2019 Springfest
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The Orioles and fans of all ages celebrated the start of Spring Training at Sarasota Springfest, a free family-friendly event at Ed Smith Stadium on Saturday, February 16.
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Fans watched Orioles players practice on the main field and back fields.
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A highlight of the day was "Have A Catch" on the main field. Fans and families enjoyed tossing the ball in the same outfield that Major League players patrol during Spring Training games.
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A highlight of the day was "Have A Catch" on the main field. Fans and families enjoyed tossing the ball in the same outfield that Major League players patrol during Spring Training games.
![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_w2208/mlb/kxibffhx4xbbiwm5lsum.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_w1536/mlb/kxibffhx4xbbiwm5lsum.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_w1024/mlb/kxibffhx4xbbiwm5lsum.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_w640/mlb/kxibffhx4xbbiwm5lsum.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_w372/mlb/kxibffhx4xbbiwm5lsum.jpg 372w)
A highlight of the day was "Have A Catch" on the main field. Fans and families enjoyed tossing the ball in the same outfield that Major League players patrol during Spring Training games.
![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_w2208/mlb/qjpy5062bg1utqjyjd3d.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_w1536/mlb/qjpy5062bg1utqjyjd3d.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_w1024/mlb/qjpy5062bg1utqjyjd3d.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_w640/mlb/qjpy5062bg1utqjyjd3d.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_w372/mlb/qjpy5062bg1utqjyjd3d.jpg 372w)
A highlight of the day was "Have A Catch" on the main field. Fans and families enjoyed tossing the ball in the same outfield that Major League players patrol during Spring Training games.
![](http://img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_w2208/mlb/yrim8naydyznrvljmpgt.jpg 2208w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_w1536/mlb/yrim8naydyznrvljmpgt.jpg 1536w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_w1024/mlb/yrim8naydyznrvljmpgt.jpg 1024w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_w640/mlb/yrim8naydyznrvljmpgt.jpg 640w, //img.mlbstatic.com/mlb-images/image/private/t_w372/mlb/yrim8naydyznrvljmpgt.jpg 372w)
Fans of all ages had fun playing cornhole and other games.
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Games of skill let fans practice their techniques in hitting, pitching, and more.
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Families posed for mementos at the free photo booth.
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The Oriole bobblehead was a favorite spot for selfies and happy snaps.
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Fans wore their Oriole love in style with custom face painting.
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Fans also enjoyed "Pitch for Charity," an opportunity to test their pitching accuracy to benefit Miracle League of Manasota, an organization that makes it possible for anyone to play baseball, regardless of their abilities.
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Fans also enjoyed "Pitch for Charity," an opportunity to test their pitching accuracy to benefit Miracle League of Manasota.
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A few fans with superior accuracy won tickets to Spring Training Opening Day.
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Another highlight of the day was a Q&A session with outfielder Cedric Mullins (left), who arrived fresh from his morning workout to talk with fans. MASNsports.com beat writerRoch Kubatko was emcee. The day's activities also included behind-the-scenes tours of the stadium.
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Jimmy's Famous Seafood served award-winning crab cakes inspired by Baltimore's popular seafood restaurant. Culver's and Chick-fil-A also offered their own signature menu items, while ballpark fare was available at the concourse concession.