Finn the Bat Dog has retrieved his last bat for the Aviators.
The black Labrador, who turns 12 subsequent month, retired from his duties with the Triple-A staff and was honored Friday at Las Vegas Ballpark. Fans obtained Finn the Bat Dog jerseys, and he threw out the primary pitch earlier than the Aviators performed the Tacoma Rainiers.
Finn and his coach, Fred Hassen of Sit Means Sit canine coaching firm, joined the membership in 2016 when it was nonetheless referred to as the 51s and performed at Cashman Field. He rapidly grew to become a fan favourite, scooping up used bats in his tooth and bringing water to umpires on sizzling days, amongst different methods.
Finn now not seems at Aviators video games, however the staff stated it should proceed to work with Hassen to have bat dogs sooner or later.