CLEVELAND, Miss. – Head Coach Rodney Batts invites all baseball alumni to the Statesmen Baseball Alumni Weekend Sept. 26-27.

"We hope all former players, coaches, managers, trainers, and their families can be with us for this special event. This is a great opportunity to visit friends, recall fond memories, receive updates and connect with the Delta State program," said Batts.

The weekend kicks off with the Fred Rossi Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, Sept. 26 at the Cleveland Country Club. Tee time is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. After the golf tournament, attendees are invited to Harvey Stadium at Ferriss Field for a baseball scrimmage with the 2025-26 team, followed by a Baseball Alumni Social hosted by the Delta State Alumni Association at 7 p.m.

On Saturday, Sept. 27, the fun continues with a luncheon and an alumni game with the option of father/son participation. The day and weekend concludes with a pregame tailgate in Statesmen Park before DSU Football takes on Erskine College at 6 p.m.

Please return the Alumni Response Form by email to rbatts@deltastate.edu or by mail to:

DSU Baseball Alumni Weekend
DSU Box A3
Cleveland, MS 38733
 
General Information
Golf Tournament: Friday, September 26, 12:30 p.m.
Alumni golf tournament at Cleveland Country Club. All golfers should assemble at 12:30 and be in their carts by 12:45. There is a maximum number, so first come/first served by returning the registration form. Attendees can request their partners for this scramble event, otherwise teams will be assigned. Prizes will be awarded.

Alumni Reunion Luncheon: Saturday, September 27, 10:30 a.m.
Reserve tickets for family and guests with Alumni Response Form and make checks payable to DSU Baseball. Guests will be welcomed by our administration and receive an update on our program from Coach Batts.
 
Hotel Accommodations
Attendees are encouraged to make reservations ASAP. All Cleveland hotels are located on Highway 61 North.

Hampton Inn, Cleveland	Lyric Hotel, Cleveland	Holiday Inn, Cleveland
662-846-2915	662-441-3901	662-843-9300
Cotton House, Cleveland	Holiday Inn, Indianola	Comfort Suites, Greenwood
662-843-7733	662-445-2000	662-453-6565
Holiday Inn, Grenada	Comfort Suites, Grenada	Hampton Inn, Greenwood
662-229-9595	662-226-1683	662-455-7985
Hampton Inn, Grenada	Hampton Inn, Indianola
662-226-1886	662-445-2000

 
Full Itinerary

Sept. 26	12:30 p.m.	Fred Rossi Memorial Golf Tournament at Cleveland CC
	6 p.m.	Baseball Scrimmage
	7 p.m.	Alumni Social at Ferriss Field
Sept. 27	10:30 a.m.	Registration/Luncheon at Wyatt Gym
	1:30 p.m.	Alumni Game
	4 p.m.	Tailgating at Statesmen Park
	6 p.m.	Football Kickoff vs. Erskine College