Fifth Third Field Policies & Guidelines

• Alcohol
• Anthem Singers
• ATMs
• Autographs
• Baseball Camps
• Beverages & Food
• Birthday Parties
• Bricks
• Bullpens
• Cameras/Video Cameras
• Cell Phones
• Ceremonial First Pitch
• Championships
• Club Seats
• Concessions
• Container Policy
• Contests
• Corporal Klinger
• Drinking Fountains
• Elevators
• Exchanges (Tickets)
• Family Restrooms
• Fan Mail
• Field Level Seats

• Fireworks
• First Aid Station
• Foul Balls
• Gates Open
• Gift Cards
• Giveaways
• Group Outings
• Guest Interference
• Guest Services
• Hall of Fame
• Internet
• Internships
• Kids Play Area
• Laser Pointers
• Lost & Found
• Marriage Proposals
• Minor League Affiliates
• Moses Fleetwood Walker
• Mud Hen
• Mud Hen Money
• Muddy's Buddies
• Muddy & Muddonna
• Noise Makers
• Ordering Tickets

• Paging
• Parking
• Party Areas
• Party Suites
• Playing Field
• Public Transportation
• Radio
• Rain Outs/Rainchecks
• Re-Entry
• Restrooms
• "The Roost"
• Run the Bases
• Scoreboard Messages
• Security
• Smoking
• Souvenirs
• Special Events
• Television Broadcasts
• Tickets
• Tours
• Tryouts
• Umbrellas
• Wheelchair Seating
• Will Call

No alcohol or illegal drugs may be brought into Fifth Third Field. Anyone breaking the law of underage drinking or using illegal drugs will be subject to immediate ejection and criminal prosecution. The sale of alcohol can be discontinued at any time at the discretion of the Toledo Mud Hens, Lucas County, or V. Gladieux Enterprises.

Anyone interested in performing the National Anthem should submit an audio or video tape of an acappella performance of the anthem in care of the Toledo Mud Hens, 406 Washington Street, 5th Floor, Toledo, Ohio 43604. Selected singers will be asked to audition in person. Tapes will not be returned.

For your convenience, two (2) Fifth Third Bank ATM Machines are located inside the ballpark near the main entrance (behind home plate) and down the first base line.

Asking players for autographs is a tradition at Mud Hens games and is highly encouraged. For the safety of fans and players alike, International League policy prohibits players from signing autographs during the game. Muddy the Mud Hen and Muddonna will also sign autographs, but are prohibited from signing in the seating area during play for the safety of all fans. Before every Sunday home game, two designated Mud Hens players sign autographs inside Fifth Third Field at a designated location.

The Mud Hens offer the Pepsi Baseball Camps on different dates throughout the season. Limited spaces are available for all clinics and camps. For more information on baseball camps click the link or call the Mud Hens front office at 419-725-HENS.

No beverages, food, or containers may be brought into Fifth Third Field.

Celebrate your birthday at Fifth Third Field with Toft’s Ice Cream Birthday Parties. Parties require a minimum of ten (10) people and each person in attendance receives a hot dog, small soft drink and chips. Each party includes Toft’s Ice Cream for everyone! The birthday child will receive a youth Mud Hens t-shirt, have a birthday message scrolled on the video board and receive a visit from Muddy the Mud Hen or Muddonna! Call the Mud Hens at 419-725-HENS for more information.

Have your name go down in history at Fifth Third Field or at least in the sidewalk! Commerorative bricks are on sale and will be placed in or around Fifth Third Field. All proceeds go towards the Helping Hens Charitable Fund. Contact the Mud Hens front office for more information or pick up a brochure today at Guest Services.

The bullpens at Fifth Third Field are located right past each dugout.

Handheld cameras and video camcorders are permitted inside Fifth Third Field, so long as they do not interfere with the game or other fans’ enjoyment of the game.

For the courtesy and enjoyment of those seated around you, please limit any incoming and outgoing cell phone calls to three minutes within the seating bowl. If your call is going to exceed this time, please revert to the main concourse area to continue your conversation.

Throwing out a Ceremonial First Pitch at a Mud Hens game is a special honor, and is typically reserved for those who are representing a group outing of 100 people or more at a game. Individuals who would like a first pitch opportunity may make a $150 donation to our Helping Hens Charitable Foundation. Call 419-725-HENS for more information. A First Pitch opportunity includes a souvenir "First Pitch" ball!

Toledo was the league champion of the Inter-State League in 1896 & 1897, winners of the Junior World Series in 1927 under Hall-of-Fame manager Casey Stengel and also has won the American Association League Championship in 1953 and the International League Championship in 1967 & 1968. In 2002, the Mud Hens were the International League West Division Champions. In 2005 & 2006, the Toledo Mud Hens were Governors' Cup Champions of the International League!

Designed to capture the spirit and excellent views afforded by the cantilevered balcony at historic Tiger Stadium, club or balcony seats at Fifth Third Field have been very popular. All 1,200 seats have sold out! Club seats offer a private entrance, concourse, lounge and terrace similar to Major League Ballparks.

Fifth Third Field will be sure to tempt your taste buds with a variety of food items in the main concourse and Suite Level. There are a variety of food items at Fifth Third Field including Toft’s Ice Cream, freshly baked Marco’s Pizza, philly cheese steaks, burritos, Italian sausages, grilled ribeye steak sandwiches, black angus products and over a dozen different hot dogs. Visit www.mudhens.com/food for more information on Mud Hens Concessions.

Cans, coolers, glass bottles and all other beverage containers are not permitted to be carried inside Fifth Third Field.

Sign up at Guest Services (on the main concourse, behind home plate) at the beginning of the game for a chance to participate in a between-inning contest! Contests vary per game night.

Native Toledoan Jamie Farr portrayed this lovable character on the hit television show M*A*S*H. During the run of the show, former Mud Hens General Manager Gene Cook sent a care package of Mud Hens items to Max Klinger and the rest is history. As Klinger and other characters began to wear Mud Hens hats, jerseys, etc. souvenir sales started to skyrocket. Mr. Farr hosts his annual LPGA golf tournament in Sylvania, Ohio and has been seen at many Mud Hens game over the years.

Drinking Fountains are located throughout the ballpark near the restrooms.

An elevator to the Suite/Club Level is located behind home plate for those who need special assistance.

Fans may exchange tickets up to 48 hours before the date of the game for tickets to any other regular season game, based on availability. No refunds are available. To exchange tickets please bring them to the Box Office or mail them to Toledo Mud Hens, ATTN: Box Office, 406 Washington St., Toledo, OH 43604. When mailing in your tickets please include your contact information and any special requests.

For our fans’ convenience, there are two family restrooms located behind home plate in the main concourse.

All fan mail for players should be addressed to the individual and sent to the Mud Hens street address. The Toledo Mud Hens cannot assume responsibility for lost, misdirected, or unanswered requests.

The lower level seating bowl offers fans a great view of the action at Fifth Third Field. The first row of seats behind home plate are closer to the batter than the pitcher is! Seats along the first and third base lines are only about 40 feet from the bags and those sitting in the corner sections of the seating bowl are only about 12 feet from the foul line. The seats in the corners of Fifth Third Field (Sections 101 and 119) turn back in to face the field, similar to Progressive Field in Cleveland.

Fireworks typically take place on every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night game from May through the end of the season (some exceptions apply). Pick up a Mud Hens pocket schedule or visit the promotions page for exact dates.

The ProMedica First Aid Station is located behind home plate in the main concourse. Professional health care staff from ProMedica Health System will be on hand for each home game to treat any minor injury that may occur during your visit to Fifth Third Field.

Fans are reminded to be alert at all times for foul balls, baseball bats and other flying objects that may leave the playing field. Fans are encouraged to keep any foul balls that land in the seating area, but are prohibited from going onto the field to retrieve any baseballs.

Gates typically open 1 hour prior to the start of the game. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday games gates occasionally open 90 minutes before the start of the game. Please call 419-725-HENS for more information.

Gift Cards are available for Tickets or Merchandise and may be purchased in the Swamp Shop, Hen Hut and at the Mud Hens Ticket Offices.

Fans attending certain games may be presented with a promotional item as they enter or exit the ballpark! Please be aware that these items are of a limited quantity. Visit www.mudhens.com/promotions for details on upcoming giveaways!

Have your next group outing or function at Fifth Third Field! There are numerous picnic areas to choose from including: the Home Run Picnic Terrace, The Coop, The Nest, The Perch, The Coop-A-Cabana and The Roost. Special rates for group tickets are available. Click for more information on group outings.

Guests are not to interfere with the game ball in play. Any guest going onto the playing field with out permission will be subject to immediate ejection and criminal prosecution.

Guest Services is located behind home plate. If you have questions or need directions, assistance or anything else the staff at Guest Services will be happy to help. And don’t forget to sign up for game-day contests at the Guest Services kiosk!

Sixteen former Mud Hens are in the Baseball Hall-of-Fame in Cooperstown, New York. The members include: Casey Stengel, Roger Bresnahan, Addie Joss, Bill Terry, Joe McCarthy, Freddie Lindstrom, Elmer Flick, Kirby Puckett, Hack Wilson, Dazzy Vance, Jocko Conlan, Turkey Stearnes, Oscar Charleston, Billy Evans, Jim Bunning and Billy Southworth. Please click for more details on Mud Hens in the Hall of Fame.

The Mud Hens Official Web Site is www.mudhens.com. Fans will find player stats, team information, a schedule and much more. You can even e-mail Muddy the Mud Hen!

The Mud Hens offer full-time and part-time winter and summer internships for college students. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to: Toledo Mud Hens, 406 Washington St., Toledo, OH 43604. More information on internships can often be found on the Mud Hens 'Employment' page.

The Toledo Children’s Hospital Kids Play Area, “Muddy’s Marsh,” is located in center field, directly behind the batters eye. The Toledo Children’s Hospital Kids Play Area is intended for kids ages 3-9 years old and is unsupervised. Playground equipment has been donated by the Kiwanis Club of Downtown Toledo. Toledo Children’s Hospital is a member of ProMedica Health System.

Laser Pointers or any other similar item are prohibited at Fifth Third Field.

Lost and Found is located at Guest Services behind home plate. Items not claimed within 30 days will be donated to charity.

The most popular way to propose at a game is at the conclusion of 'The Kiss Cam' promotion, a between-inning promotion that features random couples kissing on the video board. Arrange to be the final featured couple and get down on one knee on our giant video board! This proposal includes a public address announcement as the whole ballpark witnesses your magical moment. If you plan on popping the question at a Mud Hens game please let our promotions staff know of your intentions 3-7 days in advance of the game you'll be attending.

The other minor league affiliates of the Detroit Tigers are:

Erie Seawolves (AA), Lakeland Flying Tigers (A), West Michigan Whitecaps (A), Oneonta Tigers (Rookie).

Toledo signed the first African American ballplayer, Moses Fleetwood "Fleet" Walker, to a baseball contract in 1884, over 60 years before legendary Hall-of-Famer Jackie Robinson broke the Major League Baseball color barrier. Click the link to read more about Moses Fleetwood Walker.

The Mud Hen is a marsh bird with short wings and long legs. The team received the nickname in the late 1800’s when they played at Bay View Park. The marsh birds once inhabited the area near the playing field. The nickname “Mud Hen” actually dates back to 1896 and during recent years has been voted the most popular nickname by readers of Baseball America! Click for more info on Mud Hens.

Mud Hen Money, which may be used at all concession stands, is available in $1 and $5 increments. Mud Hen Money may be purchased through the Mud Hens Group Sales Department. Call 419-725-HENS for more information.

Kids 12 and under may join the Muddy’s Buddies Kids Club at any area McDonald’s location or right here at Fifth Third Field. McDonald’s Kids Club Members will receive $1 off designated Mud Hens games, as well as free Happy Meals at McDonald’s. Click for more information on the Muddy's Buddies Kids Club.

Read all about Muddy the Mud Hen, Muddonna and the other team mascots at www.mudhens.com/mascots.

Horns or any other type of noise makers which are offensive to guests are prohibited.

Fans may order tickets through 725-HENS (4367) or through mudhens.com. Regular ticket office hours at Fifth Third Field are Monday-Friday, 9 am – 5 pm and Saturday, 11 am – 2 pm. Ticket office hours will be extended on game days. Tickets can be ordered online at www.mudhens.com.

Paging of fans inside Fifth Third Field will only be done in emergency situations only. Should you need a fan paged during a game, please visit the Guest Services behind the home plate area.

Over 6,600 parking spaces are available within four city blocks of Fifth Third Field. The Downtown Parking Authority owned lots or garages offer clean, well-lit, secure and staffed parking spaces starting at $2.00 each. For more information on parking give ParkSmart a phone call at 419-242-7515, visit their offices at 227 North St. Clair Street weekdays from 7:30 am – 5:30 pm or on-line at www.parksmart.org.

Let the Mud Hens help plan your next party! Call our Group Fun Department at 419-725-HENS or click the link for details on Mud Hens party areas. We'll help you plan the best company outing, family reunion, church group or school field trip you’ve had in years! Party areas include the Home Run Picnic Terrace, The Coop, The Nest, The Perch, The Coop-A-Cabana and The Roost. Click for info on .

What a great way to entertain! Experience Fifth Third Field at its best by hosting a party for 18 to 54 guests in one of three Luxury Party Suites, available every game of the season. Provide the ultimate in customer and employee entertainment with a private party in a suite at Fifth Third Field. Contact our Group Fun Department at 419-725-HENS or click the link for more information on Luxury Suites.

The natural grass is approximately 14 feet below street level with an asymmetrical home run fence, providing the Mud Hens with a distinct home field advantage. The home run fence is 320 feet down the left field and right field lines with the left field power alley being 386 feet. The unique centerfield alcove, reminiscent of the Polo Grounds in New York, is 406, 400, and 412 feet to dead center. The right field home run fence conforms to the warehouse buildings on St. Clair Street resulting in distances of 375, 342, 341 and 320 feet.

TARTA offers Mud Hens fans two simple ways to travel to Fifth Third Field during the season. The “MuddyShuttle” offers fans a direct round trip ride to Fifth Third Field one (1) hour before game time or “Hop & Ride” and catch a bus at any TARTA stop and ride to Fifth Third Field. For more information call 419-243-RIDE or visit www.tarta.com. For your convenience two (2) TARTA bus stations have been built into Fifth Third Field located on Washington Street only 50 feet from the first base gate and on Monroe Street just 50 feet from the third base gate.

All Mud Hens games, home and away, can be heard on Fox Sports 1230 WCWA-AM and a selected number of games can also be heard on Fostoria, Ohio's WFOB-1430 AM. Longtime Mud Hens radio play-by-play announcer Jim Weber, Frank Gilhooley, Jason Griffin and Bill Clark have you covered. Jim and Frank have been together for over 20 years!

In the case a complete official game (4 ½ innings) is not played, tickets may be exchanged for another game ticket. All tickets must be exchanged in person at the Mud Hens Ticket Office. There are no refunds on tickets purchased.

Re-entry to the ballpark is not permitted. In emergencies only, fans can go to the Security Office to receive a re-entry pass.

Plenty of restrooms adorn the concourses of the ballpark, including two (2) family restrooms, and all are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Located in the right angle of the St. Clair Village buildings, “The Roost” home run porch evokes memories of historic Tiger Stadium. The first two rows overhang fair territory that will allow balls being caught by an outfielder disappearing into the hands of a lucky fan! “The Roost” is connected to the third and fourth floor banquet/party facility located in the six story building on Washington Street. Looking for a unique place to host your event or function? Call the Mud Hens office at 419-725-HENS to inquire about the availability of “The Roost”.

After every Sunday home all kids 12 & under are invited to run the bases, just like their favorite Mud Hens players!

If you would like an announcement to be made on the message center board please stop by the Guest Services kiosk (located behind home plate on the main concourse) BEFORE the 2nd inning of the game you'd like your message posted. A minimum $1 donation is required to post a message. Proceeds benefit the Helping Hens Charitable Foundation. These birthday, anniversary and welcome announcements usually run during the 5th inning.

The Security Station is located behind home plate near the main entrance.

In accordance with Ohio state laws, Fifth Third Field is completely smoke-free.

Mud Hens Souvenirs are popular all across the world! Stop by the Swamp Shop on the first floor of the 406 Washington St. building (near right field) or the Hen Hut Team Shop (located behind home plate). The Swamp Shop is open year round! You can shop online by clicking the link.

Those interested in holding a special event at Fifth Third Field during a non-game day can contact the Mud Hens Team Offices at 419-725-HENS for more information.

All home games are televised locally on BCSN (Buckeye Cable Sports Network).

Fans may order tickets through 725-HENS (4367) or through mudhens.com. Regular ticket office hours at Fifth Third Field are Monday-Friday, 9 am – 5 pm and Saturday, 11 am – 3 pm. Ticket office hours will be extended on game days. Tickets may be purchased over the telephone with Visa and Mastercard. In person, tickets may be purchased with cash, check, Visa or Mastercard. Fans can also buy tickets online at www.mudhens.com.

Tours of Fifth Third Field are available throughout the season by making advance reservations. Call the Mud Hens team office at 419-725-HENS for details.

Interested in suiting up for the Mud Hens? All tryouts for the Mud Hens are handled through the Mud Hens major league affiliate, the Detroit Tigers. For more information, contact the Detroit Tigers at 313-471-2096.

Umbrellas are allowed inside Fifth Third Field, but for the viewing enjoyment and safety of other fans in attendance please refrain from opening umbrellas while in the seating bowl.

Wheelchair seating is located on both the main concourse and suite levels. If you are in need of assistance, please visit Guest Services behind home plate.

If you order tickets by phone or online, you can have the Mud Hens hold your tickets at Fifth Third Field for pick-up. Will Call tickets can be picked up at the First Base Ticket Office, near the intersection of Washington and St. Clair Streets. Fans will need a Photo ID to pick up tickets.