It’s the final round in the 2018 Best of the Ballparks fan vote, as we ask you to weigh in on your favorite summer-collegiate facility. This competition has surpassed our expectations, and we’d be honored if you’d participate one last time. (more…)
Archive | Summer Collegiate
New for 2019: Capital Credit Union Park
We have a name for the new home of the Green Bay Bullfrogs (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) in the Village of Ashwaubenon: Capital Credit Union Park. But the Bullfrogs name will be going away. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2018: Summer Collegiate, Final Four
Tight races ruled the day in the Elite Eight round, so it should be an exciting Final Four round in the 2018 Best of the Ballparks fan vote for summer-collegiate facilities. With such close races, one thing is clear: your vote matters. (more…)
In Memoriam: Pete Bock
Pete Bock, a distinguished executive who co-founded the summer-collegiate Coastal Plain League and previously served as general manager of the Durham Bulls and the Hawaii Islanders, has passed away. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2018: Summer Collegiate, Elite Eight
We’ll have a new champion in the 2018 Best of the Ballparks fan vote for summer-collegiate facilities, with top seed Warner Park bumped aside and four leagues from across the country represented in the Elite Eight. So you know what to do: vote! (more…)
Gole to Replace Preimesberger as GM of Kingfish
The Kenosha Kingfish (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) are preparing for a transition, as Doug Gole will replace Scott Preimesberger as General Manager. Gole will move into the position on September 15. (more…)
Big Top Announces Promotions in Green Bay, Wisconsin Rapids
Big Top Baseball has announced personnel news for two of its summer-collegiate Northwoods League teams, headlined by the promotion of John Fanta to Vice President, Green Bay Bullfrogs and Wisconsin Rapids Rafters. Fanta has spent the past nine seasons with the Rafters, serving the last five as the team’s General Manager. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2018: Summer Collegiate, Sweet Sixteen
After a first round that saw plenty of close margins and a few upsets, we’re moving on to the Sweet Sixteen round of the 2018 Best of the Ballparks fan vote for summer collegiate ballparks. Voting is well ahead of last year’s pace, so you know what to do: Vote! (more…)
New Seacoast Mavericks Ballpark/Complex Project Still in Works
A Dover, NH sports complex that includes a new Seacoast Mavericks (summer collegiate; Futures Collegiate Baseball League) ballpark is still being planned, with land acquisition for the project expected to move forward this month. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks 2018: Summer Collegiate, First Round
After a play-in round that saw a field of 64 narrowed to 32, we’re ready for the first bracketed round in the Best of the Ballparks 2018 fan vote for summer-collegiate ballparks. So you know what to do: vote! (more…)
Kindrick Legion Field’s Future Debated
With the Helena Brewers (Rookie; Pioneer League) set to relocate, city officials are considering the best future use for Kindrick Legion Field and whether it will include summer-collegiate ball. (more…)
Kokomo Jackrabbits Shifting to Northwoods League
The Kokomo Jackrabbits are planning to change summer-collegiate circuits, as they will move from the Prospect League to the Northwoods League in 2019. (more…)
River Hounds Ballpark Project Lands State Grant
A redevelopment project in Hudson, WI that includes a new St. Croix River Hounds (summer collegiate; Northwoods League) ballpark is receiving backing from a state grant. (more…)