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Play Ball!

he Rome Emperors baseball team
is an exciting feature in the sports

T landscape in Rome.

As a team rooted in community spirit Zone, with slides, T-Ball, and a bounce
and a passion for America’s favorite house ensures that families with
pastime, the Rome Emperors represent younger children can have a great night
a new era of local sports entertainment. of entertainment,” Lane said.
With a commitment to fostering talent A High-A affiliate of the Atlanta
and providing family-friendly fun, the Braves, the Emperors focus heavily on
Emperors have become a beloved part ensuring that the next generation of
of the Rome community. Atlanta Braves players
The team's formation was driven by are taken care
local sports enthusiasts and business of and perform
leaders who saw an opportunity to to the highest
combine their love for baseball with standards. The
community development. The Emperors' Emperors have a
name was chosen to reflect Rome's dedicated coaching
historical and cultural ties to its namesake staff that focuses on
city in Italy, emphasizing strength, developing both the technical skills
leadership, and a spirit of competition. and the mental aspects of the game,
The Emperors (formerly called the preparing players for the next level
Rome Braves) play their home games at of competition.
AdventHealth Stadium, a venue which In addition to on-field
features a classic feel alongside modern performance, the Emperors are
amenities and a welcoming atmosphere committed to cultivating well-
for fans of all ages. A newly upgraded field rounded athletes who are engaged
will be ready for next season. in the community. The team
David Lane, General Manager of the regularly participates in community
team, said that it is the fun, family friendly service events and youth baseball
atmosphere that draws fans. “Our Kid clinics, where players and coaches

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