Leading up to the Isotopes’ annual job fair we were anticipating a large turnout, but the amount of people that ended up showing up surpassed our wildest expectations.  A grand total of 1,050 people participated in the fair, the largest turnout in the seven-year history of the event.   Thanks to everyone who came out and interviewed for making it such a tremendous success.  You will hear back from the Isotopes in about a week.  

If you didn’t get a chance to come to the job fair but are still interested in working at Isotopes Park, don’t fret, there is still an opportunity to get involved.  Simply download an Isotopes Employment Application and/or Ovations Food Services application, fill it out and return it to the ‘Topes’ administrative offices located on the second floor of Isotopes Park.  

With so many people in attendance, the fair definitely caught the attention of all three local television stations, all of whom did stories on the event. 

KOAT (ABC)

KOB (NBC)

KRQE (CBS)

Oh, and by the way, pitchers and catchers report to the Dodgers’ Spring Training Complex in Glendale, Arizona in just four days!  

Don’t forget that Saturday, February 7 is the annual Isotopes / Ovations Food Services Job Fair, a perfect opportunity to get a chance to hang out at the ballpark this summer and get paid to do it.  The Job Fair will be held at Isotopes Park (enter on the third base side) from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.  For more information, call (505) 924-2255 or click here.  

We’re expecting in excess of 700 people to attend this year, so to get a jump on the process you can download a printable PDF application here.  Coming to Isotopes Park with a completed application is strongly encouraged, as it will save you time.

In other news around The Lab, the excitement from Wednesday’s press conference with Tommy Lasorda and new ‘Topes manager Tim Wallach has rippled all the way to Los Angeles.  Click here for video from the NBC affiliate in LA of a classic exchange between Tommy and Isotopes President Ken Young over the meaning of “Isotopes.”  Speaking of video, we are in the process of putting video of the entire press conference on the web site.  Hopefully, we’ll be able to figure out how to get it up there soon.  Stay tuned.      

Wednesday was an historic day at Isotopes Park as Tim Wallach was formally introduced as the newest manager of the Isotopes by Hall of Famer Tommy Lasorda, ushering in a new era of Isotopes baseball.  After a quick introduction by ‘Topes President Ken Young, Lasorda delighted the media in attendance with numerous stories before turning things over to Wallach. 

It is safe to say that Isotopes fans are going to enjoy Tim Wallach, who brings with him 17 years as a Major League player and the wealth of baseball knowledge that is commensurate with that experience.  While his focus is to prepare players for the Big Leagues, Wallach realizes that a vital part of development is learning how to win, which is great news for ‘Topes fans who are hoping Wallach can deliver a ninth Pacific Coast League pennant to the city of Albuquerque.   

Of course, while it was Wallach’s day, Lasorda stole the show as expected.  For those who have never had the pleasure of hearing Tommy speak (and given the amount of appearances he makes every year that number has to be about 10… worldwide), it really is a treat.  The energy and passion that he exudes is truly inspirational and it’s impossible not leave a Lasorda speech feeling good.  We’ve been told that this is the first of a couple visits by Tommy to Albuquerque this season and we already can’t wait for the next one.  Below is a photo of Tommy, Tim Wallach, and Isotopes President Ken Young. 

Speaking of feeling good, it’s starting to feel like baseball season is approaching here at The Lab.  We have our manager in place and, with pitchers and catchers reporting to Camelback Ranch in Glendale, AZ in roughly a week, the roster should be sorted out soon.

In the meantime, don’t forget that this Saturday is the Isotopes’ annual Job Fair.  If you’re interested in working at Isotopes Park (and why wouldn’t you be?) this is your best opportunity. 

While announcing a new manager is always exciting, when the Dodgers are involved, they find a way to invariably ratchet up the excitement “to 11,” as our friends in Spinal Tap would say.  Case in point, we just received word that none other than Tommy Lasorda himself will be in Albuquerque on Wednesday to help us formally announce Tim Wallach as our new manager. 

Unfortunately, the event is not open to the public, but it illustrates the commitment the Dodgers are bringing to this renewed relationship with Albuquerque, a commitment that we’re confident Isotopes fans will see in myriad ways throughout the season.

When you think about it, Lasorda’s presence makes perfect symmetrical sense.  Who better to bring in this new Triple-A partnership between Los Angeles and the Isotopes than the man who managed the first Triple-A team in Albuquerque in 1972?  That season, Lasorda led the Dukes to a 92-56 record and the first of eight Pacific Coast League crowns.   Plus, Wallach himself played for Lasorda and the Dodgers from 1993-96. 

It all portends to a very special and exciting season.      

It may be hard to believe, but of all the places in which to work, a ballpark has to rank among the best.  Luckily for those of us that can’t throw a baseball 90 miles per hour or otherwise possess any athletic aptitude, working at Isotopes Park is not reserved for those who can actually play baseball. 

Enter the annual Isotopes Job Fair, where the ‘Topes and their concessionaire, Ovations Food Service, hire seasonal employees to work any number of jobs during the season.  These positions cover every conceivable area of the ballpark and include ushers, security, concession stand workers, pro shop employees, cooks, warehouse workers, ticket takers, bat boys, press box employees and much more.  While these positions are seasonal, they are vitally important to the Isotopes operation in that many times they are on the front lines dealing directly with the ‘Topes’ great fans.  For an organization that prides itself on taking care of its fans, having friendly faces on the concourse is extremely important.   

Plus, Isotopes Park is a really great place to work.  As a game day employee, you are part of the Isotopes family, which explains why we have so many people return from year to year. 

To help save time, we have also posted the Isotopes Employment Application (click here) Fill it out and bring it with you on Saturday.  If you have any questions, please give us a call (505) 924-2255.

See you on Saturday!

It may be hard to believe, but of all the places in which to work, a ballpark has to rank among the best.  Luckily for those of us that can’t throw a baseball 90 miles per hour or otherwise possess any athletic aptitude, working at Isotopes Park is not reserved for those who can actually play baseball. 

Enter the annual Isotopes Job Fair, where the ‘Topes and their concessionaire, Ovations Food Service, hire seasonal employees to work any number of jobs during the season.  These positions cover every conceivable area of the ballpark and include ushers, security, concession stand workers, pro shop employees, cooks, warehouse workers, ticket takers, bat boys, press box employees and much more.  While these positions are seasonal, they are vitally important to the Isotopes operation in that many times they are on the front lines dealing directly with the ‘Topes’ great fans.  For an organization that prides itself on taking care of its fans, having friendly faces on the concourse is extremely important.   

Plus, Isotopes Park is a really great place to work.  As a game day employee, you are part of the Isotopes family, which explains why we have so many people return from year to year. 

To help save time, we have also posted the Isotopes Employment Application (click here) Fill it out and bring it with you on Saturday.  If you have any questions, please give us a call (505) 924-2255.

See you on Saturday!

It may be hard to believe, but of all the places in which to work, a ballpark has to rank among the best.  Luckily for those of us that can’t throw a baseball 90 miles per hour or otherwise possess any athletic aptitude, working at Isotopes Park is not reserved for those who can actually play baseball. 

Enter the annual Isotopes Job Fair, where the ‘Topes and their concessionaire, Ovations Food Service, hire seasonal employees to work any number of jobs during the season.  These positions cover every conceivable area of the ballpark and include ushers, security, concession stand workers, pro shop employees, cooks, warehouse workers, ticket takers, bat boys, press box employees and much more.  While these positions are seasonal, they are vitally important to the Isotopes operation in that many times they are on the front lines dealing directly with the ‘Topes’ great fans.  For an organization that prides itself on taking care of its fans, having friendly faces on the concourse is extremely important.   

Plus, Isotopes Park is a really great place to work.  As a game day employee, you are part of the Isotopes family, which explains why we have so many people return from year to year. 

To help save time, we have also posted the Isotopes Employment Application (click here) Fill it out and bring it with you on Saturday.  If you have any questions, please give us a call (505) 924-2255.

See you on Saturday!

One of the surest signs that spring is on the way, other than the howling New Mexico winds that seem to kick up dust from the Mesozoic Era, is the release of the Isotopes’ Spring Training Schedule (for a printable version of the entire 15-game schedule, click here). 

If you’ve never been to Spring Training, it’s definitely worth the trip, and if you’ve never been to see the Minor League side during Spring Training, it’s really a great experience.  Every Spring Training complex, be it in Arizona or Florida, is equipped with seemingly endless clusters of baseball diamonds that sprawl out from the main stadium.  On these back fields is where the Minor League teams play, and going there makes you feel like you’ve traveled back in time.  Each field usually has a small set of metal bleachers set up on either baseline and the proximity of each field to one another allows you view a Triple-A game for a couple of innings and then take in a couple frames of Double-A action simply by turning around.  It really harkens back to the days before Spring Training itself became a multi-million dollar enterprise and the atmosphere is extremely casual and relaxed.  Of course, you’re never too far from the main stadium, so you can watch some Minor League games before heading over to see the Big League club in action.  The whole set-up is truly a baseball lover’s paradise.  

Of course, this spring is extremely special because it is the ‘Topes’ first Spring Training back with the Dodgers and the Isotopes get to help the Dodgers christen their brand new training facility in Glendale, Arizona– Camelback Ranch.  From looking at photos, it’s going to be first class, so it’s definitely worth a trip down in March to see the Dodgers and the ‘Topes. Plus, it’s now an extremely manageable six hour drive.   

Here in Albuquerque, we’re coming up on a big week at Isotopes Park.  Next Wednesday, we will formally introduce our manager Tim Wallach to the media (and Isotopes fans throughout the area) with a press conference and on Saturday, Feburary 7, the Isotopes and Ovations Food Service will be holding their annual job fair.  More on those next week.   Until then, hold on to your hats and keep checking www.albuquerquebaseball.com and the ‘Topes Tattler for all the Isotopes news you can use!     

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One of the surest signs that spring is on the way, other than the howling New Mexico winds that seem to kick up dust from the Mesozoic Era, is the release of the Isotopes’ Spring Training Schedule (for a printable version of the entire 15-game schedule, click here). 

If you’ve never been to Spring Training, it’s definitely worth the trip, and if you’ve never been to see the Minor League side during Spring Training, it’s really a great experience.  Every Spring Training complex, be it in Arizona or Florida, is equipped with seemingly endless clusters of baseball diamonds that sprawl out from the main stadium.  On these back fields is where the Minor League teams play, and going there makes you feel like you’ve traveled back in time.  Each field usually has a small set of metal bleachers set up on either baseline and the proximity of each field to one another allows you view a Triple-A game for a couple of innings and then take in a couple frames of Double-A action simply by turning around.  It really harkens back to the days before Spring Training itself became a multi-million dollar enterprise and the atmosphere is extremely casual and relaxed.  Of course, you’re never too far from the main stadium, so you can watch some Minor League games before heading over to see the Big League club in action.  The whole set-up is truly a baseball lover’s paradise.  

Of course, this spring is extremely special because it is the ‘Topes’ first Spring Training back with the Dodgers and the Isotopes get to help the Dodgers christen their brand new training facility in Glendale, Arizona– Camelback Ranch.  From looking at photos, it’s going to be first class, so it’s definitely worth a trip down in March to see the Dodgers and the ‘Topes. Plus, it’s now an extremely manageable six hour drive.   

Here in Albuquerque, we’re coming up on a big week at Isotopes Park.  Next Wednesday, we will formally introduce our manager Tim Wallach to the media (and Isotopes fans throughout the area) with a press conference and on Saturday, Feburary 7, the Isotopes and Ovations Food Service will be holding their annual job fair.  More on those next week.   Until then, hold on to your hats and keep checking www.albuquerquebaseball.com and the ‘Topes Tattler for all the Isotopes news you can use!     

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One of the surest signs that spring is on the way, other than the howling New Mexico winds that seem to kick up dust from the Mesozoic Era, is the release of the Isotopes’ Spring Training Schedule (for a printable version of the entire 15-game schedule, click here). 

If you’ve never been to Spring Training, it’s definitely worth the trip, and if you’ve never been to see the Minor League side during Spring Training, it’s really a great experience.  Every Spring Training complex, be it in Arizona or Florida, is equipped with seemingly endless clusters of baseball diamonds that sprawl out from the main stadium.  On these back fields is where the Minor League teams play, and going there makes you feel like you’ve traveled back in time.  Each field usually has a small set of metal bleachers set up on either baseline and the proximity of each field to one another allows you view a Triple-A game for a couple of innings and then take in a couple frames of Double-A action simply by turning around.  It really harkens back to the days before Spring Training itself became a multi-million dollar enterprise and the atmosphere is extremely casual and relaxed.  Of course, you’re never too far from the main stadium, so you can watch some Minor League games before heading over to see the Big League club in action.  The whole set-up is truly a baseball lover’s paradise.  

Of course, this spring is extremely special because it is the ‘Topes’ first Spring Training back with the Dodgers and the Isotopes get to help the Dodgers christen their brand new training facility in Glendale, Arizona– Camelback Ranch.  From looking at photos, it’s going to be first class, so it’s definitely worth a trip down in March to see the Dodgers and the ‘Topes. Plus, it’s now an extremely manageable six hour drive.   

Here in Albuquerque, we’re coming up on a big week at Isotopes Park.  Next Wednesday, we will formally introduce our manager Tim Wallach to the media (and Isotopes fans throughout the area) with a press conference and on Saturday, Feburary 7, the Isotopes and Ovations Food Service will be holding their annual job fair.  More on those next week.   Until then, hold on to your hats and keep checking www.albuquerquebaseball.com and the ‘Topes Tattler for all the Isotopes news you can use!     

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