Round Rock Hairy Men to play collegiate summer baseball at Dell Diamond

In a nod to a local legend, the Express expansion team has been named the Round Rock Hairy Men. The story stipulates a young boy was separated from his pioneer parents, and grew up wild and unkempt with a very hairy exterior. His ghost is said to haunt the area to this day, Jackson joked during the press conference.

Major League Baseball will ultimately make the decision on whether and when the Express and other minor league teams will be allowed to start their 2020 season, Round Rock Express President Chris Almendarez said. Should the MiLB season be allowed to begin before the TCL season concludes Aug. 2, Express officials said a plan is in place to host both teams’ games.

“Given the uncertainty surrounding the 2020 Minor League Baseball season, we are moving forward with hosting other events at Dell Diamond in accordance with public health guidelines,” Almendarez said. “We are excited to give our fans the opportunity to come back out to Dell Diamond and cheer on some of the best collegiate players from Central Texas and beyond this summer.”

Tickets and a full schedule for games hosted in Round Rock will be available on the team's website beginning June 15 at 10 a.m.