Rep. Dave Severin | Facebook
Rep. Dave Severin | Facebook
In an Aug. 24 Facebook post, Rep. Dave Severin (R-Marion) encouraged his constituents to submit a name for the new baseball team playing at Rent One Park.
“A new baseball team from the Prospect League will be taking the field at Rent One Park soon! This is great news for baseball fans and for economic development and tourism for Southern Illinois, but the new team needs our help! Make your suggestion for what the new team’s name should be. Visit NameOurNewTeam.com at the link below to cast your vote! NAME OUR TEAM!" Severin posted.
In his Facebook post, Severin shared a link where individuals can submit team names.
The Prospect League announced its Southern Illinois expansion on Aug. 24. "The operation of this new franchise will be a sterling addition to the past history of baseball here," said Prospect League Commissioner Dennis Bastien. "The baseball fans, citizens and the corporate leaders of this region now have a new team to call their own. Owner Rodney Cabaness and partners, general manager David Kost and his staff, will together bring a whole new level of excitement to Southern Illinois."
"Rent One Park, which has become a part of the vernacular in the region, elevates our league facilities to the highest level of the summer collegiate leagues," added Bastien.
Severin was first elected to the Illinois House in 2017. His legislative experience includes serving on the Judiciary - Criminal and Mental Health & Addiction committees. Severin resides in Benton.
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