I.M. Fun to return as Barnstormers emcee in 2008
LANCASTER, Pa.-All of his zany antics, wacky promotions and, yes, all of his colorful and silly hats will be back at Clipper Magazine Stadium in 2008. The Lancaster Barnstormers today announced that I.M. Fun will return as the emcee of the team's on-field entertainment.
"We've already started planning new promotions and games for '08, and I can't wait for FanFest and Opening Day to see my old friends back at the ballpark," I.M. Fun said. "Even though I'm coming back, our goal is to make sure 2008 is as new and exciting at the ballpark as the inaugural season."
I.M. Fun, known as Jeff Bertoni in "real life" is a 10-year veteran of minor league baseball entertainment, having worked as a mascot and on-field host in Frederick, Md., before joining the Barnstormers in 2005. He sat on the sidelines during the 2007 Barnstormers season, while he founded the Market Street Sports Group, a high school sports marketing firm of which he is now the president of sales.
Opening Day for the Barnstormers will be April 25, 2008 when the team takes on the Bridgeport Bluefish at Clipper Magazine Stadium. In 2007, Barnstormers fans set an Atlantic League single-game attendance record on Opening Day when 8,092 fans attended the Barnstormers championship ring ceremony.
Season tickets are the only way to guarantee seats for Opening Day 2008. To reserve seats, fans can call the Barnstormers at (717) 509-HITS (4487) to speak with a customer service specialist or visit
Lancaster Barnstormers - Lancaster, PA Baseball for more information.