Category: T-Bones

Basketball player Frank Mason to appear June 16 at charity softball game at T-Bones Stadium

Former Kansas University Jayhawk and current member of the NBA Sacramento Kings, Frank Mason III, will hold the inaugural Frank Mason III and Friends Charity Softball game at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 16, at T-Bones Stadium in Kansas City, Kansas.

The T-Bones along with Clear Vision Marketing Group will present the event. Frank Mason III and a few of his celebrity friends will compete against each other for a day filled with entertainment, rivalry, philanthropy, and even a home run derby.

Players currently scheduled to appear include Wayne Selden (Grizzlies, KU alumnus), Sherron Collins (from KU), Wesley Iwundu (Magic, K-State alumnus), Rodney McGruder (Heat, K-State alumnus), and Jahidi White (NBA alumnus).

Frank Mason III will also appear, with more players to be announced later.

“I feel that it is my responsibility to come back here every chance I get and stay connected to the community, and Clear Vision Marketing approached me with an opportunity to give back, have fun and to continue to share memorable moments with my Jayhawk family,” Mason said.

The softball game will benefit the Children’s Mercy Hospital and The National Youth Foundation.

“Everyone who knows me understands how important my education is to me,” Mason said. “I want to motivate the youth to develop their literary skills through academic and team building projects, and I plan to achieve this with the help of The National Youth Foundation. I ask that on June 16th, Jayhawk fans come together for a day of fun to interact with me and other KU alumni at T-Bones Stadium.”

“As a Jayhawk fan, I am thrilled that we’ll be able to see Frank Mason showcase his athleticism a mere 26 miles east of where he created so many memories for KU’s fans,” said T-Bones President Adam Ehlert. “While this is a slightly different playing surface, and significantly less-pressured event than what he’s used to, I know he’ll create an electric, and fan-friendly event. I’m proud that we can partner with Frank and his charities to create these memories.”

Gates will open at 1 p.m. with the on-field activities set to begin at 2 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at FM3CHARITYSOFTBALLGAME.COM and online at www.tbonesbaseball.com or by calling the T-Bones Stadium Box Office at 913-328-5618. Prime tickets are $42, Choice $32, Select $22 and Bleacher Select are $12.

The T-Bones 2018 home opening night is May 22 when the T-Bones are the host of Gary SouthShore at 7:05 p.m. Season, group, mini-plans and nightly party suites are on sale now and can be purchased by visiting the Box Office at T-Bones Stadium, calling 913-328-5618 or by purchasing tickets to print at www.tbonesbaseball.com. Box office hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

– Story from Dan Vaughan, T-Bones

Pro fight night planned May 26 at T-Bones stadium

The Kansas City T-Bones have announced that the club and Carden Combat Sports will hold a special Mixed Martial Arts Fight Night at T-Bones Stadium at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 26.

More than 12 matches of mixed martial arts, boxing and kickboxing are planned with Carden Combat Sports on May 26 in the Carden Combat Sports 4 event at the T-Bones stadium in Kansas City, Kansas.

Kenzie Morrison, 13-0-2, son of Kansas City boxer Tommy Morrison, will be featured on the fight card, officials said. Others on the card will be announced later. Gates will open at 4 p.m. for the event.

The T-Bones held a similar mixed martial arts fight event last September, according to officials. A T-Bones spokesman said the September event was successful and the fight night events are gaining momentum.

A ring and a cage will be placed on the T-Bones’ field, with one between the mound and home plate, and the other a little past the mound. Events will follow each other, back-to-back.

“We’re delighted as an organization to bring back MMA fighting and boxing to T-Bones Stadium in 2018. This event shows the versatility of our park,” said Chris Browne, vice president and general manager of the Kansas City T-Bones, in a news release. “We’re glad to bring championship professional fighting to KCK and the metro area. This will be a fun event.”

John Carden, promoter from Carden Combat Sports, added in the news release, “I am extremely thrilled for the opportunity to partner with the Kansas City T-Bones and bring Combat Sports to the hottest market area in Kansas City. I truly believe that May 26th will be just the beginning of what will be a long and great adventure together for not only the T-Bones and myself but also for the sports fans in this area.”

“The T-Bones are a first-class organization and one of the most successful professional organizations in Kansas. We are excited to be partnering with them and Carden Combat Sports to bring an outstanding night of fights to T-Bones Stadium,” said Adam Roorbach, executive director of the Kansas Athletic Commission, in the news release.

Ticket prices will range from general admission at $20, to $40 for prime seats, $60 for floor seats and $80 for ring-side tables. Seating will be available on the T-Bones field as well as in the stands. Suites also will go for $375 for a minimum of 15 tickets. Tickets are on sale at the T-Bones Stadium Box Office and online at T-BonesBaseball.com or call 913-328-5618.

The T-Bones’ stadium design was made so that “you’re never too far away,” T-Bones spokesman Dan Vaughan said. The T-Bones stadium has about 4,800 fixed seats, with berms providing additional seating.

The T-Bones stadium is located at 1800 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas, in the Village West area near I-70 and I-435.

For more information, visit Carden Combat Sports on Facebook.

T-Bones sign former Yankees farmhand

The Kansas City T-Bones have signed right-handed pitcher Travis Hissong for the 2018 season.

Travis Hissong comes to Kansas City after spending last season with both the New York Yankees and the Milwaukee Brewers organizations.

At AA Trenton in the Eastern League, Hissong appeared in 11 games. all in relief, working 15.1 innings with a 5.87 ERA. He struck out 21 while going 1-1 with one save.

He was sent down to Tampa in the Florida State League on May 22 and posted a 1-0 record with three saves in seven relief outings. The right-hander tossed 11.1 innings with 13 strike outs with a 3.97 ERA before being released on June 20.

Milwaukee signed Hissong on June 24 and assigned him to AA Biloxi of the Southern League. At Biloxi, Hissong worked 35 innings in 16 games, including one start, going 0-1 and finished the season with 34 strike outs. He elected free agency following the 2017.

Hissong, a native of Bellville, Ohio, was originally signed by the Yankees as a free agent in 2014 out of Wright State University. In four seasons he made the climb to AA, beginning his career in 2014 with the Staten Island Yankees.

Hissong made three stops in the Yankees’ system during his rookie campaign, combining for a 3.80 ERA in 21.1 innings with Staten Island, Gulf Coast and Tampa. In 2015, Hissong spent the entire season at Staten Island and then had a busy 2016 with three clubs in the Yankees organization. He went 6-1 in 72 innings combined with a 1.88 ERA.

In his career, Hissong is 10-5 with a 2.98 ERA and 11 saves in 178.1 innings with 205 strike outs at a professional. While at Wright State, the Ohio native was 8-6 with five saves in 106.2 career innings, posting a 4.51 ERA in four season for the Raiders.

Season, groups, mini-plans and nightly party suites are on sale now and can be purchased by visiting the Box Office at T-Bones stadium, calling 913-328-5618 or purchase and print at www.tbonesbaseball.com. Box office hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday – Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Home opening night is May 22 when the T-Bones host Gary SouthShore at T-Bones Stadium at 7:05 p.m.