Help support the Jason Bay Field sign fundraiser
This is an artist’s rendering of what the Jason Bay sign would look like at the Butler Park Grandstand in Trail, B.C. Photo Supplied.
February 27, 2020
In November 2019, Trail City Council approved a motion to name a field “Jason Bay Field” in its historic Butler Park, per the request of a local coalition comprised of Trail baseball and sports enthusiasts.
Led by longtime Trail baseball coach and high school teacher Luigi (Lou) DeRosa, the group wanted to acknowledge the successes of Bay, who was born and raised in the city and was a three-time major league all-star. Bay was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019.
This group is now attempting to raise money for signage for the field.
More information on how you can support the project can be found below.
Jason Bay Field Project
Trail City Council has approved in principle to include “Jason Bay Field” at Butler Park, per the request of a local volunteer committee comprised of Trail baseball and sports enthusiasts. The committee has expressed the importance of acknowledging the successes of Trail native Jason Bay who successfully played in the MLB (Major League Baseball) and who was recently inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.
An artist’s rendering of the sign on the scoreboard.
Design concepts include an illuminated “Jason Bay Field” sign to sit above the existing scoreboard, and a "Jason Bay Field" sign to be placed on the exterior of the grandstand at Butler Park. The project is estimated at $50,000. The City of Trail has committed 60% of the total cost for the design and installation, and has asked the committee to fundraise the remaining 40%.
With your generous donation, the Jason Bay Field will become a reality. If you'd like to make a contribution, please see the donation levels below. Cheques can be made out to: Jason Bay Field Project and can be dropped off at Kootenay Savings Credit Union downtown Trail, or at Trail City Hall at 1394 Pine Avenue. (Cash or cheques only at Trail City Hall)
A sponsor recognition piece will be designed and installed at the park to acknowledge your contribution!
Sponsorship Levels
Grand Slam Sponsor - $1,500 and up
Home Run Sponsor - $1,000 to $1,499
Triple Sponsor - $500 to $999
Double Sponsor - $250 to $499
Single Sponsor - $100 to $249
Walk Sponsor - up to $99
If you'd like more information, or would like to inquire with the committee directly, please email JasonBayFieldProject@gmail.com
About Jason Bay
Jason Bay is a well-known and well-respected career baseball player whose youth years were spent under the coaching of Mr. Andy Bilesky. Mr. Bay was a member of the 1990 Canadian Little League team from Trail, traveling to Williamsport that year. He was also a member of the 1995 Trail Jays team, participating in the Senior Babe Ruth World Series held in Trail. During his final year at university, Mr. Bay was drafted by the Montreal Expos, playing three minor league seasons. In 2003, he advanced to Major League Baseball (MLB) and was awarded Rookie of the Year in 2004 as a member of the Pittsburg Pirates. He is the only Canadian ball player to achieve this status. He retired in 2013. Trail honoured Mr. Bay during the 2005 Home of Champions induction ceremony. Mr. Bay was honoured with induction in the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in June 2019.