Tampa Bay-The Tampa Bay Rays and The Mosaic Co. said Feb. 3 that they have agreed to terms for the naming rights to the team’s spring training ballpark in Charlotte County, Fla. The agreement provides that the field will be called Mosaic Field at Charlotte Sports Park for a 15-year period, beginning immediately and expiring in 2024. “Our first priority in considering a naming rights partner was to find a corporation with a strong presence in our region and a demonstrated commitment to local communities,” said Rays senior vice president/chief sales officer Mark Fernandez. “The Mosaic Company has an exceptional track record of community engagement. We are very proud to be entering into this multi-faceted partnership with them.” “This partnership builds upon Mosaic’s established relationship with the Rays and our ongoing support of community organizations in Charlotte County,” said David Townsend, Mosaic assistant vice president-public affairs. “In addition to endorsing a terrific baseball venue, we’re especially pleased that our annual sponsorship will provide activities for families and youth from the local community and surrounding counties to enjoy at Charlotte Sports Park.” Mosaic will sponsor a number of community events each year, including a series of baseball clinics with the Rays’ staff for children from local nonprofit organizations. In addition, the opening of each spring training season will be celebrated with a community event sponsored by Mosaic. The park will be branded with interior and exterior signage, including the main scoreboard, all entry points, the marquee at the main entrance off state road 776, the top of the dugouts, and the press box level above home plate. Mosaic’s marks will also be included in various other promotional materials. Mosaic had not responded at press time as to how much the naming rights are going to cost the company.
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