Tickets are now available for Winthrop University’s 2027 First Pitch Dinner, presented by Founders, with proceeds supporting Winthrop Baseball.
The event is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 26, at Rock Hill Country Club. The evening begins with a social gathering at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. and a silent auction.
Guests will enjoy an elevated ballpark-inspired menu, beer and wine, and a special Screaming Eagle cocktail while supporting the Eagles baseball program.
Individual tickets start at $100 per person and are available for purchase online through Feb. 6.
Sponsorship and table reservation opportunities are also available. A $1,000 Reserve Table package includes eight tickets, priority seating and company logo placement on the table centerpiece.
The $2,500 Diamond Sponsorship includes eight tickets, priority table placement, logo recognition on the table centerpiece, signage throughout Opening Weekend and public address announcements during the weekend’s activities.
The deadline for sponsorships and table reservations is Jan. 23.
Tickets, sponsorships and table reservations can be purchased online through Winthrop’s event registration page.
For additional information or questions, contact Winthrop baseball coach Mike McGuire at [email protected].
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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.
