The makeover of the Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League) continues, with the addition of a unique pineapple bowl and surprisingly popular beer shakes. The new Extreme Menu entrée is: the Pineapple TeriyAKRON Bowl. Half a pineapple is hollowed out to create a bowl. It is then stuffed with a stir fry of grilled white-meat […]
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New for 2014: Akron RubberDucks
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pfander new GM in Charlotte
Jim Pfander is the new general manager of the Charlotte Stone Crabs (High Class A; Florida State League), exiting his previous job as executive vice president/COO of the Akron Aeros (Class AA; Eastern League). The Ohio-native began his career as a broadcasting and special events intern for the Cleveland Indians, followed by his first minor […]
It’s Aeros again in Akron
The rebranding of the Akron Aeros (Class AA; Eastern League) has concluded, and the results are in: the team will be the Aeros for the foreseeable future. A contest held by the team and the local newspaper asked fans to choose their favorite from a list of Aeros, RubberDucks, Vulcans, Tire Jacks and Gum Dippers. […]
More extreme eats from the Aeros: The Screamer
Yes, the Akron Aeros (Class AA; Eastern League) are single-handedly working to increase the obesity levels in their fair city, one fan at a time. Today’s extreme eat from the team: The Screamer, five pounds of ice cream served in a full-sized Aeros replica batting helmet. Fans of a certain age and in a certain […]
Aeros unveil another extreme eat for ’11: “Nice 2 Meat You” Burger
The Akron Aeros (Class AA; Eastern League) announced plans for the team’s newest extreme-food item: the “Nice 2 Meat You” Burger, a 1¼ lb. hamburger stuffed with a half-pound hot dog and a quarter-pound of bacon, cheese and onions. Mmm. Earlier in the offseason the Aeros announced the Three Dog Night: a hot dog stuffed […]
Aeros announce front-office additions
The Akron Aeros (Class AA; Eastern League) announced several front-office changes today, as the team’s offseason makeover continues. The list of hires: Dan Foust – Assistant General Manager, Media & Marketing Greg Berry – Director, Sales Scott Riley – Director, Merchandise Jason Kerton – Director, Food & Beverage Ben Muell – Manager, Sales Steve Baer […]
The Week That Was: October 31
Here are the most popular stories of the past week on Ballpark Digest, as ranked by page views. The big news this week: Amarillo lease news, impact of AT&T Park over the years, MiLB personnel moves, and the latest on a proposed Portland Beavers ballpark in Escondido. Four bids submitted for Amarillo ballpark lease No […]