Final Week of Baseball's Spring Practice Highlighted by Fan Day
2/5/2024 1:32:00 PM | Baseball
The Crimson Tide will welcome fans of all ages to The Joe on Saturday for a fun-filled afternoon
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama baseball is set to begin week three of spring practice on Monday afternoon.
The Crimson Tide will take part in a pair of practice-scrimmage splits on Monday and Tuesday to kick off the week. Each day is slated for a 1:30 p.m. CT start to practice followed by a 3:15 p.m. first pitch. The Wednesday and Thursday schedule features a 3 p.m. practice each afternoon before the team's final weekend of intrasquads. Friday is set to begin with a 2:30 p.m. workout followed by a 4 p.m. scrimmage. The Saturday and Sunday itinerary will match once again with an 11:30 a.m. start to the day and a 1 p.m. intrasquad.
Also on Saturday, the Tide will host its annual Fan Day at The Joe. The free, family-friendly event will feature inflatable bounce houses and slides along with a face painter and a balloon artist on-site. Kids will have the opportunity to meet Big Al and get autographs from the team. Fans can get a field-level look at the 2024 team by signing up for an on-field experience during the Tide's batting practice session.
The day will begin at 11 a.m. CT when check-in opens for fans who sign up to take part in the on-field experience. Those who registered will be escorted to the field at 11:30 a.m. for stretch followed by batting practice at 12 p.m. The team will then take part in an intrasquad scrimmage scheduled for 1 p.m. Free pizza will be provided at 1 p.m. for all who register in advance. Following the practice, fans can meet the 2024 roster and get autographs from the players and staff. A free autograph card featuring the 2024 schedule will be available to all fans.
For those who have not yet secured season tickets, there will also be an opportunity to take part in the Crimson Tide's 'select a seat' event. Available seating will be tagged throughout the stadium giving fans a chance to try out potential options before purchasing.
Fans are encouraged to sign up for the free event in advance by clicking here. Any questions regarding Fan Day can be directed to Garrett Wood via e-mail at gwood@ia.ua.edu or by calling the baseball offices at (205) 348-4459.
All scrimmages are subject to change. The length will be determined on a game-to-game basis. Spaced out between scrimmages are the team's regularly scheduled practice sessions. Dates and times of all practices and scrimmages for the upcoming week can be found on RollTide.com each Monday.
Admission to Alabama baseball's on-field activity is free to the public. Gates will open each day approximately 30 minutes prior to the start of practice. Fans are asked to enter Sewell-Thomas Stadium through the main gate (Gate 3) located directly behind home plate. Once inside, fans are to stay in the lower bowl seating area with access to the upper levels of the stadium strictly prohibited.
Updates and changes to practice times or complete cancelations due to weather can be accessed via X/Twitter (@AlabamaBSB) or on the Crimson Tide's Facebook page.
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SPRING PRACTICE – WEEK THREE (all times listed in Central)
Monday: Practice – 1:30 p.m. | Scrimmage – 3:15 p.m.
Tuesday: Practice – 1:30 p.m. | Scrimmage – 3:15 p.m.
Wednesday: Practice – 3 p.m.
Thursday: Practice – 3 p.m.
Friday: Practice – 2:30 p.m. | Scrimmage – 4 p.m.
Saturday: Practice – 11:30 a.m. | Scrimmage – 1 p.m.
Sunday: Practice – 11:30 a.m. | Scrimmage – 1 p.m.
