The success of the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League) means local taxpayers won’t need to kick in for contributions toward the long-term maintenance account at Parkview Field. The team’s lease calls for the city to pay $230,000 annually into the maintenance fund, but two sources of revenue can offset that contribution: naming-rights […]
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In Savannah, don’t underestimate Freier when it comes to new ballpark
He pulled off new-ballpark construction against some daunting odds in Fort Wayne, so don’t underestimate efforts by Sand Gnats owner Jason Freier to build a new facility in Savannah. Those of us with longer memories can recall the obstacles faced by Hardball Capital’s Freier as he put together a funding plan for Parkview Field, the home […]
Savannah officials to visit Fort Wayne ballpark
If this doesn’t convince Savannah officials about the need for a new ballpark, nothing will: The City Council will visit Parkview Field, home of the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League). Hardball Capital, which owns both the TinCaps and the Savannah Sand Gnats (Low Class A; Sally League), has been working on a […]
New ballpark on deck in Savannah?
A new ballpark may be in the works in Savannah, where city officials are looking to divert $22 million raised for a downtown arena to a new ballpark for the Savannah Sand Gnats (Low Class A; Sally League). The preliminary plan calls for money raised via special purpose local option sales tax to be spent […]
TinCaps plant apple trees cultivated by original Johnny Appleseed
The Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League) are paying homage to their team namesake by planting two Rambo apple tress at Parkview Field grown from the last living tree to be cultivated by the original TinCap: Johnny Appleseed. Fort Wayne resident John Chapman was the original Johnny Appleseed, and he was known for […]
Millionth TinCaps fan wins $10,000
It was a good Independence Day for Randy Fisher, who won $10,000 as part of a celebration marking the million fan to cross the turnstiles at Parkview Field for a Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League) baseball game. One fan was randomly selected from the 7,897 fans attendance at Sunday night’s sold-out game […]
Parkview Field stimulating millions in downtown Fort Wayne investment
We’re always a little loathe to pitch new ballparks as an economic-development tool, but in Fort Wayne we have a great model for what a new facility can do: Parkview Field, the home of the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League), has attracted tens of millions in investments and revitalized the downtown area. […]
TinCaps: A million $ for the millionth fan at Parkview Field?
The Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League) are celebrating the millionth fans to cross the turnstiles at Parkview Field in style, partnering with Comcast to give one lucky fan a chance to win a million dollars. “The fan support for the TinCaps at Parkview Field has been tremendous,” said TinCaps Vice President of […]
TinCaps welcome millionth fan to Parkview Field
A significant milestone was reached at Parkview Field, home of the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League): During last night’s IPFW/Purdue collegiate baseball game, the millionth official guest of the ballpark went though the turnstiles. The million fans include those attending TinCaps games, collegiate games, concerts and other special events. Since April 2009 […]
TinCaps once again exceed attendance projections; city receives windfall
More good news arising from Parkview Field, the home of the Fort Wayne TinCaps (Low Class A; Midwest League): yesterday $141,314 went into a capital-improvement fund set up to address ballpark maintenance — and that amount is some 66 percent higher than expected. Hardball Capital, owners of the TinCaps, paid $141,314 to the city as […]
The Week That Was: Nov. 28
New uniforms and logos, independent-baseball shifts, a possible return to Ottawa for affiliated ball and ballpark renovations were in the news this week. The most popular stories on Ballpark Digest for the past week, as measured in page views. Altoona Curve unveils new look, logos, colors Group says it’s ready to play in Omaha; MECA […]
T-Pods to play “home” series in Fort Wayne in 2011
The Portland Beavers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) may be playing in Tucson for the 2011 season, but apparently there’s no full commitment in place: today it was announced the Tucson Padres (or whatever we’re calling them today) will be playing a four-game series at Fort Wayne’s Parkview Field in 2011. There’s a good chance […]
Parkview Field / Fort Wayne TinCaps
You can never accuse Parkview Field of being a cookie-cutter ballpark. The home of the Class-A Fort Wayne TinCaps, Parkview Field is one of the most intricately conceived and immaculately designed ballparks to come down the pike in years. The level of attention to detail is astonishing; it’s designed to be a place where a […]