The heck with electronic tickets for the Gastonia Grizzlies (summer collegiate; Coastal Plain League): this season the team is unveiling the World’s Largest Tickets for admission to Sims Park. (more…)
Tag Archives | summer collegiate
Second phase of Athletic Park renovations set for 2016
The second round of renovations to Wausau’s Athletic Park, home of the Wisconsin Woodchucks (summer collegiate; Northwoods League), are set to begin after the end of the 2015 season. (more…)
After Rock Cats, what becomes of New Britain Stadium?
With the move of the New Britain Rock Cats (Class AA; Eastern League) to Hartford next season, city officials are making plans for the vacated New Britain Stadium. (more…)
Personnel news from Everett, Jamestown
We have personnel news today from the Everett AquaSox (short season A; Northwest League) and the Jamestown Jammers (summer collegiate; Prospect League). (more…)
Pump Jacks to play 2015 in Tyler
The East Texas Pump Jacks (summer collegiate; Texas Collegiate League) are leaving Kilgore’s Driller Park for the University of Texas-Tyler’s Irwin Field for the 2015 season. (more…)
Jackrabbits: New Kokomo ballpark set to open May 30
Despite the Indiana Department of Homeland Security arguing that the facility doesn’t meet flood-mitigation goals, the new home of the Kokomo Jackrabbits (summer collegiate; Prospect League) is under construction and should open May 30. (more…)
A beer river runs through it, Rafters style
If you’ve always wanted your ballpark beer delivered to you on a raft floating down a stream, you’re in luck: the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) are installing a water-powered bar at historic Witter Field for the 2015 season. (more…)
Kingfish unveil 2015 bobblehead, ballpark lineups
The Kenosha Kingfish (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) unveiled their ballpark improvements and bobblehead lineup for 2015, including unique zip-line and bobble-boat giveaways and a new Simmons Field digital scoreboard. (more…)
Wade Stadium renovations go live
Wade Stadium renovations will go live today, when the historic Duluth ballpark will host a college game after $4.6 million in offseason renovations. (more…)
Barone new face of Jamestown Jammers
Anthony Barone will be filling two spots in the front office of the new Jamestown Jammers (summer collegiate; Prospect League): business manager and field manager. (more…)
Corvallis Knights unveil new logos, colors
We have a new logo and colors for the Corvallis Knights (summer collegiate; West Coast League), as the team marks its “Golden Era” after 25 years of play. (more…)
Pittsfield Suns extend Wahconah Park lease
It looks like summer-collegiate ball is the right fit for historic Wahconah Park, as the Pittsfield Suns (Futures Collegiate Baseball League) extended their lease through 2017, with options through 2019. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Buffalo, Montgomery, Trenton, Joliet
A new offering for Ballpark Digest readers debuts today: We’re upping our coverage of promotions across all lines of baseball — MLB, MiLB, indy, summer collegiate, college — with the introduction of a weekly column. Today: a roundup of recent promo announcements. (more…)