HarbourCats start building 2020 roster with highly-touted 2019 WCL All-Star catcher Tyson Hays returning to Victoria

VICTORIA, B.C. — One of the top catchers in the West Coast League is returning to Victoria for a second season.

Tyson Hays of Illinois State, who hit .337 with five home runs and 25 RBIs in 26 games as a WCL rookie in 2019, and infielder Jake McCaw are the first players added to the 2020 roster. Hays, a 6-0/200 native of Denver, is entering his junior season and his strong work behind the plate and power bat will be a big part of the coming spring season at Illinois State.

Tyson Hays of Illinois State hit .337 with five home runs and 25 RBIs in 26 games as a WCL rookie with the HarbourCats in 2019. He was also selected to the 2019 North Division All-Star team and went 2 for 2 in the All-Star game in Bend.

Also heading to Victoria from Illinois State is junior infielder Jake McCaw, a lefty-hitting 6-3/192 product of Bloomington, Illinois, who is slated to be a middle-order bat for the Redbirds. McCaw had a decorated high school career, then an injury slowed his playing time — he’s healthy again and ready to contribute for Illinois State and the HarbourCats.

“These are two exciting signings for us — Tyson was an outstanding player and citizen with our program last year, in our eyes the best catcher in the WCL last season,” said Jim Swanson, Managing Partner/GM of the HarbourCats. “Tyson and Jake are close friends, and Tyson really wanted a second summer in this league, and in Victoria. We expect these two to be leaders and major contributors as we look to get back to the playoffs and win a championship for Victoria.

“Further work is being done to complete commitments to our team for 2020, our eighth season of HarbourCats baseball. We have some exciting names to announce as paperwork is completed over the coming weeks and months.”

2020 SEASON TICKETS NOW ON SALE
If you would like to be part of the exciting 2020 HarbourCats season, consider a season ticket membership.  27 league games plus all exhibition and non-league games (that amounted to 33 games in 2019) can be yours at a substantial savings over walk-up prices.  And book by October 1, 2019 to lock in 2019 pricing (for renewals) and receive 2020 playoff tickets for free (again in 2019 that amounted to three games worth of free baseball). Season ticket holders also receive other perks like 10% off coupons for merchandise, extra “bring a friend” ticket vouchers, and other food and beverage promotional items as part of their package.

Seats are currently available in all sections in 2020, including the NEW Right Field Reserved area, which is the reserved seating area of Section 6 down the first baseline.

General  Admission  – $350
Right Field Reserved (Section 6) – $400 (NEW FOR 2020!)
Premium Reserved (Sections  7-9 and 11-12) – $450
Grandstand Reserved (Section 10 Rows E-N) – $500
Campbell Real Estate Club (Section 10 Rows A-D) – $650
Diamond Club (Field Level) – $725 (Limited Availability)

Call the office at 778-265-0327 or drop in at 1814 Vancouver Street to book your seats today!

BOOK before October 1st and receive 2020 Playoff tickets for FREE!, plus (for new members) receive a special Season Ticket Holder gift!

2020 CORPORATE PARNERSHIPS
Looking for a way to get your brand or product in front of 80,000-100,000 people?  Then consider a partnership opportunity with the HarbourCats.  From a simple ad in our 2020 Game Program to a more robust marketing and partnership program that includes park signage, tickets, or in-game contests, we can tailor any package to your needs.

Download our 2020 Partnership Brochure here then contact the office at 778-265-0327 or e-mail chris@harbourcats.com or john@harbourcats.com for more details.

OFFICE HOURS
During the off-season, the main office will be open (officially) Tuesday through Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM.  Staff may be away from the office during these hours, or in on other days and other times, so please feel free to call the office first at 778-265-0327 before popping by.