Cape Catfish first practice

Scenes from the first practice of the Cape Catfish on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau. The team will kick off its inaugural season Thursday in Quincy, Illinois, and have its home opener June 4 at Capaha Field.

Cape Catfish, from left, infielder Ryan Howe, infielder Zane Wallace and outfielder Peyton Faulkner have a seat in the dugout during the first practice of the Cape Catfish on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau.Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian

Cape Catfish pitcher Gage Smart, left, and catcher Brady Cottom speak during the first practice of the Cape Catfish on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau.Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian

Cape Catfish infielders Ryan Howe, left, and Zane Wallace converse in the dugout during the first practice of the Cape Catfish on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau.Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian

Joseph Dockery of Cape Girardeau, standing, and Aaron Grubbs of Charleston, Missouri, work on the landscape near Capaha Field during the first practice of the Cape Catfish on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, in Cape Girardeau.Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian

Cape Catfish pitcher Carter Sells, left, pitching coach Dave Lawson, center, and assistant coach Josh Meyer speak during the first practice of the Cape Catfish on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau.Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian

Cape Catfish pitcher Carter Sells sports a necklace during the first practice of the Cape Catfish on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau.Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian

Cape Catfish pitchers Braden Cox, left, and Austin Hicks work on their skills during the first practice of the Cape Catfish on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau.Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian

Cape Catfish pitcher Steven Sanchez exercises during the first practice of the Cape Catfish on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau.Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian

Cape Catfish stand on the field during the first practice of the Cape Catfish on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau.Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian

Cape Catfish pitcher Carter Sells exercises during the first practice of the Cape Catfish on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau.Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian

Cape Catfish catcher Andrew Keck, left, and general manager Mark Hogan converse during the first practice of the Cape Catfish on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau.Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian

Cape Catfish pitcher Carter Sells works on his skills during the first practice of the Cape Catfish on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Capaha Field in Cape Girardeau.Jacob Wiegand ~ Southeast Missourian