FOX Sports, MLB Players Give Back to U.S. Troops with Overseas Visit

FOX Sports Teams with MLB Players

to Bring Spring Training to Troops in Germany

FOX Sports brought Spring Training to U.S. troops overseas as current MLB players, Hall of Famers, FOX Sports broadcasters, and the FOX Sports Girls paid a visit to U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr in Germany. 

Attendees included:

• Luke Gregerson (Padres)
• Heath Bell (Diamondbacks)
• Wade Boggs (Hall of Famer, Yankees, Red Sox)
• Rollie Fingers (Hall of Famer, Brewers)
• David Justice (Former player, Braves)
• Tim Salmon (Former player, FOX Sports West, Angels)
• Brian Schneider (Former player, Nationals, Expos, Phillies)
• Jose Tolentino (Former player, Announcer FOX Deportes and Angels)
• Orestes Destrade (Former player, FOX Sports Florida)
• Mario Impemba (Announcer, FOX Sports Detroit)
• Bob Brenly (Diamondbacks announcer, former player and coach)
• Jack Ensch (Director of Military Affairs, Arizona Diamondbacks)
• FOX Sports Girls representing each FOX Sports region

See the story unfold below through photos and social media.

Grafenwoehr is the Army’s premier training base for US and international troops.

Grafenwoehr is the Army’s premier training base for US and international troops.

The 3-day trip showcased the daily life of soldiers and the commitment they make to our country.  

Features with players, soldiers, and the FOX Sports Girls will air in spring training and regular season games.  A 30-minute show will also air across FOX Sports RSNs in March.  

Activities Included:

Friendly Wiffle Ball Game (MPs vs. 172nd Infantry Brigade with current/former MLB players and FOX Sports Girls on both teams)

Morning Physical Training

Serving Meals and Eating with the Troops

Various Combat Simulators 

Riding in a Stryker Vehicle with the Troops

Visits to the Warrior Transition Unit and Schools on Base

Press Coverage:

MLB players set for 'Spring Training to the Troops' (U.S. Army)

Netzaberg students hang with MLB stars (U.S. Army)

Fox Sports adds oomph to Commander's Challenge(U.S. Army)

Former Phillie Brian Schneider gives a salute to soldiers (The Morning Call)

Heat Index (AZ Central)

Grafenwoehr Soldiers share the diamond with MLB greats (CNN iReport)

Baseball legends touch ’em all in Wiffle Ball contest in Germany (Stars and Stripes)

Spring Training to the Troops (FOX Sports Southwest Girl Liddy’s Blog)

Rays Rumblings (Tampa Bay Times)

Photo Galleries:

FOX Sports, Major League Baseball bring Spring Training to Soldiers in Grafenwoehr (U.S. Army)

The Spring Training to the Troops tour stopped at Grafenwoehr MWR for a youth baseball clinic! (SportzHype)

Angels legend Tim Salmon visits the troops (Angels Facebook Page)

RSN Coverage:

FOX Sports takes spring training to the troops (FOX Sports Arizona)

Florida a part of Spring Training to the Troops (FOX Sports Florida)

FOX Sports West headed to Germany for 'Spring Training to the Troops' (FOX Sports West)

FOX Sports: Spring Training to the Troops (FOX Sports Wisconsin)

Spring Training to the Troops trip special to FSSW Girl Liddy (FOX Sports Southwest)

FOX Sports takes spring training to troops (FOX Sports South)

FOX Sports Ohio Girl Sara brings Spring Training to the troops (FOX Sports Ohio)

FOX Sports brings spring training to the troops (FOX Sports Midwest)

FOX Sports: Spring Training to the Troops (FOX Sports North)

FOX Sports Spring Training to the Troops (FOX Sports San Diego)

Bringing spring training to the troops (FOX Sports Detroit)