The Hoptown Hoppers begin their seventh season of Ohio Valley League baseball Thursday at Fulton.
Hoppers General Manager John Bruce announced Tuesday that Western Kentucky outfielder Aidan Alias will be returning to the Hoppers for a second season. He joins Tyler Graham as the only two returners from last year’s team.
Also joining the Hoppers is Young Harris Kyle Turner, a 6-4 right-handed pitcher who throws in the upper 80s.
Fans can meet the 2018 team Wednesday at the annual Meet the Hoppers event from 5:30-7:00 at the Debow Park Pavilion.
The Hoppers play at Fulton Thursday and at Madisonville Friday before returning to Hopkinsville for their home opener Saturday against the Miners. It will be Military Appreciation Night at the park sponsored by Olivet Baptist Church.