Prospect League Expands To Jackson, Tennessee In 2023

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(Jackson, Tennessee) — The Prospect League is announcing that Jackson, Tenn., has been added to the league for the 2023 season. Following a special City Council Meeting by Mayor Scott Conger, In The Big Inning, LLC has signed a use agreement with the City of Jackson. 

A press conference will take place in late January to announce a  “Name the Team” contest for the new Prospect League team. In The Big Inning will begin operation of the West Tennessee Baseball Stadium beginning January 1, 2022 attempting to book as many events as possible during the year. 

“We could not be more excited or pleased with the relationships developing in Jackson”, stated In The Big Inning CEO and President, Dennis Bastien. Bastien and his wife Lisa, will own and operate the Prospect League team.  

“My family has hoped for this day since we learned of the possible opportunity in Jackson after the contraction of MiLB. We are honored and humbled, proud and privileged, but most of all blessed to finally see this come to fruition,” added Bastien. “In our roles as Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner, we have been a part of the growth of the Prospect League and watched the success of many of our members,”  said Lisa Bastien, Vice President of In The Big Inning, LLC. “It is exciting to join in the ownership role and follow in their footsteps.” 

Jackson, TN becomes the 17th city of the Prospect League with additional markets and scenarios being developed.