Every so often, there is a theme night in Minor League Baseball that stands out from the crowd. A promotion of this kind not only manages to generate headlines, but serve as inspiration for possible trends in the future. (more…)
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2016 Best New Logo/Branding: Columbia Fireflies
As chosen by the editors of Ballpark Digest, the 2016 award for Best New Logo/Branding of the Year belongs to the Columbia Fireflies (Low A; Sally League). (more…)
2016 Best Ballpark Renovation (Over $10 Million): The Outfield Apartments
Recent trends in ballpark design have helped blend mixed-use developments with the facilities themselves. There are numerous examples of this trend playing out across Minor League Baseball, but the Lansing Lugnuts (Low A; Midwest League) took it a step further in 2016 by becoming the first team to add apartment units to their ballpark. (more…)
2016 Best Ballpark Improvement (Over $1 Million): The Choctaw Lazy River
The Frisco RoughRiders (Class AA; Texas League) garnered the attention of the sports world when they announced they would be expanding their pool area into a lazy river. The Choctaw Lazy River opened in time for the end of the 2016 season, and has garnered our award for Best Ballpark Improvement (Over $1 million). (more…)
2016 Best Ballpark Improvement (Under $1 Million): The Perch
While major upgrades might get most of the attention in the ballpark landscape, there are times when smaller improvements enhance the fan experience by leaps and bounds. As part of this year’s award slate, Ballpark Digest is looking to recognize that spectrum of upgrades with Best Ballpark Improvement (Under $1 Million). (more…)
2016 Broadcaster of the Year: Sean Aronson
With the retirements of Vin Scully and Dick Enberg, the importance of the baseball radio broadcaster has never been more clear. It is the broadcaster who links the generations, shares the latest upcoming news from the ballpark, tells of the players’ humanity, and connects the fans to the team on a deeper, satisfying level. (more…)
Upcoming: 2016 Ballpark Digest Awards
A friendly reminder: We’re now accepting nominations for our annual Ballpark Digest awards! We’ve already begun the process with the naming of Spirit Communications Park as Ballpark of the Year, and we’re seeking input for other worthy recipients. (more…)
Announcing the 2016 Ballpark Digest Awards
It’s that time of year again, when we honor baseball’s best and brightest with the annual Ballpark Digest Awards. We’ve already begun the process with the naming of Spirit Communications Park as Ballpark of the Year, and we’re seeking input for worthy recipients. (more…)
2015 Best Marketing Campaign: Dayton Dragons, “Heaties”
The Dayton Dragons are certainly one of the top Minor League Baseball teams, and a big reason for that success is a commitment to customer service. A clear example of this is how the team treats season-ticket holders – making 2015’s “Heaties” initiative the best marketing campaign in this year’s Ballpark Digest Annual Awards. (more…)
2015 Promotion of the Year: Ambush Baseball, Brooklyn Cyclones
It was a promotion that worked on several levels, with plenty of heart and an effective way to announce the launch of the 2015 season. That’s why Ambush Baseball from the Brooklyn Cyclones (short season A; NY-Penn League) was named Ballpark Digest’s Promotion of the Year Award for 2015. (more…)
2015 Broadcaster of the Year: Josh Whetzel
Josh Whetzel is many things; among them, a native Kansan, a cancer survivor, a Dodger fan since childhood, and broadcaster at the University of Buffalo. To that list, we add the following: The longtime Voice of the Rochester Red Wings is Ballpark Digest’s 2015 Broadcaster of the Year. (more…)
Down to the wire: Help select our ballpark of the year
You have a day left to register your preference for Ballpark Digest’s Best New Ballpark of the Year, as we’re coming down to the Sept. 1 deadline for voting. (more…)
Don’t Forget: It’s Awards Season
Just a reminder that we’re in the midst of soliciting nominations for the annual Ballpark Digest awards, and we need your help to honor the best and brightest in baseball. (more…)