Attain Sports and Entertainment also introduces Manager, Mark Minicozzi
Media Contact:
Branden McGee
301.815.9902 | [email protected]
Frederick, MD – February 1, 2023 – Attain Sports and Entertainment will hold a press conference on Monday, February 6 at 11am at the Frederick Visitor Center (151 S. East Street Frederick, MD), to provide an update on the Name the Team Promotion for the newly formed Frederick Atlantic League Professional Baseball (ALPB) club and introduce Manager, Mark Minicozzi.
The finalists for the Name the Team Promotion will be presented with an explanation of each concept and its relevance to the region. Following the announcement of finalists, the launch of a Fan Vote process will be explained. This vote will be part of the process to select the identity of the newly formed Frederick club. In addition, the process of designing the team logo and uniforms will be discussed.
Fans are encouraged to vote on their favorite team name from the list of finalists. Voting will open Monday, February 6 and conclude on Friday, February 17. For more information and access the Fan Vote, please visit the baseball team’s website at frederickatlanticleague.com.
The company will also introduce the club’s Manager, Mark Minicozzi, for the inaugural season of ALPB in Frederick. Minicozzi began his managing career in 2021 for the Charleston Dirty Birds of the Atlantic League, leading the team to a playoff berth by winning the second-half Atlantic League South Division Title. In 2022, he served as manager for the ALPB Kentucky Wild Health Genomes.
Minicozzi will provide an update on players that have signed and committed to play for Frederick this season. In addition, he will provide some insight on the level of play within the ALPB, as well as an outlook on the season and his plan for success on the field this season.
About Attain Sports and Entertainment
Based in McLean, Va., Attain Sports and Entertainment owns and manages the Baltimore Orioles Double-A affiliate Bowie (MD) Baysox, the MLB Draft League Frederick (MD) Keys, and a yet to be named Atlantic League baseball team based in Frederick, Maryland. The company was formed in 2021 to present sports as affordable family-friendly entertainment with a commitment to community engagement, customer service, innovation, and the professional growth and development of its employees. For more information, visit www.attainse.com.
About the Frederick Atlantic League Team
The yet to be named Frederick Baseball Team is a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. With its inaugural season in 2023, the team plays its home games at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium in Frederick, Maryland. The club will open its 2023 season on the road against the Gastonia Honey Hunters on Friday, April 28. The home opener at Nymeo Field at Harry Grove Stadium will be on Tuesday, May 2 against the Lexington Legends. Season and group tickets are now available for the 2023 season. For more information, please call 301.815.9900 or visit us online at www.frederickatlanticleague.com.
About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB)
Celebrating its 25th Anniversary season in 2023, the Atlantic League is Major League Baseball’s first Professional Partner League, a player gateway to the major leagues, and a leader in baseball innovation. ALPB has sent over 1,200 players to MLB organizations while drawing more than 45 million fans to its family-friendly ballparks throughout its 25-year history. Please visit www.AtlanticLeague.com.