Baseball to Host Fan Appreciation Day on January 26

COLUMBIA, S.C. — As a kickoff for the 2019 season, the University of South Carolina baseball team announced today that they will host a Fan Appreciation Day on Saturday, January 26 at Founders Park. The Fan Appreciation Day is free and open to the public.
 
The event will consist of a intra-squad scrimmage followed by an autograph session. Gates will open at 12pm and fans will be able to watch warm-ups and batting practice. The intra-squad scrimmage will begin at approximately 1:30pm. Following the scrimmage, fans will get the chance to meet the 2019 team and receive autographs on this year’s poster. This will be the first opportunity for fans to pick up the 2019 poster.
 
As part of the Athletic Department’s continuing partnership with Founders Federal Credit Union, all Founders FCU employees are invited to enjoy special access for the event. Founders FCU employees will be able to take in the scrimmage from the Perch Party Deck, with light refreshments and snacks. Founders employees will also have the chance to a receive a behind the scenes tour of Founders Park before the scrimmage begins. There will be a check-in table located inside Gate 1 for Founders FCU employees to have access to their special access at the event.
 
All fans wishing to attend Fan Appreciation Day should park in the gravel lot located on the corner of Wheat St. and Williams St. Fans can enter Founders Park located through Gate 1 in the outfield. Drinks and light snacks will be available for purchase at the concessions stand. The Athletics Department Clear Bag Policy will be in effect for the event.