PORTLAND PICKLES ANNOUNCES NEW FARM TEAM, THE PORTLAND GHERKINS

All tickets will cost only $10 each for inaugural season

PORTLAND, Ore. (December 12th, 2019) -- Today, the Portland Pickles have announced the city’s newest baseball team: the Portland Gherkins. The Gherkins will be a collegiate wood-bat farm team for the Pickles. They will play a variety of opponents including West Coast League members and independent teams.

“We are so excited to welcome Lil P and the Gherkins into the Pickles family. The Pickles are committed to building a winning organization and this is another step in fortifying our on-field product,” said team owner and president Alan Miller.

The inaugural Gherkins game will be played at Walker Stadium on June 5th, 2020 against the San Francisco Seals. The Gherkins will play all home games at Walker Stadium, with 5+ games against the Pickles. Other opponents include the Corvallis Knights, Highline Bears, and Bend Elks. Full schedule HERE.



The Gherkins have partnered with Dave’s Killer Bread® who will be the official presenting partner for the Portland Gherkins. The partnership will include a Dave’s Killer Bread® patch on the jerseys, and exclusive bread products sold in the stadium for 2020. Dave’s Killer Bread® will also be the official broadcast partner of the Gherkins, with all games being streamed on Facebook Live.

The Gherkins will emulate the Pickles atmosphere during their home games, with the same food and drink options offered. All tickets will be $10, with the choice to reserve tickets before the game through gherkinsbaseball.com. Group options are also available through info@gherkinsbaseball.com or by calling (503) 775-3080.

The Gherkins roster will be made up of local players, including NAIA and community college baseball programs, and play to earn a spot on the Pickles by showcasing their talent to Pickles coaching staff. JJ Mascolo will head the on-field product operations, with the Portland Pickles front office taking care of marketing, ticket sales, and merchandise.

“The Gherkins will provide an opportunity for local college players to compete on the big stage for a great organization,” said JJ Mascolo. Along with the announcement, the Pickles have rolled out a first line of merchandise, which can be found HERE.

Lil’ P -- the mascot for the Gherkins -- made a surprise first appearance at the scene of the press conference. Lil’ P is Dillon T. Pickle’s mischievous little cousin, often pulling pranks and causing trouble.

Following the success of the Pickles through 4 years, the Gherkins will be the latest addition to expanding baseball in the city of Portland.



About the Portland Pickles: The year 2015 sprung new growth in Portland baseball history with the birth of the Portland Pickles Baseball Club. Since then, the Portland Pickles have strived to make every baseball season the most fun, affordable, and family-friendly entertainment around. We aim to bring the world together at Walker Stadium through the spirit of baseball and highlight this great city with its amazing people. We strive to be unique, push boundaries, and pioneer the sport of baseball on and off the field. With neighborhood programs, host families and fundraising opportunities throughout the year, the Portland Pickles seek to unite and strengthen our community.





About the Portland Gherkins: The Portland Gherkins are a collegiate wood-bat baseball team, and the official farm affiliate of the WCL Portland Pickles. They were founded in 2019, and will play their inaugural season in the summer of 2020. The Gherkins play a full home and away schedule against WCL and independent wood bat teams. Gherkins players will have the opportunity to showcase their talents and earn a spot on the Pickles roster. The Gherkins play their home games at Walker Stadium in Portland, OR.











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