Cincinnati Reds Caravan to end its 2025 tour at Hamilton’s Spooky Nook

The annual Reds Caravan kicked off at Spooky Nook Sports Champion Mill Monday, Jan. 22, 2024 in Hamilton. Fans were able to ask questions and get autographs during the event. The Central Tour featured broadcasters John Sadak and Brian Giesenschlag, pitcher Brent Suter, minor leaguers Jay Allen II, Chase Petty and Edwin Arroyo, Vice President of Player Development Shawn Pender, former player Corky Miller and mascot Mr. Redlegs. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

Credit: Nick Graham

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The annual Reds Caravan kicked off at Spooky Nook Sports Champion Mill Monday, Jan. 22, 2024 in Hamilton. Fans were able to ask questions and get autographs during the event. The Central Tour featured broadcasters John Sadak and Brian Giesenschlag, pitcher Brent Suter, minor leaguers Jay Allen II, Chase Petty and Edwin Arroyo, Vice President of Player Development Shawn Pender, former player Corky Miller and mascot Mr. Redlegs. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

For the past two years, the Cincinnati Reds Caravan had been kicked off in Hamilton.

This year, it will end the eight-day tour in the City of Sculpture, the hometown of the late Joe Nuxhall, one of the city’s most beloved players and former Reds announcer.

The 14-stop 2025 caravan runs from Jan. 18-25 in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia. The annual event is a chance for fans to meet current and former players, top prospects, broadcasters and Reds front office members.

Hamilton’s stop is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at Spooky Nook Sports Champion Mill on North B Street. Scheduled for the appearance are pitcher Carson Spiers, outfielder Blake Dunn, infield prospect Sal Stewart, pitching prospect Jose Franco, Reds on Radio broadcaster Tommy Thrall, Senior Director of Player Development Jeremy Farrell and mascot Gapper.

All stops are free to attend, and scheduled start times and appearances are subject to change.

Mr. Redlegs signs autograph for Angelina Proffitt during the annual Reds Caravan at Spooky Nook Sports Champion Mill Monday, Jan. 22, 2024 in Hamilton. Fans were able to ask questions and get autographs during the event. The Central Tour featured broadcasters John Sadak and Brian Giesenschlag, pitcher Brent Suter, minor leaguers Jay Allen II, Chase Petty and Edwin Arroyo, Vice President of Player Development Shawn Pender, former player Corky Miller and mascot Mr. Redlegs. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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At each fan stop, one fan will win two tickets to the 2025 Opening Day game on Thursday, March 27 against the San Francisco Giants with the first pitch at 4:10 p.m.

Here is the complete list of stops and who, at this time, are scheduled to appear:

Saturday, Jan. 18

Dayton: National Museum of the United States Air Force at 10 a.m.

Outfielder Stuart Fairchild, infield prospect Sammy Stafura, pitching prospect Nestor Lorant, catching prospect Alfredo Duno, Reds on Radio broadcaster Tommy Thrall, President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall and mascot Mr. Red.

Lima: Apollo Career Center at 2:30 p.m.

Infielder/outfielder Stuart Fairchild, infield prospect Sammy Stafura, pitching prospect Nestor Lorant, catching prospect Alfredo Duno, Reds on Radio broadcaster Tommy Thrall, President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall, hitting coach Chris Valaika and mascot Mr. Red.

Sunday, Jan. 19

Indianapolis: Dallara IndyCar Factory at 10:30 a.m.

Pitcher Alexis Diaz, outfielder Jacob Hurtubise, infield prospect Sammy Stafura, pitching prospect Nestor Lorant, catching prospect Alfredo Duno, Reds TV broadcaster John Sadak, Senior Vice President & General Manager Brad Meador, director of pitching Derek Johnson, catching coordinator Corky Miller and mascot Gapper.

Lawrenceburg, Ind.: Lawrenceburg Events Center at 3 p.m.

Pitcher Alexis Diaz, infield prospect Sammy Stafura, pitching prospect Nestor Lorant, catching prospect Alfredo Duno, Reds TV broadcaster John Sadak, Senior Vice President & General Manager Brad Meador, director of pitching Derek Johnson, catching coordinator Corky Miller and mascot Gapper.

Wednesday, Jan. 22

Wilmington, Ohio: Roberts Centre at 6:30 p.m.

Pitcher Brent Suter, pitcher Andrew Abbott, Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman, pitching prospects Zach Maxwell and Adam Serwinowski, Reds President and CEO Phil Castellini, Vice President & Assistant General Manager Sam Grossman, catching coordinator Corky Miller and mascot Mr. Redlegs.

Thursday, Jan. 23

Columbus: COSI - Center of Science and Industry at 5:30 p.m.

Pitcher Emilio Pagan, pitching prospect Chase Burns, infield prospect Cam Collier, Reds on Radio broadcasters Tommy Thrall & Jeff Brantley, Senior Vice President & General Manager Brad Meador, hitting coach Chris Valaika and mascot Rosie Red.

Bloomington, Ind.: Monroe Convention Center at 5:30 p.m.

Pitcher Andrew Abbott, infielder Santiago Espinal, infield prospect Leo Balcazar, pitching prospect Adam Serwinowski, 1990 World Series team member Todd Benzinger, Vice President & Assistant General Manager (Player Acquisition & Strategy) Jeff Graupe and mascot Mr. Redlegs.

Friday, Jan. 24

Fort Wayne, Ind.: Baker Street Center at 5:30 p.m.

Pitcher Andrew Abbott, infielder Santiago Espinal, infield prospect Leo Balcazar, pitching prospect Adam Serwinowski, 1990 World Series team member Todd Benzinger, Vice President & Assistant General Manager (Player Acquisition & Strategy) Jeff Graupe and mascot Mr. Redlegs.

Louisville: Louisville Slugger Field at 5:30 p.m.

Catcher Jose Trevino, outfielder Jacob Hurtubise, manager Terry Francona, Reds TV broadcaster Jim Day, President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall, catching coordinator Corky Miller and mascot Mr. Red.

Charleston, W. Va.: The Theatre at the Charleston Convention Center at 5:30 p.m.

Pitcher Carson Spiers, outfielder Blake Dunn, infield prospect Sal Stewart, pitching prospect Jose Franco, Senior Director of Player Development Jeremy Farrell and mascot Gapper.

Saturday, Jan. 25

Bowling Green, Ky.: National Corvette Museum at 11:30 a.m. EDT/10:30 a.m. CDT

Catcher Jose Trevino, outfielder Jacob Hurtubise, manager Terry Francona, Reds TV broadcaster Jim Day, President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall, catching coordinator Corky Miller and mascot Mr. Red

Lexington: Red Mile at 4 p.m.

Catcher Jose Trevino, outfielder Jacob Hurtubise, manager Terry Francona, Reds TV broadcaster Jim Day, President of Baseball Operations Nick Krall, catching coordinator Corky Miller and mascot Mr. Red

Huntington, W. Va.: Huntington Mall at 10 a.m.

Pitcher Carson Spiers, outfielder Blake Dunn, infield prospect Sal Stewart, pitching prospect Jose Franco, Senior Director of Player Development Jeremy Farrell and mascot Gapper.

Hamilton: Spooky Nook Sports at 3:30 p.m.

Pitcher Carson Spiers, outfielder Blake Dunn, infield prospect Sal Stewart, pitching prospect Jose Franco, Reds on Radio broadcaster Tommy Thrall, Senior Director of Player Development Jeremy Farrell and mascot Gapper.

For the latest information and updates on the 2025 Cincinnati Reds Caravan, visit www.reds.com/Caravan.