By ROB BUTCHER
Cincinnati Reds’ Media VP
The annual Cincinnati Reds Caravan will take place the week of January 22-27, 2024, featuring current and former Reds players, top minor leaguers, broadcasters, front office staff and mascots making appearances at locations throughout Reds Country.
Fans will be able to participate in Q&A and autograph sessions, along with learning more about what’s ahead for the 2024 season at Great American Ball Park. Stops will include public events at malls and other destinations, along with special appearances at several schools around Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and West Virginia.
Central Tour: Broadcasters John Sadak and Brian Giesenschlag (Monday), broadcaster Tommy Thrall (Tuesday), pitcher Ian Gibaut, minor leaguers Jay Allen II, Chase Petty and Edwin Arroyo, Vice President of Player Development Shawn Pender, former player Corky Miller, mascots Mr. Redlegs (Monday) and Gapper (Tuesday)
West Tour: President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall, Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman, former player and broadcaster Jeff Brantley, former player Corky Miller, pitcher Carson Spiers, minor leaguers Blake Dunn and Jacob Hurtubise, mascot Mr. Redlegs
East Tour: Pitcher Andrew Abbott, minor leaguers Rece Hinds, Cam Collier and Sal Stewart, Vice President & Assistant General Manager Sam Grossman, former player Todd Benzinger, mascot Gapper
North Tour: Manager David Bell (Columbus & Dayton), pitcher Frankie Montas, minor leaguers Rhett Lowder and Ty Floyd, broadcaster Tommy Thrall, Vice President of Player Acquisitions & Strategy Jeff Graupe, former players Corky Miller and Sam LeCure, mascot Mr. Red
South Tour: President & Chief Operating Officer Phil Castellini, broadcaster Jim Day, pitcher Buck Farmer, minor leaguers Sammy Stafura and Carlos Jorge, Senior Vice President & General Manager Brad Meador, former player Ron Robinson, mascot Rosie Red
CENTRAL TOUR
Mon. Jan. 22 – SPOOKY NOOK SPORTS CHAMPION MILL (Hamilton, OH) – 6 to 8 p.m. EST Tues.
Jan. 23 – LAWRENCEBURG EVENT CENTER (Lawrenceburg, IN) – 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. EST
WEST TOUR
Weds. Jan. 24 – LOCATION TBA (Evansville, IN) – 5:30 to 7 p.m. EST/4:30 to 6 p.m. CST
Thurs. Jan. 25 – CASTLETON SQUARE MALL (Indianapolis, IN) – 5 to 7 p.m. EST
EAST TOUR
Thurs. Jan. 25 – CHARLESTON COLISEUM & CONVENTION CENTER (Charleston, WV) – 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. EST
Fri. Jan. 26 – HUNTINGTON MALL (Huntington, WV) – 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. EST
NORTH TOUR
Fri. Jan. 26 – POLARIS FASHION PLACE (Columbus, OH) – 6 to 8 p.m. EST
Sat. Jan. 27 – NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE (Dayton, OH) – 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. EST
Sat. Jan. 27 – APOLLO CAREER CENTER (Lima, OH) – 2 to 4 p.m. EST
SOUTH TOUR
Fri. Jan. 26 – LOUISVILLE SLUGGER FIELD (Louisville, KY) – 6 to 8 p.m. EST
Sat. Jan. 27 – NATIONAL CORVETTE MUSEUM (Bowling Green, KY) – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. EST/10 a.m. to 12 p.m. CST
Sat. Jan. 27 – RED MILE (Lexington, KY) – 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. EST
*Schedule and appearances subject to change.
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