Nearly An Ounce Per Out

The Western Michigan Whitecaps have super-sized their menu this season:

The main attraction this summer will be the new Fifth Third burger.

This monstrous sandwich consists of a beef patty weighing “five thirds of a pound”, nacho cheese, chili, salsa, crunched tortilla chips, tomato and lettuce served on a special 8-inch sesame seed bun.

“The Fifth Third burger is not for the casual eater,” said Whitecaps Director of Food and Beverage Matt Timon. “It has nearly 5,000 calories, 300 grams of fat and a whole lot of carbs.”

The Whitecaps, Midwest League Single-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, open their season tonight at Fifth Third Ballpark against the South Bend Silver Hawks.  First pitch is at 6:35 PM.