Dress Code
Semi-formal
I am unable to attend, but I would like to donate to EMU Baseball.
For questions please contact Jessica Nietrzeba at jnietrze@emich.edu or via phone 734.487.0264.
Semi-formal
All alumni, family, and friends of the Eastern Michigan University baseball program are cordially invited to join us for the 7th Annual EMU Baseball Lead Off Dinner presented by EMU Alumnus Anthony and Rita Tomey.
Saturday, January 28, 2023 | 6 - 9 PM
Costs
Individual Ticket: $125 (Includes plated dinner and open bar)
Kids (12 and under) Ticket: $25
Table Sponsorship (includes 4 tickets and special gift): $1000
Program Sponsorship (acknowledgement in event program): $100
Sponsor a Student-Athlete's Meal: $35
Deadline to register is Friday, January 20, 2023.
2023 Lead Off Dinner Keynote Speaker
Cecil Fielder
- Played 14 years in the MLB with Toronto Blue Jays, Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees, Anaheim Angels, and Cleveland Indians
- Hit 51 homers in 1991
- Won a World Series in 1996 with the New York Yankees
- Finished his Career with 319 Home Runs, and 1,008 RBI
- Three time All Star
- Two-time Silver Slugger Winner
- Two-time American League Home Run Leader
- Three-time American League RBI Leader
- One of only four players, and only Tiger, to homer over the left-field roof at Tiger Stadium
2023 Distinguished Alumnus Award Recipient
Jeff Vergolini
- Played at EMU from 1985-1988
- Played for Coach Oestrike in 1987, his last season as head coach
- Was a catcher, and caught with teammate Chris Hoiles, who played 10 seasons in the MLB with the Baltimore Orioles
- Has been instrumental in leading the Alumni for decades and was an original founder of the Diamond Club in 2011
- Since his playing days he has played a pivotal role in organizing events for the EMU Baseball Alumni including the Alumni Game, Golf Outing, and Lead Off Dinner
- Has helped raise over $110,000 for the Diamond Club and EMU Baseball