Jimmie and Julie Louthan
Quincy, IL
Quincy University
Email: quincygems@yahoo.com
Phone: 217-214-7436
Jimmie
Walk-Up/Intro Song: Anything G&R
Gemstone: Topaz
Favorite sport & pro team: Baseball / Braves
Favorite Food: Any meal with my family
Least Favorite Food: Tofu
Top 3 Sports Movies: Brian’s Song, Moneyball, Rudy
Spirit Animal: Mule
Julie
Walk-Up/Intro Song: ***NERD ALERT*** “Don’t Rain on My Parade” -Barbara Streisand version
Favorite Form of Gemstone: Diamonds, of course!
Favorite sport & team: Baseball (St. Louis Cardinals) and College Basketball
Favorite Food: Loaded Nachos
Least Favorite Food: Mussels
Top 3 Sports Movies: Sandlot, Glory Road, Moneyball
Spirit Animal: According to an online survey, I have the spirit of an owl
2021 is the seventh season as Gems owners for Jimmie and Julie Louthan. In addition to the Gems, the Louthan’s own JJ’s Catering and Café J at 1400 N. 30th in Quincy. It was through the catering business that the Louthan’s became a part of Gems baseball, handling the concessions during the 2014 season. They took over ownership of the club in 2015.
Daniel Smith
Halifax, United Kingdom via Fort Lauderdale, FL
University of Florida
Email: Daniel@qcygems.com
Phone: (954) 412-8272
Walk-Up/Intro Song: Detroit Rock City – KISS
Gemstone: Amethyst
Favorite Sport & Pro Team: Baseball / Miami Marlins
Favorite Food: Mac & cheese
Least Favorite Food: Seafood (except sushi)
Top 3 Sports Movies: Talladega Nights, The Waterboy, Moneyball
Spirit Animal: Raccoon
2021 will be Daniel’s first season with the Gems and his fourth in baseball. Daniel has previously worked for the Miami Marlins and Tampa Bay Rays. He graduated with Honors from the University of Florida in 2018 with a Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management and hopes to build deep relationships with the local community and bring the city of Quincy together for memorable experiences all season long at The Rock Pile!
Brett Peters
New London, MO
Northwest Missouri State
Email: Brett@qcygems.com
Phone: (573) 470-7162
Walk-Up/Intro Song: Walk the Line – Johnny Cash
Gemstone: Diamond
Favorite sport & pro team: Football / Kansas City Chiefs
Favorite Food: Ribeye Steak
Least Favorite Food: Rice Cakes
Top 3 Sports Movies: Rocky IV, We Are Marshall, Space Jam
Spirit Animal: Brown Bear
2021 is Brett’s second season with the Gems and his fifth in Collegiate summer league baseball. Brett has previously worked for the Hannibal Hoots and the St. Joseph Mustangs. He graduated in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Production and hopes to bring creativity and excitement to the ballpark and the Gems presence online.