Dutch is Coming

Darren Daulton is coming to this area.

Daulton, the catcher on the 1993 Philadelphia Phillies team that played in the World Series and who later won the World Series with the Florida Marlins, will be on hand for the opening day of the South Jersey Field of Dreams baseball season.

The South Jersey Field of Dreams is a baseball field designed specifically for children with physical and cognitive disabilities. It opens its eighth season of play May 1, and Daulton will participate in the opening day ceremonies, beginning at 12:30.

Daulton and former Mets pitcher Al Leiter are the official spokespersons for the Deborah Heart and Lung Center via an agreement with the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association, and Daulton will be appearing in that capacity.

The three-time former all-star catcher and 1997 Comeback Player of the Year known as "Dutch" and dubbed the "greatest clubhouse leader the Phillies ever had" by some, Daulton is also currently a commentator on Comcast SportsNet.

The South Jersey Field of Dreams is located in the Jonathan Pitney Recreation Park in Absecon. The league is entering its eighth season, which runs through June 19. Participation in the league is free.

There’s still time for children to register to play by picking up a registration form at the offices of Lite Rock 96.9 WFPG on Tilton Road in Northfield. Registration can also be done online at sjfieldofdreams.com.

For more information, contact Fran Northridge at 609-652-3333 or contact Barry Hackett at 609-641-1706.