Derby and Rookie - Trenton Thunder Bat Dogs
- 5 years ago
Golden Retrievers get baseball bats for affiliate of NY Yankees delighting players and fans.
The Trenton Thunder, a minor league baseball affiliate of the NY Yankees, has an unusual way of getting through the dog days of summer. Meet Bat Dog Derby and his son Rookie, a Bat Dog in training. During the first inning of every Thunder home game, Derby replaces the regular Bat Boy and retrieves the bats of the home team. We caught up with the dynamic duo during a “Bark in the Park” night, where fans were allowed to bring their own dogs to the game.
The Trenton Thunder, a minor league baseball affiliate of the NY Yankees, has an unusual way of getting through the dog days of summer. Meet Bat Dog Derby and his son Rookie, a Bat Dog in training. During the first inning of every Thunder home game, Derby replaces the regular Bat Boy and retrieves the bats of the home team. We caught up with the dynamic duo during a “Bark in the Park” night, where fans were allowed to bring their own dogs to the game.