2026 Chris Kline Memorial Game

August 15, 2026 at 6pm: Chris Kline Memorial Game – Catch It!

Trenton Thunder vs Frederick Keys 6:00pm at Trenton Thunder Ballpark
Addiction Awareness Night Exhibit opens at 4:30pm

Chris Kline was an accomplished pitcher, but an even better catcher when he played with City of Angels. A lifelong baseball standout, he was the starting catcher for Notre Dame High School and played on both their 2013 and 2015 Mercer County Championship teams. Chris joined the Angels for the 2016 baseball season as we built the team for its eventual 2018 Championship.

Due to his youthfulness, he became known as “Baby Chris”, though he commanded the respect of the senior players because of his leadership behind the plate. Chris earned a full-ride to Lehigh University after graduating high school.

Tragically, Chris suffered from mental illness compounded by substance use disorder which eventually claimed his life on June 12, 2021. The Christopher Kline Memorial Game and Annual Addiction Awareness Night at the Trenton Thunder are held in Chris’ memory.