Filling in the Seams: The Story of Trenton Thunder Baseball

"PLAY BALL!" Trenton baseball fans waited a long time to hear this cry ring out in their hometown. And in 1994, minor league baseball stormed into Trenton with the arrival of the Trenton Thunder and the construction of beautiful Mercer County Waterfront Park stadium. In this fascinating chronicle of the first three seasons of the Double-A Thunder franchise, Trenton Times sportswriter Christopher T. Edwards provides an insider's up-close-and-personal view of the people and events that have made the Thunder one of the most popular minor-league teams in the country. You'll experience the dramatic ups and downs of building a new team and a new stadium in a new city - from the frustration of the long-delayed first home opener to the triumphant hosting of the 1996 All-Star Game at Waterfront Park. Get a behind-the-scenes look at all of the preparation - both on and off the field - that makes every Thunder game on experience to remember. Discover why on-the-field powerhouse Tony Clark becomes a gentle giant when he meets young fans, and learn how scrappy hitter Clyde "Port Chop" Pough earned his distinctive nickname. And meet dozens of other athletes, officials, and fans, all of whom work tirelessly to ensure that baseball is in Trenton to stay. To date, over one million people have attended the Thunder's exciting games at Waterfront Park. The anecdotes and personalities presented in this revealing account will undoubtedly draw new fans to the stadium and will make loyal Thunder enthusiasts cheer even louder for their team.