Fueling the Isotopes

Thomas Gallegos has shown incredible perseverance, becoming one of the youngest groundskeepers in all minor league baseball. An injury cut short his baseball career, but Thomas was undaunted. Through hard work and determination, he has risen to become head groundskeeper for the Albuquerque Isotopes AAA baseball team, which is part of the Colorado Rockies’ farm system. There are several major challenges in maintaining their turf grass, including excessive heat and dual uses in the stadium of b...