Bird Dawgs Announce Hot Stove Event Honoring Ross Atkins
KINSTON, North Carolina (January 22, 2025) – The Down East Bird Dawgs will host a Hot Stove event on Friday, February 27, celebrating the induction of former Kinston Indians pitcher Ross Atkins as the 26th inductee into the Kinston Professional Baseball Hall of Fame.
Atkins pitched for the Kinston Indians during the 1997 season and later served in the Cleveland Indians organization, first as Director of Player Development and then as Vice President of Player Personnel. He will be honored for his contributions to the organization and his lasting connection to baseball in Kinston. Atkins is currently the Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations and General Manager of the Toronto Blue Jays.
The Hot Stove event will feature a dinner program, guest speakers, silent auctions, and the formal induction ceremony, bringing together baseball fans, community members, and Bird Dawgs supporters for a night celebrating Kinston’s baseball history.
Tickets are $40 and can be purchased online at birddawgs.myshopify.com, by phone at 252-549-4388, or in person at the Bird Dawgs front office located at 400 E. Grainger Ave.
###
For more information and to stay updated on upcoming events, announcements and promotions, visit www.DownEastBirdDawgs.com and follow the team on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.
About the Down East Bird Dawgs
The Down East Bird Dawgs are a professional baseball team in the Frontier League, an MLB Partner League. The team began their inaugural season in May 2025 at Historic Grainger Stadium, in Kinston, NC. The team is continuing baseball traditions in the Kinston community with competitive play, captivating promotions, and top-notch community involvement & events.
Media Contact: Spencer Pattison | Director of Broadcasting & Media Relations (office) 252.549.4388 (email) [email protected]