Central Michigan University Athletics
2025 Baseball Promotional Schedule Unveiled
3/26/2025 2:36:00 PM | Baseball
Central Michigan Baseball is gearing up for an exciting season filled with fan-focused promotions, themed game days, and special events! Whether you're a longtime supporter or a first-time visitor, the game day experience at Keilitz Field at Theunissen Stadium promises thrilling action and memorable moments for all ages.
Season-Long Promotions
Senior Trading Cards: at all five Saturday home games, fans can collect a senior trading card
Strikeout Baseballs: when a CMU pitcher throws a strikeout, mini CMU baseballs will be tossed into the crowd
T-Shirt Tosses: every game will feature two t-shirt tosses courtesy of McLaren and Qdoba, plus additional CMU Baseball Home Run t-shirts will be tossed to fans after every CMU home run
Weekend Kids' Zone: a bounce house, coloring station, and games will be available outside the stadium through the third inning of Saturday and Sunday games (weather-permitting)
Sunday Runday: kids ages 12 and under are invited to the run the bases after each Sunday game
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Theme Days
MLB Jersey Day – Friday, March 28 @ 3 PM vs. Bowling Green
It's the conference home opener! Fans are encouraged to wear MLB jerseys in celebration of MLB Opening Day on Thursday, March 27th! Visit Fan Central on the concourse to pick up a "K" card.
Weekend of Winnings: Baseball Bingo – Saturday, March 29 @ 1 PM vs. Bowling Green
Fans are invited to play a game of Baseball Bingo! The first 25 fans to bring a winning card to Fan Central will take home a prize. Fans who show their Celebrating Life Pow wow ticket at the ticket booth receive free entry! Giveaways include the first senior trading card (Kwiatkowski) and "K" cards. Saginaw Chippewa Indian tribal council member Brad Bennett will throw out the first pitch. Following the game, the freshmen class will be signing autographs.
Weekend of Winnings: Trivia – Sunday, March 30 @ 1 PM vs. Bowling Green
Stop by Fan Central to submit your answers to our trivia questions! Winners will be announced in the middle of every inning! Again, fans receive free entry with their Celebrating Life Pow wow ticket. "K" cards will be distributed at Fan Central.
Color Series: Pink Out / Breast Cancer Awareness – Friday, April 4 @ 3 PM vs. Kent State
We kick off the Color Series with pink! Fans are encouraged to wear pink in support of breast cancer awareness. Pink pompoms, pink awareness ribbon stickers, and pink "K" cards will be available at Fan Central. The first 100 fans can snag a pink baseball hat courtesy of McLaren! The first pitch will be thrown by a special guest during pre-game.
Color Series: Maroon Out – Saturday, April 5 @ 1 PM vs. Kent State
Wear maroon for day two of the Color Series! Giveaways feature the second senior trading card (Bailey) and maroon Fire Up Chips rally towels. Fans can partake in a post-game autograph session with CMU Baseball's sophomore class.
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Color Series: Gold Out / Autism Acceptance – Sunday, April 6 @ 1 PM vs. Kent State
The Color Series concludes with gold for the autism acceptance game! Join us in collaboration with Embrace Transition Community, and CMU's iInteract and Autism Spectrum Club as we look to host a sensory-friendly game and provide an educational space. Visit Fan Central to grab gold pompoms and autism acceptance stickers. The game's first pitch will be thrown by Jill Ball of Embrace Transition Community.
Military Appreciation Day – Friday, April 18 @ 3 PM vs. Miami (Ohio)
Active-duty service members and veterans, plus their accompanying guests, will receive $5 tickets with the presentation of a military ID. Camo Action C can koozies will be available at Fan Central. A ceremonial first pitch will take place during pre-game.
Easter Egg-stravaganza – Saturday, April 19 @ 1 PM vs. Miami (Ohio)
Join us for family-friendly Easter activities at the ballpark! The Kids' Zone will feature Easter crafts and coloring pages; plus, you don't want to miss a special photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny beginning at 2:30 PM. Stop by Fan Central to pick up the third trading card (Konuszewski) of the senior series. Following the game, fans are invited to partake in a fun-filled Easter egg hunt on Keilitz Field!
Boots & BBQ – Friday, April 25 @ 3 PM vs. Ball State
Game sponsor: Navy
Today's game is all about country music! Listen to country music throughout the game, partake in country-themed promotions, and come ready to eat barbecue! A barbecue food truck will be stationed in the Theunissen Stadium parking lot for all fans to enjoy and the first 50 CMU students will receive a voucher for free food! Come dressed in your country best!
Canines at Keilitz – Saturday, April 26 @ 1 PM vs. Ball State
Game sponsor: Navy
Bring your pups to the ballpark! Fans bringing their dogs must sign a liability waiver at Fan Central upon entrance. Giveaways include a free Canines at Keilitz dog toy and goodie bag for all fans who bring their dogs (while supplies last), plus the fourth senior trading card (Henning)! The team's juniors will be signing autographs following the game.
Little League Day – Sunday, April 27 @ 1 PM vs. Ball State
Game sponsor: Navy
All kids and families are invited out to Theunissen Stadium for a fun-filled Little League Day! In addition to the Kids' Zone festivities, fans can enjoy a face painter from 12 – 2 PM. All Little Leaguers are invited to partake in a pre-game parade on Keilitz Field – please RSVP via THIS form by Monday, April 21st to participate. Little Leaguers and accompanying family members will receive a special $5 ticket. Kids ages 12 and under can grab a CMU Baseball drawstring bag from Fan Central; "K" cards will also be available.
Food Truck Day – Friday, May 9 @ 3 PM vs. Eastern Michigan
Stop by for great food, exciting baseball, and free t-shirts! Food trucks will be available in the Theunissen Stadium parking lot and CMU Baseball t-shirts will be distributed at Fan Central.
CMU Baseball Homecoming / Alumni Day – Saturday, May 10 @ 1 PM vs. Eastern Michigan
All CMU Baseball alumni are invited out for the second annual homecoming event! Don't miss a special pre-game ceremony honoring these individuals! More information to come separately. The final senior trading card (Espinoza) will be available at Fan Central and the senior class will be signing post-game autographs!
Senior Day – Sunday, May 11 @ 3 PM vs. Eastern Michigan
The 2025 CMU Baseball senior class will be celebrated in a pre-game ceremony! Stop by Fan Central to snag a "K" card.
Prostate Cancer Awareness – Tuesday, May 13 @ 3 PM vs. Oakland
Join us as we look to raise awareness for prostate cancer in collaboration with MyMichigan Health. Visit Fan Central to grab a light blue awareness ribbon sticker to wear during the game in support! A special first pitch will take place during pre-game.
All promotions and offerings are subject to change.
Season-Long Promotions
Senior Trading Cards: at all five Saturday home games, fans can collect a senior trading card
- March 29 – Cole Kwiatkowski
- April 5 – Hayden Bailey
- April 19 – Quin Konuszewski
- April 16 – Elijah Henning
- May 10 – Alejandro Espinoza
- March 29 – freshmen
- April 5 – sophomores
- April 26 – juniors
- May 10 – seniors
Strikeout Baseballs: when a CMU pitcher throws a strikeout, mini CMU baseballs will be tossed into the crowd
T-Shirt Tosses: every game will feature two t-shirt tosses courtesy of McLaren and Qdoba, plus additional CMU Baseball Home Run t-shirts will be tossed to fans after every CMU home run
Weekend Kids' Zone: a bounce house, coloring station, and games will be available outside the stadium through the third inning of Saturday and Sunday games (weather-permitting)
Sunday Runday: kids ages 12 and under are invited to the run the bases after each Sunday game
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Theme Days
MLB Jersey Day – Friday, March 28 @ 3 PM vs. Bowling Green
It's the conference home opener! Fans are encouraged to wear MLB jerseys in celebration of MLB Opening Day on Thursday, March 27th! Visit Fan Central on the concourse to pick up a "K" card.
Weekend of Winnings: Baseball Bingo – Saturday, March 29 @ 1 PM vs. Bowling Green
Fans are invited to play a game of Baseball Bingo! The first 25 fans to bring a winning card to Fan Central will take home a prize. Fans who show their Celebrating Life Pow wow ticket at the ticket booth receive free entry! Giveaways include the first senior trading card (Kwiatkowski) and "K" cards. Saginaw Chippewa Indian tribal council member Brad Bennett will throw out the first pitch. Following the game, the freshmen class will be signing autographs.
Weekend of Winnings: Trivia – Sunday, March 30 @ 1 PM vs. Bowling Green
Stop by Fan Central to submit your answers to our trivia questions! Winners will be announced in the middle of every inning! Again, fans receive free entry with their Celebrating Life Pow wow ticket. "K" cards will be distributed at Fan Central.
Color Series: Pink Out / Breast Cancer Awareness – Friday, April 4 @ 3 PM vs. Kent State
We kick off the Color Series with pink! Fans are encouraged to wear pink in support of breast cancer awareness. Pink pompoms, pink awareness ribbon stickers, and pink "K" cards will be available at Fan Central. The first 100 fans can snag a pink baseball hat courtesy of McLaren! The first pitch will be thrown by a special guest during pre-game.
Color Series: Maroon Out – Saturday, April 5 @ 1 PM vs. Kent State
Wear maroon for day two of the Color Series! Giveaways feature the second senior trading card (Bailey) and maroon Fire Up Chips rally towels. Fans can partake in a post-game autograph session with CMU Baseball's sophomore class.
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Color Series: Gold Out / Autism Acceptance – Sunday, April 6 @ 1 PM vs. Kent State
The Color Series concludes with gold for the autism acceptance game! Join us in collaboration with Embrace Transition Community, and CMU's iInteract and Autism Spectrum Club as we look to host a sensory-friendly game and provide an educational space. Visit Fan Central to grab gold pompoms and autism acceptance stickers. The game's first pitch will be thrown by Jill Ball of Embrace Transition Community.
Military Appreciation Day – Friday, April 18 @ 3 PM vs. Miami (Ohio)
Active-duty service members and veterans, plus their accompanying guests, will receive $5 tickets with the presentation of a military ID. Camo Action C can koozies will be available at Fan Central. A ceremonial first pitch will take place during pre-game.
Easter Egg-stravaganza – Saturday, April 19 @ 1 PM vs. Miami (Ohio)
Join us for family-friendly Easter activities at the ballpark! The Kids' Zone will feature Easter crafts and coloring pages; plus, you don't want to miss a special photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny beginning at 2:30 PM. Stop by Fan Central to pick up the third trading card (Konuszewski) of the senior series. Following the game, fans are invited to partake in a fun-filled Easter egg hunt on Keilitz Field!
Boots & BBQ – Friday, April 25 @ 3 PM vs. Ball State
Game sponsor: Navy
Today's game is all about country music! Listen to country music throughout the game, partake in country-themed promotions, and come ready to eat barbecue! A barbecue food truck will be stationed in the Theunissen Stadium parking lot for all fans to enjoy and the first 50 CMU students will receive a voucher for free food! Come dressed in your country best!
Canines at Keilitz – Saturday, April 26 @ 1 PM vs. Ball State
Game sponsor: Navy
Bring your pups to the ballpark! Fans bringing their dogs must sign a liability waiver at Fan Central upon entrance. Giveaways include a free Canines at Keilitz dog toy and goodie bag for all fans who bring their dogs (while supplies last), plus the fourth senior trading card (Henning)! The team's juniors will be signing autographs following the game.
Little League Day – Sunday, April 27 @ 1 PM vs. Ball State
Game sponsor: Navy
All kids and families are invited out to Theunissen Stadium for a fun-filled Little League Day! In addition to the Kids' Zone festivities, fans can enjoy a face painter from 12 – 2 PM. All Little Leaguers are invited to partake in a pre-game parade on Keilitz Field – please RSVP via THIS form by Monday, April 21st to participate. Little Leaguers and accompanying family members will receive a special $5 ticket. Kids ages 12 and under can grab a CMU Baseball drawstring bag from Fan Central; "K" cards will also be available.
Food Truck Day – Friday, May 9 @ 3 PM vs. Eastern Michigan
Stop by for great food, exciting baseball, and free t-shirts! Food trucks will be available in the Theunissen Stadium parking lot and CMU Baseball t-shirts will be distributed at Fan Central.
CMU Baseball Homecoming / Alumni Day – Saturday, May 10 @ 1 PM vs. Eastern Michigan
All CMU Baseball alumni are invited out for the second annual homecoming event! Don't miss a special pre-game ceremony honoring these individuals! More information to come separately. The final senior trading card (Espinoza) will be available at Fan Central and the senior class will be signing post-game autographs!
Senior Day – Sunday, May 11 @ 3 PM vs. Eastern Michigan
The 2025 CMU Baseball senior class will be celebrated in a pre-game ceremony! Stop by Fan Central to snag a "K" card.
Prostate Cancer Awareness – Tuesday, May 13 @ 3 PM vs. Oakland
Join us as we look to raise awareness for prostate cancer in collaboration with MyMichigan Health. Visit Fan Central to grab a light blue awareness ribbon sticker to wear during the game in support! A special first pitch will take place during pre-game.
All promotions and offerings are subject to change.
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