Do you zig when others zag?

With an uncertain economy many teams are pitching value pricing to carve out revenue, but not the Jumbo Shrimp. Here is a new offering to those who might have some extra funds under there seat cushions: The Most Expensive Sampler Platter. It’s a softball game experience at the ballpark from the Shrimp with food, drink and fireworks.

Kidding aside this is a fun pitch from Jacksonville, and in the same vein as finding ways to create revenue, buzz and unique experiences at the ballpark.

And with dates available at the park you gotta do what you gotta do.

Introducing the World's Most Expensive Sampler Platter.

For $10,000, @121Financial Ballpark is yours for a softball game on the field, movie of your choosing, private fireworks show and food/drink for 50 people.

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— Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (@JaxShrimp) July 10, 2020

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