How Brandon Inge Returns To Baseball With Kalamazoo Growlers

One of the most popular tigers in the 2000s has decided he’s going to make a return to baseball, but this time he's coming to Kalamazoo to be a coach with the Growlers. Brandon Inge was one of the fan favorites for the Detroit Tigers and was a big part of their team that made a strong push to try and win the World Series in the mid-2000s.

He has officially signed a day contract to be a coach for the Kalamazoo Growlers in their I-94 four battle against the Battle Creek Battle Jacks on July 10th at Home Striker Field.

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The Kalamazoo Growlers recently announced that he will be coaching first base in the rivalry matchup, and that the Growlers are doing something special for the fans in honor of Brandon Inge.

Because of Brandon’s jersey number, 15, several select tickets are available for the game while supplies last for only $15. As the Northwoods League highlighted, the game is supporting a great cause:

An online signed memorabilia auction featuring baseballs, bats, hats and jerseys worn by Inge will go live 24-hours prior to the game. They will be available for pick-up or shipped to winners following the end of the game. Proceeds from the online auction will support the Jr. Growlers Baseball Academy – a program for players 8U-18U that focuses on players’ skills and baseball IQ that provides a direct path to high-level summer collegiate baseball.

After the game, Inge will do a post-game meet & greet for fans in attendance at Homer Stryker Field.

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