Amidst all the hoopla surrounding the launch of the 2021 MiLB season, there’s one note of sadness: late Managing General Partner Lou Schwechheimer will be remembered via jersey patches on Wichita Wind Surge (Double-A Central) uniforms. (more…)
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In memoriam: Lou Schwechheimer
Lou Schwechheimer, majority owner and general partner of the Wichita Wind Surge (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), has passed away due to complications after contracting the COVID-19 virus. He was 62. (more…)
Ballpark Preview: Riverfront Stadium, Wichita Wind Surge
The Wichita Wind Surge (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are gearing up for the opening of Riverfront Stadium, a new ballpark that marks the return of affiliated MiLB action to the city. (more…)
Topping Out Ceremony Held for Wichita Ballpark
A milestone was celebrated at the Wichita ballpark construction site Wednesday, when a topping out ceremony for the facility took place. (more…)
Wichita Ballpark Netting Will Extend to Foul Poles
Protective netting will extend to the foul poles at the upcoming Wichita ballpark, set to open in 2020 for the relocating New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League). (more…)
Wichita Riverfront LP Announces Private Development Advisory Board
Wichita Riverfront LP, an entity that will develop an Entertainment Village to complement the upcoming Wichita ballpark, has announced the formation of its Private Development Advisory Board. (more…)
Wichita Approves Scaled-Back Land Deal for Ballpark Development
A scaled-back proposal to sell four acres of land for $4, to be used for ballpark development by a group that includes the owners of the relocating New Orleans Baby Cakes (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), was approved yesterday by the Wichita City Council. (more…)
Schwechheimer: Development Crucial to Wichita Ballpark Plan
Amidst debate over a proposal to sell land surrounding a new Wichita ballpark for redevelopment, franchise Managing General Partner Lou Schwechheimer is pitching it as a crucial part of the project. (more…)
Wichita Ballpark Development Deal Vote Delayed
Action on a potential Wichita ballpark development land deal has been delayed, as the Wichita City Council opted Tuesday to hold off on voting on the proposal. (more…)
Next Step in New Wichita Ballpark Planning: Development
With a ballpark design now in place, the next step in new Wichita ballpark planning: Development surrounding the facility, as the team owners map out their economic blueprint. (more…)
2019 International League Hall of Fame Class Unveiled
The Triple-A International League has unveiled its 2019 Hall of Fame Class, with a contingent of four inductees that includes National Baseball Hall of Famer Bobby Cox. Joining Cox are two-time All-Star Sam Jethroe, two-time batting champion Billy McMillon, and 1992 Sporting News Minor League Executive of the Year Lou Schwechheimer. (more…)
Zephyrs to Rebrand in 2017
For the first time since their move to The Big Easy, the New Orleans Zephyrs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are seeking a new name. (more…)
Best of 2015, #6: Cuba
We end 2015 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #6: With a normalization of relations between Cuba and the United States, professional baseball eyes opportunities. (more…)