Season Opener Friday For Bowie Baysox, 15 Fireworks Shows Planned In 2022

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Opening night for the Bowie Baysox will be this Friday with a start time of 7:05 p.m. They'll face the Richmond Flying Squirrels and all fans attending will receive a 2022 season magnet schedule. There will be 69 home games and plenty of fun activities for everyone this season.

The Baysox will host 15 fireworks shows throughout the season starting April 23. There also will be fireworks July 2 and July 3 in honor of Independence Day.

The Baysox will welcome Golden Globe nominated actor and comedian Jimmie “JJ” Walker, for “DYN-O-MITE Night.” Walker, star of the hit 70s television show “Good Times,” will be available for meet and greet opportunities with Baysox fans when the Baysox host the Akron Rubber Ducks July 15 at 7:05 p.m.

This season, the Baysox will host eight giveaways for fans to enjoy and collect.
· Friday, April 22: Mystery Bobble Head Giveaway (1st 200 fans 13+)
· Friday, May 27: Austin “Gloveman” Hays TOP GUN Bobble Head Giveaway (1st 500 fans 13+)
· Sunday, May 29: Baysox “Caturday” T-shirt Giveaway – A celebration of Cats (1st 500 fans 13+) sponsored by the City of Bowie
· Sunday, July 31: Grayson Rodriguez “Super” Bobble Head Giveaway (1st 750 fans 13+)
· Friday, August 19: Adley Rutschman “Maryland Flag” Hat Giveaway (1st 750 fans 13+)
· Sunday, August 21: Autographed Photo Giveaway (1st 750 fans 3+). Fans will get a personally autographed photo of a 2022 Bowie Baysox Player
· Friday, September 9: Adley Rutschman Bobble Head Giveaway (1st 750 fans 13+)
· Sunday, September 11: Baysox Top Prospects T-Shirt Giveaway (1st 500 fans 13+)

The popular Star Wars Night, including fireworks, characters and interactive exhibits returns to the Baysox July 16. Touch-A-Truck Day returns to Baysox Stadium Aug. 27 with a two-hour truck-palooza featuring dozens of construction, work and emergency vehicles for fans to enjoy presented by Miss Utility. Grateful Dead Night arrives Aug. 26 with a fan package including a ticket to the game and a limited edition Baysox Grateful Dead designed t-shirt.

New events this season include Boots & Baseball Night (May 21), Caturday – a Salute To Cats presented by the City of Bowie (May 29), Roberto Clemente & Latin Baseball Celebration featuring a Game Worn Jersey Auction with proceeds benefiting the Roberto Clemente Foundation (June 18), Maryland’s Worst Car Show (July 30), Maryland BayTober Festival – a Maryland themed “Oktoberfest” celebration (August 19) and Villain Day as the Baysox pay homage to some of the greatest Villains from the big and small screen with character appearances (August 28).