Thwaits Family Are Regulars At Tin Caps Games

(7-4-22) It is a short drive from Ft. Recovery to Ft. Wayne and that is good news for the Thwaits family. It was a happy day when the Padres after spring training assigned Nick Thwaits to play for the Tin Caps. Thwaits spent last season on the West Coast at Lake Elsinore and before that he was in Arizona.

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The opportunity for any pro player to play near his family doesn’t happen that often…but it sure has worked out for the Thwaits. Besides his family many of the folks back home have had the chance to visit Ft, Wayne and catch a Tin Caps game.

WANE Tv Glenn Marini’s interview with Terry Thwaits

Fun, fireworks, and family on the 4th! Nick Thwaits (@NThwaits11) grew up about an hour from @ParkviewField in Fort Recovery, Ohio & this season his family, including dad Terry, have been able to watch him pitch for @TinCaps in person! @FRLS_Indians @fort_club @Fort_athletics pic.twitter.com/U8Z3Ag179J

— Glenn Marini (@GlennMariniWANE) July 5, 2022

Thwaits skipped college ball after being drafted by the Padres in the 15th round after his Senior year. This season is a chance to play in a High Class A legaue and is a good sign about his future.

Did you know…

Marion Local grad and a Padres #1 draft choice Cory Luebke made a stop in Ft. Wayne on his way to tje majors.

Mercer County has another pitcher in the minors, Celina grad Seth Lonsway is a member of the Giants Class A team in San Jose.

Plus the Thwaits family has to enjoy the Tin Caps ground crew dance routine…

The heat is on🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/nBKihwAaWv

— Fort Wayne TinCaps (@TinCaps) July 4, 2022