Mitch Hooten
@mitchhooten
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Head Groundskeeper West Michigan Whitecaps, SFMA Director of Professional Facilities, MiSFMA President, MTF Board of Directors #hailstate
Comstock Park, MI
Joined June 2011
Spent the afternoon visiting with Tristan at Soldier Field. It was my first time ever at this facility. Really appreciate the history and old bones beneath the new facility within it. Tristan is definitely one of the standouts of the next generation in our industry. She has
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Free event, MDARD Credits, Tours of newly renovated LMCU BallPark, & great vendor demos! Register today for this great upcoming event!
2 Weeks away from a fantastic day of networking, great information from industry peers, and tours of newly renovated LMCU Ballpark! Register today at https://t.co/VKLcXUHuMa
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Since joining the @TinCaps in 2010, Keith Winter has led @FW_GroundsCrew in keeping @ParkviewField one of the best ballparks in all of baseball. After serving as head groundskeeper for more than 15 years, Winter is capping his career with the 'Caps 💚❤️⚾️
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We back. Second half of the the West Michigan and Lake County series starts with a potential for the Whitecaps to clinch a playoff position as soon as Sunday.
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What does it look like behind the scenes when we push back against anti-trans legislation? Kyle Zawacki and Jay Kaplan took us inside the Capitol to show how advocacy really works—one meeting, one conversation at a time.
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Sod Grower Spotlight 🔦 Friday Payne Sod Farm has supplied HGT Sod to some very prestigious ball fields and golf courses around the Chicagoland area and beyond. 🗺️ Call them today for your next sod project ⚾🥎⚽🏈 ☎️ (815)468-6400 • https://t.co/JaTkCT2FzV
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#Tigers Seth Stephenson and Izaac Pacheco talking about the advantages as hitters that come from the repositioned outfield fences at LMCU Ballpark in West Michigan.
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The LMCU Ballpark grounds crew has a new field to take care of this year, and that is a result of a lot of hard work. https://t.co/GoXyM4MJMI
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Had the pleasure of joining Mitch, Logan, and crew in West Michigan for their opening day. These gentlemen do an absolutely fantastic job and have their brand new state of the art field in mid-season form.
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Last game of the year in 2024 to opening day this year. Many thanks to everyone who made this dream a reality. Here is to the next 30 years @TheMotzGroup @PayneSodFarm @fieldsourceohio @waupacasand @DuraEdge @AdvancedTurf @SiteOneSupply @HIWSolutions @wmwhitecaps @ErhardtCC
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Great opportunity to learn on a brand new field. Free housing with monthly stipend available. @FieldExperts @MichiganSFMA
We're looking for our 2025 Grounds Intern! Through our hands-on internship program, you'll learn how to care for and maintain our *brand new* baseball field from an award-winning groundskeeper. Learn more and apply here ➡️ https://t.co/gH1wLgC3w1
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Exciting Updates in Turfgrass: News Notes Fall 2024 Issue Now Available! https://t.co/VYFyz1GT0P
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The @wmwhitecaps will play @MiLB baseball here in 136 days. Today it's time to celebrate a major milestone. Tomorrow it's back to grind supporting @mitchhooten and the team ensuring this is one of the finest professional baseball fields.
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Field Renovation Update Pre Plant in/ Sod coming Sunday @TheMotzGroup @fieldsourceohio @MichiganSFMA
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