The 2016 summer-collegiate Northwoods League All-Star Game is set for Kenosha’s Simmons Field on July 19, with a unique home-run derby slated for a pier on Lake Michigan. (more…)
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Why every baseball team should own a pizza bus
Every year our friends at Big Top Baseball unveil something new at their four ballparks, and we think they’re out front with this year’s addition: a double-decker pizza bus. (more…)
Another baseball hack — this time in Kenosha
We have another reported computer-system hack by one baseball team to another, as the Kenosha Kingfish (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) say their system was improperly access by the Madison Mallards (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) front office. (more…)
Promotions Watch: Summer Collegiate Promos
With summer just around the corner, it is finally time to get ready to for the beginning of the summer collegiate league seasons, which collectively feature giveaways, theme nights, and other special events that rival the offerings in Minor League Baseball. Some of this year’s most notable collegiate league promotions will be highlighted in this […]
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…)
Personnel news in Reading, Corvallis, Kenosha
We have personnel news today for the Reading Fightin Phils (Class AA; Eastern League), Corvallis Knights (summer collegiate; West Coast League) and Kenosha Kingfish (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). (more…)
Big Top Baseball announces organizational awards
Some more postseason news: Big Top Baseball, the parent organization of the Madison Mallards, Wisconsin Rapids Rafters, Kenosha Kingfish and Green Bay Bullfrogs, announced the winners of their organizational awards for 2014. (more…)
Year-end countdown: #4, Simmons Field restorations
Between now and New Year’s Eve we’ll run down the top ten stories covered on Ballpark Digest in 2014, determined by page views. At #4: the restoration of Kenosha’s historic Simmons Field. (more…)
2014 Ballpark Renovation Under $2M: Simmons Field
If there is a model for a historic and fun renovation for a ballpark, it’s the 2014 makeover of Simmons Field, which was transformed into the home of the Kenosha Kingfish (summer collegiate; Northwoods League). Preserving the historic grandstand and playing field while adding some whimsical touches led to a renaissance of baseball in the […]
2014 Organization of the Year: Big Top Baseball
Running two baseball teams is enough of a challenge for the best of organizations. So when Big Top Baseball, already successful with ownership of the Madison Mallards and the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters, decided to launch a new Kenosha team and take over operations in Green Bay, many bad things could have happened – but they […]
2014 Logo/Branding of the Year: Akron RubberDucks
It was an edgy approach to a new team identity, but the unveiling of new Akron RubberDucks (Class AA; Eastern League) logos and marks certainly led to a successful 2014 for the team — making them our choice for Best Logo/Branding in our annual awards. (more…)
2014 Summer Collegiate Attendance by Total
At the end of the day, it does matter how many fannies are put in the seats. In that spirit, we present our ranking of 2014 summer-collegiate attendance, with teams sorted by total attendance. The Northwoods League dominates this ranking, with eight of the top 12 teams. Part of that is a function of the […]
Northwoods League sets attendance mark; should hit 1M
Yesterday was a milestone in the development of summer-collegiate baseball when the Northwoods League set an all-time attendance record of 973,950 — but the real milestone should come later this week, when the league hits the 1 million mark. That the league will hit that mark is inevitable — the Northwoods League season runs through […]