Name: Detroit Tigers MLB Team Collaborates with DJ Carl BF Williams
Start: 2011-02-23T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2011-02-24T00:00:00-05:00
Location: Lake Mirror Complex

Corporate Gala with the Detroit Tigers

video: True View Films
Turning Milestones into Memorable Experiences

Jeanette Lee Dominates Detroit MLB Team at Diamond Gala

Detroit Tigers Corporate Baseball Event featuring MLB players

photo: detroitnews.com

When the Detroit Tigers MLB team celebrated its 75th anniversary of spring training in Lakeland, Florida, it sought more than just a celebration. Their goal was to create a high-profile, sold-out event that would not only honor the team’s legacy but also raise awareness and funds for four local charities:

The Boys & Girls Club
The First Tee of Lakeland
Polk Sheriff’s Charities
Sunflower Preschool Playground

To bring this vision to life, DJ Carl BF Williams played a key role in delivering the energy, structure, and creativity needed for an unforgettable evening.

Lake Mirror Complex in Lakeland, Florida

Detroit Tigers Event Gala in Lakeland, Florida photo: Kristal Cabello

Strategic Collaboration and Corporate Event Management

Working alongside the event agency Eventrics, DJ Carl BF Williams helped shape a VIP experience that seamlessly blended community engagement with professional execution. This collaboration secured strong partnerships, brought local influencers on board, and ensured the event reached the right audience.

Detroit Tigers Corporate Event at the Lake Mirror Center in Lakeland, Florida

Marketing that Reached the Community

To maximize visibility, the special event featured both digital and grassroots promotion:

A dedicated, SEO-optimized landing page with videos, slideshows, and editorial content to drive online ticket sales.
Local outreach through flyers and business partnerships to directly connect with the Lakeland community.

Detroit Tigers Corporate Event Gala flyer featuring Jeanette "Black Widow" Lee

Unforgettable Celebrity Entertainment

The highlight of the evening was a celebrity billiards showdown, where MLB athletes competed against billiards champion Jeanette Lee, “The Black Widow.”

DJ Carl curated a custom, rights-cleared playlist that elevated the atmosphere and kept energy levels high throughout the night, ensuring a seamless and engaging guest experience.

Detroit Tigers Corporate Event Gala featuring DJ Carl BF Williams

Detroit Tigers VIP

Detroit Tigers Corporate Event presented by Magnify Credit Union badge

DJ Carl BF Williams and Jeanette "Black Widow" Lee at the Detroit Tigers 75th Anniversary Spring Training Gala

Jim Leyland and Jeanette "Black Widow" Lee at the Detroit Tigers 75th Anniversary Spring Training Gala

Austin Jackson and Rick Porcello at the Detroit Tigers 75th Anniversary Spring Training Gala

DJ Carl BF Williams poses with Justin Verlander and Emily

Brandon Inge plays pool again Jeanette "Black Widow" at a Detroit Tigers Corporate Event at the Lake Mirror Center in Florida

Ramon Santiago plays pool again Jeanette "Black Widow" at a Detroit Tigers Corporate Event at the Lake Mirror Center in Florida

Jeanette "Black Widow" Lee plays pool against Justin Verlander at Detroit Tigers event

Detroit Tigers Themed Music Curation

Here are the songs that DJ Carl curated for the Tigers’ 75th Anniversary Gala Corporate Event Billiards Line-up Matches:

Player/Sponsor	Genre	Songs
1. Magnify Credit Union	Rock	1. Dire Straits – Money for Nothing 2. Eddie Money – Take Me Home Tonight 3. Pet Shop Boys – Opportunities
2. Willie Horton	Motown	1. Temptations – Papa was a Rollin Stone 2. Aretha Franklin – Respect 3. O’Jays – For The Love of Money
3. Jim Leyland and Gene Lamont	Rock	1. John Fogerty – Centerfield 2. Todd Rundgren – Bang the Drum All Day 3. Bruce Springsteen – Glory Days
4. Austin Jackson and Rick Porcello	Rap	1. Eminem – Lose Yourself 2. Wiz Khalifa – Black & Yellow 3. Lil Wayne – Mrs. Officer
5. Justin Verlander	Pop/Rock	1. Florence and the Machine – Dog Days Are Over 2. Far East – Rocketeer 3. Sugar Ray f. Sugarcat – Fly
6. Brandon Inge	Pop	1. MC Hammer – U Can’t Touch This 2. Eddie Murphy – Party All The Time 3. DJ Sharaz – Blinded by the Light
7. Ramon Santiago	Latin Pop	1. C+C Music Factory – Robi Rob Boriqua Anthem 2. Enur – Calabria 3. Pitbull f. Lil Jon – Anthem
8. GaryRobinson, P.A.	Rap	1. Lupe Fiasco – Superstar 2. Naughty by Nature – O.P.P. 3. Kid Rock – All Summer Long
9. Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc.	Easy Listening	1. Cake – Strangers in the Night 2. Louis Prima – Angelina 3. Billy Joel – Scenes from an Italian Restaurant
10. Polk County Best – Mease Ratley	Country	1. Human League – Don’t You want Me 2. Rascal Flatts – Why Wait 3. Rednex – Cotton Eyed Joe

The Results

Detroit Tigers Corporate Event championship banners

$40,000 in operational savings thanks to strategic collaboration and efficient planning.
A completely sold-out VIP event, drawing a diverse mix of community leaders, celebrities, and public figures.
Charitable impact with funds and awareness raised for all four organizations.

VIP Baseball Corporate Event

The Tigers Diamond Gala Billiards Line-up for the Detroit Tigers

The Tigers agenda

Detroit MLB Diamond Gala

Live auction items for the Detroit Tigers Diamond Gala in Lakeland, FL

MLB raffle prizes and auction

Why Brands Choose DJ Carl BF Williams

This case study showcases how DJ Carl goes beyond music, blending strategic planning, curated entertainment, and marketing expertise to help corporate clients achieve measurable results.

For companies, organizations, or brands celebrating milestones, launching products, or hosting community events, DJ Carl BF Williams delivers experiences that both captivate audiences and create lasting value.

Detroit Tigers Collaborates with DJ Carl BF Williams