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The Cactus League Welcomes You! O n behalf of the Cactus League, welcome to the Grand Canyon State and the 2020 spring training season.

Generations of Major League Baseball fans have fallen in love with Arizona in the spring.  e s pinning turnstiles tell the story: Arizona’s 15 Cactus League clubs drew a total of 1,737,975 fans last season, the seventh time in eight years that overall attendance has surpassed 1.7 million.

With 6 out of 10 fans traveling from out of state, the Cactus League is a significant tourism driver in Arizona. How significant? A recent Arizona State University study estimated that a single Cactus League season generated $644 million in economic impact.  a t’s a lot of peanuts and Cracker Jack! If this is your first visit to the Cactus League, you’ll soon understand why visitors and residents alike consider it a baseball fan’s paradise. With all 10 ballparks within an hour’s drive of each other, fans can catch their favorite teams in a variety of venues and check out the league’s unique ballparks. And before and after the game, the Valley of the Sun offers a myriad of recreation opportunities – from championship golf to breathtaking urban hiking and biking trails. There are hotel, restaurant and nightlife options for every taste and budget. The tourism-centric vibe extends to every Cactus League ballpark, with numerous booster organizations and host municipalities working to provide the best possible experience for the teams and their fans. Th e booster groups collectively contribute nearly 90,000 volunteer hours to help you enjoy your day at the ballpark – please take a moment and say hello, because it means the world to these friendly, community-minded volunteers.

Spring training is fun. But it’s also an industry, and I wish to thank Arizona Governor Doug Ducey for his strong support and the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority for providing leadership and the funding to ensure that our facilities remain state-of-the-art. Thank you for your support of the Cactus League. Play Ball! Jeff Meyer Cactus League President The Cactus League Welcomes You! O n behalf of the Cactus League, welcome to the Grand Canyon State and the 2020 spring training season.

Generations of Major League Baseball fans have fallen in love with Arizona in the spring.  e s pinning turnstiles tell the story: Arizona’s 15 Cactus League clubs drew a total of 1,737,975 fans last season, the seventh time in eight years that overall attendance has surpassed 1.7 million.

With 6 out of 10 fans traveling from out of state, the Cactus League is a significant tourism driver in Arizona. How significant? A recent Arizona State University study estimated that a single Cactus League season generated $644 million in economic impact.  a t’s a lot of peanuts and Cracker Jack! If this is your first visit to the Cactus League, you’ll soon understand why visitors and residents alike consider it a baseball fan’s paradise. With all 10 ballparks within an hour’s drive of each other, fans can catch their favorite teams in a variety of venues and check out the league’s unique ballparks. And before and after the game, the Valley of the Sun offers a myriad of recreation opportunities – from championship golf to breathtaking urban hiking and biking trails. There are hotel, restaurant and nightlife options for every taste and budget. The tourism-centric vibe extends to every Cactus League ballpark, with numerous booster organizations and host municipalities working to provide the best possible experience for the teams and their fans. Th e booster groups collectively contribute nearly 90,000 volunteer hours to help you enjoy your day at the ballpark – please take a moment and say hello, because it means the world to these friendly, community-minded volunteers.

Spring training is fun. But it’s also an industry, and I wish to thank Arizona Governor Doug Ducey for his strong support and the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority for providing leadership and the funding to ensure that our facilities remain state-of-the-art. Thank you for your support of the Cactus League. Play Ball! Jeff Meyer Cactus League President The Cactus League Welcomes You! O n behalf of the Cactus League, welcome to the Grand Canyon State and the 2020 spring training season.

Generations of Major League Baseball fans have fallen in love with Arizona in the spring.  e s pinning turnstiles tell the story: Arizona’s 15 Cactus League clubs drew a total of 1,737,975 fans last season, the seventh time in eight years that overall attendance has surpassed 1.7 million.

With 6 out of 10 fans traveling from out of state, the Cactus League is a significant tourism driver in Arizona. How significant? A recent Arizona State University study estimated that a single Cactus League season generated $644 million in economic impact.  a t’s a lot of peanuts and Cracker Jack! If this is your first visit to the Cactus League, you’ll soon understand why visitors and residents alike consider it a baseball fan’s paradise. With all 10 ballparks within an hour’s drive of each other, fans can catch their favorite teams in a variety of venues and check out the league’s unique ballparks. And before and after the game, the Valley of the Sun offers a myriad of recreation opportunities – from championship golf to breathtaking urban hiking and biking trails. There are hotel, restaurant and nightlife options for every taste and budget. The tourism-centric vibe extends to every Cactus League ballpark, with numerous booster organizations and host municipalities working to provide the best possible experience for the teams and their fans. Th e booster groups collectively contribute nearly 90,000 volunteer hours to help you enjoy your day at the ballpark – please take a moment and say hello, because it means the world to these friendly, community-minded volunteers.

Spring training is fun. But it’s also an industry, and I wish to thank Arizona Governor Doug Ducey for his strong support and the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority for providing leadership and the funding to ensure that our facilities remain state-of-the-art. Thank you for your support of the Cactus League. Play Ball! Jeff Meyer Cactus League President O n behalf of the Cactus League, welcome to the Grand Canyon State and the 2020 spring training season. Generations of Major League Baseball fans have fallen in love with Arizona in the spring. Th e s pinning turnstiles tell the story: Arizona’s 15 Cactus League clubs drew a total of 1,737,975 fans last season, the seventh time in eight years that overall attendance has surpassed 1.7 million.

With 6 out of 10 fans traveling from out of state, the Cactus League is a significant tourism driver in Arizona. How significant? A recent Arizona State University study estimated that a single Cactus League season generated $644 million in economic impact. That’s a lot of peanuts and Cracker Jack! If this is your first visit to the Cactus League, you’ll soon understand why visitors and residents alike consider it a baseball fan’s paradise. With all 10 ballparks within an hour’s drive of each other, fans can catch their favorite teams in a variety of venues and check out the league’s unique ballparks. And before and after the game, the Valley of the Sun offers a myriad of recreation opportunities – from championship golf to breathtaking urban hiking and biking trails. There are hotel, restaurant and nightlife options for every taste and budget. The tourism-centric vibe extends to every Cactus League ballpark, with numerous booster organizations and host municipalities working to provide the best possible experience for the teams and their fans. The booster groups collectively contribute nearly 90,000 volunteer hours to help you enjoy your day at the ballpark – please take a moment and say hello, because it means the world to these friendly, community-minded volunteers.

Spring training is fun. But it’s also an industry, and I wish to thank Arizona Governor Doug Ducey for his strong support and the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority for providing leadership and the funding to ensure that our facilities remain state-of-the-art. Thank you for your support of the Cactus League. Play Ball! Jeff Meyer Cactus League President The Cactus League Welcomes You! O n behalf of the Cactus League, welcome to the Grand Canyon State and the 2020 spring training season.

Generations of Major League Baseball fans have fallen in love with Arizona in the spring.  e s pinning turnstiles tell the story: Arizona’s 15 Cactus League clubs drew a total of 1,737,975 fans last season, the seventh time in eight years that overall attendance has surpassed 1.7 million.

With 6 out of 10 fans traveling from out of state, the Cactus League is a significant tourism driver in Arizona. How significant? A recent Arizona State University study estimated that a single Cactus League season generated $644 million in economic impact.  a t’s a lot of peanuts and Cracker Jack! If this is your first visit to the Cactus League, you’ll soon understand why visitors and residents alike consider it a baseball fan’s paradise. With all 10 ballparks within an hour’s drive of each other, fans can catch their favorite teams in a variety of venues and check out the league’s unique ballparks. And before and after the game, the Valley of the Sun offers a myriad of recreation opportunities – from championship golf to breathtaking urban hiking and biking trails.

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS There are hotel, restaurant and nightlife options for every taste and budget. The tourism-centric vibe extends to every Cactus League ballpark, with numerous booster organizations and host municipalities working to provide the best possible experience for the teams and their fans. Th e booster groups collectively contribute nearly 90,000 volunteer hours to help you enjoy your day at the ballpark – please take a moment and say hello, because it means the world to these friendly, community-minded volunteers.

Spring training is fun. But it’s also an industry, and I wish to thank Arizona Governor Doug Ducey for his strong support and the Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority for providing leadership and the funding to ensure that our facilities remain state-of-the-art. Thank you for your support of the Cactus League. Play Ball! Jeff Meyer Cactus League President

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS

BRIDGET BINSBACHER Executive Director JEFF MEYER President Scottsdale Charros PAUL BUSER VP of Government Affairs Mesa Hohokams BLAKE ENGLERT VP of Marketing & Promotions City of Peoria BILL PUPO VP of Communications Surprise Sundancers CHRIS CALCATERRA VP of Business Affairs City of Peoria DAVID DUNNE VP Associate Membership Salt River Fields BRIDGET BINSBACHER Executive Director JEFF MEYER President Scottsdale Charros PAUL BUSER VP of Government Affairs Mesa Hohokams BLAKE ENGLERT VP of Marketing & Promotions City of Peoria BILL PUPO VP of Communications Surprise Sundancers CHRIS CALCATERRA VP of Business Affairs City of Peoria DAVID DUNNE VP Associate Membership Salt River Fields BRIDGET BINSBACHER Executive Director JEFF MEYER President Scottsdale Charros PAUL BUSER VP of Government Affairs Mesa Hohokams BLAKE ENGLERT VP of Marketing & Promotions City of Peoria BILL PUPO VP of Communications Surprise Sundancers CHRIS CALCATERRA VP of Business Affairs City of Peoria DAVID DUNNE VP Associate Membership Salt River Fields BRIDGET BINSBACHER Executive Director JEFF MEYER President Scottsdale Charros PAUL BUSER VP of Government Affairs Mesa Hohokams BLAKE ENGLERT VP of Marketing & Promotions City of Peoria BILL PUPO VP of Communications Surprise Sundancers CHRIS CALCATERRA VP of Business Affairs City of Peoria DAVID DUNNE VP Associate Membership Salt River Fields