With the summer-collegiate regular season wrapping up last night, we’ll be reporting the numbers across the industry for 2016. We begin today’s coverage with a listing of summer-collegiate attendance, sorted by league. (more…)
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Savannah Bananas Set CPL Attendance Record
We have a record to pass along: the Savannah Bananas set a new summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League attendance mark, attracting 80,504 to Grayson Stadium so far this season. (more…)
Nine for Nine: SwampDogs Make History
We can’t find another incident of this happening in pro or summer-collegiate ball: the Fayetteville SwampDogs (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) had all nine players play all nine positions in nine innings in last night’s 5-5 tie with non-league opponent Kernersville Bulldogs. (more…)
Savannah Bananas Start Solid Inaugural Season
Just over a year ago, the Savannah Sand Gnats (Low A; Sally League) announced they were leaving to become the Columbia Fireflies. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2016: Summer Collegiate, Third Round
An Elite Eight dominated by Northwoods League facilities is presented for your approval in the next round in the Best of the Ballparks 2016 fan voting. So you know what to do: Vote! (more…)
Study: $9.5M for War Memorial Stadium Renovation
With a study recommending a $9.5 million investment to improve War Memorial Stadium, Hampton, VA officials are now considering the fate of the home of the Peninsula Pilots (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League). (more…)
Bananas Sell Out Opener
The new era of baseball at Grayson Stadium will start with a bang, as the Savannah Bananas (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain league) have sold out their opener. The Bananas will play in front of a packed house on Thursday, June 2. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Summer Collegiate Themes and Festivals
Across the summer collegiate baseball ranks this season, there are several unique theme nights. While staples such as specialty jerseys are on the docket this year, there are also some unique ballpark festivals to note. Those items are covered in the latest Promotions Watch. (more…)
Bananas Introduce Daisy the Bat Dog
The Savannah Bananas (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League) have announced the addition of Daisy the bat dog, who will be a fixture during the team’s inaugural season at Grayson Stadium. (more…)
Frank Burke Purchases Edenton Steamers
After a short hiatus, former Chattanooga Lookouts (Class AA; Southern League) owner Frank Burke is back in baseball, as he has purchased the Edenton Steamers (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League). (more…)
New for 2016: Savannah Bananas
We have the name and branding for the newest summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League team, playing out of historic Grayson Stadium: the Savannah Bananas, which beat out Anchors and Ports in a choice among the final three fan-submitted monikers. (more…)
SwampDogs to host 2016 Coastal Plain League All-Star Game
Another notable event to add to your calendar: the summer-collegiate 2016 Coastal Plain League All-Star Game is set for J. P. Riddle Stadium, home of the Fayetteville SwampDogs. (more…)
New High Point ballpark cost could reach $24 million
The cost for a new High Point (N.C.) multipurpose venue could hit $24 million, with half of that amount financed by the city in an attempt to revitalize downtown. (more…)