Medleys In Motion Owner/DJ Greg Koeppen has been hired by the Lake County Fielders Baseball team as their new public address stadium announcer.

The Lake County Fielders are the newest franchise of the independent Northern League and represent Lake County's only professional sports team. The team is owned in part by long-time baseball fanatic and Academy award-winning actor Kevin Costner. The new stadium facility, home to the Fielders, will be located at the corner of Route 173 and Green Bay Road in Zion, Illinois. 

“Working as a public address announcer has been something I have wanted to try for many years.  What a better opportunity than with a new team right here in Lake County,” says Koeppen.

Koeppen will be splitting the PA duties with CLC Foundation Executive Director Bill Devore.

“Working for the Farm Bureau as Executive Director and DJ’n at events every weekend, I knew it would be difficult to commit to every home game this season,” says Koeppen.  “Bill and I both look forward to making the inaugural season a memorable one for the fans, players and Fielders staff,” adds Koeppen.

While the new 4,000 seat stadium is not slated for completion until Spring 2011, the Fielders will play their opening games at Carthage College in Kenosha before moving to the new field with temporary stands and amenities in early July 2010.  

Managing partner of the Fielders, Richard Ehrenreich is also the owner of the Schaumburg Flyers.

“I would like to thank Kevin Costner and the entire Lake County Fielders front office for giving me this unique opportunity and for bringing first class baseball to Lake County,” says Koeppen.

Koeppen’s first game will be Sunday, June 13 when the Fielders battle the Gary Southshore Railcats 1pm at Carthage.  Koeppen’s pre-game announcements will begin at 12:15pm.

For more information on the team visit www.lakecountybaseball.com