Toyota Field to Host High School Baseball Games

Rocket City Trash Pandas' stadium to welcome local teams for series of matchups

Mar. 11, 2026 at 4:02pm

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Toyota Field, home of the Rocket City Trash Pandas minor league baseball team, is set to host a series of high school baseball games in March and April. The schedule includes matchups between local schools like James Clemens, Russellville, Hazel Green, Bob Jones, and Madison Academy, giving the student-athletes a chance to play in a professional ballpark.

Why it matters

This partnership between the Trash Pandas organization and local high school baseball programs provides a unique opportunity for young players to experience playing in a professional-caliber stadium. It not only creates excitement and lasting memories for the athletes, but also helps prepare them for potentially playing in similar large-scale venues during state championship tournaments.

The details

The high school baseball schedule at Toyota Field kicks off on Saturday, March 14 with three games - James Clemens vs. Russellville, Russellville vs. Hazel Green, and Hazel Green vs. James Clemens. Additional matchups are scheduled throughout March and early April, including a showdown between Bob Jones and Madison Academy on April 6. Tickets for the high school games are $10 per day and parking is free for fans.

  • The high school baseball schedule at Toyota Field begins on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
  • The final high school game scheduled is between Bob Jones and Madison Academy on Monday, April 6, 2026.

The players

Garrett Fahrmann

Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Rocket City Trash Pandas.

Johnny Johnson

Head coach of the James Clemens Jets high school baseball team, in his eighth season.

Jared Smith

Head coach of the Bob Jones high school baseball team, who lost four All-Star players including the Pitcher of the Year from last year's team that reached the Class 7A Final Four.

David Pressley

10-year head coach of the Madison Academy Mustangs high school baseball team, who lost four All-Star players and 12 seniors from last year's squad, including the Pitcher of the Year.

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What they’re saying

“We always enjoy going to Toyota Field to play games. The general manager, Garrett Farnham, and all the Trash Pandas staff are always so good to us. What a blessing that organization has been to our community as a whole, and the promotion of the game of baseball in North Alabama.”

— Johnny Johnson, Head coach, James Clemens Jets

“It's always exciting for our guys to get to play in a Double-A park. We are very fortunate and thankful that the Trash Pandas allow us to play there each year. It also helps prepare us for possibly playing in the state finals as it is a big park similar to where the state championship is played.”

— Jared Smith, Head coach, Bob Jones

“We are excited to play at the stadium for the first time.”

— David Pressley, Head coach, Madison Academy Mustangs

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The takeaway

This partnership between the Trash Pandas and local high school baseball programs provides a unique opportunity for young players to experience playing in a professional-caliber stadium, creating excitement and lasting memories while also helping prepare them for potentially playing in similar large-scale venues during state championship tournaments.