TRENTON, N.J. – The Trenton Thunder, presented by NJM Insurance Group, along with County Executive Brian M. Hughes, are excited to announce that they will host the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons this year.
The 2021 season is expected to kickoff at the Trenton Thunder home park Monday, May 24th.
“After 27 years serving as the Double-A home of the Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, and New York Yankees, we are excited to welcome the highest level of Minor League Baseball to New Jersey,” said jeff Hurley, GM & COO, Trenton Thunder.
“We look forward to working with the Bisons, Blue Jays and Major League Baseball to make this a successful season start,” he said.
The owner of Trenton Thunder, Joe Plumeri, also added that, “Mercer County and everyone at the Thunder are proud to welcome the Buffalo Bisons to one of the top ballparks in America. Our family of fans will be able to root for future Blue Jays big leaguers against the top prospects from the Phillies, Yankees, Mets, Red Sox, and Nationals, while enjoying the beautiful setting along the banks of the Delaware. Go Thunder!”
Mercer County has made this a top-rated facility year after year, so it was a welcome home for the Bisons to start the season.
“This is terrific news for Mercer County, our Capital City and baseball fans throughout the region who are eager to root for the Thunder again this season,” said Mr. Hughes.
“The county’s investments in the stadium in conjunction with Thunder management have ensured that it remains a first-rate facility for players and fans alike, and we look forward to another exciting summer at the ballpark,” he said.
Over the years, Mercer County has continued to make improvements around the ballpark to keep up with Major League standards. Some larger projects include updating ballpark lighting, new stadiums seats, new infield grass, and new wall pads along the lower level of the outfield wall to ensure player safety.