Game Day Prep w/ Toledo Mud Hens Grounds Crew
Toledo Mud Hens Grounds Crew, led by Sports Turf Manager, Kyle Leppelmeier brought us along for a day in their life as they battled weather during a day game in downtown Toledo.
We chatted with crew members, Chase Osmun and Alex Rodriguez to hear what factors make this crew so special. They spoke about their leader, Kyle Leppelmeier, one of our 2025 Pioneers in the Field class members.
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