Chris Whitesell, Author at High Point Rockers Baseball

MORE Wrestling Coming to Truist Point

April 1, 2022 by Chris Whitesell

TICKET PRICING

$75 for Field VIP Tickets (front row ringside, first-come, first-serve)

$50 for Field GA tickets (first-come, first-serve ringside)

$35 for Bowl GA tickets (first-come, first-serve stadium seating)

Family Four-Pack! Buy Three Bowl GA Tickets and Get One FREE! Use Promo Code “Wrestle” at Checkout!

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Meet & Greet Info

HIGH POINT, N.C. – Truist Point has been the site of baseball games, soccer matches, concerts and comedy shows. And now Truist Point can add professional wrestling to its resume when Masters of Ring Entertainment presents MORE Wrestling: A New Beginning at Truist Point on Saturday, June 11th.

“We are proud to be bringing our brand of pro wrestling to High Point and partnering with the High Point Rockers for this can’t miss event,” Founder of Masters of Ring Entertainment, Bambi Weavil said. Masters of Ring Entertainment has been producing pro wrestling events in North Carolina for six years and has recently relocated to High Point. “We’re looking forward to making High Point our home and the home for the best professional wrestling.”

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“Becoming the entertainment destination of the Triad is a goal for us,” said Christian Heimall, General Manager of the High Point Baseball, Inc. “Having an event like this will only get us closer to that. We are really looking forward to working with MORE Wrestling for years to come. Bringing superstars like Ricky ‘The Dragon’ Steamboat, Scott & Rob Steiner, and others to High Point for an event like this just shows the level of entertainment our venue, and this city, is capable of attracting.

Other stars in the show include WWE Hall of Famers Ricky ‘The Dragon’ Steamboat, Teddy Long, and former WWE and WCW stars Scott “Big Poppa Pump” Steiner and Shannon Moore; Gunner formerly from WWE, former WWE diva Terri Runnels, ex-WCW World Cruiserweight champion Juventud “Juvi” Guerrera, former WWE NXT Champion Killer Kross with Scarlett Bordeaux, and T.J. Perkins, a former WWE Cruiserweight champion. The show will also include Ring of Honor/Impact star Matt Taven and current New Japan Pro Wrestling star Fred “Mr. No Days Off” Rosser. The card is subject to change.

Meet and greet opportunities will be available for an additional price from 5-7 p.m by clicking here. All those wishing to attend the meet and greet MUST have a ticket to the actual evening show which starts at 7 p.m. All on field seats will include a free meet and greet with Terri Runnels from 5-6 p.m.

Tickets are priced at $75 for Field VIP sets located front row ringside. Field GA tickets are $50 and Bowl GA tickets in the stadium seating area are priced at $35. Tickets are currently on sale at the Rockers Box Office and online at HighPointRockers.com. Businesses interested in sponsoring the event should contact either the Rockers at [email protected] or Masters of Ring Entertainment at [email protected].

Card is subject to change due to injury or circumstances beyond the promoter’s control. Tickets required for all attendees and all sales final. There are no refunds and no exchanges.

More About Masters of Ring Entertainment, LLC

Masters Of Ring Entertainment, LLC is a national organization focused on tradition, honor and community in pro wrestling through special events.

Masters Of Ring Entertainment is committed in supporting the pro wrestling community and providing the best possible fan experience through our brands. Masters Of Ring Entertainment is committed to excellence by entertaining our audience while giving back and having fun!

Masters Of Ring Entertainment fans will be encouraged to feel they are a part of the Masters Of Ring Entertainment brand – as we develop interactive ways for fans to be active participants at all our live events beyond purchasing a ticket. Masters Of Ring Entertainment will bring the heart of pro wrestling back to the professional wrestling industry, placing the emphasis on talent, skill, and ability with a focus on Tradition, Respect & Community as pillars on the foundation of each aspect of our brand

Rockers Put Single Game Tickets on Sale

April 1, 2022 by Chris Whitesell

WEATHER OR NOT DISCOUNT TO BE DETERMINED BY TEMPERATURE

HIGH POINT, N.C. – The High Point Rockers will begin selling tickets for individual games for the 2022 season on Friday, April 1 with a magnificent promotional offer for fans.

The Rocker are forecasting their annual “Weather Or Not” promotion will be a hot one. Tickets will be discounted based upon the official temperature in High Point, N.C. at 7 a.m. If the 7 a.m. temperature on April 1 is 50 degrees F, then Rockers fans will save 50 percent on all individual game tickets for the 2022 Rockers season.

Rockers fans can purchase the discounted tickets from 10 a.m. until midnight on Friday, April 1 online or at the Gatewood Ave. Box Office.

“We wanted to celebrate the start of spring and the start of the baseball season by offering a fun promotion for our fans,” said Rockers President Pete Fisch. “We are hoping it’s not too warm or too cold on Friday morning at 7 a.m. We predict all Rockers fans will be pleased with the discount.”

Single game tickets are priced at $15 for home plate box seats, $12 for infield box seats, $10 for outfield box seats and $8 for bleacher seats.

Under the special April 1 promotion, fans can purchase up to eight tickets for any single Rockers home game. There is no limit on the number of games. This promotion is not valid on season tickets, group outings, or other Truist Point events such as collegiate baseball, wrestling, etc.

For 2022, Rockers home games will start at 6:35 p.m. for Tuesday through Saturday games with Sunday contests starting at 4:04 p.m. The lone exception will be the Sunday, July 3 game vs. Southern Maryland which will begin at 6:05 p.m. with a fireworks spectacular to follow the contest.

Tickets are available online at www.HighPointRockers.com/individual-tickets and can also be purchased at the Rockers box office. For more information, call the High Point Rockers at (336) 888-1000.

Season tickets remain on sale and may be purchased online or in-person at the High Point Rockers Box Office. Visit www.HighPointRockers.com/season-tickets for more information.

The Rockers open their season at Truist Point on Thursday, April 21 against the Kentucky Wild Health Genomes as the first contest of a 13-game homestand.

About High Point Baseball, Inc.

High Point Baseball, AKA The High Point Rockers, will begin their third season in the Atlantic League in 2022 in a state-of-the-art, $36M downtown ballpark, Truist Point. High Point Baseball is part of the fastest growing family sport in America and is committed to providing superior customer service and quality, affordable family entertainment for the Triad of North Carolina. The Rockers have built a fun and competitive atmosphere in both High Point and the Atlantic League while playing in the 2019 Ballpark of the Year.

About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB)

With teams throughout the Mid-Atlantic, the ALPB is a leader in baseball innovation and a player gateway to Major League Baseball. Through its exclusive partnership with MLB, the Atlantic League tests Major League Baseball rules and equipment initiatives. The Atlantic League has sent over 1,000 players to MLB organizations while drawing more than 44 million fans to its affordable, family-friendly ballparks throughout its 24-year history. For more information, please visit www.AtlanticLeague.com.

Andrews and Central to Meet at Truist Point

March 30, 2022 by Chris Whitesell

HIGH POINT, N.C. – The baseball teams from archrivals T. Wingate Andrews High and High Point Central High will meet at Truist Point on Monday, March 14 in the renewal of a high school baseball classic. Game time is set for 5:30 p.m.

The Bison and the Red Raiders have met in baseball over 100 times since Andrews opened in 1968. This year’s game will be played in honor of former High Point Central baseball coach Andy Harper who passed away in August 2021.

Tickets are priced at $7 and are available only at the gate.

There are a number of activities associated with the game that will help raise money for the Touch ‘Em All Foundation and Triad RBI, two programs that Coach Harper founded in order to help area youth.

“We are excited to have a longtime High Point rivalry game take place at Truist Point as high school baseball season kicks off, “ said Rockers President Pete Fisch. “Andy Harper did so much for youth baseball in the area so it is only fitting for his school to play at Truist Point.”

Mike Cook, High Point Central athletic director, said “We are very excited about the opportunity to play our cross town rivals at beautiful Truist Point! It is a special game in honor of a very special man and a wonderful coach, mentor, teacher, brother, son and friend-Coach Andy Harper.”

MLB Announces ALPB Experimental Rules for 2022

March 27, 2022 by Chris Whitesell

Major League Baseball (MLB) today announced two experimental playing rules for use during the 2022 Atlantic League (ALPB) Championship Season. The rules are designed to create more action on the field, to reward athleticism and to raise the profile of starting pitchers.

Other promising rules first tested in the Atlantic League, such as Automated Balls-Strikes (ABS), have been expanded to affiliated play in the Minor Leagues, while the ALPB continues to pioneer rules and equipment tests. The experimental rules below were previously tested in the Atlantic League on a limited basis. Below is a summary of the experimental rules that will be tested to start the 2022 Atlantic League season:

Double-Hook Designated Hitter Adjustment: The double-hook designated hitter will be modified. In 2021, teams lost their designated hitter when they removed the starting pitcher from the game. However, in 2022, if the starter is able to complete at least five innings, the designated hitter will be allowed to remain in the lineup for the entirety of the game. This rule intends to place emphasis on longer outings by starting pitchers.
Dropped Pitch Rule: As in the second half of 2019, batters will be able to advance to first base on any pitch that is not caught in the air by the catcher, even with first base occupied by a runner. Those who get to first base safely will be awarded a hit. This rule will increase the importance of taking care of the baseball (e.g., pitching with command, receiving, and blocking pitches) and reward athletic players who are able to capitalize on wild pitches and passed balls.

Michael Hill, MLB’s Senior Vice President for On-Field Operations, said: “Given the positive results of recent years, we are continuing to prioritize the kinds of experimental rules that many baseball fans routinely discuss and want to learn more about. Testing in the Atlantic League and throughout the Minors will provide us with more valuable feedback and data that can be taken into consideration.”

Rick White, President of the Atlantic League, said: “We continue to be excited about ALPB’s role helping Major League Baseball determine the future of the game. We are proud many of the tests pioneered in the Atlantic League are reaching a broader audience throughout all levels of professional baseball.”

About The Atlantic League
The Atlantic League is the first Partner League of Major League Baseball, a player gateway to the Major Leagues, and a leader in baseball innovation. The ALPB has sent over 1,000 player to MLB organizations while drawing 44 million fans during its 23-year history. Please visit www.AtlanticLeague.com.

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Rockers Select RHP Tommy Derer in ALPB Draft

March 23, 2022 by Chris Whitesell

HIGH POINT, N.C. – The High Point Rockers today selected right handed pitcher Tommy Derer in the Atlantic League Draft. The Draft followed two days of workouts at the ALPB Professional Showcase presented by Prospect Dugout. The showcase was held at the USSSA Space Coast Complex in Viera, Fla.

Derer, 26, is a former pitcher at New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark, N.J. where he won eight games over his four-year career, primarily as a reliever. He added six saves during his career and led the Highlanders in ERA in 2015 with a 2.17 mark. Derer was the team saves leader in 2016 and tied for the team-high with four wins as a senior in 2018.

A native of Philadelphia, Derer played at Archbishop Ryan where he All-Philadelphia Catholic Red Division honors and was a Daily News honorable mention selection.

Derer was the 19th overall player selected in the 2022 ALPB Draft.

The Rockers will open the 2022 season on Thursday, April 21 at Truist Point against the Kentucky Wild Health Genomes.

About High Point Baseball, Inc.

About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB)

Disc Golf Returns To Truist Point!

March 19, 2022 by Chris Whitesell

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

You are allowed to bring your own discs, but we will have discs available
NO outside food & beverage
Select concessions and alcohol will be available
Comfortable shoes! (No cleats allowed)
Course will require walking and step navigation

TEE TIMES AVAILABLE NOW!

Disc Golf and the “Hek Yeh Putter Party” is returning to Truist Point, the home of the High Point Rockers, from March 31st to April 2nd!

The Hek Yeh Putter Party is a premier disc golf/baseball stadium experience and competition. Participants have the chance to compete for 18 holes on our 9 hole temporary course designed in and around the entire park including the playing field. The final hole has competitors teeing off from deep second base toward home plate to an Innova DISCatcher or basket.

Each night includes a minimum of 10 raffle prizes and CASH PRIZES for the top 20% of the field. Tee times are available for groups of 8 or less (exceptions may be made for families larger than 8) with groups teeing off every 10 minutes. First timers and experienced players welcome!

Available Tee Times for March 31: 4 PM – 7:30 PM (Gates Open at 3:30PM)
Available Tee Times for April 1: 4 PM – 7:30 PM (Gates Open at 3:30PM)
Available Tee Times for April 2: 1 – 4:30 PM (Gates Open at 12:30PM)
Cost to Play: $21.50 (includes 18 holes and 2 raffle tickets)
Admission for Non-Players: $6.50

What is Disc Golf? It’s a sport using discs, similar to a frisbee, with the objective of throwing the disc into a basket. The baskets are made of chains to help catch the disc. Scoring is similar to golf where the number of throws per hole determines your score. The goal is have the lowest score at the end of the round.