Well, this is certainly a bold rebranding: the Akron Aeros are now the Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League), as team owner Ken Babby unveils a new look. “During this rebranding process, we listened to our fans,” Babby said. “It was evident that our fans wanted to honor the history of Akron and the rubber […]
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Aeros announce staff promotions
The Akron Aeros (Class AA; Eastern League) announced several front office changes in its ticketing department, including two promotions and three full-time staff additions. The two promotions are group sales representative Jeremy Heit, who was promoted to Assistant Director of Ticketing, and group sales representative Mitch Cromes, who was promoted to Senior Manager, Group Sales. […]
Aeros notch best attendance since 2009
New ownership makes a difference: the Akron Aeros (Class AA; Eastern League) finished the 2013 home schedule with 295,459 fans in 70 openings — the first attendance increase since 2011 and the most fans at Canal Park since the total of 316,836 in 2009. The Aeros ended up with a per-game average of 4,220. “The […]
Aeros, T-Padres announce radio deals
The Akron Aeros (Class AA; Eastern League) have renewed its broadcast partnership with Fox Sports 1350, WARF-AM, while the Tucson Padres (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are switching to 1290 AM The Source. In Akron, All 142 Aeros games, both home and road, will be broadcast live on Fox Sports 1350. Games will also be […]
New owner launches Aeros signage upgrades
Ken Babby will be making an immediate impact on Canal Park for Akron Aeros (Class AA; Eastern League) fans, as the team announces a privately funded $1.65-million HD videoboard project for the 2013 season. The project includes the installation of the largest videoboard in Double-A baseball, and one of the five largest in all of […]
Ryan-Sanders close to buying B-Mets, moving team to Ottawa
The Ottawa Citizen reports it as a possibility, but we can report it as a certainty that Ryan-Sanders Baseball is negotiating to buy the Binghamton Mets (Class AA; Eastern League) and move the team to Ottawa Stadium in 2014. The negotiations have been described by baseball insiders as hard-edged, with Ryan-Sanders reps working to lower […]
Babby makes first public appearance as Aeros owner
Ken Babby, the new owner of the Akron Aeros (Class AA; Eastern League), made his first public appearance after buying the team and negotiating a new lease for Canal Park. “I want to create a memorable, unique, affordable and enjoyable fan experience, and also maximize the opportunity to create change in the community through charitable, […]
Pfander new GM of Akron Aeros
New Akron Aeros (Class AA; Eastern League) owner Ken Babby brings in a familiar face to run the team, naming Jim Pfander general manager of the franchise. The Akron native served as executive vice president and COO of the Aeros in 2011. Pfander’s efforts that season resulted in the first attendance increase in seven years. Ticket […]
The Week That Was: October 14
The future of Richmond baseball, spring training, new ownership in affiliated and indy ranks, and the new-ballpark efforts in Tampa Bay. The top stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. Coca-Cola Field / Buffalo Bisons Glendale: We need to rework spring-training leases Spat between Cubs, Mayor Rahm continues Canal […]
Akron lease approved; Babby buys Aeros
A 25-year lease for Canal Park that calls for $3.5 million in ballpark improvements was approved by the City Council after Ken Babby officially took control of the Akron Aeros (Class AA; Eastern League) yesterday. The lease calls for a new scoreboard and the addition of new group and picnic areas. The city will float […]
The Week That Was: October 7
New Astros uniforms, potential new Rays ballparks, teams maneuvering for 2013 and ownership changes made headlines this past week. The top stories on Ballpark Digest, as measured by page views. Astros to unveil new uniforms Nov. 2 Loudoun Hounds: We have deal for 2014 ballpark Cubs pitch new seating behind Wrigley Field home plate Abundance […]
Akron to look at ballpark upgrades to keep Aeros in town
Akron officials are looking at upgrades to Canal Park to keep the Akron Aeros (Class AA; Eastern League) in town after the team’s lease expires in five years. The upcoming sale of the team apparently has unsettled officials; though the team was not a candidate to move to Ottawa in 2014, there was enough ill-informed […]
Babby emerging as Aeros buyer
It’s been an open secret in baseball and broker circles the last two years that the Akron Aeros (Class AA; Eastern League) have been on the market, and it looks like the team finally has a buyer: Ken Babby. The Akron Beacon Journal is reporting that Babby, the former general manager of digital media for the […]