beginning on July 8th, the day he was called up, Hinds hit .500 with three doubles, five home runs, 11 RBIs, and

Double Play Prowess Proves Pivotal For Bats

August 1, 2024

Double plays are often called a pitcher’s best friend. For the Louisville Bats in 2024, double plays have been a key to the team’s success. As of the end of July, the Bats lead the International League and are tied for first in all of Minor League Baseball in double

Brilliant Buchanan Leads Bats To Season-Ending 6-0 Win

Bats throw one-hitter to beat Omaha in season finale
September 22, 2024

The Louisville Bats took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, getting a dominant performance on the mound from David Buchanan in long relief to defeat the Omaha Storm Chasers 6-0 in the season finale on Sunday afternoon at Louisville Slugger Field. In the longest outing by a Bats reliever this

Bats Fall In Saturday Slugfest 10-7

Higgins, Rios each with three hits in loss to Omaha
September 21, 2024

In the penultimate game of the 2024 season, the Louisville Bats struggled to contain the Omaha Storm Chasers attack and couldn’t complete a late comeback, ultimately suffering a 10-7 loss on Saturday night at Louisville Slugger Field. Two hitters into the game, the Storm Chasers took the lead on Drew

Petty's Powerful Start Paces Bats Past Omaha 6-4

Louisville earns second straight victory to even series
September 20, 2024

In his second Triple-A start, Louisville Bats righty Chase Petty fired five scoreless innings, working around baserunners in key situations to preserve a lead, and the offense got timely hitting late in the game to defeat the Omaha Storm Chasers 6-4 on Friday night at Louisville Slugger Field. Following three

All-Around Attack Powers Bats To 12-4 Win

Bats hit four homers in victory over Storm Chasers
September 19, 2024

The Louisville Bats produced one of their biggest nights at the plate all season with an exceptional offensive ambush, crushing the Omaha Storm Chasers by a score of 12-4 on Thursday night at Louisville Slugger Field. Although the Storm Chasers opened the scoring on a Drew Waters, the Bats were

Bats Out-Blasted By Storm Chasers In 15-5 Loss

Callihan, Jordan homer for Bats in defeat to Omaha
September 18, 2024

The Omaha Storm Chasers came out attacking early and often, handing the Louisville Bats a 15-5 loss in the second game of their season-ending six-game series on Wednesday afternoon at Louisville Slugger Field. Making his fourth start for Louisville, Jose Acuna made quick work of the Storm Chasers in the

Louisville Bats Homestand Highlights: September 17-22

Louisville wraps up 2024 season at home against Omaha this week
September 16, 2024

As the 2024 season draws to a close, the Louisville Bats will conclude it this week at Louisville Slugger Field for the final homestand of the 2024 season. The week will be a celebration of Bats baseball and the great fans that have supported the team all season. The week

Bats Spread Joy, Smiles In Visit To Norton Children's Hospital

July 25, 2024

Recently, the Bats paid a special visit to Norton Children’s Hospital. Catcher Michael Trautwein joined pitchers Stevie Branche, Spencer Stockton, and Evan Kravetz for the trip. During their visit, the players spent time on each floor, talking with and getting to know the patients and their families. For all four

Brandon Leibrandt's Simple Mentality: "You Only Get One Career"

July 10, 2024

The road to the Major Leagues is often not a straight one. Full of twists and turns, the journey rarely ever goes the way one might think, and few understand that better than Louisville Bats starter Brandon Leibrandt. The lefty found himself on Major League radars at Marist School in