Phillies announce new Foods, Gear and Fandom for Spring Training Games

With Spring Training games for the Phillies beginning this weekend at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Fla., team officials revealed all the exciting new foods, fashion, fandom and more that will be part of the ballpark experience.

“The excitement here at BayCare Ballpark will undoubtedly be at an all-time high as our National League Champions take the field along with some incredibly talented additions to the team’s roster,” said Phillies Director of Florida Operations John Timberlake. “Off the field, we are very happy with the new food and merchandise offerings we have this year. It’s an exciting time to be a Phillies fan and we can’t wait to get Spring Training games underway.”

In addition, the team announced ‘Know Before You Go’ information before arriving at the ballpark, which includes being aware that all game tickets and parking passes for Phillies Spring Training will be via mobile delivery through the free MLB Ballpark App, and that all concessions and merchandise at BayCare Ballpark will be going primarily cashless.

Grapefruit League play officially begins on Saturday, February 25, with the Phillies taking on the New York Yankees at 1:05 p.m. for their split-squad Season Home Opener, with ceremonies featuring a spectacular parachute jump delivery of the first ball by Para-Commandos, as well as the Spring Training arrival of the Phillie Phanatic.

Other Spring Training highlights include an online Phillies Auction benefitting Clearwater-area charities on March 3-28, featuring game-used and autographed items by players such as Bryce Harper, Zach Wheeler, Aaron Nola, Rhys Hoskins and more at phillies.com/auctions. The team will also be selling ‘Mystery Balls’ at Spring Training games on March 17 and March 19, also to benefit Clearwater-area charities.

This will be the team’s 77^th Spring Training in Clearwater, Fla. Ticket information is available at phillies.com.

WHAT’S NEW AT BAYCARE BALLPARK

TASTE OF CLEARWATER! NEW FOODS & BEVERAGES COMING TO SPRING TRAINING:

• Barbacoa Boyz Barbecue: Available at Strike Out Café (Right Field). Based in Tampa and founded by pitmaster Jay “Smoke” Austin, Barbacoa Boyz Barbecue is bringing its “simply great barbecue catering” to Spring Training, serving fresh-smoked barbecue including a smoked chicken platter, pulled pork sandwich, brisket, mac and cheese, baked beans and coleslaw.

• Big Storm Brewing Co.: The Big Storm Distillery, featuring world-class spirits with a local flair, has four taprooms in the Sunshine State (including Clearwater) and will now be bringing its tasty brews to the ballpark:

  • Tropic Pressure Golden Ale: Available on draft at the Tiki Bar, Clearwater Cocktail Co. Tiki Hut and Club Concessions (Suite level). Tropic Pressure's kissed-by-the-sun hue and tropical fruity notes are reminiscent of a day spent on the Gulf.
  • Bromosa Tangerine IPA: Available at Clearwater Cocktail Co. Tiki Hut. Dry-hopped juicy IPA. Expect a powerful punch of tangerine with a dry and hoppy finish.
  • Wavemaker: Available at Clearwater Cocktail Co. Tiki Hut. Wavemaker is an ultra-flavorful amber ale that’s refreshing enough to drink all year.

• Carlos’ Consuming Fire Hot Sauce: Available at Bullpen Grille, Home Run Grille and Strike Out Café (Right Field) condiment carts. Clearwater hot sauce maker Carlos Sanchez is bringing the heat to Spring Training with his specialty sauces including Mango Habanero, Trinidadian Scorpion, Jalapeno Pepper and Ghost Pepper.

• Coppertail Brewing Co.: Florida-inspired and Tampa-brewed beer options are coming to Bay Care Ballpark!

• Free Dive IPA: Available on draft at the Tiki Bar and Coppertail Tiki Hut (behind home plate). With loads of Citrus and pine hops, this staple from the Coppertail portfolio is a best seller and favorite among those who enjoy IPA’s that finish on the dry side.

• Sunner Runner Fruited Wheat Ale: Available at McGillicuddy’s Beers of the World and Coppertail Tiki Hut (behind home plate). New to the ballpark and local beer shelves, this beer is one of the best drinking beers on a bright sunny day. Made with fresh fruit inspired by the Florida sun.

NEW! CITIZENS BANK PARK FAVORITES COMING TO BAYCARE BALLPARK:

• Chaddsford Winery Sangria: Available at Frenchy’s Tiki Bar, Clearwater Cocktail Co. and Club Concessions (Suite Level). This popular Pennsylvania winery is bringing its best sangria to Spring Training!
• Herr’s Chips: Available throughout the ballpark. Features brand new flavors that are savory to the pallet including Carolina Reaper Flavored Cheese Curds, Jalapeno Poppers Cheese Curls, Baby Back Ribs BBQ Chips, and Creamy Ranch and Habanero Potato Chips.
• KLYR Rum Ready-to-Drink Cocktails: Available at Frenchy’s Tiki Bar, Klyr Rum Tiki Hut (behind Section 120) and McGillicuddy’s Beers of the World. KLYR Rum ready-to-drink cocktails (KYLR Rum Orange Crush and Punch, along with KYLR Water Cucumber Mint and Passion Fruit flavors) will now be offered at Spring Training. At twelve times distilled and filtered eighteen times, KLYR is an innovative, fresh take on rum that speaks to American ingenuity. Headquartered in Pennsylvania, KLYR Rum has zero grams of sugar and zero grams of carbohydrates, and it’s lower in calories than other, more sugary rums.
• Stateside Ready-to-Drink Vodka: Available at Frenchy’s Tiki Bar_, _McGillicuddy’s Beers of the World, Draft Beer Cart (outfield berm). A Philadelphia favorite, Stateside is bringing their ready-to-drink vodka to BayCare Ballpark with a variety of flavors that give guests the ultimate ‘Philly’ experience. Offerings include the non-carbonated Surfside Vodka + Tea (No. 1 selling item at Citizens Bank Park last season!); Stateside Vodka + Soda (orange and black cherry flavors) and Stateside Vodka (a super-premium vodka; seven times distilled from corn; available in club/suites).

MORE NEW FOODS AT BAYCARE BALLPARK!

• New at the Bullpen Grille (Left Field) and Home Run Grille (behind home plate)

  • Brisas Empanada: Get ready for a taste of Columbian culture, thanks to Brisas, a family-owned company from the tri-state area that will be bringing their delicious beef and chicken empanadas to BayCare Ballpark!
  • Fried Queso Bites: This new fried delight is wrapping the best part of nachos up into a tasty bite.

• New at the Fireside Grill (behind section 113):

  • Big Kahuna Burger: This one-third pound burger is loaded with flavor! Toppings include jalapeno pepper jack cheese, bacon, mango habanero bites and Carlos_' _Consuming Fire Mango Habanero Hot Sauce.
  • Guinness Beer Bratwurst: New sausage made with Guinness.

• New at the Strike Out Café (Right Field):

  • Chicken Salad Chick: Scratch-made, Southern-style, craveable favorites served from the heart are now being offered, including the Chick Special, Scoop Cup and Classic Salad.

New Throughout the Ballpark:

• Icee Products: These popular frozen drinks are now in cookie and popcorn form! Featured treats include Icee-inspired cherry and blueberry popcorn, as well as cookies.
• Medieval Turkey Leg: Available via vending hawkers throughout the seating bowl.

NEW! NL CHAMPION AND PHILLIES-THRESHERS DRINK SOUVENIERS:

• Phillies NL Champion Souvenir Drink Cups: Available when ordering all you can drink soda (Westshore Pizza, Bullpen Grille, Home Run Grille and Strike Out Café_) as well as beer (_Coppertail Brewing Co. Tiki Hut - behind section 113), Clearwater Cocktail Co. - behind section 108 and Frenchy’s Tiki Bar).
• Pheatured Cocktails Based on Phillies Spring Training Opponent: Available at Frenchy’s Tiki Bar. All served in Phillies-Threshers branded mason jars. Opening Day specialty drinks include the Philly Rum (Don Q Rum, Apple Pucker and splash of Tropical Red Bull) and Gulf to Bay Rita (Jose Cuervo Tequila, Blue Curacao and lime juice).
• Get your favorite beer filled up in a Phillies Baseball Bat souvenir! Available at concourse draft beer stations.

NEW SPRING TRAINING GEAR:

From NL Champions merchandise to bright color polos and graphic t-shirts with flamingoes, here’s a look at some of the latest in Phillies Spring Training wear exclusive to the Diamond Outfitters Team Store at BayCare Ballpark.

• Phillies Name & Number T-Shirts: Fans can now represent the team’s newest players such as Trea Turner and more with red Nike Phillies name and number t-shirts. Also available: the on-field 59FIFTY Spring Training Caps that players will be wearing all spring.
• Phillies Tropical Cooling Headbands: The popular headbands worn by players are now available with a Floridian theme including sunsets, palm trees and more.

New Spring Training Wear for Women:

• Columbia Sleeveless Shirt: Light-weight, light green and offers UPF 40 sun protection to keep you cool and protected during a sunny day, along with a floral '47 Brand hat.
• Women’s Cooperstown G-III Hooded Pullover. Perfect for a breezy day, this lightweight cotton polyester blend features the Phillies Cooperstown logo and Spring Training across the top. Also featured: '47 Brand trucker style Cooperstown hat.
• New Era Phillies-branded White Tank Top with vibrant tropical flowers and foliage, great for a game or the beach! Designed with some stretch and made of a cotton polyester blend, it can be worn with a 9TWENTY New Era cap that has an embroidered “Florida Spring Training" and a grapefruit on top.

New Spring Training Gear for Men:

• Nike Polo That Celebrates the NL Champion Phillies. Made of dri-fit material to keep you cool while wearing it.
• '47 Brand tee with the Phanatic on his 4-wheeler. Includes palm tree graphics for a Spring Training flair. A cotton polyester blend to provide stretch and comfort, this tee is a great match with the on-field St. Patrick’s Day cap that will be worn by players on March 17.
• Cooperstown Men's Outfit: Perfect for the fan that loves the Phillies powder blue uniforms! Features a '47 Brand tee with the Phillies Cooperstown logo and colors, along with a palm tree and baseball inscribed with "Grapefruit League." Plus, the 9FORTY adjustable New Era cap features similar text and imagery as the tee.