Hall of Famers Sandy Koufax and Tommy Lasorda have arrived in Glendale, Arizona and will be on hand at Camelback Ranch on Thursday morning to great the Dodgers position players when they officially report for spring training.

Although most position player have already been in camp for nearly a week, the first full squad workout – including pitchers and catcher – will take place on Friday morning beginning around 9:30 am (MT).

Koufax, who usually shows up for spring training during the first week of full squad workouts, is a very popular draw among Dodger fans hoping to get an autograph from the legendary left-hander. As such, fans arriving at Camelback Ranch can expect larger than normal crowds and are encouraged to arrive early, with the gates opening at 9:00 am (MT). The three-time Cy Young award winner and former NL MVP usually stays only a week or so.

Although it can sometimes get a little crazy, Dodgers great Sandy Koufax frequently takes time to sign autographs for fans. (Photo credit – Ron Cervenka)

Lasorda, who is more of a permanent fixture during spring training, is usually in camp for the entire duration and often spends considerable time signing autographs for fans. He will be joined this season by his large bobblehead likeness, which made the trip from Dodger Stadium to Camelback Ranch.

Tommy Lasorda will join his giant bobblehead at Camelback Ranch beginning Thursday morning.
(Photo credit – Ron Cervenka)

Other attractions awaiting Dodger fans this spring include:

Dodger Mini-Scoreboard

A mini scoreboard resembling the Dodger Vision scoreboard at Dodger Stadium will welcome fans as they enter the Dodgers Major League practice fields. The scoreboard provides another photo opportunity for fans right before they make their way to the Dodgers Major League practice fields.

Dodger Replica Field Scoreboard

The scoreboard on the Dodgers practice field has been transformed to resemble the look of the scoreboard at Dodger Stadium. This added feature is part of the overall effort to enhance the Dodger brand at Camelback Ranch.

All-Star Panels

Ten All-Star panels will line the Legends Walk which surrounds the lake and will feature large All-Star cards of: Tommy Lasorda, Fernando Valenzuela, Mike Piazza, Gil Hodges, Jackie Robinson, Pee Wee Reese, Ron Cey, Tommy Davis, Duke Snider and Shawn Green. The panels list the dates and respective positions of these former Dodger All-Stars and will be updated annually.

LA logo sculpture

An LA logo sculpture will be located near the Dodgers practice fields. Similar to the LA logo sculpture located at the Loge entrance at Dodger Stadium, the iconic logo provides fans with another memorable photo opportunity at Camelback Ranch and is a nod to the team’s home in Los Angeles. It will sit adjacent to the waterfall at the lake’s edge.

MVP baseballs

The Legends Walk at Camelback Ranch will now also feature three-foot diameter MVP baseballs which pay tribute to Dodgers MVPs. This enhancement will line the Legends Walk and will feature the names, positions and MVP years of all Dodgers MVPs to date: Brooklyn Dodgers first baseman Jake Daubert (1913), pitcher Dazzy Vance (Brooklyn, 1924), first baseman Dolph Camilli (1941), second basemanJackie Robinson (1949), catcher Roy Campanella (’51, ’53, ’55) and pitcher Don Newcombe (1956) and Los Angeles shortstop Maury Wills(1962), pitcher Sandy Koufax (1963), first baseman Steve Garvey (1974), Kirk Gibson (1988) and Clayton Kershaw (2014).

 Camelback Ranch stadium will also feature enhancements that will highlight Dodgers branding at the club’s Glendale facility:

Retired numbers

Inspired by Dodger Stadium where retired number signs line the interior of the ballpark, Dodger and White Sox greats will be acknowledged in-stadium. Retired number signs will be located above the right (White Sox) and left-field (Dodgers) bullpens.

Minor League Affiliate mileage sign

Camelback Ranch will now feature signage located in the center field Courtyard that will include the names and distances from Glendale to each of the Dodgers’ minor league affiliates.  The opposite side of the sign will include each of the White Sox minor league affiliates.

 Since opening its doors in 2009, Camelback Ranch continues to offer a family-friendly experience at the stadium and this year will be highlighted by:

The Montejo Patio

Located on the first-base concourse, the Montejo Patio features an enlarged patio area, formerly 2,000 now 5,000 square feet, and is highlighted by a shade structure covering 3,500 square feet and rising to 17 feet. The Montejo Patio features an 800 square-foot bar with tables, chairs and drink rails.  Designed to fit the desert architecture of the stadium, the area will also provide fan-favorite food options.

Concessions

New to Camelback Ranch’s concession menu will be an 18-inch slice of pizza, bacon-on-a-stick, kabobs and frozen yogurt.

Merchandise

An additional merchandise option will be located on the left field side of the stadium, featuring 47 Brand Dodger caps and White Sox caps, and both when the teams play each other. Under Armour will join Nike, New Era, Majestic and other brand names to provide a wider variety of team merchandise.

 Several fan-favorite features and programs returning to Camelback Ranch in 2015 include:

Weekends at the Ranch

At all Friday-Sunday home games, indicated as Weekend Premier games on the schedule, fans can enjoy exclusive photo opportunities, live music, special activities for kids and much more.

Weekend Eighteen|76 Legends Deck

The Eighteen|76 Legends Deck is an all-inclusive experience at Weekend Premier games that includes a deluxe ballpark menu served from stadium opening until the end of the sixth inning. Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages are available throughout the game. A former Dodger or White Sox player will visit the Eighteen|76 Legends Deck during the game.

Senior Stroll

Seniors Stroll the Bases every Wednesday. Just like legends of the past, seniors can stroll the bases following every Wednesday game.

Uptown Alley Family Sundays

Children ages 12 and under receive a lawn seat for just $3 at all Sunday games courtesy of Uptown Alley-Surprise. There is a limit of four discounted lawn seats for each full-price adult ticket. The $3 lawn tickets are available on the day of the game only at the ticket office. Following the game, children can run the bases.

Tickets:

Camelback Ranch expects record attendance this season. Last year the Dodgers’ and White Sox’s Spring Training home saw an overall increase of 20 percent in ticket sales compared to 2013. The Dodgers’ home Spring Training game schedule will also feature three more games, a total of 15 home games, which accounts for a more than 35 percent ticket sales increase to date.

Single-game tickets for the 2015 Spring Training season at Camelback Ranch are on sale now. The Dodger game against the Giants on Friday, March 27 is sold out and three games have limited availability: Friday, March 13 vs. the Reds, Saturday, March 14 vs. the Indians and Thursday, March 19 vs. the Angels. Tickets can be purchased online at Dodgers.com/Spring or via the phone by calling 800-905-3315.

Single-game tickets are available for purchase at the Camelback Ranch ticket office now and ticket office hours are 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. MST from Monday-Saturday. On game days, the ticket office remains open for 30 minutes following the conclusion of play. Single-game tickets start at just $9 per game and parking is always free at Camelback Ranch.