Do you want to be a hero at your next Corvette club meeting?
How might you ask? Invariably, sometime during your next meeting, someone will ask, “Does anyone have any suggestions for a club activity?”
Raise your hand and suggest catching a game at the nearby minor league baseball stadium. If you’re in Atlanta, the Gwinnett Stripers at Coolray Field is the obvious choice.
If you’ve never seen a game at Coolray Field, then you’re definitely missing out. The Tripe-A Gwinnett Stripers play an exciting brand of baseball that is sure to entertain.
To learn more, we asked Dave Lezotte, the Voice of the Gwinnett Stripers, to share his insights into the team, his career, and what it takes to be a broadcast announcer.
If you’ve ever fancied yourself as the next Bob Uecker or Vin Scully, you’ll enjoy this behind-the-scenes conversation.
Show Notes
Are you looking for a specific question in the episode?
We’ve made it easy by providing the questions we asked in the show and where you can find them.
Question #1 – Dave, thanks for making time for us today. The obvious lead-off question would be, when did you first know you wanted to make baseball your life’s work? Located at the 1:32 second mark.
Question #2 – Along those same lines, what was your first baseball job, and what did you learn? Located at the 3:13 second mark.
Question #3 – OK, so we did some research and found you handled all media relations for the LumberKings from 2006-11. I’ll be honest: I wasn’t familiar with the LumberKings. So we found out they were a Class-A Midwest League affiliate of the Texas Rangers and later the Seattle Mariners. What about minor-league baseball gets you energized? Located at the 5:42 second mark.
Question #4 – Do you subscribe to the notion that minor league baseball can be more exciting than major league? Located at the 7:52 second mark.
Question #5 – Dave, you’re the lead play-by-play broadcaster for all Stripers games. What goes into getting ready to do a game? Located at the 9:05 second mark.
Question #6 – With all your years of experience, what broadcast moments are your fondest and why? Located at the 11:24 second mark.
Question #7 – A minor league player’s life differs in many ways from the life in the Majors. What is life like for a typical minor-league player, and has it changed over the years? Located at the 13:07 second mark.
Question #8 – For those who are not as familiar with Coolray Field, when did they break ground, and what do you like best about the baseball stadium? Located at the 15:29 second mark.
Question #9 – The Stripers have been successful on the field. Can you share some of their highlights as a team and if any have made it to the majors? Located at the 16:31 second mark.
Question #10 – The Striper complex is much more than a baseball stadium. Can you tell us more about this mixed-use facility with its dining and living opportunities and what it adds to the overall experience? Located at the 19:09 second mark.
Question #11 – Coming to a game at Coolray Field is a great entertainment value, especially when considered in relation to other major league sporting events. From special promotion nights to kid-friendly activities, the Stripers seem to do a lot to promote a family-friendly experience. What are some of your favorite promotions? Located at the 20:52 second mark.
Question #12 – The organization works hard to add value and give back to the local community. Why is giving back and supporting the local community so important to the organization? Located at the 22:58 second mark.
The Gwinnett Stripers
Website: Gwinnett Stripers
Address: Coolray Field, 2500 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Mailing Address: Gwinnett Stripers, P.O. Box 490310, Lawrenceville, GA 30049
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