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2025 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

UMMER IN CHATHAM, it doesn’t get any better than this! Our Chatham Athletic Association is
excited to be showcasing another season of exciting Chatham Anglers baseball, and we also look
Sforward to bringing the fourth annual fireworks & entertainment event to Veterans Field on July 2nd.

In this yearbook you’ll find information on our 2025 Chatham Angler players, coaches, and support staff.
You’ll also see our thanks and appreciation to our 700+ generous boosters, along with our recognition
of the many individuals, local businesses, civic organizations, and Town of Chatham personnel who
provide support to our organization. Finally, this yearbook also higlights the volunteers, interns, host
families, post-game meal donors, bat boys, anthem performers, and others who are all essential for
us to bring first-class, Chatham Anglers summer baseball to Veterans Field.

Speaking of Veterans Field, we have collaborated with the Town over the years to make numerous
enhancements. A new field lighting system was installed in 2014, a new press box scoreboard followed
in 2016, a new outfield scoreboard with a pitch velocity indicator and a new bleacher system came
onboard in 2019, a better backstop safety netting system was put in place in 2022, and a new pitch
clock system debuted in 2023. Our latest improvement is the purchase and installation of 6 evergreen fir trees to serve as a batters-
eye backdrop beyond the center field fence. All these improvements were made to benefit our players and/or our fans and we
thank our fans for their generous support in helping make these improvements a reality. We’re biased, but we believe Veterans
Field is the finest baseball venue on Cape Cod.

This year we are excited to have a new manager, Dennis Cook, leading our team. Dennis spent fifteen years pitching in the major
leagues, served as our pitching coach for four years, and now he’s excited to return to Chatham to help train the next generation
of future major leaguers. Dennis is bringing a talented group of players from across the country to Chatham, players who hope to
shine on the Cape League stage as they pursue their dreams of reaching the major leagues. There are currently around 20 former
Anglers in the majors, including 2022 World Series MVP Jeremy Pena (2017), 2016 National League MVP and World Series Champion
Kris Bryant (2011), and the #1 draft pick in the 2020 draft, Spencer Torkelson (2018-9).

So, whether you’re a long-time Angler fan, a first-time visitor, or fit somewhere in between, we hope you have a wonderful Veterans
Field experience, one that provides you with great summer memories! Be sure to experience all we have to offer. Browse our
merchandise booth to purchase Angler logo gear, visit our concession stand to indulge in our wide array of delectable items, enter
our 50/50 raffle to win great prizes & cash, and please donate generously when you arrive or when we ‘pass the hat’ through the
stands. You can also follow all the Chatham Angler action live (home & away) on our ChathamAnglers.com website broadcast and/
or on our numerous other social media platforms.

The Chatham Athletic Association is very appreciative and thankful for your Chatham Anglers patronage and support. Have a
great summer!

Steve West
Chatham Athletic Association – President
steve.e.west@me.com

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