Imagine being able to tell your friends that you once lived with a Major League baseball player. You may just get to do that if you choose to host a member of the Kernels during the 2015 season.

The Cedar Rapids Kernels Host Family Program is currently looking for anyone interested in housing a member of the Kernels for the 2015 season. Hosting a minor league player can be a very rewarding experience for both parties, the Kernels say in a press release.

Often times these living arrangements generate lifetime friendships. In  instances involving foreign players it is also a wonderful opportunity to learn about their culture as well as sharing yours with them.

This is a voluntary program and host families receive no monetary compensation from the Kernels. However, host families do receive several benefits including invitations to team picnics, cookouts and two tickets to each home Kernels game. Although it is not a requirement to become a host family, the ability for a family to provide a hosted player with available transportation is ideal.

Members of the Kernels arrive in Cedar Rapids in early April and most remain with the team through mid-September.

Anyone interested in learning more about the Kernels Host Family Program should contact Scott Wilson ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) at (319) 896-7612.