State College, Pa. – In a partnership that creates a new connection between baseball and the NFT site (non-fungible token), Williamsport Crosscutters and State College Spikes will rebrand the first NFT Classic this Saturday, July 9 at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park in State College. The first pitch is scheduled for 18:35
Spikes will become State College DiamondDawgs, using the identity of the DiamondDawgs NFTs created by former Spikes player and current St. Louis Cardinals minor leaguer Evan Mendoza, while Crosscutters will become Williamsport Bored Apes, representing the Bored Ape Yacht Club, one of the most prestigious NFT collections.
It was reported that Tom Brady recently joined the Bored Ape Yacht Club by purchasing Bored Ape # 3667 for $ 430,000.
“This will be one of the biggest NFT events ever and I’m so excited it’s going to happen right where I started my professional baseball career,” said Mendoza. “Everyone will try to recreate what State College and Williamsport are doing because this is the first event of its kind. It’s DiamondDawgs vs. Bored Ape Yacht Club, and we’re ready to make history. Let’s go!”
Each jersey worn by the players and coaches of DiamondDawgs and Bored Apes will highlight a different NFT in their respective collections. In addition, the proceeds from T-shirts showcasing each NFT collection will go to the Little League of Sarasota, Fla., Mendoza’s hometown.
“Cutters are excited to be a part of this NFT jersey campaign with State College Spikes,” said Gabe Sinicropi, Crosscutters Vice President of Marketing. “The Bored Ape Yacht Club is making waves in the NFT area and we will be proud to represent them on the field in this unique campaign.”
Tickets for this Williamsport Crosscutters road game are available by calling State College Spikes at (814) 272-1711 or by visiting StateCollegeSpikes.com.
