Red Sox Announce Details On “Truck Day” To Spring Training
Now that it’s officially February, we’re in spring training month as we inch closer to the 2024 MLB baseball season. In Boston, the Red Sox have released details about their annual “Truck Day,” which will take place on Monday February 5.
If you are unfamiliar with the fan-favorite experience, here is what you need to know.
What Is Truck Day?
From Fenway to Florida, this is the first step to spring training kicking off. This fun tradition started in 2003. The Red Sox equipment truck will be loaded up, depart Fenway Park in Boston, and head down to Florida. According to a press release distributed by the team, the truck is filled with all the necessary equipment and gear. The loadup starts at 7 am on February 5. Five hours later, it departs down the east coast highway to head to Fort Myers. Along the way there are also some fun stops during this just under 1,500 mile trip.
Leading the way the 53-foot Red Sox truck “will be led by a flat-bed truck carrying Wally the Green Monster, his sister Tessie, and Fenway Ambassadors who will be tossing soft Red Sox baseballs to fans,” the team said in a statement.”
Then, it will stop about an hour later in Worcester at Polar Par. Upon arrival, WooSox mascots and fans who have gathered will give a send-off to the truck.
What Exactly Is In The Red Sox Truck?
To start, it will be driven by Al Hartz for the 27th year in a row. Hartz is a Milford, Massachusetts native. The details of the precious cargo transported down to Fort Myers is fascinating. Here they are:
- 20,400 baseballs
- 1,100 bats
- 200 batting gloves
- 200 batting helmets
- 320 batting practice tops
- 160 white game jerseys
- 300 pairs of pants
- 400 t-shirts
- 400 pairs of socks
- 20 cases of bubble gum
- 60 cases of sunflower seeds
After Monday’s celebration, pitchers and catchers will officially report in for spring training on February 14.
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