SMOKIES RECOGNIZED AS TOP DOUBLE-A ORGANIZATION BY BASEBALL AMERICA
SMOKIES RECOGNIZED AS TOP DOUBLE-A ORGANIZATION BY BASEBALL AMERICASmokies Named 2018 Double-A Bob Freitas Award Winner SEVIERVILLE, TENNESSEE - Baseball America, a leader in Major League and Minor League Baseball coverage, has announced their annual Bob Freitas Award winners. The Tennessee Smokies have been named the 2018 Bob Freitas Award winner for the Double-A
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SEVIERVILLE, TENNESSEE - Baseball America, a leader in Major League and Minor League Baseball coverage, has announced their annual Bob Freitas Award winners. The Tennessee Smokies have been named the 2018 Bob Freitas Award winner for the Double-A classification. The Bob Freitas Award recognizes organizational excellence, and has been presented by Baseball America annually since 1999. Baseball America selects one organization from each classification level of Minor League Baseball.u1:p
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"We are honored to be chosen for the 2018 Bob Freitas Award," stated Smokies President and COO, Chris Allen. "This award is a testament to the great staff, fans, and the uncanny support of our community."u1:p
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In 2018 the Smokies saw 308,069 fans come through the gates of Smokies Stadium, averaging 4,668 throughout the season. Also in 2018, the Tennessee Smokies oversaw major renovations with their state of the art Locker Room and Performance Center for the players. The development of the new training facility, known as the Performance Center, includes a 6,800 sq. foot building addition containing 3 batting cages. The moveable cages and removable turf allows the facility to be available for special events in the off-season.u1:p
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"We are excited to be selected for this prestigious award by Baseball America." added Smokies General Manager, Tim Volk. "We can't thank our staff, fans, and everybody involved with the organization enough for their support and hard work."u1:p
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The Smokies fans were able to see former Smokies star and current Cubs third baseman,
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The Smokies will kick off the 2018 season at home against the Mississippi Braves on April 4, 2019. For more information, visit www.smokiesbaseball.com.u1:p
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ABOUT THE TENNESSEE SMOKIESu1:p
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The Tennessee Smokies are the Double-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. Members of the ten-team Southern League, Smokies baseball has been entertaining families and fans of America's national pastime in the East Tennessee region for over 100 years. To learn more about the Tennessee Smokies, visit www.smokiesbaseball.com