Jackson plays ball with 'Hootie' and the Lexington Blowfish

By Nathan ClinebelleJuly 3, 2025

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1 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Maj. Gen. Daryl O. Hood, Fort Jackson commander, throws out the first pitch during Fort Jackson night at the Lexington Blowfish baseball game, held June 28, 2025 in Lexington, S.C. (Photo Credit: Nathan Clinebelle) VIEW ORIGINAL
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2 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Trainees watch a ball game during the Lexington Blowfish’s Fort Jackson Night held June 28 in Lexington, S.C. (Photo Credit: Nathan Clinebelle) VIEW ORIGINAL
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3 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Hootie, the Blowfish mascot, poses for pictures with trainees during Fort Jackson Night at the Lexington Blowfish, June 28, 2025. (Photo Credit: Nathan Clinebelle) VIEW ORIGINAL
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4 / 4 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Trainees relax while watching a baseball game during Fort Jackson Night at the Lexington Blowfish, June 28. Each year the team holds a game honoring the Soldiers at Fort Jackson. (Photo Credit: Nathan Clinebelle) VIEW ORIGINAL

Soldiers were honored by the Lexington Blowfish baseball team at its annual Fort Jackson night, June 28. From the first pitch to races around the outfield, members from the Fort Jackson community participated in a fantastic night with the community.

Maj. Gen. Daryl O. Hood, threw out the first pitch while trainees and fans were serenaded by the 282d Army Band.

They even got to meet the team’s mascots: Hootie and Blowie the Blowfish.

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