In a multiyear effort, the Philadelphia Phillies enhanced Citizens Bank Park with a series of successful renovations, yielding a better experience for fans of all ages. The project is being cited with the first-ever Best Continual Ballpark Improvement in the annual Ballpark Digest awards. (more…)
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2019 Continued Excellence Award: El Paso Chihuahuas
Since launching in 2014, the El Paso Chihuahuas (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) have maintained a commitment to a high-quality fan experience. And after a climactic 2019 season that saw two high-profile events held at Southwest University Park, the team earns the 2019 Continued Excellence Award in the annual Ballpark Digest Awards. (more…)
2019 Best Marketing Campaign Award: Salt Lake Bees
Swatting bees away? A hot dog trying on buns? Feeding bees by giving them hot dogs? These are just a few ideas the Salt Lake Bees (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) brought to life through their creative videos and ads, earning our 2019 Best Marketing Campaign in the annual Ballpark Digest awards. (more…)
2019 Commitment to Charity Award: Quad Cities River Bandits
During a time of need, the Quad Cities River Bandits (Low A; Midwest League) stepped up in a big way to help flood relief efforts, earning the 2019 Commitment to Charity Award in the annual Ballpark Digest awards. (more…)
Best Ballpark Improvement (Under $1M): Calfee Park Party Deck
The Pulaski Yankees (Rookie; Appalachian League) furthered their efforts to upgrade Motor Mile Field at Calfee Park this season with the addition of a new party deck, creating a popular destination and earning the Best Ballpark Improvement Under $1M Award citation in the annual Ballpark Digest awards. (more…)
2019 MLB Broadcaster of the Year: Marty Brennaman
After 46 seasons, Marty Brennaman earned a reputation as the voice of both the Cincinnati Reds and its passionate fan base. That long and distinguished career made him a clear choice for 2019 Ballpark Digest MLB Broadcaster of the Year. (more…)
2019 Best New Logo/Branding: Fayetteville Woodpeckers
The Fayetteville Woodpeckers (High A; Carolina League) debuted in 2019 with a strong brand that resonated with its blend of traditional and modern tastes, ties to the community, and recognition of the military. For those reasons, the Woodpeckers are being cited with our 2019 Best New Logo/Branding Award. (more…)
Blue Wahoos Nab 2019 Best New Concessions, Best New Food Item Awards
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) enhanced their food service in 2019, with overhauled concession concepts and an extreme menu item known as Crabzilla. (more…)
2019 MiLB Broadcaster of the Year: Jesse Goldberg-Strassler
Broadcasters are high-profile representatives of their teams, known for their skills behind the microphone, their ability to connect to their local communities, and for making an impact in the industry. Our 2019 Broadcaster of the Year is Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, the voice of the Lansing Lugnuts (Low A; Midwest League). (more…)
2019 Promotion of the Year: Funko Fridays
With Funko Fridays, the Everett AquaSox (Short Season A; Northwest League) leveraged a field naming-rights partnership into a successful season-long promotion that brought fans to Funko Field in droves. For its success and creativity, Funko Fridays is being cited as the 2019 Promotion of the Year in the annual Ballpark Digest Awards. (more…)
2019 Ballpark Digest Executive of the Year: Robert Murphy
The Dayton Dragons (Low A; Midwest League) have been a model of success since beginning play in 2000, thanks to an operation led by team President Robert Murphy. For furthering that excellence in 2019, Murphy is being honored with the Executive of the Year citation in the annual Ballpark Digest Awards. (more…)
2019 Best Ballpark Improvement (Over $1M): City of Baseball Museum
A significant addition to CHS Field that includes a unique museum devoted to area baseball history was recognized in the 2019 Ballpark Digest year-end awards, as the new City of Baseball Museum at the home of the St. Paul Saints was cited as the Best $1-Million Ballpark Improvement. (more…)
2019 Renovation of the Year: American Family Fields of Phoenix
Extensive renovations that markedly improved training conditions while also enhancing the fan experience at American Family Fields of Phoenix were recognized in the 2019 year-end awards from Ballpark Digest, with the spring home of the Milwaukee Brewers cited in the website’s annual season-end awards as the Ballpark Renovation of the Year. (more…)