ROCHESTER, Mich. –.The United Shore Professional Baseball League (USPBL powered by UWM) is thrilled to announce the addition of a new member to our team — a new puppy who will be the USPBL’s apprentice to current Bat Dog JJ, The Field General, who works fetching the bat at every USPBL baseball game at Jimmy John’s Field. With a wagging tail and a heart full of energy, our new puppy will be in the new Puppy Pen during the 2025 season.
The newest addition to the USPBL was born on October 5th in Anderson, Calif. and will surely have a love for baseballs, bats, and crowds. This skilled pup will train under USPBL Super Star Bat Dog JJ’s tutelage during the 2025 and 2026 baseball seasons. The puppy will be ready to take the field full-time in the 2027 season, with the perfect mix of charm, athleticism, and dedication to help make the game day experience even more exciting for our fans. At that time, JJ will be able to retire from active field work and start enjoying lazy summer days at the ballpark.
“Our new bat dog is a great addition to our team,” said Andy Appleby, Owner, Commissioner and CEO. “We’ve been looking for the right personality and energy to bring to the ballpark, and we believe he is going to be a fan favorite. Not only is he going to learn from JJ, who is fantastic at retrieving bats, but he will surely have an infectious spirit that will bring joy to everyone around.”
You can watch our new bat dog in training live, by clicking HERE. More photos and videos will be released soon.
Starting this Friday, November 29, fans of all ages are invited to submit their best name suggestions for this little guy. The winning name will be revealed on Friday, December 6. Submissions can be made HERE, and the link will also be posted on social media. The winner of the naming contest will get a free Cabana Suite at Jimmy John’s Field on Opening Day – May 16, 2025.
“We’re thrilled to introduce our new puppy in 2025, but we want to make sure that the fans feel involved in every step of the process,” said Appleby. “Naming our new puppy is the perfect way for the community to be a part of his story from the very beginning. We can’t wait to see all the creative, fun, and clever name ideas that come in!”
JJ will continue to retrieve bats and interact with fans at all home games during the 2025 and 2026 seasons. Our new bat dog apprentice will be around for photos between training sessions before stepping in the batters box in 2027.
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