HIGH POINT, N.C. – The High Point Rockers on Tuesday announced the signing of three newcomers for the 2023 season. Catcher Tyler Blaum and pitcher Courtney Mack each played in the Atlantic League in 2022 while outfielder John Daly will make his ALPB debut.

Mack, 30, will begin his second year of professional baseball after playing with three Atlantic League teams in 2022. He debuted with Kentucky in July and made one start, going five innings and allowing just one hit in a win over Lexington. After being released, he signed with Charleston and made five appearances, all out of the bullpen. He then finished the season with York, posting a 2-1 record in eight games including six starts with one of those wins coming against the Rockers on Sept. 18. For his first season in professional baseball, Mack was 3-2 with a 6.56 ERA in 15 appearances.

“Courtney is a very promising pitcher who showed what he can do when given the opportunity,” said Rockers manager Jamie Keefe. “He was out of baseball for a couple of years but he continues to work hard and is progressing every day.”

Blaum, 24, will be a strong defensive addition to the Rockers. While playing collegiately at Virginia-Wise, Blaum became the first player in school history to be awarded a Rawlings Gold Glove after playing error-free baseball in 2021. He threw out 11 of 24 base-stealers and was named the top defensive catcher in the South Atlantic Conference. He broke into the Atlantic League in 2022 with the Charleston Dirty Birds, hitting .239 with a pair of home runs and 21 RBI in 83 games. Following his college career, Blaum joined the United Shore League in 2021 before moving to Joliet, Ill. in the Frontier League.

“Tyler will really solidify our defensive behind the plate,” said Keefe. “He has proven he is an outstanding catcher and that will be his primary duty, to provide great defense and work in sync with our pitching staff.”

Daly, 24, is an outfielder who played at the State University of New York at Albany, compiling a .297 average with five home runs and 32 RBI as a senior in 2022. Before joining the Great Danes, Daly was a third team All-American at Rockland Community College, posting a career .395 batting average with 18 doubles and eight home runs. In 2023, Daly hit .353 in 16 games with Bakersfield in the Pecos League.

“John really surprised us during a showcase event over the winter,” said Keefe. “He can run and is a former football player so he brings a certain level of grit to the game. He will run through the outfield wall for you and will be a big help defensively.”

The Rockers will open the 2023 season at home on April 28 with the Long Island Ducks. High Point will play its first 10 games at Truist Point through May 8.  Individual game tickets will go on sale starting March 31.

About High Point Baseball, Inc.

The High Point Rockers, operated by the non-profit High Point Baseball, play their home games at Truist Point, a state-of-the-art $36 million ballpark which serves as a catalyst to the rejuvenation of downtown High Point. In 2022, the Rockers reached the League Championship Series of the 10-team Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, an MLB Partner League with clubs from New York to North Carolina.

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.

HIGH POINT, N.C. – The High Point Rockers and the High Point Market Authority (HPMA) will jointly host a Triad community-wide seasonal job fair at Truist Point baseball stadium on Tues., March 21, from 3 to 6 pm. In addition, the Rockers will hold a second job fair on March 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. Both of the job fairs will be held in the Catalyst Club at Truist Point.

Job fair participants may apply for part-time, seasonal positions available in High Point for the April furniture market, as well as for the 2023 baseball season, which runs from April to September.

“Baseball season is another exciting time for our community,” says Pete Fisch, president, High Point Rockers. “Seasonal employees play a vital role in creating fun and memorable experiences for the fans at Truist Point.”

“The High Point Market generates over 15,000 local and seasonal jobs,” says Tammy Nagem, HPMA president and CEO. “We’re excited to invite our community to attend the jobs fair, and to benefit from this unique employment opportunity in High Point.”

Jobs applicants must be at least 18 years old and present a valid state ID. Prior experience in the fields of customer service, transportation, hospitality and food service is preferred, but not required.

The jobs fair will be held in the Catalyst Club at Truist Point. Parking is available in the Catalyst Club parking lot, located at 214 Lindsay Street.

Specific job inquiries may be directed to Alex Mendenhall at the High Point Rockers ([email protected]) and Jessica Wynn at the High Point Market Authority ([email protected]).  General questions may be directed to the High Point Rockers at (336) 888-1000 or the High Point Market Authority at (336) 869-1000.

About High Point Baseball, Inc.

The High Point Rockers, operated by the non-profit High Point Baseball, play their home games at Truist Point, a state-of-the-art $36 million ballpark which serves as a catalyst to the rejuvenation of downtown High Point. In 2022, the Rockers reached the League Championship Series of the 10-team Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, an MLB Partner League with clubs from New York to North Carolina.

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.

HIGH POINT, N.C. – The High Point Rockers have announced that outfielder Ben Aklinski and pitcher Neil Uskali will return to the club in 2023.

Aklinski was one of the top hitters on the Rockers last year, posting a .268 batting average with 19 homers and 74 RBI. He led the team in runs scored (93), doubles (33) and stolen bases (20). Aklinski was fourth in the Atlantic League in runs while ranking sixth in doubles and extra base hits (55) in 2022. The former Kentucky Wildcat spent the 2021 season with the Lexington Legends before joining the Rockers prior to the 2022 season.

In his first season in High Point, Aklinski was named to the Ballpark Digest ALPB Mid-Season All-Star team, led the club with 32 multi-hit games and delivered the game-winning blow in four walk-off victories. He tied for the team lead with two grand slams. Aklinski also had one of the two inside-the-park home runs hit by a Rocker in 2022.

Uskali will begin his third season with the Rockers where he has posted a 7-6 record as a starter in his two seasons. His five wins in 2022 were the second-most among Rockers’ starters and Uskali earned the win in High Point’s 6-1 win over Gastonia in the South Division championship that evened the series at 2-2. During the 2022 regular season, Uskali was 5-5 with a 5.38 ERA and was second on the team with 16 starts, 83.2 innings pitched and fourth with 54 strikeouts.

“Having Ben and Neil back gives this club some continuity and a pair of experienced Rockers who will be great assets both on the field and in the clubhouse,” said Rockers’ manager Jamie Keefe.

The Rockers will open the 2023 season at home on April 28 with the Long Island Ducks. High Point will play its first 10 games at Truist Point through May 8.  Individual game tickets will go on sale starting March 31.

About High Point Baseball, Inc.

The High Point Rockers, operated by the non-profit High Point Baseball, play their home games at Truist Point, a state-of-the-art $36 million ballpark which serves as a catalyst to the rejuvenation of downtown High Point. In 2022, the Rockers reached the League Championship Series of the 10-team Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, an MLB Partner League with clubs from New York to North Carolina.

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.

HIGH POINT, N.C. – The High Point Rockers announced today that the game times for the 2023 season have been set.  The majority of the Rockers home games will start at 6:35 for all Tuesday through Saturday games while Sunday games will begin at 4:05 p.m.

The Rockers also announced that single game tickets will go on sale on Friday, March 31 with another special temperature promotion. The Rockers annual “Weather or Not” ” promotion discounts all single game tickets based upon the official temperature in High Point, N.C. at 7 a.m. on March 31. In 2022, the temperature was 51 degrees, meaning a 51% discount on all single game tickets.

The Rockers will play three day games this season. The Monday, May 8 game with Frederick will start at 11:05 a.m. as the Rockers celebrate Education Day with elementary students from Guilford County schools invited to the game. The Rockers will celebrate Camp Day on Wednesday, July 12 with a 12:05 p.m. start against Staten Island. And the Labor Day game on Monday, September 4 will be a 1:05 p.m. The only other non-traditional start time will be a Tuesday, May 23 doubleheader against Lancaster which will start at 5:05 p.m.

In addition, the Rockers will put single game tickets on sale both online and at the box office on Friday, March 31.  While season tickets remain available, fans can now purchase tickets in advance for specific contests.

The Rockers are set to open at home on Friday, April 28 against the Long Island Ducks.

“We had a great response on our temperature discount last year,” said Rockers President Pete Fisch. “This will be the steepest discount on ticket prices for the 2023 season and we expect our fans to plan early and take advantage of this amazing price break.”

About High Point Baseball, Inc.

The High Point Rockers, operated by the non-profit High Point Baseball, play their home games at Truist Point, a state-of-the-art $36 million ballpark which serves as a catalyst to the rejuvenation of downtown High Point. In 2022, the Rockers reached the League Championship Series of the 10-team Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, an MLB Partner League with clubs from New York to North Carolina.

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.