PLAY FOR A CURE! Parkinson’s research is once again our focus, along with all of our great local charities. It is the 17th Anniversary for the Bud Kuhl Wood Bat Invitational. For 16 years BKI has provided valuable support to worthy local charities, donating over $360,000 to honor the late Mr. “Bud” Kuhl. We are not big…but mighty with 100% volunteers and all our donations go to local groups with a local need. The event is free, but there are many opportunities to donate…and make special family memories at the Big A.
Stadium Tours Sat and Sunday, 1pm and 3pm: Clyde Wright is back this year
Players–refer to player page for more details…and link for registration.
Friday October 3
Player Invitation BP and Under the Lights Party TBD
6:00 pm-8:00pm BP and Infield Practice
6:00 pm-9:00 pm Team & Guest Cocktail party in the Lexus Diamond Club (must purchase tickets)
GAMES: Saturday Gates Open 7:00 am; BP 8-10:30 (1 BP per day)
Saturday October 4
Game #1 @ 11:AM Father/Son game
Game #2 @ 2:30 PM California Lookouts vs Grays
Game #3 @ 6:00 PM Heros game: US War Dogs Military game “under the lights”
GAMES: Sunday Gates Open 7:00 am; BP 8-10:30 (1 BP per day)
Sunday October 5
Game #4 @ 11:00 AM Halo 1 vs Halo 2
Game #5 @ 2:00 PM Yard Dogs vs Yard Dogs
This weekend is a great opportunity for dugout family pictures. We ask all little league teams to come “suited up” with their coaches….to shag balls on the field and spend time on the field. Angels Diamond Club Concessions (food/drinks) are offered Saturday and Sunday, featuring tasty stadium treats and libations. Click on Family Fun for more details. Chuck Finley will also host a youth pitcher clinic in the bull pen…please confirm youth participants with Mike Niotta.
For more information on these groups and to learn how you can become involved, please visit our Charities page.
Bud Kuhl
Aloyious Kuhl was born on March 27, 1923, in Bekenmyer, Illinois. He was the oldest of seven siblings and was nicknamed “Bud”. Bud entered the military in 1943 and received honorable discharge from the armed services of the United States in 1946. [ Read More ]
Charities
Dennis Kuhl, the Chairman of the Los Angeles Angels, has been a strong supporter of all charities related to children and sports. Orange High School baseball field is now the Bud Kuhl field! Dennis and the BK Invitational have always supported UCP-OC located at 980 Roosevelt, in Irvine. High quality therapy is the #1 priority as it provides the greatest hope for maximizing a child’s potential. [ Read More ]
Family Fun Day
Tours: Clyde Wright will be giving tours of the stadium, including the club house / locker room, press box and dugout! Your chance (only!!) to see where the #27 jersey resides during the season (hint: locker # 1!) Great photo opportunities and fun stories…that only our “Clyde” can tell. [ Read More ]
Angels Stadium
Angels Stadium hosted the first Bud Kuhl Wood Bat Invitational in 2008. The Invitational has become an anticipated experience for local woodbat players including Halo Baseball Club as well as teams representing our police, fire departments. It is a full day event with raffles, tours, family field time and ballpark grub. [ View Galleries ]
