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American Sign Language Night at Isotopes Park features specialty jerseys, a silent inning and more
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Baseball coaches and players use sign language all the time — the catcher communicating what kind of pitch to throw or the third-base coach giving base-runners the cue for a double-steal.
On Aug. 22, however, there will be more signing than usual at Isotopes Park, as Albuquerque’s Triple-A franchise recognizes American Sign Language Night with several initiatives, including:
- ASL interpreters throughout the ballpark provided by the Albuquerque Sign Language Academy
- ASLA students performing the national anthem in ASL
- Player introduction videos in ASL shown on the videoboard
- Silent inning — an inning with no music or public address announcements
- An ASL interpreter signing on the in-house and MiLB.TV livestream
- Specialty jerseys with “Isotopes” spelled out using ASL; the jerseys will be auctioned with net proceeds benefitting ASLA
- Orbit vinyl figurines with Orbit signing “I Love You” in ASL to the first 3,000 fans
“The Albuquerque Sign Language Academy is honored and excited to partner with the Albuquerque Isotopes for ASL Night,” said Albuquerque Sign Language Academy Executive Director Rafe Martinez. “We cannot thank the Isotopes enough for their willingness to help us expand the world of opportunity and connection through the power of a shared language. A special thank you goes out to the Deaf Culture Center of New Mexico for their support and partnership in embracing the ideal of ‘One Community.’”
Tickets are still available for American Sign Language Night, featuring the Isotopes hosting the Las Vegas Aviators. First pitch is 6:35 p.m. Visit abqisotopes.com for information.
