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ValleyCats to give away Claire Hutton, Ketchup bobbleheads
The Tri-City ValleyCats will honor local soccer star Claire Hutton and their team mascot Ketchup with bobblehead giveaways this season.
Apr. 13, 2026 at 5:09pm
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The ValleyCats' bobblehead giveaways will honor both a local soccer star and the team's iconic mascot, celebrating the community's athletic talent and team spirit.Saratoga Springs TodayThe Tri-City ValleyCats, a minor league baseball team, have announced plans to give away bobblehead figurines featuring local soccer star Claire Hutton and the team's mascot Ketchup during an upcoming game on June 23. Hutton, who played for the Bethlehem Central High School varsity girls' team and the U.S. national youth teams, will be honored with her own bobblehead, while the team's popular condiment-themed mascot Ketchup will also get the bobblehead treatment.
Why it matters
Bobblehead giveaways are a popular promotional tactic used by minor league baseball teams to drive ticket sales and fan engagement. Honoring a local sports star like Claire Hutton, who has found success at the high school and national youth levels, is a way for the ValleyCats to connect with the community and celebrate homegrown talent.
The details
The ValleyCats will give away the Claire Hutton bobblehead on June 23 when they host the New York Boulders. Hutton joined the Bethlehem Central High School varsity girls' team as a seventh grader in 2018 and led the team to the Class AA state final. She was named the Class AA state player of the year as an eighth-grader after scoring a school-record 36 goals and adding 19 assists while helping the team repeat as sectional champions in 2019. The team will also give away a bobblehead featuring their popular mascot Ketchup on the same night.
- The Claire Hutton bobblehead giveaway will take place on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
- The Ketchup bobblehead giveaway will also occur on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
The players
Claire Hutton
A local soccer star who played for the Bethlehem Central High School varsity girls' team and the U.S. national youth teams.
Tri-City ValleyCats
A minor league baseball team based in Troy, New York.
Ketchup
The popular mascot of the Tri-City ValleyCats.
What they’re saying
“Bobblehead giveaways are always a hit with our fans, and we're excited to honor both a local sports star in Claire Hutton and our beloved mascot Ketchup this season.”
— Rick Murphy, Tri-City ValleyCats President
What’s next
The ValleyCats will hold a special pregame ceremony to present the Claire Hutton bobblehead to the first 2,000 fans in attendance on June 23.
The takeaway
The ValleyCats' decision to feature both a local athlete and their team mascot on bobbleheads demonstrates their commitment to engaging the community and celebrating homegrown talent, while also providing fun promotional items for their fans.
